MES offers parent summer survival ideas

MEEKER | “I’m Bored; What Can I Do?” is the topic of discussion as part of a Meeker Elementary School presentation of parent summer survival ideas offered Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m. at the school.

Meeker alumna is tops at horse reining

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MEEKER I Meeker High School alumna Melanie Watt Wilhelm will be recognized June 27 for her recent selection as the National Reining Horse Association Professional Horsewoman of The Year.

Rangely to hold graduation Sunday

RANGELY I This weekend marks the end of one journey and the beginning of another for 33 seniors who will be graduated from Rangely Senior High School on Sunday afternoon.

PMC preps for Spring Gala on Saturday

MEEKER I The sixth annual healthcare “Spring Gala” fundraiser is rapidly approaching. This year’s event will continue the tradition of a great time while raising funds in support of community scholarships as well as many local healthcare programs and services.

From My Window: Saving elementary school will demand ‘warp’ speed

The Meeker Town Board meeting on May 7 was an interesting study in community involvement as roughly 70 residents of the town attended, ready to voice their opinions and ask questions regarding the use of the old elementary school in downtown Meeker.

Engagement…

Celeste Franklin and Paul Watson

Doc and Debbie Watson of Meeker are thrilled to announce the engagement of their son, Paul, to Celeste Franklin, daughter of Jasper and Eldora Franklin of Inman, Kansas.

Meeker artist’s reception on Friday

MEEKER | Wendll’s Wondrous Things in Meeker will host a reception showcasing the artwork of part-time Meeker resident and artist Patti Smithers on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.

Economy taking toll on Rangely District Hospital

Rangely District Hospital is cutting employee hours, leaving positions vacant and increasing marketing efforts for long-term care and assisted living facilities after a four-year recession and an energy industry bust cycle continue to drive admissions, out-patient procedures and clinic visits down, CEO Nick Goshe said. Hospital statistics, which have been steadily declining for more than three years, were projected by feasibility studies to have emerged from recession numbers by the time the hospital’s new building opened. Goshe said the impending move and implementation of an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system made cutting back impossible before now.

RANGELY I Cutting staff hours, leaving vacant positions unfilled and marketing long-term care and assisted living options are among the steps Rangely District Hospital is taking to fight a recession that feasibility studies predicted would be over by now, Chief Executive Officer Nick Goshe said last week.

Letter to the Editor: Justice center good use for old school

Dear Editor: I would respectfully disagree with Ms. Wilber and Mr. Zellers in their letters to the editor. If we as a community do not start accepting change, we are going to end up like many other small communities with a dead downtown area or, worse, a dead town.

Teachers: Good and bad at MHS

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of three stories looking at the results released by TELL Colorado, which surveys teachers in Colorado every two years on specific teaching/preparation conditions at their schools. This week we will look at Meeker High School. The next two weeks will examine the results from Barone Middle School and Meeker [...]

Meeker readies for park, sidewalk projects

MEEKER I Upgrades at Ute Park and sidewalks for east Market Street are the two chief projects planned by the Town of Meeker in the next several months.

MHS senior community service…

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Twenty-seven of the 42 members of the Meeker High School senior class took part in a community service project Tuesday morning at the Meeker Chamber of Commerce.

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