MEEKER | The week of Oct. 29 – Nov. 1, 2018, was officially proclaimed “Bat Week” through national proclamations from the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. The Blanco Ranger District along with Meeker High School (MHS) junior, Nick Massey, celebrated Bat Week by presenting fun[Read More…]
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ERBM Employee of the Quarter: Brandon Grasmick
MEEKER | ERBM’s exceptional employee of the third quarter is Brandon Grasmick. Brandon is ERBM’s Recreation Coordinator and we couldn’t be happier to have him. He is a great example of someone who is fully committed to his job and to the patrons of our ERBM programs. His dedication, positive[Read More…]
ERBM Recreation and Parks District quarterly update
MEEKER | The three foundational pillars of the public parks and recreation industry include: health and wellness, conservation, and social equity. The first two pillars are intuitively understood; we can probably all articulate the myriad benefits of robust physical fitness and healthy social activity opportunities, as well as the underlying[Read More…]
For honor …
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(Fish) Shocking
MEEKER | The moment “fish shocking” is mentioned, ears perk up, and you have the full attention of young and impressionable 12-year-olds. The Highland Ditch fish salvage has been taking place since 2010 or 2011. “The goal is to reduce the impact to the mountain whitefish population from entrainment with[Read More…]
New clothing store opens in Meeker
MEEKER | Nancy Owens has embarked on a long-held dream with the opening of Sophie Ann Designs—a new girls’ and women’s clothing store in Meeker. “The timing was never right,” Owens, a Meeker native who returned in 2009 and has since been the manager of the Meeker Hotel and Cafe[Read More…]
Tire shredding facility comes under county scrutiny again
RBC | In a special meeting held Wednesday, Oct. 31, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners discussed the tire shredding facility just west of Meeker owned by Lee Overton. The facility, which has been in place for a little more than two years, has been called an “eyesore” and[Read More…]
Placemaking workshop sparks new ideas
MEEKER | Think of a place you love in a town you’ve visited (or live in); a place that makes you feel welcome, happy and part of a community. It might be a sidewalk cafe or a downtown square, a park, or a local business.
ERBM Pumpkins, Eats n’ Treats 2018
MEEKER | Clowns, ghouls, gorillas, witches and more fun and fabulous creatures flocked to downtown Meeker Wednesday for ERBM Recreation & Park District’s annual Pumpkins, Eats ‘n Treats Halloween celebration. Local businesses provided plenty of goodies for hundreds of trick-or-treaters and a costume parade and contest finished out the night[Read More…]
Halloween Happenings
Meeker families flocked to Antler Taxidermy and the residence of Bill and Donna Wille on Market Street for their annual and delightfully spooky display. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
2018 Elk Bugling Contest Results
MEEKER | 2018 Elk Bugling Contest Results Grand Champion: Raegan Clatterbaugh Pick up a newspaper, download the free Zappar app to your smartphone or tablet, and scan the code on the front page to hear Raegan’s winning bugle. First Grade First Place: Addie Shonk Second Place: Toren Gates Second Grade[Read More…]
“Mary Poppins Jr.” coming Nov. 15-17
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group proudly presents the fall Broadway musical production, “Mary Poppins, Jr.,” on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 15-16 at 6:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium, 550 School St. Admission[Read More…]