Does it feel like time is going faster than ever? I thought it was just a sign of aging, but several of the young people I’ve talked to in the last few weeks shared a similar sentiment. Perhaps it’s the result of too many distractions!
Colorado Public Radio published a great story this month about “wind phones.” The concept originated in Japan, where it’s called Kaze No Denwa, or The Telephone of the Wind. A Japanese man found a way to cope with the loss of his cousin by setting up an old-fashioned phone booth in his garden where he could go “talk” to his family member.
The idea caught on, much like the little free libraries, and there are now multiple variations on the theme around the globe. It makes me wonder where all those old pay phones disappeared to, and if they could be repurposed as wind phones. There are currently seven wind phone locations in Colorado.
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MEEKER | Rising country music star Rowdy Rosendahl made a triumphant return to his hometown this past weekend, performing at Riggs Bar in Meeker, Colorado. The venue was packed with…
- Water Quality Report 🚰: Meeker residents, your 2025 Water Quality Report is available! You can find it at Town Hall, in this newspaper, online at the town website, or click here.
- Well Water Warning ⚠️: If you have a well, it is important to check your permits! Water Commissioner Betty Kracht urges residents to ensure their permits are correct and up-to-date. A Division 6 Well Specialist will be at Meeker Town Hall on March 31st to assist.
- Liquor License Approved 🍺: The Board of Trustees approved a new retail liquor license application for Off the Olive Branch owners, which will allow them to sell items that complement their gourmet and specialty food items.
Community calendar and events
- Golf Course Cleanup ⛳: Volunteers are needed for cleanup days at the Meeker Golf Course on April 5th and 12th. Volunteer and then play a round!
- Community Calendar 📅:
- Fairfield grant deadline is April 1.
- Lenten Fish Fry on April 4th.
- Chili Cook-Off on April 5th.
- Prime Rib Dinner and Pie Auction fundraiser on April 13th.
- Memoirs Club meets on Wednesdays.
- Meeker Book Club meets April 14th.
- Local Working Group Meeting (Conservation Districts) on April 23rd.
- Free Fire Preparedness Bootcamp for Landowners on May 10th.
- Traffic Incident 🚗: A one-vehicle rollover occurred on Highway 64, and the occupant was taken to the hospital.
- Arrests Made 🚨: Several arrests were made for offenses including harassment, DUI, and other driving violations.
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MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team kicked off its 2025 season this past Tuesday, hosting the Battle Mountain Huskies for a doubleheader at Paintbrush Park. The Cowboys are…
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MEEKER | The Barone Middle School wrestling team has had an eventful past two weekends, competing in both the Hayden Tournament on March 15, 2025, and the Rangely JH Wrestling…
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Rangely’s Ashlynn Ducey (14) tries breaking through full-court pressure during the 2025 Colorado Coaches of Girls’ Sports All-State Games’ Class 2A feature Sunday morning, March 23. Part of the 2A…
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