Pioneers Medical Center would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing community, our wonderful staff, and our incredibly supportive neighbors in Rifle — Grand River Health and Grand River Care Center — for caring for and housing our Walbridge Wing residents and helping our staff during the[Read More…]
Meeker
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker’s Founders — W. Harry Goff
EDITOR’S NOTE: In preparation for the Town of Meeker’s 140th birthday in September, we are publishing the histories of the Town’s founders who’s names are listed at the White River Museum and on the plaque on the boulder in front of the courthouse. If you would like to participate in[Read More…]
Fire Update: Thursday, Aug. 7
MEEKER | As per the official update from the incident team this morning, the Lee Fire has grown to an estimated 45,000 acres and the Elk Fire is at 14,250 acres. There are 476 total personnel, and resources to include 14 aircraft, 15 engines, 14 hand crews, and two heavy[Read More…]
Fire Update: Wednesday, Aug. 6
IMPORTANT: There is a community meeting tonight (Wednesday, Aug. 6) at 7 p.m. at Meeker High School. Fire managers and local authorities will present on current and future fire, weather, and evacuation status. Directly after the presentations there will be fire managers, local authorities, and public information officers available at[Read More…]
Survey markers preserve Meeker’s layout — and save homeowners money
MEEKER | A few small nails hidden in the streets of Meeker connect modern-day property lines to maps drawn more than a century ago. As those markers disappear, so does the town’s ability to know exactly where anything begins or ends. What are those small, round metal markers in the[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker’s Founders — Samuel Fairfield
EDITOR’S NOTE: In preparation for the Town of Meeker’s 140th birthday in September, we are publishing the histories of the Town’s founders who’s names are listed at the White River Museum and on the plaque on the boulder in front of the courthouse. If you would like to participate in[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 93
Office of Indian Affairs Washington, DC HON. C. SCHURZ Muscogee, Indian Territory Dispatches received today from Agent Meeker convoy information of an expected outbreak by his indians. A later dispatch from Rawlings reports that Major Thornburgh’s command was attacked by the Indians on Milk Creek, eighteen miles north of the[Read More…]
Rodeo lights and fair fun highlight week seven of Meeker Summer Rodeo Series
MEEKER | Under the glow of arena lights and with the smell of funnel cakes drifting from the nearby fairgrounds, Week Seven of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series brought the town together once again for fast times and tough competition. The night kicked off with steer riding, where three contestants[Read More…]
Library board discusses finances, policy and parental access to library accounts
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library District held its regular monthly board meeting for July last week in the community room at the Meeker Public Library. Board President John Moffitt, Vice President Keri Grieser, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt, and member Dan Olson attended the meeting in person, while board member Michael[Read More…]
SPARKLES AT THE FAIR
CORRECTION: This little lady is Ansley Embrey and her lamb, Rainbow, in the sheep lead competition at this year’s Rio Blanco County Fair, joining several other contestants who showcased their style and showmanship in the annual event. We inadvertently matched the wrong caption to the picture and regret the error.[Read More…]
Elk and Lee Fire Update: Tuesday, Aug. 5
MEEKER | According to an update from the Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 on Tuesday morning, the Elk Fire has burned 7,750 acres and the Lee Fire has burned 13,025 acres. Team 3 assumed command of the Elk and Lee fires this morning at 6 a.m. (Note:[Read More…]
Elk Fire update: Monday, Aug. 4
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County officials held an emergency meeting Monday morning with updates on the Elk Fire, approximately 11 miles east of Meeker on County Road 8, following a “chaotic” day Sunday. County officials now confirm the Elk Fire at approximately 2,000 acres. Sheriff Anthony Mazzola reiterated that the[Read More…]
