MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to cancel the Parade of Lights this year, as we unfortunately do not want to encourage a large public gathering at this time. We hope this holiday season we all continue to support each other and shop local and[Read More…]
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MSD transitions to hybrid learning
The Meeker School District has made the difficult decision to move to a hybrid learning plan. Starting Monday, Nov. 30, students in third through twelfth grade will engage in learning through this hybrid model. Students in preschool through second grade will remain 100% in-person. Unless there are significant changes requiring[Read More…]
BLM hearing on wild horses and burros postponed
MEEKER | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has postponed an in-person public hearing on its proposal to use helicopter, fixed wing aircraft and other motorized vehicles to track, inventory, gather, and transport wild horse and burro herds throughout Colorado in the coming year. The meeting was originally scheduled to[Read More…]
Drought moves Colorado toward water speculation
MEEKER | There’s a concept called “demand management” in the news in Colorado, and here’s a simple definition: Landowners get paid to temporarily stop irrigating, and that water gets sent downstream to hang out in Lake Powell. It’s an idea long talked about because of increasing drought and the very[Read More…]
White River National Forest reminds hunters to pack out trash, equipment from camps
MEEKER | After weeks of removing trash and abandoned camping equipment from hunting camps, the Blanco Ranger District is reminding hunters to follow the basic camping rule of packing out what you pack in.“We have hunter patrols in place to greet hunters and help answer questions, but they are spending[Read More…]
Busy meeting for Meeker trustees
MEEKER | At the most recent Meeker Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 3, many items were on the agenda, making for a discussion-filled meeting. 2020 business grant program Suzan Pelloni has recently purchased the building on Sixth and Main for her real estate endeavors. The building is in need[Read More…]
The art of falconry
MEEKER | Andy McBride is a 50-year expert in raptor handling and care, and he serves on the board of the California Hawking Club and the Bird of Prey Health Group. He speaks both nationally and internationally on subjects related to birds of prey. This week, in partnership with the[Read More…]
Veterans Day 2020 Photos
Obituary: Henry (Hank) Coufos
July 7, 1950 ~ Oct. 8, 2020 Henry (Hank) Coufos passed away on Oct. 8, 2020. after losing his 15-year battle with cancer. Hank was 70 years old. He was born in Orange, New Jersey, to Alex and Martha Coufos on July 7, 1950. Hank was preceded in death by[Read More…]
Homecoming royalty
After a parade, pep rally and barbecue, the Meeker Cowboys shut out Cedaredge at last week’s homecoming game. Royalty was crowned at half time and is as follows: Second attendants: Payke Potetz and Shyann Dilley; First attendants: John-Jefferson Duval and Hadley Franklin; King/Queen: Ryan Phelan and Lea Knapp.
Hallo-dorable …
(Top) Oaklee Ahrens and Koy Waldref enjoy treats and tunes at ERBM’s annual Pumpkins, Eats and Treats event in downtown Meeker. (Bottom) Faith Harris poses with her Halloween treasures from WRBM’s Howl-a-baloo event. It was an unusually warm holiday this year, with RBC residents enjoying temps in the 50s and[Read More…]
Meeker Homecoming 2020
Despite a lack of a traditional Homecoming dance, MHS students and alumni enjoyed the usual parade and pep rally, as well as the winning football game. TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTOS