Meeker
Historical society fundraiser begins to improve military displays
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society has started a project to raise funds to improve the military uniform display at the White River Museum in Meeker. The RBCHS is raising funds to purchase mannequins and enhance the exhibits for the military displays in the museum. Marked change buckets[Read More…]
Pioneers Healthcare Foundation: Scholarships available for students entering healthcare fields
MEEKER I Pioneers Healthcare Foundation announced Tuesday that the 2015 Healthcare Scholarship applications are now available.
Letter to the Editor: A proud time for Rio Blanco County
Dear Editor: Growing up in Rangely, laying to rest in Meeker! Coach Bill Turner was one of the best men I have ever known. The progeny, legacy, and respect that he leaves behind is miraculous. Yes he was a fantastic coach and biology teacher, but when you got to know[Read More…]
Meeker Chamber awards banquet…
History Week a winner for BMS
MEEKER I Sporting the theme of “Leadership and Legacy,” the week of Feb. 17-20 was History Project Week at Barone Middle School.
Meeker girls’ basketball team comes up short at regionals
MEEKER I “We came up a little short, but it was a darn good season,” Meeker High School girls’ basketball coach Greg Chintala said of a season-ending loss to Cedaredge in the Region 3 championship game.
Barone team wins area competition
MEEKER I On Feb. 28, students from Barone Middle School traveled to Grand Junction to compete in the Western Slope MathCounts competition, emerging as champions in the team competition and placing highly as individuals.
MSD looks at salaries, evaluations
MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Education took a look at teacher salary comparisons following a two-hour executive session to finalize evaluations of district Superintendent Mark Meyer and BOCES Executive Director Teresa Schott of Rangely on March 3.
WREA donates $26,800 to three Meeker entities
MEEKER I White River Electric Association successfully obtained matching donation grants to assist the Meeker School District, Pioneers Healthcare Foundation and the Rio Blanco County Historical Society.
Obituary: Lyle Clinton Ottosen
On March 8, 1946, Lyle Clinton Ottosen was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., to Byron and Vera Ottosen. He was raised on a ranch three miles west of Meeker.
Meeker Young Timers meet Friday at Mexican House
MEEKER | The Meeker Young Timers will hold their next meeting on Friday at the Mexican House restaurant in Meeker. A group of younger adults and those “young at heart” who are interested in networking, meeting new people and discussing how to liven Meeker up, will meet for a social[Read More…]