MEEKER I “Highly competitive,” is the level Meeker wrestling coach J.C. Watt wants his team to reach, and although they are not there yet, Watt believes his team continues to “improve.” The defending state champion Paonia Eagles came to Meeker on Friday and beat the No. 2-ranked Cowboys, 51-17, in[Read More…]
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Lady Cowboys continue winning streak
RBC I The Meeker girls’ basketball continued their unbeaten 2014 streak with three more wins last week. The lady Cowboys not only won but they scored more than 60 points in each game and outscored their opponents by more than 20 points in the three games.
CPR/EMT classes offered
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Fire Protection District is offering a series of classes that are open to the public.
Letter to the Editor: What’s happening at the Meeker firehouse
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to let everyone in the Meeker community know what’s going on down at the firehouse.
Cribbage tournament benefits HopeWest
MEEKER | The seventh annual Benefit Cribbage Tournament will be held at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker on Jan. 26, starting at 2 p.m.
Talent show…
Piper Banducci of Meeker is one of many people, ranging from very young to adult, who took part in the Meeker’s Got Talent auditions at Meeker High School auditorium on Jan. 15 with 11 performers passing the auditions.
Obituary: Charlotte Emma (Warren) Wix
Charlotte Emma (Warren) Wix was born on July 13, 1924, to Billy George William Warren and Vera Pauline (Strawbridge) Warren on the Warren homestead, which is now part of the K/K on the White River.
Economic development forum set
MEEKER I A citizens’ forum on economic development for Rio Blanco County will be held Saturday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the Meeker Hotel dining room.
Outstanding businesses, citizens sought
MEEKER I Now is time to recognize Meeker’s outstanding businesses and citizens. The Meeker Chamber of Commerce seeks to recognize businesses that have made a significant impact in the community for the past year.
Meeker School District to use reserve funds on budget shortfall
MEEKER I Meeker School District unanimously passed a revised budget Tuesday night that included the projected $1.26 million shortfall being covered by the district’s reserve funds. The approved budget meets 2013-2014 obligations with no major cuts in teachers or programs, Superintendent Mark Meyer said.
Death Notice: Carol Atwood
Funeral services for Carol Atwood, 66, of Meeker, Colo., the wife of Eddy Atwood, will be held Friday morning at 11 a.m. at Meeker Methodist Church.
Forum on school budget shortfall tonight
MEEKER | The Meeker School District, facing a budget shortfall of more than $1 million, will host a public forum today at 6 p.m. at Meeker High School to discuss the situation in an open setting. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the forum.