Twenty people participated in ERBM Recreation and Park District’s fifth annual cribbage tournament on Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Meeker VFW. Rich Ford was overall champion, with Jeri Gilchrist in second, Ron Spencer in third, and Sean VonRoenn placing fourth. A percentage of the proceeds went to the top three[Read More…]
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Meeker artist’s work featured in exhibit
MEEKER | Jay Sullivan is the featured artist at a unique art show, “Birds of a Feather” showcasing art honoring birds and recognizing Lafayette as Colorado’s first “Bird City.” Tiny Lafayette, Colorado, has become a hub of art events and likewise a fine example of cross-cultural integration in town development. “Birds[Read More…]
Seven candidates vying for Meeker board, mayor seat
MEEKER | Seven of nine candidate petition packets were returned to Town Clerk Amy Tupy for the town’s municipal election in April. Mayoral candidates are Kent Borchard and Rodney Gerloff. Trustees candidates are incumbents Wendy Gutierrez, Melissa Kindall and Travis Day and challengers Matt Scott and Jared Harvey. ELECTION 2020: Town[Read More…]
“Leash Cutting”: Pet Wants Western Slope
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce hosted a “leash cutting” party last week at the Meeker Coworking space for new chamber member Yvette Waller and Pet Wants Western Slope. Pet Wants sells various pet food products, treats and homemade pet products. Visit https://www.petwants.com/WesternSlope/home or call (970) 987-6069 for more information. Courtesy[Read More…]
Meeker rides again!
MEEKER | What do Saint Moritz, Switzerland, Saratoga, Wyoming and Nadym, Russia have in common with Meeker, Colorado? A love of horses, lots of snow and on Feb. 22 of this year skijoring! The name skijoring is derived from a Norwegian word which means ski driving. The sport has a[Read More…]
DERBY …
ERBM Recreation and Park District hosted the annual Cardboard Derby on Saturday, Jan. 4 at Paintbrush Park. The hill was filled with cardboard creations as they slipped, crashed, and flew down the hill to the finish line. Results are as follows with age group first. Most Creative: 2 and under[Read More…]
Community survey results workshop/discussion Jan. 23
MEEKER | On Jan. 23, 2020, the Town of Meeker and its consultant team will be hosting the Meeker Community Survey Workshop at the Meeker Public Library (490 Main St.) from 5:30-7 p.m. This workshop will serve as an opportunity for the community to come together to review and discuss[Read More…]
WINTER FUN …
The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosted Family Ice Fishing Day on Jan. 11 at Lake Avery. The fish were biting well, with several participants catching multiple fish. Ninety-six people participated in the event, which featured lunch served by the Lions Club[Read More…]
Third Street recycling officially closed
MEEKER | The recycling location at the end of Third Street in Meeker is officially closed as of Dec. 31, 2019, but the Town of Meeker is continuing to support free recycling for residents through a new contract with Eagle River Waste Services. Eagle River Waste Services was awarded the[Read More…]
Cindy Buck, MHA joins Pioneers as interim CEO
MEEKER | The Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors is excited to have Cindy Buck on board as the interim chief executive officer. Buck joined the team in early December and has had a busy first month. “We are thrilled with Cindy’s knowledge of healthcare, says Kim Brown, Pioneers Board President.[Read More…]
Mayor, 3 trustee seats open
MEEKER | The first meeting of the new year for Meeker’s board of trustees was brief. Trustees approved a request to relocate Blanco Cellars’ retail liquor store permit to 317 E. Market St., Suite 3-A (just east of Watt’s Ranch Market) and approved a liquor license tavern renewal for Hops[Read More…]
Shop With A Cop …
Meeker Police Officer Wylie Hetzel and a student from Meeker participated in “Shop With a Cop” at Walmart in Craig before Christmas. Officer Hetzel is a recent academy graduate and a new addition to the Meeker police force. Craig Walmart donated $3,000 for the Shop With a Cop program. Seven[Read More…]
