MEEKER | Bring your friends and family to visit one of Meeker’s iconic historical sites during the July 4 Range Call celebration. Jay Sullivan will be providing a guided tour that lasts about two hours. Just show up on July 3 at 10 a.m. at the White River Museum where you[Read More…]
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Singin’ in the rain …
Mother Nature was uncooperative for the sixth annual Meekerpalooza festival Saturday, but despite lots of rain and unseasonably cold temperatures, residents and visitors celebrated the first day of summer Meekerpalooza-style—with smiles all around. The first floor of the Hugus Building was opened up for farmers market vendors, while the bands,[Read More…]
Busta’ mutton …
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Results Week 3: Ranch Bronc Riding—Sheridan Harvey No. 8 Team Roping—Chase Kiker and Zane Edinger Mixed Team Roping—Chase Kiker and TJ Toon No. 11 Team Roping—Cody Edinger and Brett Watson Congratulations to Darion Hering, Chloe Nay, Tilden Gates, Toren Gates, Easton Butler, and Adley Ivers for[Read More…]
Fairfield Scholarships application deadline July 8
Special Fairfield Scholarships for Pre-2019 MHS Graduates or 5-Year Resident • Vocational/Undergraduate Study • Will be considered by the Fairfield Scholarship Committee, contingent upon funds for additional scholarships being available. These scholarships are for the MHS graduate/equivalent who did not receive a Fairfield Scholarship, regardless of whether or not they previously applied. Application forms[Read More…]
Former Meekerite’s novel headed to the big screen
MEEKER | Every novelist dreams of hearing those coveted words about their book—“Soon to be a Major Motion Picture”—and that is exactly what has happened to former Meekerite, Stephen S. Janes (who goes by his middle name, Shannon). His first novel, “The Prayer Wheel Odyssey” (Outskirts Press, 2012), has been[Read More…]
Sleepy Cat legacy lives on with new shop
MEEKER | The Sleepy Cat Yogi Shop is not what you might expect. Owner Adrienne Wix was compelled to open her shop, being motivated by her own personal trials in life. In an interview, Wix made it clear that she is a natural born problem solver. Challenges with her own[Read More…]
Sportsman’s Club awarded $85K
MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club has been awarded $85,000 from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to be used for target relocation and new berms at the shooting range. The funds come from the Shooting Range Development Grant program (SRDG). Following the sale of the property to Meeker resident Mike[Read More…]
MSD Board honors staff for 2018-19 attendance
MEEKER | The June 10 meeting started promptly at 7 p.m. with board president Bud Ridings presiding. The first order of business was with regard to the board of directors honoring staff members for their attendance achievements. The honorees were rewarded with Meeker Chamber Bucks. (See sidebar) There was a[Read More…]
Shepherd receives degree
MEEKER | Calvin Shepherd has received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.
MEEKERPALOOZA SPONSOR …
Meeker Arts and Culture Council (MACC) wants to thank White River Electric Association (WREA), Tri-State G&T and Touchstone Energy for this year’s Meekerpalooza sponsorship. Pictured: WREA board president Dick Welle; Vanessa and Alex Trout, MACC; Ron Hilkey, WREA and Tri-State board member; Alan Michalewicz, WREA general manager; Stephanie Kobald, MACC[Read More…]
WINNER, WINNER …
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
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…]