Author: Caitlin Walker

SANTA’S SOUPED-UP SLEIGH …

Santa’s ride was extra souped-up this year thanks to efforts by ERBM Recreation and Park District, Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office, Meeker Police Department and Rio Blanco Fire Protection District. A Santa parade, complete with a siren-sounding entourage, made its way around Meeker Saturday morning. It was a social distancing-friendly[Read More…]

PERPETUAL HOPE …

The season of Advent started last Sunday. In lieu of inside worship, St. James Episcopal in Meeker has added advent candles outside the building for everyone to enjoy. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS

blue christmas …

A Christmas tree decorated in blue honors and remembers the lives of law enforcement officers who have died this year from various causes. Nationwide, COVID-19 is the No. 1 cause of death for officers in 2020. (https://tinyurl.com/y3qm9rna)

Waning Gibbous …

The sun and moon are still shining, and that’s something we’re grateful for. Sometimes it’s the little things. Above, the waning gibbous ‘Beaver moon’.

New owners bring fresh energy to MGM

MEEKER | With 2020 being, well, 2020, it is an especially daunting time to be a small business owner. Despite this year’s run of collective global bad luck, there are still many happy opportunities to be found. Jason and Brenda Purkey found just such an opportunity and signed the papers[Read More…]

Parade of Lights cancelled

MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to cancel the Parade of Lights this year, as we unfortunately do not want to encourage a large public gathering at this time. We hope this holiday season we all continue to support each other and shop local and[Read More…]

LUNCH TIME …

Leota Cook (right) looks forward to the delivery of a hot Chuckwagon meal every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Meals are prepared at the Fairfield Center kitchen with the help of volunteers, and more volunteers like Dorothy Chappell (left) deliver the meals while Nutrition Director Debra Barney drives. Participants who[Read More…]

Hallo-dorable …

(Top) Oaklee Ahrens and Koy Waldref enjoy treats and tunes at ERBM’s annual Pumpkins, Eats and Treats event in downtown Meeker. (Bottom) Faith Harris poses with her Halloween treasures from WRBM’s Howl-a-baloo event. It was an unusually warm holiday this year, with RBC residents enjoying temps in the 50s and[Read More…]