PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will begin annual classification and capture flights for deer, elk and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep throughout Colorado’s Western Slope. Using both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, flights are scheduled to begin in early December and are expected to continue through the end[Read More…]
Meeker
HONORED FOR SERVICE
Frank Stewart of the Meeker V.F.W. Post 5843 (center) presents a plaque to Teresia Ruckman-Reed in recognition of her services for local veterans as Rob Baughman (left) looks on.
Bond redemption clears 6–1 vote as Meeker School Board tackles SRO, facilities
MEEKER | The Meeker School District Board of Education held its regular November meeting last week with all members present. The board advanced several major items, including approving a resolution to use interest earned from bond redemption funds, continuing revisions to the proposed School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement, and addressing[Read More…]
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
A big thank you to Meeker! What a wonderful town to live in. The generosity and giving of people and churches in Meeker is astounding. Emmanuel Baptist Church collected 1,063 shoeboxes this year for Operation Christmas Child. That is 1,063 children who will hear the message of Jesus and salvation.[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: F.E. Sheridan, Founder
Francis E. Sheridan, known here as Frank or F.E. Sheridan was a member of the Meeker Townsite Company. I am sure in French Canada, where Francis Xavior Sheridan was born, the name rolled off the tongue rather smoothly. Frank believed that his birth name might be a hinderance doing business[Read More…]
LIGHTS UP!
White River Electric Association crews were out Tuesday decking the big spruce trees in front of the county courthouse with strings of holiday lights (above). Town of Meeker personnel were out on Wednesday morning installing decorations downtown. All we’re missing is snow. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
The future of the outdoors starts here! Inside Northwest Colorado’s recreation initiative
MEEKER | From the Flat Tops to the wide-open country along the White River, Northwest Colorado’s landscape draws hunters, anglers, OHV riders, hikers and ranchers alike. Managing that balance is the mission behind the Colorado Regional Partnership Initiative, a statewide effort taking root in Rio Blanco and Moffat counties. Leading[Read More…]
HAPPY HUNTER
Meeker local Dish Arnold, grandson of Angie Arnold, had a terrific first hunting season this year with this 4×4 mule deer buck.
Town prepares to take over parks maintenance after lease negotiations fail
MEEKER | Lease negotiations between the Town of Meeker and the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (ERBM) regarding parks maintenance have ended with ERBM’s board voting to terminate the lease agreement, returning responsibility for maintenance of the Town’s multiple park properties to Town staff. ERBM has managed[Read More…]
Soul pleads not guilty by reason of insanity
MEEKER | Gypsy Josh Soul, formerly known as Joshua David Solt, a 35-year-old male and former local business owner, appeared in District court Tuesday virtually from the Moffat County jail and entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on all charges. Soul was arrested in June on[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Season of light
As the nights in Northwest Colorado get longer and darker, we all seem to long for a bit of light. I know of some of our residents take advantage of the balmy November days to start setting up their Christmas light displays. Santa ladders are brought out of storage, towns[Read More…]
Library Board reviews finances, public concerns, and facility needs
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its regular monthly meeting last week, with all trustees present. The board approved the agenda before opening the floor for public comment. Barone Middle School teacher Kris Casey outlined the school’s ongoing collaboration with the library, noting that seventh- and eighth-grade students[Read More…]
