Most folks in the White River Valley were sure the dog days of summer were over until they either volunteered or attended another successful Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship. For the past 33 years, our community’s different kind of dog days—the Meeker Classic—has heralded the end of summer. Watching the handlers[Read More…]
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Obituary
Henry M. ‘Mick’ Carter 1945 ~ Sept. 7, 2019 Henry M “Mick” Carter, 74, went home to the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, due to cancer. He died peacefully in his home in Delta, Colorado, with his loving wife, Linda, by his side. A lover of the Western Slope,[Read More…]
Obituary
Joseph Billy ‘Joe’ Watkins Oct. 20, 1960 ~ Sept. 6, 2019 Joseph Billy “Joe” Watkins, 58, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 as the result of a motorcycle accident north of Thermopolis. Born Oct. 20, 1960, in Grand Junction, Colorado, he was the son of Duane and Rose (Voss) Watkins. The family[Read More…]
Animal Shelter Fundraiser
Mountain Valley Bank hosted a spay and neuter fundraiser for the Meeker Animal Shelter Aug. 26-30 that raised $206. “We want to give a big thank you to everyone for participating in helping the shelter,” said Loretta McCoy of Mountain Valley Bank (left) with Animal Control Officer Laurel Haney (right).[Read More…]
Meeker softball gets confidence boost
The opening four games for lady Cowboy softball is not what the team wanted, but last weekend they handily battled in Aspen to bring their record back up to 50%. The team rebounded strong from opening season losses to the eastern slope teams to bring home two wins this past[Read More…]
Cowboys clash with Titans, 2-0 record
The previous matchup of the Coal Ridge Titans and the Cowboy football teams ended with a Meeker victory but not before the game went into overtime. This year the Cowboys worked both sides of the ball so that before the first half ended the Cowboys were 40 points ahead and[Read More…]
News Brief
CNCC fall community classes Fall classes are ready to begin very soon. Microsoft Word—Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon; Sept. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Review computer skills. Basic Computer—Sept. 18, 10 a.m. to noon. Increase knowledge of computer. Machine Quilting—Sept. 11 from 2:45-5:45 p.m. Start or complete unfinished projects.[Read More…]
Meeker XC runs in Kremmling
MEEKER | The Cowboy cross country team traveled to Kremmling last weekend, a great opportunity for the high school to compete. The course was new for the Cowboys and the newly formed meet is in its second year at West Grand. “I thought the times were good, considering the terrain,[Read More…]
Two tourneys left for MHS golf
It was a busy week for Cowboy golf. Wednesday they were in Craig at the Yampa Valley Golf Course, turned around the next day to travel to Steamboat Springs and began the following school week with a dual at the Meeker Golf Course. Athletic Director Klark Kindler traveled with the[Read More…]
Two home games for Cowboy volleyball
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys volleyball team headed to West Grand last Saturday to compete in a weekend long tournament against multiple teams. The Cowboys made it into the final two of the tournament where they took on the Cedaredge Bruins. They came out strong in the first set with[Read More…]
Thank you, garden!
Eureka! At last I have produced enough home-grown vegetables to freeze a few for the upcoming colder months. My harvest is far short of my parents who grew enough vegetables to can or freeze and last a family of six through the winter. It feels like I’ve made huge progress[Read More…]
Regional group signs agreement with Mexico
Western States and Tribal Nations (WSTN), an initiative led by sovereign tribal nations, states and counties to advocate for rural economic development and a cleaner environment through sustainable production of natural gas, today welcomed the State of Baja California’s Ministry of Economy as its newest member. The State of Baja[Read More…]
