Meeker

New faces at Meeker School District

MEEKER | Meeker students returned to school this week. While the ongoing construction at the high school is the most obvious change, there are more changes behind the scenes, including new staff, new classes, and some old programs that have returned. According to Meeker School District Superintendent, the high school[Read More…]

Firefighters continue suppression efforts on Elk Ridge Fire: expect increased traffic near Meadow Lake

MEEKER | Aug. 16, firefighters identified and began suppression efforts on a small fire approximately eight miles south of Buford. The fire is burning in difficult terrain with many dead and falling trees. Recent winds have made it dangerous for firefighters to complete mop-up operations because of falling and fallen[Read More…]

Recycling the recycling debate

MEEKER | Following a joint meeting between Meeker’s Board of Trustees and the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District Board of Directors, town trustees met for their regular meeting. During the joint meeting, Sean VonRoenn, ERBM executive director, and board president Kent Walter updated the trustees on the[Read More…]

MISSION: Third Grade …

Cash Nay marched his way off the Butterfly bus and into Meeker Elementary School for his first day of third grade Monday, Aug. 19. Meeker School District also welcomed 11 new staff members to various positions for the 2019-2020 school year. See Page 6A of this week’s paper for more[Read More…]

Ridin’ and Ropin’ …

Aug. 15 results: Ranch Broncs — None, #8 team roping — Todd Gould and Justin Hanson, Mixed pairs roping— Madison George and Cody Edinger, #11 team roping — Cody Edinger and TJ Toon, Dally ribbon roping — Joe Wood and Leah Wood, Open breakaway— Ellie Anderson, Ladies breakaway— George, Barrels[Read More…]

Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarships

MEEKER | The recipients of the 2018 Meeker Classic Scholarships receive their awards this year in honor of the late Gary Dunham. 2020 recipients will receive their scholarship in honor of Tom Zulim. “Volunteerism helps young people develop skills essential for building strong communities in the future, we are so proud[Read More…]

Meeker Chamber board election

MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce nominating committee has selected the following individuals to be listed on the 2019 Board of Directors election ballot to fill three vacancies: – Jan Nye—Prescriptions Salon and Spa (Incumbent) –  Kitty Clemens—Destination Strategies (incumbent) –  Marie Hooks—Rio Blanco County Workforce Center/ Colorado Department[Read More…]