Office of Indian Affairs, Washington, July 23, 1879 To N.C. Meeker, Rawlins: I will obtain the machinery and have it shipped to your agency. You must take a decided stand with your Indians, to prevent future depredations. E.A. HAYT Commissioner of Indian Affairs White River Agency, Colorado August 11, 1879[Read More…]
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HISTORY LESSONS: The Rio Blanco Store Pt. 2
There were many owners of the Rio Blanco Store, even more operators. I was able to document most: Irvin Melville & Lilie Arnold Kellogg, Carl &Lona Dixon Lindstrom; Andrew Asberry Alley Jr; Parker L. Snyder; Donald & May Snyder McKay; Benjamin Marton Strawbridge; Gene Voeltzel; Owen “Pete” George Roberts; Christian[Read More…]
Meeker High School art show 2025
SNAP benefits available to eligible households
MEEKER | SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a federal initiative dedicated to combating hunger and food insecurity. This program provides vital nutrition benefits to eligible individuals and families through an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, functioning much like a debit card at authorized grocery stores and farmers’ markets[Read More…]
Power City at Barone Middle School
MEEKER | Every year in 6th-grade science, students learn all about our Earth’s renewable and nonrenewable resources. What are they? How are they harvested? How do they generate energy? How much of it do we need? Is it reliable or predictable? To help us understand where Meeker gets its energy[Read More…]
Volunteers contribute to meaningful and memorable HopeWest experiences
MEEKER | HopeWest volunteers carry great responsibility. Not only do they fill gaps in the needs of our organization, serving those facing the challenges of aging, illness, and grief, but most importantly, their contributions expand on the exceptional care experienced by the families we serve. In 2024, 82,276 hours were[Read More…]
Explore business resources and careers at the Opportunity Expo May 13
MEEKER | The public is invited to attend the Opportunity Expo on Tuesday, May13, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker Town Hall Business Center, located on thesecond floor of Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market St., Meeker, CO 81641. Rio Blanco residents,entrepreneurs, and job seekers will have a[Read More…]
ERBM DANCE PROGRAM CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
The dance program at the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District, headed by Kari Jo Ruchti, marked a milestone anniversary last weekend with it’s 25th annual dance recital. In the past several years the program has expanded so much three performances are needed to include all the dancers,[Read More…]
Meeker brewer brings centuries-old Finnish beer to life—inside a tree log
MEEKER | In the quiet town of Meeker, where the scent of pine mingles with the earthy aroma of malt, Chip Brown has replaced the shiny stainless steel of modern brewing equipment with something far more rustic: a hollowed-out tree log. It’s not a gimmick—it’s a deliberate nod to an[Read More…]
Business collaboration thriving: Mountain Charisma & Bluebell Boutique together on Main St.
Mountain Charisma owner Brittney Shonk (left) and Bluebell Boutique owner Jenna Holt (right) joined forces in 2024 to share a space at 646 Main St. MEEKER | Since opening its doors in 2016, Mountain Charisma has grown into a beloved destination for people for all ages. After securing her own[Read More…]
Meeker Public Library board discusses fire safety, bylaws and budget
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its regular monthly meeting for the month of April last week in the community room of the public library. Board President John Moffitt, Vice President Keri Grieser, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt, and board member Dan Olson were present. Board member Michael Cobb was[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Rio Blanco Store
Long time residents fondly remember the Rio Blanco Store as a place to get gas, eats, and treats. It was located along Highway 13 near the intersection with the Piceance Creek road, north of the Rio Blanco School. There is nothing left to see now. The State scraped away even[Read More…]
