Meeker came together for a socially distanced birthday parade for resident Gus Halandras Tuesday evening. Happy belated birthday, Gus!
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CHRISTMAS WISHES …
Trail and Hitch RV Park and Tiny Home Hotel played host to Santa and Mrs. Claus this month. Kiddos of all ages were able to share their Christmas wishes as usual, with just a few extra safety precautions. Participants also enjoyed holiday music around a roaring fire and refreshments donated[Read More…]
Town approves 2021 budget
MEEKER | In the final formal meeting for 2020, Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved the 2021 budget and certified the town’s property tax mill levy. The board also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the White River Partnership for the conservation of riparian areas along the White River and its[Read More…]
MSD’s mission: keep learning in person
MEEKER | The Meeker School District Board of Education met Monday, Dec. 14 to take care of a variety of business items. First up was the approval of new hire Claudia Mosher as Barone Middle School’s paraprofessional interventionist, followed by an informative presentation from Torrie Gerloff, who interned at MHS[Read More…]
ERBM receives $26,600 in commercial light rebates
MEEKER | White River Electric and Tri-State’s Commercial Light Rebate program issued the Meeker Rec District $26,600 in lighting rebates. This included rebates for the new ball field lights and indoor LED upgrades for the Rec District facility. WREA is also working on commercial light rebates for the new Meeker[Read More…]
A message from our healthcare providers
MEEKER | Imagine with me, for a moment, there is a new infectious disease the world has never seen before and for which the medical community has no curative treatments. We also don’t know how deadly it is or how fast it spreads. OK, you don’t have to try that[Read More…]
Tangly, twisted, half-lit? Worth it.
MEEKER | The annual tradition of wrestling Christmas lights out of their hibernation occurs in more than 80 million homes each year. Most of us grumble and mumble as we unsnarl, loop, re-loop, arrange and re-rearrange the strands over and around our trees and our homes, but most agree the[Read More…]
MHS ORNAMENTS …
Meeker High School art students were among a few from every U.S. state and territory selected to create ornaments to decorate the trees that surround the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. MHS art student Hadley Franklin’s ornament is spotlighted on the National Christmas Tree website at https://thenationaltree.org/visit-the-tree-2/america-celebrates-ornaments-from-across-the-usa-in-2020/
Pitching In …
With food services short-staffed at Meeker School District, Director Roberta Kinnamon didn’t have to look far for willing helpers. Kinnamon’s husband’s company Midstream Pipeline Co., operators for Tallgrass Energy, pitched in to help serve school lunches this week. Pictured from left to right are Josh Clark, Paul Knez and Buck[Read More…]
‘Vaccine is best hope’
RBC I Before any vaccines for COVID-19 have been distributed, local residents asked questions about possible negative side effects and safety of the new vaccine during the quarterly Board of Health meeting Tuesday. Dr. Albert Krueger, Medical Director for Rio Blanco County Board of Health, responded to the questions. “There[Read More…]
Pioneer’s Healthcare Foundation raises $115K
MEEKER I The Pioneers Healthcare Foundation is proud to award Pioneers Medical Center almost $115,000 to support a variety of investments in capital equipment. The list includes a new vehicle for the Walbridge Wing to transport residents to out of town appointments and various activities, a new wide-bore MRI machine,[Read More…]
SANTA’S SOUPED-UP SLEIGH …
Santa’s ride was extra souped-up this year thanks to efforts by ERBM Recreation and Park District, Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office, Meeker Police Department and Rio Blanco Fire Protection District. A Santa parade, complete with a siren-sounding entourage, made its way around Meeker Saturday morning. It was a social distancing-friendly[Read More…]
