The Summer Festival, sponsored by Mountain Valley Bank, WREA and ERBM, at the end of August generated over $13,000 net profit by 17 different local fundraising groups, according to bank president Tawny Halandras. The festival gives nonprofit organizations and fundraising groups an opportunity to raise money for their programs. More[Read More…]
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BACK TO THE CLASSIC …
This year’s Meeker Classic began bright and early Wednesday, Sept. 7. Above, Rob Miller and dog Ben of Middleton, ID, work sheep during a preliminary run. Find the schedule for the weekend, including runs, demos, exhibits and plenty more, at www.meekersheepdog.com. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS
Cowboy volleyball heads to Delta and Limon
MEEKER I A big weekend for Cowboy volleyball, especially for the C and JV teams as they had a flurry of games Friday and Saturday. A newly added tournament just last week in Grand Valley meant that most of the girls got a lot of court time and over six[Read More…]
LAZY SUMMER DAYS …
A lazy summer Sunday in Meeker with kids, bikes, a dog and an afternoon storm rolling in. | STEPHANIE KOBALD PHOTO
FESTIVAL TIME …
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Annual quilt show supports women’s education programs
Take a break from the dogs and hot summer days to enjoy the hard work and artistic treasures at the 2022 quilt show. This year’s event is Sept. 9, 12-5:30 p.m. and Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St., in Meeker. Your small[Read More…]
Improvements, maintenance ongoing at Circle Park Pond
The fishing pond at Circle Park received some additional TLC this week as part of an ongoing effort to improve conditions overall. The pond has been the subject of public discussion before, during and since its construction about cost, appearance, river health and safety. This week, under the direction of[Read More…]
School board hears concerns from parents on new curricula
MEEKER | The 2022-23 school year commenced Monday in Meeker, and the school board gathered for its first meeting of the new year Monday evening. Sam Hightower and Finley Deming were recognized for their second place finish at the national FCCLA competition earlier this summer, and administrators acknowledged the success[Read More…]
110TH PIONEERS DINNER & DANCE …
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Goedert receives Classic scholarship
MEEKER | Each year the “Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarship” is dedicated in honor and memory of exemplary individuals that have been involved with the Meeker Classic, but have now passed away. The recipient of the 2021 Meeker Classic Scholarship is awarded the scholarship this year–the 2021 scholarship is in honor[Read More…]
Town of Meeker, ERBM rec board hold joint work session
The Town of Meeker’s board of trustees and the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s board of directors met in a joint work session Tuesday. They heard a presentation by Walt Proctor, director of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District, regarding a proposed display at Circle Park that[Read More…]
WORKIN’ 9 to 5 …
Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s community theater returned for a second year with “9 to 5: The Musical.” New and returning thespians delighted hundreds of community members and visitors over three performances. From left, cast members Shana Holliday, Caitlin Walker, Elissa Quinteros and Matt Holliday. | BOBBY GUTIERREZ PHOTO
