Author: Caitlin Walker

Releasing the wolves

CPW sticks to three-year timeline, for now RBC | The 11-member Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission hosted two days of virtual meetings Jan. 13 and 14, with approximately eight of 18 total hours allocated to discussing an adaptive management plan for wolf reintroduction. The passage of Proposition 114 last November,[Read More…]

The Drowsy Chaperone …

MHS drama students put on four performances of “The Drowsy Chaperone” musical over the weekend. Cast included Tacy Crawford, Kate Lockwood, Chakwah Brink, Ashdon Seibert, Gage Richardson, Zagar Brown, Aspen Merrifield, Ainsley Selle, Jayda May, Hamp Hightower, Mason Holliday, Ruby Holliday, Bella Blazon, Rylee Butler, Lily Cox, Alexis Linder and[Read More…]

Snowdy …

A snow cowboy across from the Meeker post office became a bit of a sensation last week, with some residents stopping to snap selfies with the frigid fellow. His presence brought plenty of smiles. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO

THE SUN WILL COME OUT …

A snowssquall moved through part of Rio Blanco County Tuesday afternoon. The storm was so intense it triggered an emergency alert right as the wind started to pick up. Colorado weather is a great reminder that nothing is permament, whether weather or life circumstances. The last remnants of the squall[Read More…]

MSD’s mission: keep learning in person

MEEKER | The Meeker School District Board of Education met Monday, Dec. 14 to take care of a variety of business items. First up was the approval of new hire Claudia Mosher as Barone Middle School’s paraprofessional interventionist, followed by an informative presentation from Torrie Gerloff, who interned at MHS[Read More…]

Tangly, twisted, half-lit? Worth it.

MEEKER | The annual tradition of wrestling Christmas lights out of their hibernation occurs in more than 80 million homes each year. Most of us grumble and mumble as we unsnarl, loop, re-loop, arrange and re-rearrange the strands over and around our trees and our homes, but most agree the[Read More…]

Pitching In …

With food services short-staffed at Meeker School District, Director Roberta Kinnamon didn’t have to look far for willing helpers. Kinnamon’s husband’s company Midstream Pipeline Co., operators for Tallgrass Energy, pitched in to help serve school lunches this week. Pictured from left to right are Josh Clark, Paul Knez and Buck[Read More…]