Newly elected and returning elected officials were sworn in by oath on Tuesday prior to the first commissioner’s meeting of 2023.
Features
Four Coloradans died in avalanches last week; danger will continue through Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend
RBC | The Colorado Avalanche Information Center reports a string of fatal accidents and continuing dangerous avalanche conditions this upcoming holiday weekend, urging people to heed danger warnings and stop this tragic trend. Four people have died in avalanches since Dec. 26 and there is more snow forecast for Colorado[Read More…]
Ragnasplosion!
Meeker High School Drama will present “The Norse Mythology Ragnasplosion!” next weekend and encourages the community to come watch. “This year, we are doing a play by Don Zolidis, favorite playwright of ours from years past. He writes specifically for student performances and for flexible casting,” stated director Shana Holliday.[Read More…]
Super Readers
Meeker Elementary School recently finished a reading competition for Kindergarten through fifth grade. The three students in each grade who read the most minutes received $75, $50, and $25 in Chamber Bucks for first, second, and third place, respectively. Grade level winners are as follows: Kindergarten — William Edinger, Kimber[Read More…]
CNCC, 4-H and RiversEdge West work together on environment
RBC | While philosophers debate how to learn information more efficiently, students at CNCC live the theories through their college experience. Multiple departments have had opportunities to engage their students through community service. This week, partnerships between Dr. Mario Sullivan’s environmental sciences class, RiversEdge West, and the Rio Blanco 4-H[Read More…]
DERBY DAY
MEEKER | ERBM’s annual cardboard derby returned last weekend with participants bringing homemade sleds of all shapes, sizes and colors to race down the sledding hill at Paintbrush Park. Koye Waldref won fastest overall and the ages four and under category. Other winners included: Braylee Diaz–ages 5-7 Quinn Thomson–ages 8-10[Read More…]
Become part of the family at The Little Bear Cafe
Meeker has been waiting what feels like ages for something new to fill the old Pizza Hut building at 390 Market St., and I am ecstatic to report that the wait is nearly over. Coming in January the Southern and Galbreath families will be opening the doors to their fresh[Read More…]
Community profile: Lisa Hatch
Life presents unique challenges which require courage in the face of exceptional circumstances. Courage to face battle — knowingly entering a fight for righteousness — elevates courage to valor. Valor is a particular type of courage that demands heart and character. To face a conflict that may result in trauma,[Read More…]
SKIJORING INTO 2023
To the delight of many, Meeker Skijor made a return for the new year after the February 2022 event was canceled due to lack of snow. Rain and warmer than usual conditions made for a muddy, but usable, track. Veteran skijorers and locals of all ages participated in this year’s[Read More…]
Holiday houseplants, beyond the holidays
RBC | Well once again, Christmas has come and gone. Maybe you received some gifts you aren’t sure you are ready to call your own. I can’t help you with the slippers that aren’t your size or the decor that isn’t your style, except to say, we really should embrace[Read More…]
Funds earmarked for LEO training center at former jail
RBC | U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet last week announced that $350,000 has been earmarked for Rio Blanco County’s proposed plan to create a law enforcement training center in the former county detention center. The funds are included in the $1.7 trillion federal funding bill for 2023 passed[Read More…]
Letters to Santa
“Dear Santa, I hope Rudolph is not getting funned at. I hope on Christmas eve the northen lights stay on all night. Can I please have a harmonica? Do you like cookies or candy canes?” ~ N. Lehmann Mrs. Hughes first grade class Meeker Elementary School “Dear Santa, I have[Read More…]
