Meeker
New biz…
The Sounds of Meeker Part 3: The Bell Tower
MEEKER | When I am working in the yard, I love hearing the sounds of bells playing hymns that I often recognize and to which I can sing along. It is a lovely serenade that is comforting and joyous. But how did it work, I wondered? How is the music[Read More…]
Death Notice: Timothy M. Webster
Aug. 19, 1960 ~ July 30, 2020 Private services are being scheduled. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Timothy Webster Memorial Fund at Bank of the San Juans.
MHS alumni achievements
Rule makes Dean’s list at U Wyo MEEKER | The University of Wyoming has listed Meeker’s Chase C. Rule on the 2020 spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average,[Read More…]
No deal on bridge use for pond project
MEEKER | Diana Jones and Janelle Urista, representing Skijor, came to Meeker’s town board of trustees Tuesday to express gratitude for the “seed money” the town gave to the first skijor event. “We haven’t had the opportunity to come in and give our appreciation for your support,” Jones said. The[Read More…]
9th confirmed positive COVID-19 case in RBC
Following two new cases reported last Friday — one confirmed and one probable case (pending test results) — RBC Public Health announced a ninth laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case late Monday. The person, who lives in Meeker, has been isolated and instructed on self-care at home. Symptoms reported include fever, fatigue, muscle[Read More…]
3 Meeker residents plead guilty in Moffat County elk poaching case
Press Release | Colorado Parks and Wildlife MOFFAT | Three Meeker residents have been sentenced for the poaching of two trophy bull elk last fall. The case began on Sept. 25, 2019, when a witness in the Sand Wash Basin area reported a wounded bull elk and a suspicious truck[Read More…]
Lions Club raising funds for new playground
MEEKER | The Meeker chapter of the Lions Club is in the process of raising funds to replace the playground equipment at the park adjacent to the Meeker School District office at Sixth and Garfield. To date, the Meeker Lions Club has raised $10,500. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the club[Read More…]
WIND DAMAGE …
Another of the large evergreens at Highland Cemetery was toppled by strong winds in July. A windstorm in early June took out several trees. According to the cemetery board, future plans for planting new trees don’t include evergreens.
Sounds of Meeker: Part 2
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…]
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…]