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75 trees harvested for U.S. Capitol

RBC I Last week, the Colorado State Forest Service harvested 75 subalpine fir trees from the Colorado State Forest near Gould to accompany the official U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. These companion trees will ultimately spend the holidays in U.S. government offices. CSFS foresters obtained the trees with[Read More…]

Buglers bugle in camouflage

MEEKER I The Meeker Police Department would like to thank White River Electric Association for their support with this annual event. Another thank you to our judges this year: Roston Steiner, Jeff McGuire and Jarrett Waldref.

Spectacular view…

The sky was smokey from fires in western states but the view from the top of the China Wall north of Meeker was still spectacular.

Meeting for Avery water

MEEKER I Because of low water flows and high water temperatures in the White River, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) held a public roundtable discussion regarding the release of water from Lake Avery into the White River.

Cody Canada and the Departed

MEEKER I Cody Canada was 16 years old when he made his way from Yukon to Stillwater, Okla. He had been searching for some inspiration; a place to call home musically.

Tourney time…

Baseball teams in the 11-12 Recreation League from Meeker, Rangely, Craig and Baggs, Wyo., will start their tournament in Meeker tonight with Rangely playing Baggs and both Meeker teams playing against each other starting at 7:30 at Paintbrush Park. The tournament for Meeker and Rangely 8-10 teams will be played[Read More…]

Annual tourney fields 65

MEEKER I The 28th annual White River Electric golf tournament was held Friday, June 15 with 65 players from around the state participating in the fund-raising event for the Meeker High School athletic department. All three places in the 18-hole scramble format were won by a combination of local and[Read More…]

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

The sun was shining on the tent and the band “Beloved Invaders” last Friday for the first concert of the ERBM Recreation and Park District “Summer Entertainment Series,” held on the courthouse lawn. More than 300 people enjoyed the music, sunshine and founder’s rock.

Special districts hold elections May 8

MEEKER I Two of Meeker’s special taxing districts will hold public elections for directors on their respective boards on Tuesday, May 8.