Your news roundup: Feb. 22, 2024

Your community news roundup: Feb. 22, 2024

Happy Friday! Here’s your community news roundup, but FIRST let’s ignore the gaping maw of doom that is reality ( … that’s probably just me/lack of sunshine … ) and talk about the REALLY important issues.

1 or 2, y’all? This is keeping me up at night.

The front page.


MHS Baseball/Softball Fundraiser February 25. Contact an MHS baseball/softball athlete for tickets.

Headlines.

2024 STATE CHAMPIONS: Cowboys send retiring coaches off in style
This year’s win is a storybook ending for retiring coaches Carl Padilla and JC Watt (above). Tiffany Jehorek photo. The Meeker Cowboys are your 2024 Colorado State Wrestling Champions, having… Read more.
2024 STATE CHAMPIONS: Cowboys send retiring coaches off in style
This year’s win is a storybook ending for retiring coaches Carl Padilla and JC Watt (above). Tiffany Jehorek photo. The Meeker Cowboys are your 2024 Colorado State Wrestling Champions, having… Read more.
WRBM DADDY DAUGHTER DINNER
The WRBM Recreation and Park District hosted their annual Daddy Daughter Dinner in February. Everyone enjoyed a night out with dinner, games, cookie decorating, and a little dancing. “We would… Read more.
WRBM DADDY DAUGHTER DINNER
The WRBM Recreation and Park District hosted their annual Daddy Daughter Dinner in February. Everyone enjoyed a night out with dinner, games, cookie decorating, and a little dancing. “We would… Read more.
Short-term rental permits approved
Seven conditional use permits for short-term rentals were approved by Meeker’s board of trustees Tuesday following recommendations by the town’s planning commission. One letter in opposition to all short-term rentals… Read more.
Short-term rental permits approved
Seven conditional use permits for short-term rentals were approved by Meeker’s board of trustees Tuesday following recommendations by the town’s planning commission. One letter in opposition to all short-term rentals… Read more.
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Certainty
“The only certainty is that nothing is certain.” ~ Pliny the Elder Remember when you were little and you had no doubts about the existence of Santa, the Easter Bunny… Read more.
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Certainty
“The only certainty is that nothing is certain.” ~ Pliny the Elder Remember when you were little and you had no doubts about the existence of Santa, the Easter Bunny… Read more.
WREA responds quickly to full-circuit power outage
Last Thursday evening, in the middle of a snowstorm, Meeker residents reported seeing a bright flash of light on the east side of town just before the power went out… Read more.
WREA responds quickly to full-circuit power outage
Last Thursday evening, in the middle of a snowstorm, Meeker residents reported seeing a bright flash of light on the east side of town just before the power went out… Read more.

Milestones.

This week is adorable, happy belated anniversary to Barry and Clara Dupire!


Sports digest.

MEEKER COWBOYS: 2024 STATE CHAMPIONS
It took a mighty team effort for the Cowboys to secure the 2A title for the first time since 2016. Jake Blazon, Orion Musser, Koy Weber, Tristin Rollins, Clay Crawford,… Read more.
MEEKER COWBOYS: 2024 STATE CHAMPIONS
It took a mighty team effort for the Cowboys to secure the 2A title for the first time since 2016. Jake Blazon, Orion Musser, Koy Weber, Tristin Rollins, Clay Crawford,… Read more.
Christian, Torsell represent Panthers at state
Rangely’s Harleigh Prater finishes fourth in girls’ wrestling tournament Although she wrestles for Grand Junction Central, Harleigh Prater is a true Panther. She led the way for the Rangely wrestlers… Read more.
Christian, Torsell represent Panthers at state
Rangely’s Harleigh Prater finishes fourth in girls’ wrestling tournament Although she wrestles for Grand Junction Central, Harleigh Prater is a true Panther. She led the way for the Rangely wrestlers… Read more.
Lady Panthers league champions again
Lady Panthers closed out the regular season on Saturday with an 85-11 win over Vail Christian. Panthers were led by Miah Wren with 24 points, five steals, and four assists.… Read more.
Lady Panthers league champions again
Lady Panthers closed out the regular season on Saturday with an 85-11 win over Vail Christian. Panthers were led by Miah Wren with 24 points, five steals, and four assists.… Read more.
YOUTH B-BALL
Meeker hosted Rifle and New Castle at the high school this Saturday. Meeker 1 vs. Rifle, Meeker won in overtime 12 to 10. They also played New Castle. Meeker 2… Read more.
YOUTH B-BALL
Meeker hosted Rifle and New Castle at the high school this Saturday. Meeker 1 vs. Rifle, Meeker won in overtime 12 to 10. They also played New Castle. Meeker 2… Read more.
Cowboys fall to Grand Junction Central
The Cowboys took their second loss last weekend, but to a team two classifications up and without one of their key players. Grand Junction Central was not initially on the… Read more.
Cowboys fall to Grand Junction Central
The Cowboys took their second loss last weekend, but to a team two classifications up and without one of their key players. Grand Junction Central was not initially on the… Read more.

In other news …

ICYMI: Holy Family Catholic Church is hosting their fish fry TODAY! Place your orders in person at the Parish Hall, 889 Park Ave.

Holy Family Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry & Dessert Auction. Friday, February 23 ~ 5 to 8 p.m. at the Holy Family Parish Hall, 889 Park Ave., Meeker. Fish, fries, coleslaw, tarter sauce and dessert, plus lemonade, coffee or iced team. Eat in or take out. $17/adult or $6/children 12 and under. Please place your orders in person! Proceeds benefit Holy Family Building Fund.

– Learn about the ins and outs of color use from artist Pat Daggett on March 16 at Meeker Public Library! More details in the Community Calendar.

– Want to market your business, but don’t know where to start? Apply for our Marketing Mixology mentorship program. We are excited to partner with the Chamber to bring you this opportunity!


Check out this week’s edition for more news + newscast incoming.

Thank you for supporting independent community journalism!

Caitlin


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