RBC I Dr. Bob Dorsett said he was quite surprised himself when a plan was proposed to him that would have him back teaching at Meeker High School. While he said Monday that all the details have not been worked out, it looks like he will be teaching dual enrollment[Read More…]
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Meeker gridders kick off season with 26-14 win; will play Rams on Friday
MEEKER I The Meeker High School Cowboys opened the football season by defeating the Rye Thunderbolts, 26-14, on Saturday afternoon. Meeker’s defense was solid, shutting out the Thunderbolts for three quarters. Its offense exploded early, scoring all their points in the first half. Meeker will host the 2A Roaring Fork[Read More…]
Sheriff stabbed, has surgery; Meeker man faces felonies
RBC I Trying to prevent a family situation from blowing up, Rio Blanco County Sheriff Si Woodruff suffered a stab wound to the abdomen on Thursday afternoon and had to be airlifted to Grand Junction, where he underwent surgery to repair the wound.
Meeker schools welcome new teachers, staff to team
MEEKER I The Meeker School District released the names of the new members of the district teaching staff on Monday, preparing for the opening classes within the district on Wednesday. There are nine new names on the roster.
Roach~Stubblefield Engagment
Kaylee Stubblefield and Dominik Roach are really excited to announce that their parents, Houston Stubblefield and Ashley Roach, are getting married!
WREA Appreciation Lunch is Sept. 10
MEEKER | The annual White River Electric Association’s annual Membership Appreciation Lunch and Annual Meeting will be held Sept. 10 at the Freeman E. Fairfield Community Center in Meeker, 200 Main St.
Buford benefit to help county’s oldest school
RBC I The Coal Creek School on County Road 6 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties on July 18. In 1884, Coal Creek School, the first rural school in the area, was started in a log cabin about a[Read More…]
New portable shaved ice business to open
MEEKER | Making its debut during the upcoming Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, a new Meeker business will offer a portable shaved ice stand to cater to events around the area.
Vicky Tate Fun Run/Walk…
More than 200 kids and adults participated in the Vicky Tate Fun Run/Walk, starting and ending at Barone Middle School on Tuesday.
Chamber beautifucation winners named
MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of its Meeker Beautification Event.
Letter to the Editor: On mill levy for Meeker schools
Dear Editor: This fall, voters in Meeker will be asked to decide whether to increase our property taxes to fund our schools. This mill levy increase will generate around $900,000 to use in our classrooms.
Sheepdog handler uses dogs to move wildlife out of Canadian town
MEEKER I Mist from dawn’s early rain lingers in Waterton, Alberta. This tiny town in the southwestern province of Canada awakes to whistles and “that’ll do” directed at six border collies on an early morning mission.