MEEKER I There are five candidates for three four-year terms on the Meeker Town Board of Trustees, and the all-mail election closes April 5. Ballots were mailed to voters earlier this week. The board has six members plus a mayor, with three member seats and the mayor up for election[Read More…]
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From the Superintendent: Funding for district still the key to getting back what was lost
MEEKER I “Money, money, money … all the things I could do if I had a little money.” Who would have ever thought the 1976 lyrics from the legendary Swedish band ABBA would best describe the financial state of Colorado’s public schools in 2016?
Meeker Volunteer Fire & Rescue Banquet celebrates 83 years
At Saturday’s 83rd annual Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Banquet, there was the annual ritual to slice the anniversary cake, cut by the newest member in Ronda Morgan, left, and the oldest member present in Dale Frisby, center, while Fire Chief Marshall Cook looks on.
Barone wrestlers second in Oak Creek
MEEKER I The Barone Middle School wrestling team finished second again, this time in Oak Creek, placing 10 Cowboys in the top four, including three champions.
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Obituary: Catherine Ann Thunder Eagle
Catherine Ann Thunder Eagle of Meeker died Monday, Feb. 29, 2016, in Grand Junction, Colo. She was born Oct. 6, 1958. She was a homemaker and wonderful mother.
Obituary: Stephen Ross Gibbon
Stephen Ross Gibbon was born Feb. 14, 1924, and passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.
CNCC Student Government hosts first juried art show
RANGELY I The Colorado Northwestern Community College Student Government will be sponsoring its inaugural juried art show at the Craig campus in April.
Letter to the Editor: Good job done on Justice Center
Dear Editor: I have lived in Meeker for 38 years and taught at the Meeker Elementary School for 28 years. I just want to say that the design of the new Rio Blanco County Justice Center, especially the original school, is well designed to serve the public for many years[Read More…]
Meeker’s Nick Burri will play golf at Missouri Valley College
MEEKER I Nick Burri only played golf three years in high school, but his commitment to and passion for the game has earned him a scholarship to golf this fall at Missouri Valley College.
Meeker scholarship to aid cost of business workshop
MEEKER I Rio Blanco County, the Town of Meeker, private investors and the Meeker Chamber of Commerce are offering scholarships for area business owners who are interested in attending an intensive workshop to assist small business owners helping to transform their business and their community, into a destination location. Scholarship[Read More…]
Black Powder shoot is March 19
MEEKER I The Jim Harmon Memorial Black Powder Blanket Shoot will be held March 19, sponsored by the Meeker Sportsman’s Club for traditional muzzleloaders, black powder pistols and in-lines.
