Special to the Herald Times The White River Museum has a collection of letters that Meeker founding father Thomas Baker kept for many years. There are letters from Nathan Meeker and prominent figures like Chief Ouray, ex-Indian Agents, and the violently anti-Indian Colorado Governor Pitkin, as well as various Army[Read More…]
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Letter to the Editor: Thanks from the MMM
Thanks from MMM Dear Editor, The fifth annual Meeker Mustang Makeover was held last Saturday. The wild horses of the Piceance were the stars of the show with their fantastic trainers this year, and our judges noting that this year’s horses were some of the best ever. While we will[Read More…]
Meeker: Project45 achieves graduate level, rebrands as Uplift Meeker
MEEKER | Meeker was “adopted” into the Main Street America program in 2016. The national organization is a grassroots network “committed to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.” Initially called “Meeker: Project 45” because Meeker was the 45th municipality to be incorporated in the[Read More…]
Three students awarded scholarships by Meeker Classic Board
BY ADRIENNE WIX MEEKER | In last week’s p aper we highlighted the history, culture and current happenings of the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials. Again, this year from Sept. 6-10, coordinators and volunteers will be busy ensuring the trials run without a hitch. While the trials may only last five[Read More…]
PEO Quilt Show returns to Fairfield Center Sept. 8-9
BY KAYE SULLIVAN MEEKER | Bring your family and friends to the annual quilt show that features a wide range of amazing talents from modern day to heritage items. Open to the public, you can visit Friday, Sept. 8 from 12-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to[Read More…]
Meeker XC shines in first home and away meets
MEEKER | Meeker hosted the Aspen, Soroco, and Battle Mountain cross country teams at its home invitational on Saturday, Aug. 19. The Cowboys had two races, with the girls starting the day. Twenty-four girls completed the course, although Meeker did not have any entries in that race this week.[Read More…]
Exciting start to Cowboy football season with 36-35 win
MEEKER | In an epic start to the year, Cowboy football opened the second straight year with a win over their league opponent, the North Fork Miners. “This was a very exciting way to start the season,” said head coach Andy Coryell. The Miners, a team composed of former rivals[Read More…]
MHS softball off to tough start this season
MEEKER | A two game weekend for JV and varsity softball turned into just one when rain puddled up the field Thursday evening and Friday morning, but not before Cowboy softball took on the dominant Rifle Bears. Both the varsity and JV softball teams struggled against Rifle. The varsity lost[Read More…]
Cowboy volleyball continues unbeaten streak on W. Slope
MEEKER | The Cowboys are undefeated after three wins against some top Western Slope teams. The DeBeque Dragons fell 3-1 on the varsity-only Thursday. “De Beque is good and has some very talented athletes on their team,” commented head coach Greg Cravens. Reese Clatterbaugh and Graycee Cravens went 100%[Read More…]
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Artist Lori Jones to Share Expertise Sept. 6-7
By NIKI TURNER [email protected] MEEKER | Lori Jones was a baby when her family moved from Loveland, Colorado, to Meeker. The family ranched on Piceance Creek before moving to the Keystone Ranch south of Maybell in 1986. “My sisters and I went all through school in Meeker. I had gone[Read More…]
Special Section: Mountain Valley Bank Summer Festival 2023
