Meeker natives Mick Mobley, his sister Michelle Mobley Reese and their father Scott Mobley, had a successful musk ox hunt in Mekoryuk, Alaska on Nunivak Island. Scott primarily lives in Alaska now, and encouraged Mick and Michelle to apply for mountain goat tags this year, which they got, but when[Read More…]
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Board talks election issues at work session
MEEKER | Election season is nearly upon us, and Meeker’s board of education met for a work session Sept. 10. to discuss several items, including two education-related ballot issues that will come before voters this November. First on the agenda was discussing a draft resolution in support of Amendment 73[Read More…]
Skates, Camera, Action …
ERBM Recreation and Park District’s Action Park held its grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 30. Riders participated in trick contests with Dustin Ward, Jill Ward and Chakwa Brink winning in the bike category. The 13 and older scooter category was won by Collin Dent (pictured), with Chris Harris, Austen Richardson[Read More…]
Fisher wins second Meeker Classic title
MEEKER | “From the looks of the crowds and the parking lot it was a good one for attendance,” said Meeker Classic director Maym Cunningham of the 32nd annual sheepdog trials. Derek Fisher of New Plymouth, Idaho, and his dog Nell, age 7, was the grand champion with a score[Read More…]
HopeWest presents new theme for annual gala
MEEKER | HopeWest is excited to present “Under the Big Top,” a fundraising gala for HopeWest in Meeker. For the past five years, HopeWest has celebrated the generosity of the Meeker community with the Wicked Halloween Ball. This year, we are stirring things up by transforming the Fairfield Community Center into[Read More…]
WREA’s election is Wednesday; here’s how their board works
MEEKER | Ballots for the White River Electric Association’s board of directors have gone out in the mail, and voting will be completed next Wednesday at the electric cooperative’s annual meeting. Four candidates are running for two board positions: incumbent Ron Hilkey and Scott Kracht are running for the open[Read More…]
Students recount trip to Costa Rica
MEEKER | Meeker students who participated in a research and conservation program with Ecology Project International in Costa Rica last June will recount their experiences with a slide show and discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. Come learn about leatherback turtles and nocturnal rainforest[Read More…]
Health Partnership provides many services to community
MEEKER | In what could certainly be called “a meeting of the minds,” representatives of several organizations, all “partners” with the Northwest Colorado Community Health Partnership (NCCHP), met at the VFW post on Aug. 29 to collaborate on how best to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, has access to[Read More…]
CABIN LAKE FIRE …
The Cabin Lake Fire is now at 90 percent containment and 5,975 acres. Crews are continuing to patrol and secure the fire edge along the north and eastern portion of the fire edge. The cause of the Cabin Lake Fire, which started July 29, is still unknown and under investigation[Read More…]
Once-secret society continues to support education for women
MEEKER | Visit the Fairfield Center this Friday and Saturday and enjoy an incredible display of handmade quilts, some old and some new, as well as a bake sale. The suggested $2 donation at the door goes toward a good cause, as does the cost of a raffle ticket for[Read More…]
2018 Meeker Classic Schedule
Thursday 7 a.m. to close – Sheepdogs run all day 9 a.m. to close – Artisan, food and craft festival Educational displays and demos Art contest entries on display 5:30-7:30 p.m. Art Reception (Wilber Barn On-Site) Friday 7 a.m. to close – Sheepdogs run all day 7-9 a.m. – Pancake[Read More…]
Girl Scouts …
This year Girl Scout troop 1645 was hard at work raising money for a special trip of their choice. They worked an angry birds booth at the 2017 fall festival and sold Girl Scout cookies. The troop enjoyed a full day of trail riding with Sable Mountain Outfitters. A special[Read More…]
