MEEKER | The 2013 Meeker Craft and Gift Show will be at the Rio Blanco Fairgrounds on Nov. 1 from 4-8 p.m. and Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Alice in Wonderland…
Also taking part in the 2013 Meeker High School homecoming parade was a float that contained the cast of “Alice in Wonderland,” a play that is being sponsored by the ERBM Recreation District in Meeker.
Letter to the Editor: Who shut down our government?
Dear Editor: Even when it comes to something as basic and, apparently, as simple and straightforward as the question of who shut down the federal government, there are diametrically opposite answers, depending on whether you talk to Democrats or Republicans.
Letter to the Editor: High hopes for hospice, palliative care center
Dear Editor: I am excited as well as thankful that Meeker now has an avenue to provide compassionate end of life care for people in our community. HopeWest-Meeker is in the beginning stages, thanks to a recently formed partnership with Pioneers Medical Center and HopeWest (formerly Hospice & Palliative Care[Read More…]
Obituary: Emily P. Holmes
Longtime Meeker resident Emily P. Holmes, 83, died Oct. 9, 2013, at the Walbridge Memorial Wing.
Grand opening…
The grand opening for Fone Zone, Inc., the new authorized dealer for Union Wireless in Meeker, was held Oct. 9.
Letter to the Editor: MHS sophomores thank sponsors
Dear Editor: The Meeker High School sophomore class would like to thank Cuppa Joe, Napa, Krule Construction, Meeker Drug, Oakridge Outfitters, Shepherd’s Office Outfitters, Meeker General Mercantile, Wendll’s Wondrous Things, Meeker Collision, Rocky Mountain Bowstrings, Salon on 6th, Northwest Auto, Bolton Construction, Green Cabins, Valley Repair, McGuire Auto Parts, Tips[Read More…]
Haunted Happenings, Sanderson Park Oct. 26
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation District is inviting everyone to gather at Sanderson Hills Park from 3-9 p.m. on Oct. 26 for an afternoon and evening of fun for all ages.
Letter to the Editor: Chinn a good school board candidate
Dear Editor: Few elections in Rio Blanco County seem to leave one with the feeling that his or her vote was important and counted for something. The exception is often elections involving local offices with well-known candidates having lots of ties to the community.
Cowboys give state champs a good game, but lose 38-30
MEEKER I Down 24 points to the defending state champion Cedaredge Bruins at one point in the first half of their homecoming game, the Meeker High School Cowboys pulled within one (at 31-30) late in the fourth quarter. However, the home team would not be victorious.
Obituary: Willetta M. 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.
X-country…
Several Rio Blanco County cross country runners from Rangely and Meeker are pictured at the start of a recent race in Rifle. The varsity teams will compete in the state-qualifying regional meet Saturday in Delta at Confluence Park, with the boys’ race starting at 12:30 p.m. and the girls race[Read More…]