EDITOR’S NOTE: Bucking Bulls and Outcast Production is the company that has been providing the rodeo stock for the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series. According to Meeker Mayor Regas Halandras, the ongoing investigation into the Farris family is not expected to have any negative impact on the rodeo series.
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Hometown rodeo…
Meeker High School graduates Sheridan Harvey and Kacey Rosendahl have recently participated in the 2017 Meeker Rodeo Series, which will continue Thursday at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, starting at 7 p.m. Harvey came out of the chute for the first time on a bucking bronc and rode it for[Read More…]
Meeker Human Resource Council grant applications now available for nonprofits; Rural Philanthropy Days returns to NW Colorado
MEEKER I Meeker Human Resource Council (HRC) grant applications for current 501c3 organizations or government entities can be submitted now through Sept. 29.
Collins competes in Oklahoma shorthorn show and conference
MEEKER I Macy Collins recently attended the National Junior Shorthorn Show and Youth Conference in Tulsa, Okla.
Weight loss workshop July 18
MEEKER | Join us for an Ideal You introductory workshop Tuesday, July 18 at 6 p.m. in the Hugus Building seminar room upstairs, 592 Main St. Learn more about our medically designed weight loss method and lifestyle. With our four-phase, easy-to-follow protocol you will be able to lose weight, maintain[Read More…]
Ace Trucking and Watt’s Ranch Market softball teams undefeated
MEEKER I The second half of the Coed Softball League sponsored by the ERBM Recreational and Parks District started Monday and after Wednesday’s games (played after press time), only one team of seven will be undefeated. Games are played Mondays and Wednesdays at Paintbrush Park, with two games starting at[Read More…]
FCCLA members compete at national conference
MEEKER I From July 1-7, two Meeker Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members competed at the Unlimited Possibilities National Leadership Conference in Nashville, Tenn.
Dorsett urges town to take steps to address river algae problem
MEEKER I The first regular board of trustees meeting for the Town of Meeker was held Wednesday, July 5. Meeker School Superintendent Chris Selle addressed the trustees during public comments to clarify issues about how taxes related to marijuana sales impact public schools.
Competitive Marlins to swim in Western Slope Championship
MEEKER I The Meeker Marlins split into two teams this year, a developmental team and a competitive team. The competitive team has qualified all 10 of its swimmers for the Western Slope Championships this weekend in Grand Junction.
Guest Column: Marijuana taxes haven’t helped schools as promised
RBC I The greatest challenge faced by public schools in Colorado over the past eight years has been finance. When faced with this information, many citizens in our state ask about marijuana money. Amendment 64 passed in 2012 with a hollow promise of providing funding to schools. To be blunt,[Read More…]
Meeker residents upset by wording in URA conditions survey letter
MEEKER I The Meeker Urban Renewal Authority (MURA) board members met with a full house at their July 5 meeting. More than a dozen citizens whose homes and/or businesses were included in the first conditions survey attended the meeting to express their concern and disapproval of the wording in a[Read More…]
Centennial ranches…
