MEEKER | A couple’s trip took an unexpected turn when their truck was stolen overnight outside the La Quinta Inn on Tower Road in Denver. Flip Phillippi had planned to take his wife, Tonie Phillippi, to the airport the following morning. However, they woke up to find their vehicle missing.[Read More…]
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Meeker trustees discuss nuclear energy, community updates
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker’s Board of Trustees held their bi-monthly meeting last week. Trustees Scott Nielsen, Tiffany Jehorek, Kathy Sizemore, and Charles Day were in attendance, while Trustee Jessica Browning and Mayor Pro-Tem Christopher Lockwood were excused. Mayor Travis Day arrived late because of conflicting meeting. Before the[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: JoHantgen
The White River Museum has a new item to view, a double barrel shotgun! I know what you are thinking: Big deal, my husband has 17 in his gun safe/militia arsenal. The shotgun itself is not particularly rare or ancient, but its history is unique because of its owner. The[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 74
White River Agency, Colorado July 15, 1879 Sir: Your telegraph message of 7th instant was received on 11th lying over two days at Rawlins, directing me to cause the depredating Utes to vacate Middle and North Parks. But I had reported to you previously, and had sent, about 5th instant,[Read More…]
Meeker Elementary preschool enrollment underway; March 31 deadline for eligible students
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | If you have a child who will be 4 years of age on or before July 1, 2025, your child may be eligible for Universal Preschool. If your child meets the eligibility requirements, please use the following links, starting on March 10, to register on the[Read More…]
Community members seek answers from hospital board
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District (Pioneers Medical Center) Hospital Board held its monthly public meeting last Tuesday, with all board members present. The boardroom was filled with community members seeking answers, as well as some current medical staff showing support for the administration at Pioneers[Read More…]
Local student accepted to national forum
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | This summer, Gracee Gardner from Meeker will join outstanding students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career oriented development experience, The National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Law & CSI, taking place this summer on the campus of University of Maryland.[Read More…]
Meeker School Board discusses hiring, student celebrations, and policy updates
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular meeting last week with community members in attendance. Present were Board President Bill DeVergie, Secretary Hanna Borchard, and members Ann Franklin, Joe Nieslanik, and Tony Theos. Vice President Tom Allen and Heather Sauls joined virtually. The meeting began with student celebrations.[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 73
Museum Musings are a collection of letters compiled by Tom Baker that were found in the White River Museum. They highlight the situation and conditions locally and nationally during the time that Nathan Meeker was the Indian Agent in this area. Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs. Washington,[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Speaking ‘Texican’
If history had run a different course, we in Northwest Colorado could be speaking Texican as our official language. In our Rio Blanco County treasurer’s office is a huge map of the United States. No big deal, except that it shows the U.S. just after Texas had declared independence from[Read More…]
Barone Middle School wrestling takes third at Montrose Centennial tournament
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School boys and girls wrestling team hit the road last weekend to compete in the Montrose Centennial Middle School tournament. This marked their first tournament of the season after a tri-dual last week against Craig Middle School and Rangely Middle School, where the Cowboys defeated[Read More…]
Meeker Regional Library Board discusses book placement and library policies
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Regional Library Board held its regular public meeting last week, welcoming a room full of community members eager to ask questions. The meeting opened with the board approving the agenda. Before the approval, board secretary Toby Leavitt motioned to eliminate the consent agenda from this[Read More…]
