MEEKER I On Dec. 13, Pioneers Medical Center turned 25 years old. “Twenty-five years is a great milestone,” said Betty Lou Moyer, RN, BSN, and director of PMC’s Home Health. “In those 25 years, Pioneers Hospital Home Health has been traveling to homes providing health care and compassion while also[Read More…]
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Safety first…
White River Electric Association welcomed area contractors and employees from Rio Blanco County, the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, the Town of Meeker and the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation District to attend a high-voltage safety demonstration on Dec. 10 at the WREA crew shop.
Lion of the Year…
On Dec. 10, during the annual Meeker Lions Club meeting at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center, Tom Allen, left, presented the Lion of the Year Award to member Tom Rogers. The Fairfield Center had a full house of Lions, who gave Rogers a standing ovation for the coveted honor. Allen[Read More…]
RHS Panthers place six in Oak Creek
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers wrestling team traveled to Oak Creek to compete in the South Routt County (Soroco) Invitational Tournament and six of the grapplers placed in the top four.
MHS Cowboys finish fourth in Delta
MEEKER I “We’re improving,” is what Meeker High School wrestling coach J.C. Watt wants his patented answer to be when asked how his team performed.
Holiday lights…
There are a number of well-decorated homes in Meeker this Christmas season and one of the best is the residence of Gary and Patti Merriam, located at 803 Pine St. Plenty of work, lights and electricity combine to make this a highly visual display.
Cowboys finish second at WREA Cowboy Shootout
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys finished their big week of basketball Saturday evening, having played four games in five days and winning three of them. They finished second in the WREA Cowboy Shootout and had Jeremy Musgrave and Raul Lopez named to the All-Tournament team.
Rod Crawford Obituary
Rod Crawford Oct. 5, 1950 ~ Dec. 17, 2013 Obituary: Rod Crawford Rod Crawford, 63, passed away in his hometown of Meeker, Colo., on Dec. 17 after a six year battle with multiple myeloma; a journey that still allowed him to win numerous golf tournaments in between treatments. Rod was[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys defend WREA Shootout title
MEEKER I Meeker High School’s girls’ basketball team kicked off their season with a bang, winning the WREA Cowboy Shootout by defeating Little Snake River, Soroco and Nucla over the weekend.
Colorado ‘You Got Talent’ competition scheduled 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.
Meeker’s Parade of Lights 2013
It’s a wonderful life …
Several gingerbread men and women were on hand as passengers on the Pioneers Medical Center float Friday night in downtown Meeker as part of the town’s Christmas tree lighting, Parade of Lights and fireworks. There were 20 entries in the parade, which lasted about 20 minutes.