MEEKER I “Caitlyn was Bradi’s first crush; that’s how I met him,” said Cassie McGuire with a smile as she recalled her daughter and classmate Bradi Bland as preschoolers. “Brinda (Bradi’s mother) came up to me after school one day and said, ‘Bradi is in love with your daughter!’ and[Read More…]
Author: Caitlin Walker
Meeker United Methodist Church welcomes new pastor, David Petty
MEEKER I The past year has been a bit of a whirlwind for Pastor David Petty and his family. In August 2015, they packed all their belongings and moved from Southern California to Denver to allow David to pursue an education at the Iliff School of Theology, the same school[Read More…]
Better City: Center for Outdoor Adventure in the works with wide focus
MEEKER I Prior to the regularly scheduled Meeker Town Board meeting on Aug. 2, representatives from Better City presented a completed feasibility study for the Center for Outdoor Adventure, one aspect of their strategic plan to revitalize the local economy.
Meeker thespians take on Big Apple, experience Broadway, other lessons
MEEKER I The population of New York City is equal to about 3,400 Meeker-size towns, but that didn’t deter a group of actors and directors from taking the city by storm in July. Directors Gary and Laurie Zellers and Shana Holliday and youth actors Annelise Amack, Savana May, Ruby Holliday,[Read More…]
Broadband possible by year’s end
MEEKER I Rio Blanco County’s Information Technology Director Blake Mobley presented a detailed update on the county’s broadband project to the Meeker Board of Trustees at the July 19 meeting. The massive undertaking, which includes a network of fiber lines in Meeker and Rangely as well as several towers at[Read More…]
Meeker woman writes book about loss
MEEKER I Bob Marley once said, “You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.”
Why did the turkeys cross the road…
Meeker board OKs revisions to town code
MEEKER I The Town of Meeker board of trustees discussed several revisions to the proposed Meeker Municipal Code ordinance at its meeting July 5 and ended up approving all but one proposed change.
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Officer Mendenhall recognized for his lifesaving skills
MEEKER I Meeker Police Chief Bob Hervey presented Meeker Police Officer Gardner Mendenhall with a letter of recognition and lifesaving award at the June 21 town council meeting.
Canine scent work competition draws more than 100 dog and handler teams
MEEKER I Dogs are pets, friends, protectors, helpers, comforters and companions. They may eat our slippers and dig holes in our flower beds, but there’s nothing quite like coming home to happy eyes and wagging tails at the end of a long day.