MEEKER | Every day at noon, Meeker residents hear the siren from our local firefighting station. Why does it ring at noon? No one seems to be exactly sure, but it is a long-held tradition reminding locals that it is lunch time and testing the viability of the alarm system. [Read More…]
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Academic Milestones
Smith receives Bachelor degree MEEKER | Meghan Smith of Meeker has received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming. Smith is a Meeker High School alumnae. Franklin chosen for McKnight Scholars Leadership Award MEEKER | Meeker High School Class of 2020 graduate Kolbi Franklin has been awarded[Read More…]
With annual gala canceled, HopeWest offers new ways to donate
MEEKER | Losing a family member is one of the hardest things someone has to endure in their lifetime. It comes out of nowhere and there’s nothing you can quite do to help. It’s a time of uncertainty and stress. Every helping hand counts, even when it might just be[Read More…]
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Meeker Classic cancels 2020 trials due to COVID-19
MEEKER | “It’s with heavy hearts and after months of great thought we have come to the conclusion that canceling this year’s event due to the COVID-19 public health pandemic is the safest, most responsible thing to do for the safety of everyone involved,” said Board President, Bruce Clatterbaugh Tuesday,[Read More…]
New business …
Meeker’s newest business, San Juan Backcountry Adventures, held a grand opening ribbon cutting and open house. Visit their shop in Wendll’s at 206 Market St., to rent ATVs, side-by-sides and Rungu e-bikes. Pictured from left to right: Chamber of Commerce program assistant Ann Franklin, San Juan Backcountry Adventures owner Larry[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor
Thanks for obituary reprint Dear Editor: This is a belated letter of thanks to the Rio Blanco Herald Times for your generosity in printing the beautiful obituary for my mother, Ida Elizabeth Pahlke. However, it is more largely a note of appreciation for your responsible acceptance of ownership for mistakes[Read More…]
Sounds of Meeker
Part 1: Wildfire MEEKER | First, we hear the multiple ringing of the local Meeker siren calling in first responders. Then, the scream of fire engines setting off to help somewhere. Now, it is the distinct helicopter sounds that hover low over town. These are not the same sounds as[Read More…]
Meeker sales tax up
MEEKER | It’s hard to find a bright spot in a pandemic, but one positive might be increased sales tax revenue for local entities. Meeker Town Manager Lisa Cook told the board of trustees they’ve seen a boost in sales tax revenue. With people avoiding out of county shopping trips[Read More…]
Rodeo Results: July 16
July 16 Summer Rodeo Series Results: Barrels: J’Leah Richardson Jr barrels: Deana Wood Bulls: Ty Pint/Garrett Upton split first Ladies breakaway: Marley Hammer Dally: Joe/Leah Wood Mixed: Lori Ann/Lenny Klinglesmith Open breakaway: Catherine Edwards 8: Amber/Jeff Salazar 11: Joe Wood/JD Slagowski Open: Joe Wood/JD Slagowski
2020 graduates receive $5,000 in scholarships
RBC | The Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) has committed $5,000 in scholarship awards to support two Rio Blanco County students as they attend four-year universities or vocational training. WCCF manages 40 scholarship funds across western Colorado, and one of those funds, the Natural Soda Fund, is specifically for graduating[Read More…]
ERBM may tap reserves for anticipated budget shortfall
At the regular board meeting for the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District Tuesday, the board of directors approved a $1,500 donation to the Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for next year’s Fourth of July fireworks display. Meeker’s fireworks display is widely praised as one of the[Read More…]
