[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Collins receives an associate’s degree Macy Collins of Meeker obtained her associate’s degree in animal science from Hutchinson Community College. During her two years at HCC she became a member of Phi Theta Kappa and competed on the livestock judging team while maintaining[Read More…]
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The best laid plans
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] From dining habits to bathroom breaks, the global pandemic has affected every layer of life, even in a county relatively untouched by the virus thus far. For almost three months, communities have been bombarded with data, restrictions, updates, and a boatload of conspiracy[Read More…]
Growing…
Pioneers Medical Center continues work on its expansion. The plan is to add two additional operating rooms, three additional post-recovery rooms and six additional inpatient hospital rooms as well as the creation of orthopedic and specialist clinic space.
ERBM to reopen May 26, pool may face delay
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Incumbents Kent Walter and Travis Mobley were sworn in for three year terms at Tuesday’s ERBM Recreation and Park District board meeting. Members elected to keep all current officers and committee appointments the same. Walter stated it was “an honor” to be selected[Read More…]
Memorial Day services
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Meeker VFW Post 5843, Meeker American Legion Post 74 and Meeker VFW Auxiliary will be conducting Memorial Day services according to the following schedule. ✯ Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. — Post of flags on graves of veterans at Highland Cemetery. Volunteers[Read More…]
BIRTH: Liam Perrin Vaughn
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Kyle and Rachel Vaughn are the proud new parents of Liam Perrin Vaughn. Born at 12:45 a.m. on May 1, 2020. The maternal grandparents are Steve and Debby Wix of Meeker, Colorado. The paternal grandparents are Boone Vaughn of Rusk, Texas, and Barbara[Read More…]
RBC Public Health testing for COVID
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Individuals with symptoms of COVID-19 have been able to get tested for the virus at both county hospitals for several weeks. As of May 8, the county has added community testing in Meeker and Rangely. People who have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 within[Read More…]
School construction on schedule
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] The Meeker Board of Education had a walk-through of the construction progress at the high school and bus barn before the regular board meeting. Superintendent Chris Selle said the coming weeks will see a spike in expenditures for the construction projects, which is[Read More…]
Meeker Elementary School plan to return Chromebooks:
On Thursday, May 21, we will have drop-off times for Chromebooks. We ask everyone to pull up in the bus loops, follow the signs, please remain in your vehicle, and we will come to your car. The schedule will be as follows: Students with last names A–F will have drop-off[Read More…]
New faces: Josh Troxell shifts gears at Northwest Auto
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Like the vast majority of people, Josh Troxell had never heard of Meeker or Rio Blanco County until a friend of a friend threw his name in the hat for a job at the local car dealership. Troxell, who was living in Durango[Read More…]
Obituary: Oscar Kenneth ‘Ace’ Ridgeway
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Lifetime Meeker resident, Oscar Kenneth “Ace” Ridgeway, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, May 8, 2020, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colorado. He was 77 years old. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2020,[Read More…]
Death Notice: Jack Findlay
John Ernest ‘Jack’ Findlay Sept. 2, 1948 ~ May 7, 2020 Former Meeker resident Jack Findlay died on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at Memorial Regional Health in Craig. He was 71. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 14, 2020, at the Reader Cemetery in Savery,[Read More…]
