MEEKER | The 2016 Great American Smokeout is set for Nov. 17. Every third Thursday in November, the American Cancer Society sponsors the Great American Smokeout event. The event challenges users to stop using tobacco and helps people to learn about the many resources and tools available to help them[Read More…]
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Operation Christmas Child …
It’s better to give than receive, and the time is now to put together a shoebox full of Christmas gifts for needy children around the world. Last year Operation Christmas Child, coordinated in Meeker by Emmanuel Baptist Church, sent 364 shoeboxes to children worldwide. This year shoeboxes will be collected[Read More…]
Elk bugling and camouflage contest results from Meeker
Courtesy photo Twenty-seven students participated in the annual elk bugling contest sponsored by the Meeker Police Department, who thanked judges Jarrett Waldref and Jeff McGuire, and Stan Wyatt of Wyatt Sports who donated binoculars for door prizes. FIRST GRADE 1ST PLACE – HOLT PELLONI 2ND PLACE – ELI RUNDBERG 3RD PLACE[Read More…]
Girl Scouts
MEEKER | The Meeker Girl Scouting program is in search of volunteers. “We would love to be able to grow Girl Scouting in Meeker but need the community’s help in doing so. Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character that make the world a better place. Not only[Read More…]
Nightmare on Election Street …
Meeker Halloween Photos: ERBM’s Pumpkins Eats ‘n Treats
Photos by Leah Bohlander and Caitlin Walker
Meeker board discusses establishment of Urban Renewal Authority for economic development
MEEKER | In a lengthy meeting Tuesday, Meeker’s Board of Trustees heard from Better City’s Adam Hughes regarding the implementation of an Urban Renewal Authority (URA). According to Hughes, establishing a URA “is a way in which economic development tools can be put in place to help foster private sector[Read More…]
Meet the state senate candidates seeking to represent Rio Blanco County
Editor’s note: What follows are two articles about the two candidates running for the state senate seat that will represent Rio Blanco County. Emily Tracy, Breckenridge (Summit County), is challenging incumbent State Senator Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs, in his bid for re-election to a second four-year term representing State[Read More…]
13th Annual HopeWest Halloween Gala
Meeker Craft Show starts Friday
MEEKER | The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of our local and area crafters this Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. It’s a great time to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones and handmade décor for[Read More…]
Meeker School District ranked ninth in state
Considers dissolving building accountability committees MEEKER | In a joint meeting with the state-required District Accountability Committee (DAC) Oct. 18, the Meeker Board of Education heard the DAC recommendation that the building accountability committees (BACs) for each school be dissolved. In so doing, the board should have the DAC absorb[Read More…]
Meeker High School choir asked to perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall in 2017
MEEKER | A dozen students from Meeker High School have been presented with the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of a 220-person choir in June 2017. The Meeker High School Choir, directed by Jeff Hemingson, was honored for excellence[Read More…]
