MEEKER I The Meeker Young Timers will have another gathering this evening with the purpose of “generating social and business networking opportunities and to cultivate a positive environment for continued growth in Meeker.”
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Elk bugling and camouflage contest tonight
MEEKER I For an evening of fun and to take in some local Meeker talent, the Meeker Police Department and White River Electric Association will be holding an Elk Bugling and Camouflage Contest this evening featuring first- through fifth-grade students from Meeker Elementary School.
Owners of Meeker taxidermy keep up Halloween tradition
MEEKER I It’s creepy. And it keeps getting creepier. Such is the Halloween tradition at Antler Taxidermy in Meeker for the past 34 years, and, according to owner Donna Wille, “it will likely continue for many years as me and my husband, Bill, truly enjoy Halloween and its scary, gory,[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Meeker town trustees back broadband measure
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the voters of Rio Blanco County, the Town of Meeker Board of Trustees is in support of the ballot issue to exempt Rio Blanco County from SB05-152.
Letter to the Editor: In support of mill levy override
Dear Editor: I am going to vote for 3A on this year’s ballot. It is definitely not because I think it is a perfect solution, but because I think that if we don’t fund our schools right now we will have much bigger issues to face and much higher costs[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Meeker chamber backs broadband in election
Dear Editor: The Meeker Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors votes yes in favor of ballot issue 1A on the mail-in ballot for the Nov. 4 election. A vote of yes on this ballot issue could bring high-speed Internet access capability or “broadband” to our area.
Field trip…
Meeker Elementary School first-grade teachers Jennifer Steinacher, Stephanie Overton and Shelly Bremer took their students for a field trip to Meeker Sand & Gravel. It’s the third year in a row the Conrados have hosted the students.
Letter to the Editor: HopeWest fundraiser offers lots of fun for a great cause
Dear Editor: Many thanks for the ongoing dedication of the HopeWest Meeker volunteers, advisory board members and our three part-time staff members who have worked together so faithfully in our community this past year.
Lady Cowboys take aim at districts
The Meeker High School girls’ volleyball team had a great weekend, hoping to carry the momentum to Soroco for the district tournament.
Meeker Cowboys rip Grand Valley 52-0 for Homecoming victory
MEEKER I Disney was the theme for the 2014 Meeker Homecoming festivities, and like most Disney productions, which end happily, so did the football game in Starbuck Stadium, where fans witnessed the Meeker Cowboys shut out the Grand Valley Cardinals 52-0.
MES book fair tonight, Friday
MEEKER I For those who love reading, the annual Scholastic Book Fair at Meeker Elementary School will be held this evening and Friday morning.
MHS Homecoming 2014
Luke Pelloni of the Meeker Fire Department pumps accelerant onto the Meeker High School Homecoming bonfire at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. The fire sparked a great Homecoming in which the MHS football team won 52-0 over Grand Valley. For more Homecoming photos, see below.