MEEKER | Meeker is full of energy and the perfect place to paint! The eighth annual Plein Air Meeker art competition, public show and silent auction will be held July 5-8. The northwest corner of Colorado’s Western Slope region is a hidden treasure, providing ideal painting backdrops for many local[Read More…]
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ERBM hosts Arbor Day tree planting
MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District hosted a tree planting celebration on Friday, April 26, to celebrate Arbor Day at Paintbrush Park. In attendance were the winners of the 2019 Arbor Day Essay Contest. Each year ERBM challenged members of the community to write a one-page essay titled “Why[Read More…]
“Tree-located”
Two rotten and diseased Russian Olive trees were recently removed from the Meeker School District administration building grounds. The district would like to thank Muxlow’s Lawn Service and Stump Removal service for removing the stumps at no cost. The new trees at the admin building were donated to the FFA[Read More…]
Meeker Mustang Makeover: six trainers, 100 days
MEEKER | Calling all horse trainers: Rio Blanco County announces an exciting new event scheduled during its internationally renowned Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials, a Meeker Mustang Makeover. Designed to showcase the horses of the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area and the training ability of regional horse trainers, both professional[Read More…]
ERBM reviews annual report, plans workshop
MEEKER | There was an ERBM Recreation and Park District board meeting Tuesday, April 16. Quarterly reports were a major agenda point. Of special note was the Capital Investments Projects (CIP) report. As of March 31, the total of all CIP expenditures was $753,000. This includes projects and equipment such[Read More…]
CPW Hunter Outreach give six young hunters exciting experience
MEEKER | On a snowy, cold weekend in mid-April, six young turkey hunters and their mentors huddled quietly on pristine private land on the outskirts of Meeker, scanning the terrain for their elusive quarry. Participating in their first turkey hunt, the youngsters battled the frigid air and their own nervous[Read More…]
Meeker Makeover: Rehab, Remodel, Revive
MEEKER | Is the home or rental property you own in need of repairs, but your bank account disagrees with you? The Town of Meeker has announced two new programs to help property owners in conjunction with Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. Now available[Read More…]
SGM announces scholarship winners
MEEKER | SGM is pleased to announce Meeker High School seniors, Kale Burke and Tannen Kennedy, as two of five recipients of the 2019 Steve Westhoff Scholarship. Burke demonstrates a passion and enthusiasm for engineering, creativity and a commitment to service, all qualities embodied by Steve Westhoff, a beloved and[Read More…]
Be the solution to plastic pollution this World Migratory Bird Day
MEEKER | “Protect birds: Be the solution to plastic pollution” is the theme for the 2019 World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD), the only international education program that celebrates the migration of nearly 350 bird species between their nesting habitats in North America and wintering grounds in Latin America, Mexico, and[Read More…]
MHS PROM …
MHS students enjoyed a Fabulous Las Vegas-themed evening Saturday at the Fairfield Center. 2019 royalty left to right: Leroy Olivas, Briar Meszaros, queen Kenzie Turner, king Kale Burke, Gracie Bradfield and Luis Villalpando. Front: Denali Williams and Miles Etchart DEVIN NEFF PHOTO
19th year for ERBM recital
MEEKER | This year’s ERBM Annual Recital on May 4- 5 at the MHS auditorium. Now in its 19th year, the production features youth and adults that have been practicing a variety of dance styles and tumbling skills throughout the past six months to showcase at the recital. You are[Read More…]
Building code meeting draws standing room only crowd
RBC | A public input meeting about building codes and code enforcement in unincorporated Rio Blanco County resulted in a standing room only crowd in Meeker Monday. Rio Blanco County Commissioner Jeff Rector addressed the group at the start by saying, “We’re not after getting rid of building codes entirely…we’re[Read More…]