Marilyn May’Lee Baker was born April 17, 1953 in Rifle, Colo. She died Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at her home in Grand Junction, Colo.
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Thanks for coverage MES’s STEM presentation
Dear Editor: I just wanted to thank you for the great piece on the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) presentation in the paper last week.
Letter to the Editor: Junior class thanks those helping with prom
Dear Editor: The Meeker High School Junior Class would like to thank all of their parents for helping organize and decorate for the 2016 Prom. We would especially like to thank Heather Burke, Kim Rule and Georgeann Amack. Also, a big thank you to our class sponsors: Brenda Mullins, Zack[Read More…]
Meeker officials sworn in …
Letter to the Editor: Support from a bunch of ‘good old boys’
Dear Editor: Way back in 1933, a group of “good ole boys” realized a community need, joining together to form Meeker Volunteer Fire Department. These gentlemen were everyday citizens of Meeker with a commitment and dedication to their community.
Letter to the Editor: Halandras urges vote for incumbents on fire board
Dear Editor: I would like to provide the public with some information regarding the candidates prior to the Meeker Fire Board election.
Business workshop set today, Saturday
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce and Rio Blanco County will offer two subjects in a workshop related to starting a new business in Colorado today and Friday. The workshops will run today from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library with coaching sessions on Friday at[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Re-elect Doug Overton to the fire district board
Dear Editor: I would like to have the community support in my re-election to the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District board of directors. I have the experience not only as a board member but as a 22-year veteran of the Meeker Fire Department of which I served 10 years as[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Rick Dodd on fire board situation
Dear Editor: For a little over a month now I’ve debated on writing this letter to the editor. I’ve felt that if I say something, it’ll get portrayed wrong or it might not be becoming of a current board member running for re-election. Then, after reading this last week’s paper,[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Fire board chairman responds to Marshall Cook letter
Dear Editor: I would like to take a little time to respond to Marshall Cook’s letter in last week’s paper.
Dispatchers play vital role in importance of emergency 911
MEEKER I Driving our western Colorado mountain passes in winter storms can create a situation in which calling 911 can be a lifesaver. Did you ever wonder how 911 really works? Where a 911 call gets answered? How long ago and whoever started the 911 system?




