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…]
Meeker
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
Anderson bikes across U.S.
MEEKER | “When you link em’ all together, I’ve ridden my bike across the U.S.” said Dr. Travis Anderson, healthcare provider at Pioneers Medical Center doing “broad spectrum family medicine.”This year Dr. Anderson completed a four-part, cross country bike trip from the coast of Oregon to the coast of Virginia.[Read More…]
Historical signage installed around town
MEEKER | Meeker is rich in history and culture from its beginning in the 1800s to today. The White River Valley, from Trappers Lake to the state line of Colorado and Utah, is home to many noteworthy events. As the year-round home of its earliest residents, the Northern Utes, this[Read More…]
SUMMER FUN
Summer kicked off with the first farmer’s market and Meekerpalooza concert downtown last Friday. (Left) Rivers Bend Outfitters offered hay rides at their farmer’s market booth. (Right) little ladies listen (and dance) on the courthouse lawn to music from A Band Called Alexis. The next event is June 17. |[Read More…]
BIKE TO WORK DAY …
The Town of Meeker board of trustees declared June 22 as Bike to Work Day in Meeker and encourages residents and employees to enjoy a safe and fun ride to work and throughout town. | COURTESY PHOTO