MEEKER | Students from 56 schools across the country, including Meeker High School, have designed one-of-a-kind ornaments for the 2020 National Christmas Tree display on the Ellipse in President’s Park. These unique ornaments will adorn 56 smaller trees that surround the National Christmas Tree. The trees represent each U.S. state,[Read More…]
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PERPETUAL HOPE …
The season of Advent started last Sunday. In lieu of inside worship, St. James Episcopal in Meeker has added advent candles outside the building for everyone to enjoy. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS
OPEN HOUSE …
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Open House for the Biz of the Month Restored Grace on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28. Pictured are owners Sondra and Kelli Garcia, Stephanie Kobald, Chamber Director, and Sabine Murray, Chamber board member.
Bored? Why not build a quantum computer?
MEEKER | Looking for something to do in a pandemic? Isaac Newton invented calculus and classical physics while in isolation during the Great Plague of 1665-66. On that example, a science team in Meeker took a notion for research, though on a scale much lower than Sir Isaac’s. Investigators at[Read More…]
Waning Gibbous …
The sun and moon are still shining, and that’s something we’re grateful for. Sometimes it’s the little things. Above, the waning gibbous ‘Beaver moon’.
New owners bring fresh energy to MGM
MEEKER | With 2020 being, well, 2020, it is an especially daunting time to be a small business owner. Despite this year’s run of collective global bad luck, there are still many happy opportunities to be found. Jason and Brenda Purkey found just such an opportunity and signed the papers[Read More…]
Light Bulb Campaign raises funds for PHF activities
MEEKER | You can still participate in the tradition of lighting the trees at the courthouse this year by sponsoring a bulb for $5 each from Pioneers Healthcare Foundation. Proceeds from the Light Bulb Campaign go toward the activities of the Pioneers Healthcare Foundation, including Meals on Wheels, the Cancer[Read More…]
Meeker School Board makes adjustments for COVID-19
MEEKER | While the number of COVID-19 cases within the Meeker School District (MSD) remains low, and data indicates transmission of the virus in schools is low, quarantine requirements have strained the system. The MSD Board of Education approved a number of new substitute teachers Monday to help fill the[Read More…]
Farm Bureau receives state award
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau received the Policy Implementation Award of Excellence from the Colorado Farm Bureau (CFB), recognizing the Dance Without Wolves fundraiser hosted to defeat Proposition 114, the ballot initiative that will introduce wolves into Western Colorado. The Dance Without Wolves event raised $34,000 and was[Read More…]
Town discusses reserves, speed limits
MEEKER | The 2021 Town of Meeker budget will dip into reserves to balance the budget if approved in December. Town staff presented the budget to the board of trustees Tuesday, Nov. 17. Changes can still be made between now and Dec. 14. “The focus will be on maintenance more[Read More…]
ERBM shuts down after staff COVID-19 outbreak
MEEKER | Due to at least two positive COVID-19 cases among ERBM staff members, the Meeker Recreation Center shutdown starting on Tuesday Nov. 17. As a result of the closure, during the Rec District Board Directors meeting Tuesday staff requested guidance from the board about compensating staff who were unable[Read More…]
COVID-19: student perspectives
RBC | With the rise in cases, COVID-19 has become a hot topic in the community. There’s talk of it everywhere — stores, school and restaurants. Here at the school there’s a level of uncertainty about whether we have to go home or if we get to stay in school.[Read More…]
