MEEKER | Each year the Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarship is dedicated in honor and memory of exemplary individuals that have been involved with the Meeker Classic, but have now passed away. The recipients of the 2017 Meeker Classic Scholarships will receive their award in 2018—their scholarships are in honor of[Read More…]
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CHEVRON DONATION …
Meeker School Board president Bud Ridings receives a $10,000 donation from Chevron’s Chris Archuleta for science, engineering, math, literacy and teacher professional development at Monday’s meeting. REED KELLEY PHOTO
Cabin Like Fire Update: Now at 53 percent containment
Cabin Lake Fire Information Southern Area Incident Management Gold Team Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6057/ Aug. 21, 2018 10 a.m. Quick Facts Structures: No structures have been lost or damaged. Forty-six residences and 81 other structures are threatened. Fire size: 6,072 acres and 53% contained Location: 16[Read More…]
Who was Freeman Fairfield?
MEEKER | His name is on the community center in Meeker, but who was this man, and why does he still matter to Meeker, half a century after his death? Freeman Fairfield left behind an unusual—and admirable—legacy, one that continues to benefit the town of his birth. Fairfield was born in[Read More…]
School board moves forward with bond issue
MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Education met Monday for both a special formal board meeting as well as the normal, second Monday of the month work session. The primary focus of attention in the special meeting was what, if anything, to put in front of the district’s voters on[Read More…]
Cabin Lake Fire Update: Open House at Incident Command Today
Quick Facts Structures: No structures have been lost or damaged. Forty-six residences and 81 other structures are threatened. Fire size: 6,072 acres and 40 percent contained Location: 16 miles southeast of Meeker Start date July 29, 2018 Cause unknown and under investigation Total personnel: 522 Announcement: Open House today at the[Read More…]
SUNNY …
This resident of the Fairfield apartments has grown sunflowers this summer that are providing a bird feeding station, shade and privacy for her porch. Residents of the county-owned apartment complex spoke to the commissioners Monday about needed repairs and maintenance to the complex, including repairs to the east parking lot[Read More…]
Meeker fire chief resigns during executive session Aug. 9
MEEKER | Meeker Fire Chief Terry Skidmore turned in his resignation during an executive session of the Meeker Fire Board last Thursday. The resignation was effective immediately. Board president Doug Overton said he was unable to comment on the reasons for Skidmore’s resignation.
Cabin Lake Fire Update: Morning rain helps; fire grows to 6,072 acres
Structures: No structures have been lost or damaged. Forty-six residences and 81 other structures are threatened. Fire size: 6,072 acres and 35 percent contained Location: 16 miles southeast of Meeker Start date July 29, 2018 Cause unknown and under investigation Total personnel: 474 Announcement—Open House tomorrow at the Incident Command[Read More…]
Sasquatch Sighting …
Meeker’s inaugural hosting of Rinehart’s R100 Tournament (and their life-size sasquatch target, above) was a hit, with 461 participants taking on the 100 target course on Sulphur Creek last weekend. The site coordinator said the event will return next year, likely earlier in the summer to avoid the heat. For[Read More…]
Where’s the water going?
MEEKER I Since reports of record-breaking Meeker water usage came to light last month, questions have ensued.
Cabin Lake Fire grows to 5,188 acres, new closures in place
Quick Facts Fire size: 5,188 acres and 29 percent contained Structures lost or damaged: 0 Location: 16 miles southeast of Meeker Start date July 29, 2018 Cause unknown Total personnel: 326