Dear Editor: I have followed the recent idea to build a jail where the historic elementary school is located with some concern.
Meeker
VNA on hand to discuss Marketplace
MEEKER | Do you have questions about the new Health Insurance Marketplace? A representative from the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association will present information on the new health insurance marketplace Connect for Health Colorado followed by a Q&A session on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. at Meeker Town Hall.
Lady Cowboys remain undefeated in league matches
MEEKER I The 2013 volleyball season is in full swing and every match counts. Coach Christy Atwood said, “Getting wins and capitalizing on the game plans we have been working on are going to be critical.”
Register booths for Meeker craft, gift show
MEEKER | The 2013 Meeker Craft and Gift Show will be at the Rio Blanco Fairgrounds Friday, Nov. 1 from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Letter to the Editor: Will district benefit from Amendment 66?
Dear Editor: As much as an increase in taxes puts a sour taste in my mouth, I am still planning to vote for Local Ballot Initiative 3A in November.
Deep roots and positive impacts
MEEKER I The gift of stories, memories and family ties in our area is abundant, and the opportunity to talk with a woman with a tremendous life experience, education, admiration for her family and a genuine desire to work for a cause give yet another perspective of our community. Shirley[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for the memories
Dear Editor: I would like to take the opportunity to thank Karl Maser at Ute Lodge for all his help in our moose hunt.
Big bull…
This bull moose taken by Gerald Morris in the Trappers’ Lake area in the first moose season in this region had a 46-1/2 inch antler spread.
Barone Middle School volleyball teams…
More than 30 Barone Middle School girls are in the volleyball program, and they will take their show on the road to Rangely on Saturday for the annual season-ending league tournament.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you angels!
Dear Editor: A great big thank you to all the angels who helped others deal with all of the broken branches.
Meeker goes “Las Vegas Style” for 2013 homecoming
MEEKER I Homecoming week started Monday for the students at Meeker High School, but the action picks up Friday and Saturday with a parade, an undefeated football team, a bonfire and the annual homecoming dance. The MHS Student Council chose “Las Vegas Style” as the theme of the event this[Read More…]
Obituary: Willetta Shults
Willetta M. Shults passed away Oct. 1, 2013, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colo. Willetta was born on June 13, 1922, in Meeker, Colo., to William and Myrtle Margaret (Peltier) Sykes.




