U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper made a stop in Meeker last Wednesday where he heard from community members about topics of concern ranging from supply chain issues to the changing local economy (top) and got a tour of the White River Museum in Meeker from Executive Director Terri Reed (bottom.) | COURTESY[Read More…]
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RIBBON CUTTING …
Trailhead Cabins and Lodging celebrated an Open House and Ribbon Cutting event to showcase the new renovations to the hotel and cabins and the addition of the Trailhead Lounge. They were Biz of the Month with the Chamber of Commerce and hosted a drawing for $50 in Chamber Bucks and[Read More…]
PLAYGROUND PREP …
The new playground at the Admin Building in Meeker is taking shape. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
MSD recognizes staff achievements, discusses anti-bullying policies
MEEKER I Meeker School District board members recognized staff at their meeting this week including Laura Koenig, who recently completed her teacher induction program. Three MSD coaches were also recognized by CHSAA, including: • Shane Phelan (1A Western Slope Football Coach of the Year), • J.C. Watt (2A Wrestling Coach[Read More…]
SWEARING IN …
Trustees (front, left to right) Scott Nielsen, Tiffany Jehorek and Chris Lockwood were sworn in for new terms, along with Mayor Kent Borchard (back), by Town Clerk Lisa Cook. | NIKI TURNER PHOTO
Golf course seeks support from Town
MEEKER I Meeker’s nine-hole golf course is in need of new management according to Tim Nelson, speaking on behalf of the Rio Blanco Golf Association (RBGA) at the April 22 meeting of the Meeker Board of Trustees. The RBGA is “opening a conversation” with the Town of Meeker, and plans[Read More…]
Candidate Q&A: ERBM Recreation & Park District
MEEKER | Six candidates are running for three seats on ERBM Recreation & Park District’s board this election cycle. As an in-person forum was not possible due to scheduling conflicts, the HT provided an online survey for readers to submit questions and have included those here, as well.Candidate responses are[Read More…]
Candidate Q&A: Eastern Rio Blanco Health Service District
MEEKER | Seven candidates are running for three seats on Meeker’s hospital board this election cycle. As an in-person forum was not possible due to scheduling conflicts, the HT provided an online survey for readers to submit questions and have included those here, as well. Candidate responses are in no[Read More…]
BUCKS FOR BOOKS …
Two months ago local resident Carissa Smith heard friends discuss how disappointing it was for young students to not be able to afford to buy books at the Book Fair held at the Meeker Elementary School. She took it upon herself to figure out a way to earn money. In[Read More…]
MHS FCCLA members place at state
MEEKER I April 14-16, 2022, was an inspiring weekend of competition, recognition and of course continuing leadership journeys for the Meeker High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members who attended the 2022 Colorado FCCLA State Conference. Thursday featured opening ceremonies, a delicious dinner at the Cheesecake[Read More…]
Seven Meeker kids participate in annual CPW turkey hunt
MEEKER I On a cold, breezy weekend in early April, seven young turkey hunters and their mentors huddled quietly on pristine private land on the outskirts of Meeker, scanning the terrain for their elusive quarry. Participating in their first turkey hunt, the youngsters battled the frigid air and their own[Read More…]
Hospital board to stay with five members over seven after hearing
MEEKER I The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District — the special taxing district established in 2006 through which Pioneers Medical Center receives funding — will continue to operate with a five-member board following a court hearing on Tuesday, April 19. The district was initially established with a seven-member[Read More…]
