Unique Event Celebrates Sheepdog Trials, Traditions and Meeker’s Agricultural Heritage MEEKER | Few things are more magical than watching a Border Collie match its skill against fresh, unworked western range sheep in a large native pasture. Sheepdog trialing enthusiasts from all over the United States and Canada will converge in[Read More…]
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PMC board discusses medical records system options, pharmacy
MEEKER | PMC officials and staff are exploring options for a new EMR or medical records system/interface. This week board members touched on the pros and cons of the existing system (Athena) and what challenges might result from switching to something new. Chief of Staff Dr. Kellie Turner noted during[Read More…]
PLAY ON …
The Meekerpalooza concert series and Farmer’s Market will take a break for the first two weekends in July. The next two events are set for July 15 and July 22, as well as one (maybe) in August. White River Electric Association’s annual Member Appreciation Dinner will be held in concert[Read More…]
ERBM: more money for pond problems, benefit cuts, cost recovery
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (ERBM) board met twice in June to discuss cost recovery, finances and the Circle Park fishing pond. POND PROBLEMS For Circle Park, board members approved additional funds to “finish out the project in the right way.” Due to an[Read More…]
Kilduff honored as 2022 parade marshal
Tom Kilduff is being honored as the 2022 Parade Marshal. His family will represent him in the parade. Kilduff passed away on Dec. 21, 2021, at the age of 74. He was honored posthumously in Washington, D.C. on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives during a brief speech[Read More…]
BLAZING TRAILS …
The Rio Blanco County Historical Society presented Kay Bivens of Meeker with a plaque last Friday during Meekerpalooza in recognition of the countless hours of volunteer work she invested in developing the “Bank Robbers’ Trail” walking path and historical signage throughout town in conjunction with the Rio Blanco County Historical[Read More…]
‘KIDPRENEURS’ …
Alejandra Carrillo (left) and Carson Cook (right) were two of the “kidpreneurs” selling lemonade and cupcakes last Friday at Mountain Valley Bank. The pilot program was a learning opportunity for kids ages 5-12 to practice the basics of operating a small business. | NIKI TURNER PHOTOS
Supply issues nix spraying
MEEKER | After many years of debate about the town’s aerial mosquito spraying program, it appears the decision is out of local hands this year. Lanny Coulter, pilot, said he has been unable to procure the permethrin used in spraying. Supply chain issues are to blame, according to various reports.[Read More…]
UW Vanvig Graduate Fellows Recognized for Excellence in Ag and Applied Economics
MEEKER | This spring, two graduate students in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics received the prestigious Andrew and Connie Vanvig Fellowship for their outstanding performance in the classroom and University community. The 2022 fellows are Hana Fancher, originally from Denver, Colorado, and Meghan Smith of[Read More…]
RIVER CLEANUP DAY
For its fourth annual River Clean-Up, White River Alliance members met on Saturday, June 18, at the Lake Avery spillway to make their way down the river to Circle Park cleaning up trash at the many public access points. The good news is there appeared to be less trash this[Read More…]
PICTURE BOOK AWARD …
Local Author Dolly Viscardi won the Colorado Author’s League Children’s Picture Book Award at a CAL presentation ceremony at the Washington Park Boathouse, Sunday June 19. | COURTESY PHOTO
SHOP LOCAL …
There’s one more Meeker Farmer’s Market and Meekerpalooza tomorrow from 4 to 8 p.m. before a break for Fourth of July festivities. Two more events are set for July 15 and 22, and possibly one for August with date to be determined. | CATILIN WALKER PHOTOS
