The Obama Administration is spending our money at unprecedented levels and it is projected to continue for years into the future. Our annual federal deficit is approaching $1.5 trillion and will probably hit $2 trillion before long. Our national debt is projected to go from $14 trillion now to $25[Read More…]
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Obituary: Regina Irvin
Regina Irvin Aug. 20, 1927 ~ Feb. 7, 2011 Regina Irvin of Brooklyn, N.Y., mother of Donna Wille of Meeker, passed away Feb. 7, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Edward F. Irvin, she was born and lived her entire life in Brooklyn.
MHS Cowboys post two crucial league victories
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys boys’ basketball team upped its winning streak to nine games and improved their record to 11-4 (5-1 conference) with a pair of victories last weekend. Victories over the Debeque Dragons and the Plateau Valley Cowboys have the ‘Pokes in a good league position as they[Read More…]
New Arrival: Hattie Brennan
Hattie Rose Brennan Neil and Kari Brennan are proud to announce the arrival of their baby girl. Hattie Rose Brennan was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., on Jan. 17, 2011, at 9:22 p.m. Grandparents are Jim and Bev Brennan of Meeker, Alan Nielsen of Meeker, Gary[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
Whether you realize it or not, there’s a historic connection between the city of Greeley on the Front Range and the town of Meeker. Nathan Meeker worked as a reporter for Horace Greeley. Greeley, it is said, visited the town that bears his name for one day in 1870.
RMS debuts cheerleaders
RANGELY I Rangely Junior High School debuted its new cheerleaders Jan. 29. According to activities director Mark Skelton, it has been more than 15 years since they’ve had cheerleaders for the junior high.
Lifelong Sweethearts
Perhaps it’s the devotion to their family that keeps them going. MEEKER I There may not be a better example for Valentine’s Day than Meeker natives Fran and Carolyn Sullivan. The couple will have been married for 65 years in March. They were born and raised in the area and[Read More…]
New Arrival: Charlee Ary
Charlee Annabell Ary Charlee Annabell Ary was born Jan. 9, 2011, at 9:48 a.m. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. Her proud parents are Bob Ary from Meeker and Alex Fisher. They are both employed at Pioneers Medical Center.
High price for poachers
MEEKER I Three Missouri men have paid a high price for deciding to kill bull elk in the Colorado high country last fall without having valid bull elk licenses. In addition to paying hefty fines, the men now face the loss of hunting privileges in Colorado and 34 other states.
Meeker Arts Council meets Feb. 23
MEEKER | The MACC will hold its next meeting Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker. Please plan to join the group for this important meeting to set the course for future performing and fine arts programs for the youth and adults of the Meeker community.
Meeker Tea Party meeting Feb. 17
MEEKER | The Meeker Tea Party will be meeting at Kilowatt Korner Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Former congressional candidate Bob O’Connell will speak and Jeff Madison is tentatively scheduled to answer questions regarding the Rio Blanco County master plan.
Classifieds: February 10, 2011 edition
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