Meeker
Walbridge Wing Mother’s Day Parade {Photos}
Taking shape…
Construction work continues at Meeker High School, with demolition of certain parts of the building happening this week, and new architectural “bone structure” taking shape in other areas, especially over the new entrance (picture). Workers are taking all necessary precautions due to COVID-19.
Biker gang …
With extra free time on their hands, local kids have been ‘ganging up’ in the best way possible and taking long bike rides around town. In our estimation, there have been more youngsters (and older folks) out enjoying the fresh air than usual. Maybe we’re all tired of staring at[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for using common sense
Thanks for using common sense Dear Editor: I want to thank everyone who is using common sense in social distancing and mask wearing. Please remember to use masks carefully and keep them washed. If used improperly, they can be more of a hazard than a help. Thank you to everyone making masks[Read More…]
Guest Column: Celebrate the Spirit of Travel
MEEKER I The nation has celebrated travel and tourism as an economic engine during the first week of May since 1983. Typically the industry gathers to rally, introduces new products, awards front-line workers for the role they play in helping visitors make memories of a lifetime and celebrates accomplishments in[Read More…]
MVB reopens lobby
MEEKER | Monday, May 4 all Mountain Valley Bank locations in Hayden, Meeker, Steamboat Springs and Walden, Colorado, reopened their lobbies to customers. All locations will practice social distancing in their facilities and adhere to all State of Colorado guidelines as it relates to financial services industries. Customers are still[Read More…]
Edward Thompson sworn in as new Meeker Police chief
[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Listen to this”] Meeker’s new police chief was sworn in Tuesday during the town’s regular board meeting. Chief Edward Thompson takes over for former chief Phil Stubblefield, who was set to retire at the beginning of April but stayed on an extra month due to current events.
Market St. crosswalks coming
MEEKER I With Mayor Kent Borchard at the helm for the first time, the Meeker Board of Trustees met Tuesday for the regular board meeting. The board appointed town officers: Administrator Lisa Cook, Clerk Amy Tupy, Attorney Melody Massih, Municipal Judge Laurie Noble and swore in new Chief of Police[Read More…]
Finding the bright side: Sixth-generation local learning to live with chronic illness
[responsivevoice voice=”UK English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Watching Adrienne Wix move through a series of yoga poses, you wouldn’t guess the 26-year-old Meeker native has spent the last several years seeking a diagnosis for mysterious and debilitating physical symptoms that cut short her career as a firefighter and changed the[Read More…]
A legacy man: Freeman Fairfield
[responsivevoice_button buttontext=”Listen to this”] Every year, Meeker high school students applying for a Freeman Fairfield scholarship are asked to write an essay about the man and his contributions to Meeker. May 9 is the anniversary of Freeman Fairfield’s birth in 1899. Fifty years ago, the community celebrated May 9 as[Read More…]
WREA reminder: be vigilant for scams
MEEKER | White River Electric Association (WREA) reminds residents not to fall victim to several types of scams with regard to your electric bill, including threats to shut off your power and/or legal action. WREA employees will never show up at your door to demand payment. They will always encourage[Read More…]
