The tool pictured at the top is a hitch pin for a wagon that doubled as the tool to remove the axle nut. Tool owned by Ron Hilkey. Ed Peck PHOTO
Tag: Meeker
4-H livestock judging team travels to Sterling for contest
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco 4-H Livestock Judging Team traveled to Sterling, Colo., this weekend for the Sterling Invitational Livestock Judging Contest. There were 76 juniors divided into 22 junior teams and 35 seniors divided into 10 senior teams. As a team, Brennan, Kilduff, Moody and Smith performed very well,[Read More…]
Youth turkey hunt opportunity provides education, encourages outdoor activity
MEEKER | On a warm, sunny weekend in mid-April, six young turkey hunters and their mentors huddled quietly on pristine private land in the White River Valley near Meeker, scanning the terrain for their elusive quarry. Participating in their first turkey hunt, the youngsters battled their nervous excitement, listening to[Read More…]
HISTORY DAY COMPETITORS
They didn’t make the finals at the state competition for History Day, but the nine qualifiers from the Meeker school district gained confidence and learned from the experience.
BASKETFULS OF FUN AT THE LIONS CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT
With hugs from the Easter bunny and eggs hidden by the Meeker Lions Club, last Sunday’s annual Easter Egg Hunt held at the Meeker Rec District was a success. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
Maker’s Muse opens on Main Street in Meeker
MEEKER | Want to learn how to sew? Make a quilt? Try a new creative venture? Maker’s Muse, which officially opened last week provides space — and instruction — for those activities. Owner Hannah Turner moved to Meeker in 2016. While working a remote job for Wells Fargo, she decided[Read More…]
HISTORY MYSTERY
Can you identify this antique tool and what it was used for? Answers in next week’s paper. Ed Peck PHOTO
Meeker trustees discuss future of Robert Street
MEEKER | The Meeker Town Board of Trustees held a workshop session ahead of its regular meeting last week to discuss the future of Robert Street, a longstanding but undeveloped town road. Town Manager Mandi Etheridge opened the work session by providing background on the street, which has been platted[Read More…]
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – Back Alley Exposure
MEEKER | On a hot sunny day on a photography walk, I came across an alleyway with the entrance of a building that forms junk into new things, like a piece of metal into a hat rack. It was instantly intriguing, being able to look at makeshift wheels and hat[Read More…]
Almost ready for repairs to Lake Avery dam
Lake Avery, east of Meeker, was drained last fall for a dam repair project. Currently, water is flowing directly through the dam, with the goal of drying out the site for construction to begin by late June or early July. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
POLLING PLACE FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTIONS ON TUESDAY, MAY 6
MEEKER | The three special districts having elections for board seats on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, include the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District, the Eastern Rio Blanco Health Services District (the hospital), and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District. All three districts will use the Fairfield Center[Read More…]
Regional winners from History Day competition; Barone Middle School qualifies nine projects for state
Special to the HT MEEKER | Every year, Barone Middle School eighth graders participate in National History Day, a nationwide history competition that develops research, writing skills and oral presentation skills. This year’s theme is “Rights and Responsibilities.” Students spent time in and out of the classroom researching, writing and[Read More…]
