RBC I A large number of awards were presented Oct. 20 at the Rio Blanco County 4-H Achievement Night, held at the 4-H Building at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds in Meekeer. “We were pleased to give a number of well-deserved awards to 4-Hers recognizing their hard work and dedication[Read More…]
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Dinner is served…
This was one of the slower moments on Sunday afternoon during the St. James Episcopal Church’s Thanksgiving Dinner as droves of people attended the annual event, which offered a full Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, salad, rolls, drink and dessert. As soon as the Denver Bronco game was[Read More…]
Obituary: Josephine ‘Jo’ Rodriguez Linden
Josephine “Jo” Linden was born in Monterey, Calif., on Aug. 1, 1925, and she danced through the gates of heaven on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.
Meeker opens collection site for Operation Christmas Child
MEEKER I In November, Meeker will serve as a collection site for Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind.
HopeWest offers grief support group
MEEKER I HopeWest-Meeker is offering “Mending Hearts,” a structured 10-week adult grief support group that is open to anyone in the community dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from Dorsett
Dear Editor: Thanks very much to all who entrusted me with their votes to the Meeker Board of Education. I will do my best to represent the Meeker community as a member of the school board. Robert Dorsett, MD Meeker
Meeker Cowboys head into the second round of playoffs
MEEKER I “We have been here before and the games get tougher every week,” Meeker head football coach Shane Phelan said after his team defeated the Platte Canyon Huskies 32-20 in the first round of the 2015, 1A Colorado State Football playoffs last Saturday in Bailey. The Cowboys will host[Read More…]
‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ production starts tonight
RBC I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group, in cooperation with the ERBM Recreation and Park District, will present Walt Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” tonight, Friday and Saturday at the Meeker High School auditorium. Tonight and Friday, the performances will take place at 7[Read More…]
MHS Volleyball…
The Meeker High School volleyball season came to an end on Friday in Grand Valley as the Cowboys competed in the district tournament, where the girls were eliminated after losing matches to Cedaredge and Soroco. Meeker was young, with no seniors playing on the team, so many younger players earned[Read More…]
ERBM Recreation and Park District announces Halloween event winners
MEEKER I Thirty-five runners took part in the third annual Zombie Run on Saturday (Halloween) morning, starting early at Sanderson Hills Park.
‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ set for Nov. 12-14
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group, in cooperation with the ERBM Recreation and Park District, will present Walt Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. on Nov. 12, 13 and 14 at the Meeker High School auditorium.
Veterans Day…
A Veterans Day event will be held in Meeker on Wednesday to honor local veterans. At 1 p.m., lunch will be served at Barone Middle School. The meal is open to the public with all area veterans urged to take part. At approximately 2 p.m., also at Barone, an hour-long[Read More…]
