Meeker

ERBM hears funding requests, extends Blitz

MEEKER | ERBM Recreation District’s Board of Directors held their first meeting of the year Tuesday. The board considered funding requests from the Meeker Lions Club and Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC). Lions Club president Michael Miller explained that the club is actively raising money to install playground equipment[Read More…]

Trustees divided on Ute Park use

MEEKER | In the decade-plus since the Town of Meeker purchased the property just west of town now known as Ute Park, defining the property’s use — park or pasture — has been an annual debate. “We have this discussion every year about how the livestock and the people can[Read More…]

The Drowsy Chaperone …

MHS drama students put on four performances of “The Drowsy Chaperone” musical over the weekend. Cast included Tacy Crawford, Kate Lockwood, Chakwah Brink, Ashdon Seibert, Gage Richardson, Zagar Brown, Aspen Merrifield, Ainsley Selle, Jayda May, Hamp Hightower, Mason Holliday, Ruby Holliday, Bella Blazon, Rylee Butler, Lily Cox, Alexis Linder and[Read More…]

$37K keeps Hopewest hopeful

MEEKER | Fifth-generation Meeker natives, the Conrado family has always been involved in giving back to the community in various ways. The most known contribution has always been providing construction services for projects in and around the town. Meeker Sand and Gravel, run by siblings Dan and Katie Conrado, has[Read More…]

ICE, ICE …

The icicles at Bear Mountain Inn are providing an ever-changing view, with one making its way from the roof’s eave to the ground, about nine feet. | CHERYL HOUSER COURTESY PHOTO

Meet MSD’s new band director

MEEKER | Newcomers in this little town have become more frequent as the years go on. One of the more recent additions, Randy Adams and his wife, are from a small town outside of Indianapolis, Indiana. Vacationing in Colorado made the couple fall in love with the state, causing Adams[Read More…]

Derby Day …

On Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, ERBM Recreation and Park District held its annual Cardboard Derby Sled Race, drawing 52 participants. After a warm breakfast of burritos and hot chocolate/coffee, the races began! The winners by age are as follows: Fastest Division: 2 and under Paxton Dupire; 3 and 4 Luke[Read More…]

Snowdy …

A snow cowboy across from the Meeker post office became a bit of a sensation last week, with some residents stopping to snap selfies with the frigid fellow. His presence brought plenty of smiles. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO