Renovations are underway at the iconic Meeker Hotel to replace the balcony that overlooks Main Street.NIKI TURNER PHOTO
Meeker
Changes coming to Meeker School District
Selle to take over as interim elementary principal; first day of school Aug. 22 With the start of the 2022-23 school year only a few weeks away, the resignation of Meeker Elementary School Principal Andi Murphy has precipitated a search for a replacement. Superintendent Chris Selle said the interview committee[Read More…]
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT …
First responders, family and friends gathered at the 6th Street Field in Meeker on Tuesday to celebrate National Night Out with the community.
Town of Meeker donates to BMS outdoor ed trip
Meeker’s Board of Trustees reviewed and approved additional revisions to the language in a professional services agreement with SWCA Environmental Consultants for the Circle Park Phase II project on Tuesday. The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District is also reviewing the agreement. Trustees also approved a $1,500 donation[Read More…]
WREA MEMBER DINNER …
WREA registered just over 375 members and served over 750 dinners prepared by members of the Meeker Lions Club (left) in celebration of members and community July 22. The annual meeting video will air Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. | COURTESY PHOTO
RIBBON CUTTING …
A ribbon cutting and grand opening was held last week for Kris Deines, the new Colorado Farm Bureau agent in Meeker. Diana Jones with Meeker Sweet Shop served ice cream, and Meeker Chamber Director Stephanie Kobald and Program Assistant Emily Mohr hosted the ribbon cutting. Deines was also joined by[Read More…]
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT …
Mayor Kent Borchard signed a proclamation supporting the Meeker Police Department through annual community-building campaign National Night Out, happening Tuesday, Aug. 2 this year. | COURTESY PHOTO
Connecting cultures
MEEKER | “Sometimes when we’re in the field of education, there’s so many problems, and a lot of people will just say ‘it’s too much’ and just kind of give up,” said Aubrey Walsh, founder and director of international non-profit OneSeed. “That’s sort of our mountain,” continued Walsh. “We just[Read More…]
WHEELs & DEALS …
The 2022 Wagon Wheel OHV Poker Run is in the books. “We had an awesome turnout! Thank you, club members, sponsors, participants, USFS Blanco District OHV trail crew, CPW, Meeker Fire Rescue, and Wendll’s! We couldn’t have done without all of you,” said Wagon Wheel Club President Dave Murray via[Read More…]
New officers join department
MEEKER | Lt. Tom Dietrich and Officer Matt Spangler were sworn in to the Meeker Police Department on Tuesday. Dietrich brings 20 years of law enforcement experience, including with the Colorado State Patrol, and Spangler is returning to the Meeker department after about five years. Town trustees heard the annual[Read More…]
PMC board update
MEEKER | Pioneer’s Medical Center Board of Directors met Tuesday, July 13 to discuss financials, grant awards, federal regulations and more. PMC revenue in June was $7 million, a “record breaker” according to chief financial officer Lionel Montoya. He also said year-to-date total revenue is over $33 million, an increase[Read More…]
ERBM discusses budget, Circle Park, PTO, paint
MEEKER | Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation District board members met Tuesday to discuss a proposed 2023 budget draft, amendments to an MOU with the town of Meeker regarding Circle Park, quarterly financials, changes to the employee handbook and paid time-off policies, among other items. 2023 DRAFT BUDGET ERBM’s latest[Read More…]
