Meeker
Cabin Fire east of Meeker 100% contained
MEEKER I The Cabin Fire was a small fire east of Meeker on the Blanco Ranger District. The fire was determined to be the result of a ‘holdover,’ or lightning strike that smoldered and remained undetected until warm, dry weather increased fuel receptivity. It became visible and was reported on[Read More…]
PIANO MAN …
Ed Ranum has been traveling to Meeker from Fort Collins to tune and repair pianos for more than 15 years, usually once in the spring and once in the fall. Tuning should be completed annually, but Ranum was also able to fix numerous wonky keys on a 100-year-old upright during[Read More…]
PMC statement on mandates
MEEKER I Pioneers Medical Center is actively involved in navigating the federal and state (via CDPHE and State Board of Health) COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers and facilities. Our administration, infection control, compliance and quality risk departments are engaged in meetings with the CDC, CDPHE, CHA and WHA daily[Read More…]
GO DOG GO …
Colorado Grand returns to Meeker
MEEKER I In its 33rd year, 32 years of actually running due to COVID, The Colorado Grand returned to Meeker. “Meeker is one of our favorite stops,” commented Heather Greene of Eagle, Colorado. “I am always the first one to leave in the morning as I need to coordinate lunch[Read More…]
HopeWest cornhole tournament fundraiser this Saturday, Sept. 25
MEEKER I From horseshoes to lawn darts, croquet to badminton, backyard games have long been a part of backyard entertainment. In recent years, “cornhole” has skyrocketed in popularity. This simple backyard game that anyone can play now has professional leagues, big prize money, and devoted fans. Locally we’ve seen tournaments[Read More…]
CPW commissioner meeting in Meeker: recap
MEEKER I At its Sept. 1 – 2 meeting, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission heard proposed changes to management strategies and regulations as follows. All emergency regulations approved at the September meeting became effective upon adoption. All final regulations approved at the September meeting will go into effect on[Read More…]
Sheepdog Alice and handler Scott Glen take first at Classic
MEEKER I The most decorated border collie in North America added the final jewel to her crown by winning the 2021 Meeker Classic. Scott Glen and Alice from New Dayton, Alberta, Canada made an amazing run on Sunday, Sept. 12. The sheep were tough, and it took most of the[Read More…]
AIN’T IT GRAND …
Trustees: budget, vaccine mandate opposition
MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Trustees approved a liquor permit for the first annual Cornhole Tournament fundraiser for HopeWest on Sept. 25 at the 4-H Building at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. It will be the only fundraising event for HopeWest for the year. Live music, kids’ activities, local[Read More…]
BACK AT IT …
