Sean Ford of La Salle, Colorado, was the lucky winner of an African safari valued at $10,000 sponsored by Antler Taxidermy of Meeker. It’s the second year Antler Taxidermy owners Bill and Donna Wille have raffled off a safari during the R100 archery competition. Niki Turner Photo
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Meekerpalooza, Park to Art race, farmer’s market Saturday despite inclement weather
UPDATE: Tomorrow’s Meekerpalooza and Farmer’s Market are still on despite the rain and low temps, according to a Facebook post (see below). The Park to Art Race is also a go for all lengths per ERBM Recreation and Park District as of 5 p.m. Friday. MEEKER | Festivals are a quintessential[Read More…]
R-100 …
In its second year, the Meeker R-100 3D archery event had 520 shooters of all ages from all over the region registered to participate. “We had people drive from a long way for this,” said site coordinator David Weaver. The attendance this year makes the Meeker event one of the[Read More…]
PALOOZA SUPPORTERS …
The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council thank Meeker Sand and Gravel for their support of the arts with their donation to Meekerpalooza Music and Fun Festival. Meekerpalooza is an all-day fun event for the whole family held on June 22 in downtown Meeker. From left to right: Stephanie Kobald, Dan[Read More…]
Better City offers ideas for catalyzing population growth
MEEKER | Kelby Bosshardt with Better City presented a workshop hosted by the Meeker Town of Trustees on June 3. Better City is an economic development consulting firm based in Ogden, Utah, that conducts feasibility studies and creates actionable economic development plans. The focus of the workshop was about how[Read More…]
Morgan, Morton reappointed to planning commission
MEEKER | The meeting of the Meeker Board of Trustees started promptly at 7 p.m. with Regas Halandras presiding. First item of business was with regard to the water tank drain line project. There was one contractor that responded to the initial request for bid however, it was over budget. [Read More…]
Meeker trustees approve aerial spraying for mosquitos, begin comprehensive plan refresh
MEEKER | Following discussion about the town’s mosquito control plan, Meeker trustees approved aerial spraying prior to the annual Range Call festivities this year. “We’re going to have a lot of mosquitos this year,” said Mayor Regas Halandras. “Last year was a perfect year not to spray.” Last year the[Read More…]
3D archery shoot June 15-16
MEEKER | Whether you’re a seasoned archer or just a beginner – all are welcome to experience the Rinehart R100 traveling archery tournament, coming to Meeker June 15-16. Hosted by Rinehart Targets®, manufacturers of the most durable and lifelike 3-D archery targets in the world, the full weekend of archery fun[Read More…]
Mustang Makeover underway—less than 100 days to go
MEEKER | Two women and four men have drawn mustang numbers from a hat to prove who is the best wild horse trainer in the first ever annual Meeker Mustang Makeover. With only 100 days to work, trainers from Clifton, Rangely, Meeker and as far away as Larkspur, Colorado, arrived[Read More…]
Pioneers Healthcare Foundation raises $160K for PMC
MEEKER | Pioneers Healthcare Foundation (PHF) would like to thank the Meeker community for their generous support, sponsorships and donations. PHF was formed in 2010 with a clear mission to support Pioneer Medical Center by raising money to enhance rural healthcare. This community’s steadfast support had made a direct impact[Read More…]
Coal Creek School update: May
MEEKER | Coal Creek School was filled with the sounds of children once again. Over 70 Meeker Elementary School Second graders, teachers, parents, grandparents and smaller siblings visited the school. They enjoyed outside games, inspecting the buildings and participating in some daily activities that children would have done in the early[Read More…]
PMC receives $58K grant
MEEKER | Trina Zagar-Brown, on behalf of the Pioneers Health Care Foundation, presented a $58,000 check to Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) during its monthly board meeting held May 28. Board President Kim Brown presided over the meeting. This is just one of many grants that have been presented to PMC[Read More…]
