Members of the “It’s A Way of Life” 4-H Club created and delivered ornaments to residents of the Walbridge Wing for the holidays. | AURORA STALLINGS PHOTO The Rangely Livestock Judging Team, coached by Bonnie Long, participated in the Arizona Nationals Poster Contest for the second year. Each participating member[Read More…]
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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…]
Mustang Makeover seeking trainers for 2023 event
If you’ve ever dreamed of training a wild horse, this may be your moment! In the Northwest corner of Colorado sits wild and still undiscovered Rio Blanco County. This area boasts the headwaters of the White River, set in the stunning vista of Trappers Lake. For the past four years[Read More…]
DERBY THIS WEEKEND!
ERBM Recreation & Park District’s annual cardboard derby is this Saturday, Jan. 7 at Paintbrush Park. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with the races at 10:30 a.m. Hot chocolate will be served to spectators and racers! Find more details in the ERBM Line-Up at erbmrec.com/activities. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO …
Skijor this weekend at new location
Last year would have been the third annual Meeker Skijor event, but a shortage of snow forced the event’s cancellation. This year Meeker’s slot on the Skijor USA schedule has been moved from late February to New Year’s weekend, kicking off the 2023 race circuit. The race location has changed[Read More…]
CHRISTMAS STORE
The 13th annual Christmas Store Shopping Spree was a great success this year at the Pioneers Hospital Walbridge Wing and at the Meeker Housing Authority Pines Apartments. The community volunteers pictured above were on hand Tuesday, Dec. 13 to accommodate all the residents who came to shop for Christmas gifts[Read More…]
Meeker School board meeting: Dec. 12, 2022
The board of the Meeker RE-1 school district met Dec. 12 for the last regular meeting of the calendar year. Board members Hanna Borchard, Ann Franklin and Kevin Amack said they were impressed by the students who participated in mock interviews in December. Meeker kindergarten teacher Laura Koenig was recognized[Read More…]
Future of Fairfield Apartments discussed
RBC Commissioners hosted a work session last week to address concerns about the future use of the Fairfield Center Apartments. County Attorney Don Steerman opened the meeting by noting current apartment operations are unsustainable from a fiscal and liability standpoint. “If it continues to operate the way it is now,[Read More…]
Questions raised about town’s protected watershed
MEEKER | In the last regular meeting of the year for the Meeker Board of Trustees, trustees approved the 2023 town budget as presented to the public with the addition of about $2,000 in revenue due to increased property tax valuation. Trustees also certified the property tax mill levy for[Read More…]
Life in the Saddle: Onea Jewel Miller
MEEKER | Onea Jewel Miller has patience and tact when dealing with an idiot (namely this reporter). Despite his clear instructions for how to get to their house on a mile of winding road, I took the wrong turn, twice. My white pickup took a wrong turn into a field.[Read More…]
DISPATCH AWARD
Western Region Director for the Colorado National Emergency Number Association (NENA) and Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), Brad Flanagan presented the Rio Blanco County communication center team with the “Colorado NENA/APCO 2022 Communications/9-1-1 Center of the Year” award last week at their annual Christmas meeting. This award is presented to[Read More…]
Introducing The Mend
If you have a keen eye and a habit of driving down Seventh Street, it’s possible you have noticed a new Meeker business. Moreover, it is possible you have heard the buzz around town about The Mend, a day spa located at 349 7th St (Halandras Building). While the spa[Read More…]
