MEEKER I On Sept. 3, the Colorado State Noxious Weed Committee (CSNWC) met in Meeker for its quarterly meeting. The CSNWC holds its meetings in various locations throughout the state of Colorado to observe sites infested with noxious weeds.

MEEKER I A man suffered severe burns Nov. 4 when a hydraulic conveyor he was operating came into contact with a high-voltage power line. But the accident had the potential for a far-worse outcome. “It could have been fatal,” said Dick Welle, general manager of White River Electric Association. The[Read More…]

MEEKER I University of Nebraska-Lincoln recognized graduate student Christopher Campbell of Meeker with a prestigious Fling Fellowship to assist him in obtaining a Ph.D. in psychology.

MEEKER I Fire officials with the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit were planning to ignite the 766-acre Oak Ridge Prescribed Fire Monday about 10 miles southeast of Meeker in the Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area.

MEEKER I Air Force airman Jacqueline G. McDow was graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio. She completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.