MEEKER | On Feb. 11, the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF) and TransDev claimed that their contract with MedRide had been terminated. HCPF did not provide a reason for the termination and did not notify MedRide of the termination. HCPF and TransDev did not follow the[Read More…]
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Colorado: Famous for potatoes?
MEEKER | Colorado is best known for its beautiful mountains and exceptional skiing, but did you know it is also one of the top five potato-producing states in the U.S. and the second-largest producer of fresh-market potatoes? The state has a long tradition of potato farming dating back to the[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS – Letters from history No. 72
HON. E. A. HAYT, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C. White River Agency, Colorado August 11, 1879 Sir: I think a statement as to our crop prospects will be acceptable. We are now cutting the 20 acres of wheat, the quality is good and the yield will be about 150,[Read More…]
Valentine’s Day Couples Contest Winners!
“Let’s Stay Together” (longest running relationship) Living proof love can last a lifetime, Joe and Evalyn Carstens are the winners of the “Let’s Stay Together” award. The couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 10, 2025. The Carstens were nominated by Suzanne Gerloff. Congratulations to Joe and Evalyn! “Love[Read More…]
SPELLING BEE CHAMP!
Fourth-grader Fletcher Chinn was the winner of the annual Spelling Bee last Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Meeker Elementary School. Fletcher is the son of Dan and Amy Chinn of Meeker. Fletcher now has the opportunity to compete at the next level of Spelling Bee competition. Congratulations to Fletcher, and to[Read More…]
MHS holds third annual Empty Bowls fundraiser
MEEKER | This past Tuesday, Meeker High School held its Empty Bowls fundraiser during the girls’ and boys’ basketball games against Roaring Fork. This year marked the third year of the event, with proceeds benefiting the Meals on Wheels program through Pioneers Medical Center. The fundraising goal for this year’s[Read More…]
State suspends MedRide transportation services
Special to the HT MEEKER | Area recipients who have depended on MedRide for transportation to and from necessary medical appointments will have to find another option after the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing issued a notice of suspension to MedRide. According to the Department, MedRide is[Read More…]
Apply now to be a 2025 Meeker Mustang Makeover trainer; new halter class and two-day extravaganza
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Applications are open for aspiring wild horse trainers to be part of the 2025 Seventh Annual Meeker Mustang Makeover set to take place August 22nd and 23rd. This year promises to be even bigger and better with the addition of the new Halter Class division, expanded[Read More…]
WHAT’S THE STORY HERE?
This framed collection of photos related to the draining of Sable Lake in the early 1930s as part of a missing persons investigation was found at the White River Museum, where it has been since sometime in the 1950s. If you have information about who created it, please contact the[Read More…]
A hard goodbye to Pickles: Johnny Rust’s final show at the National Western Stock Show
MEEKER | January marked the end of a chapter for Johnny Rust, a young and dedicated livestock exhibitor, as he completed his NWSS Catch-a-Calf project with his beloved steer, Pickles. For Johnny, this was a big moment—the first time he’d ever shown at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). It[Read More…]
Library Board elects new officers, draws additional public comment
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its regular monthly meeting last week in the community room. Outgoing board President Meredith Deming, John Moffitt, Keri Grieser, Michael Cobb, and newly appointed member Toby Leavitt attended in person. Board member Dan Olson participated via Zoom. The meeting began with the[Read More…]
COWBOY UP!
J.C. Watt, former owner of Watt’s Ranch Market, who served 13 years at the helm of the very successful Meeker High School wrestling program, was inducted into the “Cowboy Up” hall of fame last Saturday at Meeker High School. The Class of 2020 established the award to recognize a community[Read More…]
