MEEKER | The White River Alliance held its monthly meeting for July last week at the Heritage Culture Center in Meeker, where board members, partners, and the public gathered for financial updates, project discussions, and a presentation on biocontrol from Dan Bean, the director of the Palisade Insectary. The meeting[Read More…]
Author: Jared Henderson
Library board reviews parent-child, collection development policies
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library Board held a workshop last week to discuss two key policies: a proposed Parent and Child Policy and the library’s existing Collection Development Policy. The meeting took place in the community room at the Meeker Public Library with all board members present. After approving[Read More…]
Meeker volleyball gears up with summer scrimmage ahead of 2025 season
MEEKER | Before the first serve of the fall season, Meeker volleyball was already making noise—hosting a two-day summer scrimmage this past weekend that brought regional rivals and rising talent together for a high-energy tune-up. The event brought together programs from across the region, offering teams a chance to get[Read More…]
Ropes, reins and rollover pots: Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Week Five keeps the dust flying
MEEKER | Week Five of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series kicked off Thursday evening with more than just rodeo action. Right after slack finished at 6 p.m., organizers hosted the first annual Kids Pet Show, where children showed off their furry, feathered and even scaly companions. The free event included[Read More…]
4th of July Parade Winners
People’s Choice – Rich Parr and the Meeker Fire Department’s vintage fire truck won the People’s Choice Award in this year’s Fourth of July Parade during the 140th Range Call celebration. Best in Show – Western Exposures took home Best of Show honors in the Fourth of July Parade during[Read More…]
Water, Wildlife, and Communities: A shared commitment to the White River Basin
MEEKER | Standing on the banks of the White River just outside Meeker, members of the Yampa-White-Green Basin Roundtable gathered last week for a hands-on look at the region’s most pressing water issues. The field trip, part of the group’s ongoing efforts to update the White River agenda, brought together[Read More…]
RBC Commissioners discuss legislative agenda, hazard mitigation plan and AI integration during meeting
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a special work session last week ahead of their regular monthly meeting in Meeker with all three commissioners—Jennifer O’Hearon, Callie Scritchfield and Doug Overton—in attendance. The session opened with a discussion about Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) and its upcoming legislative[Read More…]
Champ Camp marks five years of inspiring young wrestlers
MEEKER | For middle school wrestler Arionah Gutierrez, attending a summer wrestling camp in Baggs wasn’t just about refining her technique — it was about building confidence, meeting new people, and learning from some of the sport’s best. This year’s camp marked the fifth year of Champ Camp, a grassroots[Read More…]
Meeker Marlins shine in Montrose, compete at league championships
MEEKER | The Meeker Marlins swim team competed in their first meet of the season in Montrose in early May. Most recently, they returned to Montrose for the Montrose Marlins Summer Open, held June 27–28. Adrian Baumgart led off the boys team, competing in the 9–10 age group and winning[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series returned for Week Four
MEEKER | After a one-week break, the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series returned last Thursday night for Week Four. The night kicked off with steer riding, which featured three competitors. None were able to make a qualified ride, so the $213 jackpot rolled over and will be added to the pot.[Read More…]
Meeker Marlins shine in Montrose, prepare for Western Slope League Championships
MEEKER | The Meeker Marlins swim team have been off swimming at meets since May 4, when they competed in their first meet of the season in Montrose. Most recently, they returned to Montrose for the Montrose Marlins Summer Open, held June 27–28. Over two days, the Meeker Marlins posted[Read More…]
From Meeker to the rainforest: Students explore science abroad
MEEKER | “I figured if I could go again and help, why not? I love helping,” said senior Alex Garcia, who has traveled on Meeker High School’s ecology trip not once, but twice. “My interest for the earth has increased, and these trips have shown me what I can do[Read More…]
