MEEKER | Meeker Elementary is one of up to 100 schools to be nationally recognized for exceptional student achievement in 2019. The National Association of ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) State Program Administrators has named the Meeker school a National ESEA Distinguished School. The program publicly recognizes qualifying federally[Read More…]
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Meeker Lions Club seeking donations for park
MEEKER | The Meeker Lions Club is requesting funds through a fundraiser for new playground equipment for the administration building. Recently the old equipment, originally funded by the Lions Club, was removed and destroyed. The Lions Club is attempting to raise $25,000 to replace the playground equipment. They have opened[Read More…]
What is Meeker Moving Forward?
MEEKER | For many of us, Meeker is home and we care deeply about our town and the future of our community. Colorado is becoming an increasingly desirable place to live. As Colorado continues to grow, communities across the state are facing increasing demands, shifting demographics and are feeling the[Read More…]
Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa brought smiles and anticipation of good things to come for little ones last weekend at the Fairfield Center. The annual event is sponsored by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Parks District. ERBM Courtesy Photo
Country Mustard …
Meeker’s Calvin Shepherd will be in town this Friday and Saturday at the Meeker Public Library for the showing of his film, “Country Mustard.” Last spring, Calvin Shepherd and his production team, filled with diverse, talented actors and actresses, filmed Country Mustard around Meeker. His idea was to capture a[Read More…]
2019 Parade of Lights …
Unusually balmy winter weather contributed to a successful Parade of Lights, despite a few glitches. The parade was followed by a fireworks display courtesy of Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue as well as sweet treats and caroling in the Meeker Hotel and Cafe. ????Caitlin Walker Photos
MVB hosts ‘Socks for Seniors’
Kids card-making workshop for Walbridge Wing residents Dec. 13 MEEKER | Socks for Christmas? When you’re a kid, finding new socks under the tree can feel like a Christmas gyp. But the older (and wiser) you get, the more appreciative you become of the comfort and simple pleasure a new[Read More…]
Operation Christmas Child …
Thank you Meeker! Local Samaritan’s Purse representative Stella McGruder (right) and helper Karen LaBonte (left), are delighted to announce the culmination of the 2019 Operation Christmas Child campaign in Meeker with the sending of 313 shoebox gifts. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization whose mission[Read More…]
Meet-and-Greet with Root Routledge, 2020 Candidate for U.S. House, 3rd Congressional District
Grassroots climate activist, industrial consultant and 2020 Congressional candidate Root Routledge is making a multiple county December tour to visit northern and central CD3 counties to meet fellow Democrats and voters of all political persuasions. His campaign is focused on four strategic issues that are crucial to a viable future[Read More…]
JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH …
Outstanding performances of “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” were given by members of the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council youth drama program last week in Meeker. Paige Jones Photos
Josephine’s Gifts …
In September 2019, local business owners Jewell Kindler and Nancy Owens saw a need for local artisans to display and sell their hand crafted items. Kindler and Owens had the business background and the space to achieve their vision. They gathered together a few local vendors and Josephine’s Gifts was[Read More…]
Explore Meeker signage …
Get out of the house after that big Thanksgiving meal and go for a walk. Meeker: Project 45 with the Meeker Chamber of Commerce has installed 10 signs around town to create a walking (or riding, or biking) tour of the community that will take you to various locations[Read More…]
