MEEKER | It has been five years since WREA last increased its rates which means the cost of electricity has remained the same since January 2018. During this same five-year period, WREA’s electric loads and corresponding revenue decreased by 25% with the decline in oil and gas production in the[Read More…]
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MHS social studies students attend board meeting
MEEKER | Meeker High School students attended the Monday’s regular school board meeting as part of their social studies curriculum, making it the largest group of students present at a meeting in recent history, according to board members present. MHS Principal Amy Chinn said the winter band concert has been[Read More…]
It’s a Way Of Life 4-H Club Report
MEEKER | This month the It’s a Way of Life 4-H Club talked about future community service chances and other activities. The district retreat will be March 31-April 2, 2023, in Colorado Springs. Members also discussed that all demonstrations will be due by April 1, 2023. The demonstration can be[Read More…]
‘TIS THE SEASON
Sunday, Nov. 27 marked the first Sunday of Advent season on the Christian calendar, with the illumination of the first “candle” for the season at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Meeker. | CAITLIN WALKER
HAPPY RETIREMENT!
Friends, family and co-workers of Jean Gianinetti, activities director at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, honored her 18 years and three months of service upon her recent retirement. Celebrations were held at the Wing and at Smoking River Brewing Co. | COURTESY PHOTO
GOING UP
WREA hung red and green lights on the courthouse pine trees in Meeker Monday. The trees will be lit during the Parade of Lights celebration Nov. 30. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS
No evidence of wolves thus far in cattle deaths
During a meeting of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission held last week in Gateway, Colorado, Travis Black, CPW Northwest Regional Manager, provided an update on the investigation into 18 calf deaths about 15 miles southeast of Meeker in October. At that time, rancher Lenny Klinglesmith notified CPW that[Read More…]
DUCK, DUCK …
Mallard ducks enjoy the chilly White River. According to allaboutbirds.org, the Mallard is the ancestor of nearly all domestic duck breeds, excluding the Muscovy duck. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Nov. 15 ERBM meeting report
During the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s board meeting on Nov. 15, Director Vicky Edwards reviewed monthly financial reports with the board, noting, “I think the staff has done a phenomenal job on watching expenses every way down the line, every single line item.” Despite these efforts[Read More…]
Streamline Realty gives back with new program for nonprofits
A unique new program from Streamline Realty will give back to local nonprofits this coming year. “We value our tight knit community and recognize that fundraising is challenging and time-consuming,” said Suzan Pelloni, owner of Streamline Realty. The new Streamline Gives program will give new homebuyers the option to donate[Read More…]
Sportsmans Club hosts annual turkey shoot at new location on Sulphur Creek Rd.
About 40 people participated in the Meeker Sportsman’s Club’s annual Turkey Shoot on Sunday. It was the first official event at the new range location on Sulfur Creek Road. Club members had hoped to see higher numbers, but believe people are still getting used to the change in location from[Read More…]
School Board discusses greenhouse bids, admin playground, more
Members of the Meeker School Board approved Kris Casey’s resignation as high school track coach Monday. In addition to being the Barone Middle School history teacher, Casey is reportedly taking on other responsibilities and needed to free up time. Last season more than 60 high school students participated in the[Read More…]
