Local Meeker archers Dawn Arnold (black shirt) and Jill Ward ( blue shirt) completed at the 4-H Delta International Shoot on Saturday, June 28. Arnold placed first in compound limited archery and Ward placed third in compound limited archery and second in air rifle. Congratulations to these young ladies.
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Small-town runway, big-time impact
MEEKER | Built in 1946 as a dusty gravel strip, Coulter Field Meeker Airport has evolved into a modern general aviation hub — and it’s still growing. Decades later, the airport remains an important connector for the isolated northwest Colorado community. While Rio Blanco County owns the airfield, which includes[Read More…]
Final phase of Circle Park construction underway; river access open at 3rd and 10th streets
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District and the Town of Meeker are moving forward with a final phase of long-term improvements to Circle Park and the White River corridor. Construction has been extended through late summer/early fall to accommodate Phase III upgrades, which include automated irrigation, a[Read More…]
PARKING GUIDELINES FOR JULY 4 EVENTS AT THE RBC FAIRGROUNDS
MEEKER | With the 4th of July fast approaching, the county would like to share some important information regarding traffic flow and parking during the upcoming celebrations. To help ensure a safe and organized event, please note the following logistics: • The south gate of the facility is walk-through only—there[Read More…]
Town appoints new trustee
MEEKER | After swearing in Amanda Smith to the trustee position vacated by Tiffany Jehorek, Meeker’s Board of Trustees heard a presentation from YouthZone. The 50-year-old program, which is based in Glenwood Springs, provides nonprofit, comprehensive services for youth in the Ninth Judicial District, including substance abuse treatment, life sklls[Read More…]
FROM V.F.W. POST 5843: Support your local veterans
The history of the Meeker VFW Post No. 5843 reflects a deep commitment to serving veterans and the community. The post is part of the larger Veterans of Foreign Wars organization, which was founded in 1899 to advocate for the rights and benefits of those who served in the U.S.[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 88
State Of Colorado, Executive Department, Denver, Sept. 16, 1879 My Dear, Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith a communication from N.C. Meeker, esq, Indian Agent at the White River Agency, in which he details the feelings of the Utes at that point, and desires me to confer with[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: H.R. Bergh: Meeker Founders
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). This article is about H.R. Bergh. He was a shareholder of the Meeker Townsite; however, he was not counted among the Founding Fathers enshrined on the courthouse rock. I[Read More…]
‘OFF THE OLIVE BRANCH’ INTRODUCES ‘ON THE GRAPEVINE’
Off the Olive Branch, Meeker’s oil and vinegar tap house and provider of specialty grocery items, is expanding its offerings. Owners Alexis and Matt Stone are pleased to announce the grand opening of On the Grapevine July 1, from 4-7 p.m. at the same location (317 E. Market St.). On[Read More…]
ACTIVITIES UPDATE
Get motivated with Run Club MEEKER | ERBM’s popular community running program begins this week! Runs will take place Tuesday evenings, June 3-July 29, from 7-9 p.m. Moonlight runs are scheduled for June 10 and July 15 from 9:30-11:30 p.m. All ages welcome; ages 12 and under must be accompanied[Read More…]
Meeker Mustang Clinic competitors have a chance to work with trainers
By JOSIE TUTHILL Special to the HT MEEKER | This past weekend contestants in Meeker’s Mustang Makeover (MMM) gathered at the Rio Blanco County fairgrounds to learn from renowned trainers Bryan Neubert and Steve Mantle. Each of them worked one-on-one with a MMM contestant trainer and the mustang they will[Read More…]
Meeker FFA shines at State Convention
MEEKER | Under the bright lights of the Pueblo Convention Center stage, Meeker High School’s FFA chapter stood tall among hundreds of members from across Colorado at the 97th Colorado FFA State Convention, held June 3–6. This year’s theme, “Lead Unconditionally,” resonated deeply with the Meeker group after the hardships[Read More…]
