MEEKER | For Kylee Gardner and her family, opening Wild Flour represents more than the launch of a new business — it marks the realization of a long-held dream rooted in creativity, resilience and a love of feeding others. “I’ve always wanted to have my own little shop and create[Read More…]
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Meeker High School sports wrap-up
Cowboys close 2025 with historic achievements and milestones MEEKER | As the year 2025 comes to a close, the Meeker High School athletics program reflects on a historic year of accomplishments, milestones and personal bests across multiple sports. From wrestling, basketball, golf and track and field, Meeker athletes have made[Read More…]
From foundation to finish: Transforming old houses into new homes
MEEKER | For Jayne and Steve Coley, real estate isn’t just about buying and selling. It’s about turning houses into homes, handling the hard work families can’t, and leaving a lasting impact on Meeker’s community. From inherited family homes to long-vacant properties, the couple brings new life to Meeker houses,[Read More…]
Strong audit, student achievements headline Meeker school board meeting
RBC | Earlier this month, the Meeker School District RE-1 Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting at the district office. Board President Bill Devergie, Vice President Tom Allen, and board members Joe Nieslanik, Ann Franklin, Heather Sauls and Tony Theos were present. Board Secretary Hanna Borchard was absent[Read More…]
Meeker girls improve to 4–0 with Banning Lewis win at Windsor Showcase
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team returned to action this past weekend after a brief break to help run the Boys White River Electric Cowboy Shootout Tournament. The Cowboys traveled to Windsor, Colorado, to compete in the Windsor Showcase. Meeker’s originally scheduled opener against Estes Park on[Read More…]
Weber takes fifth as Meeker competes at Warrior Classic
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys boys wrestling team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Warrior Classic, facing a deep field of competition from across the region. Junior Koy Weber led Meeker’s efforts at 138 pounds, finishing fifth overall. Weber opened the tournament with a dominant[Read More…]
Meeker girls wrestling gain valuable experience at Warrior Classic
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team continued its strong start to the season this past weekend at the Warrior Classic. Competing on the road Saturday, the Cowboys faced tough competition from across the region. Freshman Maite Camargo, wrestling at 110 pounds, showed flashes of dominance with multiple[Read More…]
Meeker boys basketball finishes Windsor Showcase 1-1
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team faced its first road test of the season this past weekend at the Windsor Showcase Tournament, taking on Lotus School for Excellence and Banning Lewis Academy. Meeker entered the tournament with a 1‑3 record following a narrow 63‑59 loss to the[Read More…]
Library board reviews finances, hears public comment, plans 2026 programs
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its regular December meeting with all members present. Before approving the agenda, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt proposed moving the Pledge of Allegiance to follow the call to order. The board approved the agenda with the change. During public comment, community member Jennifer Key[Read More…]
Meeker trustees hear updates, make plans for 2026
MEEKER | The Meeker Town Board of Trustees discussed infrastructure, municipal code revisions and upcoming state mandates during its regular December meeting last week. Public Works Director Jack Kilduff reported that the town pumped 8,942,976 gallons of water in November and provided updates on water system maintenance, staffing and equipment.[Read More…]
PMC Board approves 2026 budget during special meeting
MEEKER | Last week, the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) held a special meeting to approve its 2026 budget and adopt related resolutions. Board Secretary/Treasurer Sherri Halandras, along with board members Wade Bradfield and Jean Gianinetti, attended the meeting. Board President Mark Schryver and[Read More…]
Meeker girls wrestling split duals before placing fourth at Western Slope Showdown
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team continued its season last weekend with a busy stretch of competition on the road. The Cowboys began Friday with a triangular dual hosted by North Fork High School. In their first matchup against the Miners, Meeker fell just short, 42–36, despite[Read More…]
