MEEKER I A new business, Country Raised, will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at noon Friday at 275 6th St., in downtown Meeker. Country Raised offers farmhouse-style décor, classic toys, Colorado chocolates and more, according to owner Makala Barton. Sponsored by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, the ribbon[Read More…]
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Work underway on Meeker Veterans Community Center
MEEKER I The public may have seen construction work going on at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building at 290 4th St. and Main Street across from the Mountain Valley Bank in Meeker This building was purchased in March 2015 due to some very generous donations. The projects are being[Read More…]
Ribbon cuttings…
Differences aplenty between sheep and cattledog trials; 5 days of fun
MEEKER I For 30 years, Meeker has opened its doors to the world for a week each September for the sheepdog trials and, during that time, the folks of Rio Blanco County and Meeker have built a rich tradition around the border collie’s unique ability to work and handle livestock.
Obituary: Doris ‘Jeanne’ Nadon
Doris ‘Jeanne’ Nadon, 81, of Galveston, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Mainland Medical Center. She was born Dec. 5, 1934, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Louise and Lawrence German.
Free legal clinic Tuesday for those needing legal advice
MEEKER I A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 2-3 p.m. on June 7 at the Meeker Public Library, located at 490 Main St. in Meeker.
Obituary: Elaine Dorothy Garcia
Craig resident Elaine Dorothy Garcia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 27, 2016, surrounded by her family at her residence in Craig. She was 73.
Barone and Meeker High Spring 2016 Music Program
Obituary: Erika ‘Oma’ Flaherty
Longtime Meeker resident Erika Flaherty died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family after a long illness with dementia.
Historical society has plans for summer filled with fun events
RBC I Validating their claim: “Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s Heritage Culture Center Committee is committed to providing opportunities to bring our citizens and visitors into celebration of our heritage roots,” the group has lined up dozens of cultural-heritage activities and events for the summer.
MHS Class of 2016
GRADUATION CEREMONIES Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m. at Meeker High School Class Colors: Red, White, & Blue Class Song: “Gonna Know We Were Here” by Jason Aldean Class Flower: Tiger Lily Class Quote: “It is what it is.”—Unknown
Old Timers’ celebration is this Saturday
MEEKER I The Old Timers’ Pioneer Association invites the public to the 104th annual Old Timers’ Celebration on Saturday night in Meeker.
