MEEKER | The regular meeting of the MSD Board of Education started promptly at 7 p.m. and followed the agenda closely. The first order of business was the recognition of Montey Franklin, a local spelling bee champ and participant in the District Spelling Bee. Franklin explained how many students he[Read More…]
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Farm Bureau Scholarship winner
MEEKER | Ellie Anderson, a 2019 graduate of Meeker High School and daughter of Teresa and Travis Anderson, is the 2019 recipient of the $1,000 Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau Scholarship. Ellie will utilize her scholarship to pursue degrees in agriculture communication and animal science at Eastern Wyoming College. The[Read More…]
A legacy of love: local couple ready to sell restaurant with deep roots
After decades in the restaurant business, Henry and Kris Arcolesse are looking to pass their legacy and passion on to a new owner. MEEKER | “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” You know it, I know it, and Henry and Kris Arcolesse of Meeker[Read More…]
Fifth graders present ‘A Night at the Museum’
MEEKER | The enthusiastic fifth grade students of Meeker Elementary School were given an assignment: Pick a subject they are interested in, research the subject, then create a presentation that will inform as well as entertain. Last Wednesday, May 15, the MES gymnasium was nearly filled with what can only[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: A heartfelt thank you
Dear Editor: We find ourselves speechless with all that we have been blessed with: the love, support, prayers and the generosity of the town of Meeker’s community, businesses, churches, others from near and far towns and our family and friends during this challenging time.
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MHS seniors Gracie Bradfield, Ellie Anderson and Kenzie Turner were the recipients of this year’s Meeker P.E.O. Chapter BA academic scholarship awards. The awards were presented during the Chapter’s 95th annual dinner provided for the graduating girls of Meeker High School. JIM COOK PHOTO
WREA EV charging units coming soon
MEEKER I WREA will begin installation of its electric vehicle (EV) charging units next week and for some passing motorists it can’t come fast enough. The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has fielded recent calls regarding EV charging unit availability in Meeker, and two weeks ago had a passing motorist stop[Read More…]
ERBM Recreation and Park District honored by CPW for collaboration
MEEKER I At the recent Partners in the Outdoors Conference in Breckenridge, April 25, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) honored the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (ERBM) with the 2018 Partner Collaboration of the Year award.
Meeker Investment Group celebrates 25th anniversary
MEEKER I The Meeker Investment Group is a chapter of the National Association of Investors Corporation. The NAIC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing investing education. The association is based in Madison Heights, Michigan, and is composed of investing clubs along with individual investors from around the United States.
OHV rentals now available
MEEKER I Residents and visitors to Meeker will now have a local option to rent an off-highway vehicle (OHV) for a couple hours, a half-day or full-day. Meeker residents Nick and Andrea Gianinetti opened the doors to Gianinetti’s, Ltd., on Wednesday, May 15.
Guest Column: Composting, a Beginner’s Approach
MEEKER I Hello gardeners! We can hardly wait to get our fingers in the soil this time of year, can we? As we approach a new season of hope for growing old favorites and new experiments, I encourage you to consider the advantages of creating your own compost.
Athletes honored for academic success
MEEKER | The 2019 class 2A Les Schwab Academic Team Championship Award goes to the lady Cowboys Track Team. The Cowboys have a cumulative GPA of 3.82 with nine girls carrying a 4.0 GPA.
