MEEKER | “We’re digging a hole and away we go,” ERBM Executive Director Sean VonRoenn stated during discussion of the Circle Park Pond Project with the board of directors Tuesday evening, providing updates on several issues and preempting discussion of an updated construction bid with a warning that all numbers had[Read More…]
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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…]
‘Away to me, walk up, lie down’
MEEKER | This is where the dogs come in. Be it a farm on the east coast, the Scottish borders of their native descent or the wide open range of western ranches, the border collie stands alone in its ability to help on the farm or ranch. Bred and selected[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…]
White River Whopper …
Herald Times subscriber Vance Herring caught (and released) a whopper of a trout in the White River. An avid fisherman, Herring said the fishing on White this year is good, and that stream flows are almost double the norm for this time of year. Courtesy Photo
School supplies …
Meeker residents filled three boxes with school supplies to be donated to students during Mountain Valley Bank’s School Supply Drive this year. COURTESY PHOTO
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…]
Meeker’s Henderson selected for top regimental position at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
MEEKER | Midshipman John Carl “JC” Henderson, son of Kristen and George Henderson of Meeker, was recently selected as Regimental Commander at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, New York. Henderson was nominated to the elite federal service academy by Congressman Scott Tipton and is a[Read More…]
