MEEKER | The Meeker 2 Goldrush 11-13 Rec Center softball team opened its season at home at Paintbrush Park on Thursday, June 18, with a 26-14 win over Glenwood 1, powered by a dominant offensive performance and strong pitching from #7 Skyler Wilson and #5 Carson Cook. #14 Jada Gould[Read More…]
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Meeker 1, 11-13 team, powers past Rifle behind early offensive surge
MEEKER | The Meeker 1, 11-13 Meeker 1 Rec Center softball team opened its season with a 27-13 road win over Rifle on Thursday night at Skinner Field. Coach Phil Patton said he was pleased with the way his team competed in its first game together. “We were thrilled to[Read More…]
Meeker 8-10 softball learning, improving through first two contests
MEEKER | The Meeker Recreation Center 8-10 softball team opened its season with a pair of close contests, falling 4-1 to Rifle in international tiebreaker play before dropping another 4-1 decision to New Castle at home Monday night. In the season opener against Rifle, Meeker battled to a 1-1 tie[Read More…]
Commissioners weigh challenges from Fairfield Apartments to County Road 17 bridge
RBC | Rio Blanco County commissioners spent much of last week’s work session discussing the future of the Fairfield Apartments, a proposed flexible work policy for child welfare employees, landfill operations and the deteriorating County Road 17 bridge. Commission Chair Callie Scritchfield and Commissioner Doug Overton attended in person, while[Read More…]
Hard work pays off for Meeker FFA members
MEEKER | More than 2,000 FFA members from across the state gathered at Colorado State University Pueblo for the 98th Colorado FFA State Convention, and Meeker FFA returned home with state honors, leadership accomplishments and a trip to the national stage. The annual convention marks the culmination of a year[Read More…]
BOCC examines solar opportunities, hears CDOT plans
RBC | Last week the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners met June 9 in Meeker, holding a morning work session followed by its regular meeting. All three commissioners were present. During the work session, commissioners heard a presentation from Byron Kominek, owner of Jack’s Solar Garden and executive[Read More…]
Opening night sets tone for Meeker Summer Rodeo Series
MEEKER | The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series returned to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on June 11 to open its 2026 season, drawing competitors from around the region for the first night of summer rodeo action. Now entering its ninth year, the weekly series began with slack at 6 p.m.[Read More…]
School board advances debt reduction, examines policies
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held a special meeting and work session last week at the district office, approving an early elementary school bond payoff and accepting a major curriculum donation before discussing enrollment trends, graduation policies, facility use guidelines and budget planning. Board President Bill deVergie, Secretary Hannah[Read More…]
Feeding Giants to headline Meekerpalooza on June 12
MEEKER | Summer evenings on the Rio Blanco County Courthouse lawn are returning as Meekerpalooza brings live music, community gathering and downtown activity back to Meeker on Friday, June 12, from 4-8 p.m. The evening’s featured act, Feeding Giants, brings a blend of country, Americana, folk and soft rock influences[Read More…]
Don Jilberto’s builds community through family and food
MEEKER | The aroma of freshly prepared Mexican food drifts through the dining room at Don Jilberto’s, where customers are greeted by a warm, family-friendly atmosphere that reflects the people behind the business. For Alejandra Romero and her husband, Francisco Alvarez, the restaurant at 173 1st St. represents years of[Read More…]
Ladies Deerfly Scramble draws full field, supports local girls golf program
MEEKER | The Ladies Deerfly Scramble filled its field this past weekend, bringing 24 teams to the Meeker Golf Course for a day of competition, community and fundraising. Tournament organizer Amanda Back said interest in the event remained strong this year, drawing a mix of local players and participants from[Read More…]
Summer Rodeo Series returns to Meeker June 11
MEEKER | Another summer of rodeo action is set to begin in Meeker as the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series returns to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on Thursday, June 11. Slack is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., followed by the main rodeo performance at 7 p.m., officially kicking off[Read More…]
