Colorado Governor Jared Polis visited with Town of Meeker trustees Melissa Kindall, Chris Lockwood, Wendy Gutierrez, Scott Nielsen, Tiffany Jehorek and Travis Day; Rio Blanco County Commissioner Ty Gates; CPW Area Wildlife Manager Bill DeVergie, and CPW Commission member and local outfitter Marie Haskett last Friday at the Meeker Café[Read More…]
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CORNHOLE FOR A GOOD CAUSE …
Cornhole was the game of the day last Saturday at the RBC Fairgrounds during the annual HopeWest fundraiser, which included a cornhole tournament, silent and live auctions. This year’s cornhole tournament attracted more teams, including some professional cornhole players who wrapped up the day’s competition with a point-by-point nailbiter. Following[Read More…]
HAPPY RETIREMENT …
Christy Whitney Borchard (left) enjoyed receiving a blaze orange ‘Meeker Is Uniquer’ t-shirt to commemorate her retirement as HopeWest CEO. Fellow HopeWest retiree Solveig Olson (right) presented the gift at a party last Thursday at Smoking River Brewing Co., where Borchard was celebrated by family, friends and community members. |[Read More…]
A LEGACY OF SERVICE …
Not pictured, son-in-law Dick Welle, U.S. Navy, Vietnam 1969-73 Courtesy Photos
Town discusses strategy after first Just Transition grant request denied full funding by state
MEEKER | Following a disappointing outcome for the Town of Meeker’s first grant application with the Office of Just Transition (OJT), town staff and trustees met with Kirstie McPherson, representing the OJT to discuss strategy moving forward. The Office of Just Transition was established by the State of Colorado “to[Read More…]
Meeker Range Call & Fourth of July {PHOTOS}
It was a busy weekend in Meeker, with Range Call events kicking off Friday and ending Monday. Residents and visitors enjoyed a bevy of activities, beginning with the CPRA rodeo Friday followed by performances by comedian Joby Saad and ventriloquist Marc Rubben. The rodeo continued on Saturday, followed by a[Read More…]
CLASS OF ’72 …
It has been 50 years since we graduated. Most of us went from kindergarten through senior year together. Some of them joined us or left us along the way, but it was certainly good to see everyone that came for our reunion in Meeker. Cindy Fisher went to a lot[Read More…]
Deines joins Farm Bureau
MEEKER | Meeker’s Farm Bureau Insurance Agency, which first opened in 1950, has a new agent in place effective July 1. Locals may recognize Kris Deines from her role as member coordinator for the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and most recently as general manager for Trail & Hitch Tiny Homes[Read More…]
Historic Meeker Classic celebrates 35 years
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…]
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…]