March 31, 1932 ~ May 11, 2020 Audrey (McGruder) Squires was born and raised on Yellow Creek, then moved and resided in Rifle. She still has lots of family in the Meeker area. There will be a celebration of life in loving memory of Audrey on Sept. 5, 2020,[Read More…]
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Obituary: Nathan Hugh Caldwell
May 10, 1983 ~ May 25, 2020 He left behind three beautiful children: Rowen, 10, Alina, 8 and Wesley, 5; his parents Leonard and Diana Caldwell, sister Alissa Caldwell, nephew Graysin, 8, grandmother Sheila Caldwell, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Nathan graduated from Meeker High School in 2001 and[Read More…]
Obituary: Caryn Levy Magid
March 9, 1943 ~ Aug. 23, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Caryn Levy Magid, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Caryn was born in New York City to the late Marion Hofheimer Levy and M William (Bill) Levy of Rye, New York.[Read More…]
Meeker mosquito control discussed
MEEKER I Members of the White River Alliance spoke to the Meeker Board of Trustees on Tuesday, Aug. 18 regarding changes in mosquito control from the use of permethrin to alternative options. “There’s a growing number of communities and counties that are banning the use of this product [permethrin] because[Read More…]
Sounds of Meeker: Daily Sounds
MEEKER | Summer time means I am outside every day working in the yard where I hear the sounds of Meeker — the carillon, the fire department siren, air traffic, and lots of vehicles speeding up our dead end street, just to turn around like they couldn’t read the sign[Read More…]
‘Russian menace’ …
Local White River Alliance members organized last Friday east of town to help area landowners get rid of the “Russian menace”- the water greedy invasive known as Russian Olive. Volunteers used chainsaws and applied chemical herbicide led by board president Shawn Welder. Volunteers: Martha Cole, James Amick, Lois Williams, John[Read More…]
Nearly 103…
Happy birthday to former Meeker school teacher Ethel Stone Starbuck, who will turn 103 on Monday, Aug. 31. She’s pictured here with daughter Paula Starbuck Armstrong. Also pictured are Jim Cook, Marge Rogers, Johnnie Barton and wife Ginny. The Walbridge Wing in Meeker is hosting a drive-by birthday celebration for[Read More…]
From Wild to Mild: Mustang trainers to compete in Meeker
MEEKER | Ten-year-old Leah Wood, in the shadow of the White River National Forest, has spent her summer riding and packing her new mustang “Geronimo” along steep cliffs and high mountains in anticipation of competing in the 2020 Meeker Mustang Makeover that will take place on Sept. 11 at the[Read More…]
First meeting of 2020-2021 school year for MSD board of directors
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board had its first meeting of the school year Monday. Many topics were on the agenda regarding COVID-19 related items. One of the main topics discussed was the new tobacco tax that will be on the ballot in November. This tax will hopefully bring more[Read More…]
2020 Summer Rodeo Results
MEEKER | That’s a wrap on the 2020 Meeker Summer Rodeo Series season. Last Thursday some of the top cowboys and cowgirls in the series competed in the finals. Over 30 bull riders showed up to compete for cash that had stacked up over the past couple weeks when no[Read More…]
Hop to it …
Beer has been a part of human history for 5,000 years, and homebrewing and microbreweries have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity during the last 20 years, especially in Colorado. Hops, which provide flavor and act as a preservative, are an essential ingredient in beer. The hop plant is a rhizome,[Read More…]
Gates wins big at RBC Fair
RBC |Six years into his 4-H career, Spencer Gates, 14, of Meeker, has taken home the title of Grand Champion for market, breeding and showmanship of goats. Gates described his winning goat “Al” as an “up-and-comer.” “He did not look like a show winner when he was born whatsoever. He[Read More…]