Nick Gianinetti of Meeker, with Triple Crown Racing, took ninth (stock) and 11th (modified) in the semi-pro division last weekend at Eagle Point in Beaver, Utah. The last race of the season is this weekend at Grand Targhee in Alta, Wyoming. Courtesy Photo
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Hanks, Anderson earn Master’s degrees
MEEKER | Paulette Hanks and Teresa Anderson of Meeker have earned Master of Arts degrees from Western Governors University (WGU). Hanks earned her Master’s in mathematics education (K-6) and Anderson earned her Master’s in science education (5-9). WGU has recognized 12,920 undergraduate and 8,885 graduate degree recipients, who have completed[Read More…]
SOUND OF MUSIC …
Pastels …
Meeker artist Pat Sheeran/Daggett’s painting “Comfort” (top) was juried into the 15th annual Mile High National Pastel Exhibition at Curtis Center for the Arts, Greenwood Village. The show runs from May 14-June 29, with an opening reception on May 11 from 6-8 p.m. This nationally recognized show is sponsored[Read More…]
BLM advisory council meeting April 25
MEEKER | The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Thursday, April 25 in Meeker at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, 700 Sulphur Creek Rd. “The Northwest RAC is a diverse citizen advisory board that provides valuable perspectives for managing BLM lands in northwestern Colorado,” said acting[Read More…]
MHS construction updates
MEEKER | The primary emphasis of the April 8 meeting of the Meeker School Board was an update on the new High School and bus garage construction projects. “Over spring break, we were able to clear out the south area of the school,” John Usery, a member of the project[Read More…]
Trustees hear Chamber update, historical signage proposal
MEEKER | The newest officer in the Meeker Police Department, Brian Ahearn, was officially sworn in during the April 2 Board of Trustees meeting. Ahearn was raised on a ranch near Elko, Nevada. He’s been an MP (military police) for the last seven years and comes to Meeker with his[Read More…]
9Health celebrates 40th anniversary
MEEKER | 9Health Fair is celebrating 40 years of providing access to important preventive health screenings and education with 100 health screening locations across the state this April. 9Health Fair will be in Meeker on Saturday, April 27 from 7-11 a.m. at the Meeker Elementary School. More than 2 million[Read More…]
Global Summit Award …
Suzan Pelloni (left) was recently recognized with Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty’s highest award, the Global Summit Award, for her outstanding achievements in 2018. Pictured with Pelloni are Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty owners David Baldinger, Pam Vanatta and Cam Boyd. COURTESY PHOTO
Murray named 2019 Daniels Scholar
MEEKER | Alexis Manual Murray of Meeker High School has been named a 2019 Daniels Scholar. The Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year annually-renewable college scholarship for graduating high school seniors in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities. Approximately[Read More…]
WREA to install electric car charging stations
MEEKER | White River Electric Association (WREA) is pleased to announce that it was awarded a Colorado Energy Office, Charge Ahead Colorado grant for two electric vehicle charging stations. “WREA is excited to bring the first electric car charging units to Meeker and this grant makes this a financially viable[Read More…]
Forest Service issues emergency closure for Spring Cave
MEEKER | The Blanco Ranger District has issued an emergency closure order for Spring Cave. The cave and karst system above the cave is being monitored for potential impacts resulting from the 2018 Cabin Lake fire. Due to the unique and susceptible composition of this area, the District has issued[Read More…]
