MEEKER I December financial tables from the Colorado Department of Education led Meeker School Superintendent Mark Meyer to recommend, and the Meeker School District RE-1 Board of Trustees to declare, a state of emergency over district funding.
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Kobald new Meeker Chamber executive director
MEEKER I Stephanie Kobald has been named the new executive director of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce.
Fundraiser set for Meeker Community Wrestling Club
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboy wrestling team will host Grand Valley tonight in the first home meet of the season. The Cowboys will host the defending state champion Paonia Eagles Jan. 17 and Wendll’s Wondrous Wiener Wagon and Watt’s Ranch Market will host “Plates for Non-Profits,” with proceeds benefiting the[Read More…]
Youngsters play hoops for local charities
MEEKER I Ten teams ranging from third- to eighth-grade participated in the fourth annual Hoops for Charity three-on-three basketball tournament Monday, benefiting local charities.
Pioneers Home Health foot clinic Tuesday
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will be offering the monthly Foot Clinic at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Pines Apartments, 875 Water St., in Meeker.
BMS, RMS girls open season at home
RBC I Middle school basketball girls in Meeker and Rangely will open their seasons at home Saturday.
2013 was good year of progress in Meeker
MEEKER I It was a busy year for the Town of Meeker and, according to Town Administrator Scott Meszaros, a number of small projects were completed and some large-scale changes for the future were initiated.
Precipitation during 2013 tops annual average by 1.88 inches
MEEKER I Precipitation in Rio Blanco County surpassed its annual normal depth in early November and finished 2013 nearly two inches ahead of the average annual measurement for the area.
Colorado You Got Talent competition in Meeker
RBC I “Colorado You Got Talent” will be holding auditions in Rio Blanco County this summer, and talented individuals from this and surrounding counties are invited to take part.
Letter to the Editor: Mental health first aid class scheduled
Dear Editor: I wanted to let all the agencies that have expressed an interest in getting some of their staff trained in Mental Health First Aid that Mind Springs Health will be holding a classes on Jan. 16 and 23 at Rangely District Hospital.
Girls’ YBA Basketball…
The third- and fourth-grade girls’ YBA basketball team finished their season with a 24-6 win over New Castle on Dec. 10. The win capped off a perfect 7-0 record for the year and secured an undefeated record for the team for both 2012 and 2013. Pictured from left to right[Read More…]
Meeker services appreciated…
Elk Creek Ranch recently invited members of the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Department, Meeker Volunteer Fire Department (MVFR), RBC Search and Rescue (RBCSR), the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife (CDPW) and their spouses to dinner at the main lodge.




