MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center’s Stepping On program recently concluded its first fall prevention class of the year with great success! Falls pose a serious risk for older adults, impacting 1 in 4 seniors annually. Thankfully, falls can be prevented, and Stepping On is a proven initiative that reduces falls[Read More…]
Author: Jared Henderson
Back takes over as Meeker Golf Course manager, plans for exciting season ahead
MEEKER | What does it take to manage a golf course that serves hundreds of players each week? Jason Back is ready to show the community as he steps into his new role as the golf course manager at Meeker Golf Course. Back has had a long-standing connection to the[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners make board appointments, discuss broadband upgrades
RBC | The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its regular public meeting last week at the courthouse in Meeker, with all three commissioners in attendance. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda, which included payroll, accounts payable, and various reports. Following public comment—of[Read More…]
Meeker track and field kicks off the season with strong performances
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field season is underway, with the team beginning practice on Feb. 24. This season marks the first for head coach Jordan Brown, who takes over for former head coach Hallie Blunt. While Blunt is not coaching this year, she will occasionally assist[Read More…]
MHS girls’ golf team set to open 2025 season
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls golf team is set to begin its 2025 season Monday at Chipeta Golf Course in Grand Junction. The Cowboys return four players from last season and welcome three new additions to the squad. Head coach Amanda Back, entering her fifth season with the[Read More…]
Local couple’s truck stolen outside Denver hotel, later found wrecked
MEEKER | A couple’s trip took an unexpected turn when their truck was stolen overnight outside the La Quinta Inn on Tower Road in Denver. Flip Phillippi had planned to take his wife, Tonie Phillippi, to the airport the following morning. However, they woke up to find their vehicle missing.[Read More…]
Meeker trustees discuss nuclear energy, community updates
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker’s Board of Trustees held their bi-monthly meeting last week. Trustees Scott Nielsen, Tiffany Jehorek, Kathy Sizemore, and Charles Day were in attendance, while Trustee Jessica Browning and Mayor Pro-Tem Christopher Lockwood were excused. Mayor Travis Day arrived late because of conflicting meeting. Before the[Read More…]
Meeker girls’ basketball season ends in playoffs
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team’s season came to a close last week after a playoff loss to the Strasburg Indians on the road. The Cowboys, the No. 24 seed, fell 54-46 to the eighth-seeded Indians in the CHSAA Class 3A state playoffs. Meeker kept the game[Read More…]
Rangely girls’ basketball falls in Sweet 16 after undefeated season
RANGELY | The No. 4-ranked Rangely Panthers hosted No. 29 Ridgway in the first round of the Class 2A girls basketball playoffs last Friday, securing a dominant 73-20 victory. The Panthers started strong, leading 16-5 at the end of the first quarter and extending their advantage to 38-12 at halftime.[Read More…]
Community members seek answers from hospital board
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District (Pioneers Medical Center) Hospital Board held its monthly public meeting last Tuesday, with all board members present. The boardroom was filled with community members seeking answers, as well as some current medical staff showing support for the administration at Pioneers[Read More…]
Meeker School Board discusses hiring, student celebrations, and policy updates
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular meeting last week with community members in attendance. Present were Board President Bill DeVergie, Secretary Hanna Borchard, and members Ann Franklin, Joe Nieslanik, and Tony Theos. Vice President Tom Allen and Heather Sauls joined virtually. The meeting began with student celebrations.[Read More…]
Meeker girls basketball falls to De Beque in regular-season finale, prepares for postseason
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team closed its 2024-25 regular season last Friday with a road game against the De Beque Dragons. The last time these two teams met, Meeker secured a 54-25 victory in February 2022. This time, the Cowboys came up short, falling to the[Read More…]
