Meeker
Meeker volleyball girls win two
MEEKER I The Meeker High School girls’ volleyball team had an outstanding weekend, traveling to Grand Junction on Friday to beat Caprock Academy, and winning a huge match in Kremmling on Saturday.
Education foundation is vital
MEEKER I The purpose for the Meeker Education Foundation can be found on the foundation’s website. It is as follows: “The Meeker Education Foundation’s sole purpose is to support and enhance educational opportunities for the Meeker School District’s students and staff with independent resources. School finance in Colorado is very[Read More…]
RBCHS celebrates county’s hunting history Oct. 4
MEEKER I The Rio Blanco County Historical Society believes that Rio Blanco County thrives by celebrating its heritage roots. At 1 p.m. on Oct. 4, the society will honor the county’s hunting heritage, and the public is invited. The celebration will be held at the Old West Heritage Culture Center,[Read More…]
MSD hears reports on accountability, foundation
MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Education (BOE) heard Sept. 15 from Superintendent of Schools Chris Selle that the District Accountability Committee (DAC), established by state statute, had met that afternoon, for the first time this school year.
MHS Homecoming fun begins Monday
MEEKER I The Meeker High School Student Council is in charge of Homecoming Week, which begins Monday, and, according to MHS Head Girl Madeline Amack, co-president of the council, big plans are in the works. The theme for the whole week is “Sci-Fi!”
Battlefield dedication Saturday
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Historical Society will host the dedication of the Milk Creek Battlefield Park Saturday at 3 p.m., and the public is invited to the event.
Sportsman’s Club announces closure dates
MEEKER I The Meeker Sportsman’s Club has announced several dates and times when its shooting range south of Meeker on Highway 13 will be closed. The dates and times for the club to close will be: Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Monday from 9 to 11 a.m. On[Read More…]
MVB Fall Festival fun on Saturday
MEEKER I Downtown Meeker will be abuzz from mid morning to mid afternoon on Saturday with the 12th annual Mountain Valley Bank Fall Festival. Morning activities will begin with late registration for the ninth annual Scrub Shirt Classic 5K Run/Walk. Pre-registration is taking place through Friday by visiting host Pioneers[Read More…]
94 cars, drivers and teams enjoy ‘best indoor car show’
MEEKER | There were 94 cars and drivers who battled the rain from Steamboat Springs on Thursday to reach the protection of the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds for what one official called the “best indoor car show we have ever had in the 27 years of our tour.”
Shults earns sixth term on Colorado all state 4-H livestock judging team
MEEKER I Meeker resident Madi Shults earned all state judging team honors again in 2015. She has earned a spot on the all state team since 2010. She was honored at the Colorado State Fair (CSF) All State Recognition Program that was held prior to the CSF Champion Market Hog[Read More…]
Obituary: Kenneth James Covay
Kenneth James Covay, 71, passed from this world on Thursday evening, Sept. 3, 2015, at Summerlin Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev. He was born in Moline, Ill., on April 30, 1944.