MEEKER I Endurance, perseverance and stubborn tenacity were characteristic of Meeker’s pioneer settlers. Today’s residents share those same traits, living in a community that continues to survive and do well in spite of booms and busts, droughts and floods, times of plenty and times of want.
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Range Call Pageant rehearsals set
RBC I Now that the Meeker Range Call will have the Range Call Pageant with a lineup of directors and helpers, a rehearsal schedule has been set up.
Plein Art wraps up
MEEKER I Artists taking part in Plein Air Meeker 2014 can now be seen along the Rio Blanco County roads and forests within 50 miles of Meeker as the painters focus on outdoor art available thanks to Mother Nature.
Felix y los Gatos: Summer Concert Series
Lions Club honor…
The Meeker Lions Club honored Meeker’s Frank Cooley, 91, for his 59 years of service to the club, having joined in 1955.
Two Meeker students make honor roll at U. of Wyoming
MEEKER I The University of Wyoming lists 126 students from Colorado on its 2014 spring semester President’s Honor Roll, and two of those students are from Meeker.
Time to prep for Meeker parade
MEEKER I The Meeker Range Call Parade is coming during the Fourth of July weekend, so those who would like to take part should contact the Meeker Chamber of Commerce.
June is Ride to Work month: Events set for Wednesday
MEEKER I Colorado Bike Month is being celebrated during June in Meeker, and the Meeker Chamber of Commerce has a couple of activities planned including Bike to Work Day on Wednesday.
Letter to the Editor: Buford Fish Fry was a huge success
Dear Editor: The 2014 White River Community Association’s Fish Fry this past Saturday was a tremendous success. With the help of some very dedicated folks, we were able to serve crispy fried white fish and delicious side dishes to about 250 attendees.
Nine MHS students back from Belize
MEEKER I Nine students from Meeker High School recently completed a research and conservation expedition to Belize under the auspices of Ecology Project International. While in Belize, the group participated in a wide variety of educational and cultural projects.
Buford School benefit fish fry…
MHS wrestling camp…
Eleven Meeker wrestlers competed in the Paonia Summer Duals, and many wrestled more than 12 matches during the two-day event, which featured 4A and 5A teams from Colorado along with teams from Nebraska, Arizona and New Mexico.