Meeker Police Chief Phil Stubblefield (right) welcomes new Meeker Police Officer Brian Ahearn Tuesday during the Town Board of Trustees meeting. Bobby Gutierrez Photo
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BMS students start Fellowship of Christian Athletes club
MEEKER | In response to a leadership challenge from Barone Middle School principal Jim Hanks, seventh grader Ainsley Selle and eighth grader Nora Gianinetti are seeking to create a Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) club to meet during the Wednesday lunch hour in the BMS commons area. Lunch will be[Read More…]
Celebrate spring with a bit of backyard birdwatching
MEEKER | Need a moment of zen? Give birdwatching a try. This fun and free hobby is a great way to celebrate spring and bring a bit of mindfulness to the daily grind. “Birds are great entertainment to watch—their behaviors, interactions, foraging techniques—their songs and brilliant plumage make us ‘happy’,” said[Read More…]
Former coach named Mancos citizen of the year
MEEKER | Former Meeker High School football coach and English teacher Craig Paschal was named 2018 Citizen of the Year for outreach and inclusivity by the Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce. Paschal became a Methodist minister and was assigned to pastor the Mancos United Methodist Church in 2004.
ERBM keeps ‘pushing forward’
MEEKER | There was an ERBM Recreation and Park District board meeting Tuesday, March 12, which focused on updates on current and future projects. Circle Park Phase I: Pond Construction: “We are very much in the design/permitting phase, working with our financial partners, etcetera,” Executive Director Sean VonRoenn said. “We[Read More…]
Meeker trustees shift course on plans for Third Street facilities
MEEKER | In a work session following the regular board meeting, Meeker trustees reviewed a study about the town’s facilities at the end of Third Street, which include the water load-out, town shop, dog pound and recycling center. During discussions with Better City about the proposed Adventure Center, moving the[Read More…]
BUY-FLY FISHING TOURNEY (PHOTOS) …
The Sable Mountain Outfitters team of (left to right) Eva Scritchfield, Averee Woodward, Ryan Sullivan and Kaleb Nielsen participated in the annual Buy-Fly Fishing Tournament March 9 and all received awards for the highest number of catches after first place winner Porter Briscoe. The fillets will be served at the[Read More…]
Meeker High School senior Kallie McCain wins Burg Simpson Scholarship for essay
MEEKER | Meeker High School senior Kallie McCain is one of 10 Colorado winners of the Burg Simpson Scholarship Competition, receiving $1,000 for her 1,500-word essay about the importance of the civil jury system as the guardian of American rights and liberties. Partnering with the Colorado High School Activities Association[Read More…]
Beware of WREA payment scam calls
MEEKER | Please be advised that someone claiming to be from WREA is calling members demanding payment for alleged delinquent electric bills and threatening to disconnect power if the bill isn’t paid immediately. This is a scam. WREA will not terminate service for delinquent accounts without proper notice and will[Read More…]
Meeker resident Roy Light a veteran of combat service support
MEEKER | It is always an honor, privilege and joy to meet and interview military veterans, and 95-year-old World War II veteran Roy Light was no exception as he recounted his time in combat service support. Born and raised on the north coast of California, where there is just “too[Read More…]
Healthcare foundation announces scholarships
RBC | Pioneers Healthcare Foundation is excited to announce the 2019 Healthcare Scholarship Applications are available. Deadline for Healthcare Scholarships is Friday, April 5, 2019. Applications are available at http://pioneershealthfoundation.org/about-us/news/ There are several scholarship opportunities; if you are a high school senior starting your college career and are pursuing a[Read More…]
Circle Park, Better City discussed by board
MEEKER | The town’s board of trustees heard an update on the Circle Park pond project from ERBM Recreation and Park District Executive Director Sean VonRoenn Tuesday. The rec district is waiting on consideration and approval from the cemetery district board as to whether the two-track road that goes from[Read More…]
