The Bureau of Land Management announced Monday that Phase 2 of the Jensen-Ute Park connection trail north of Meeker is complete.
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Quill: Injured pup that showed up at 2009 Meeker Classic to compete
The roster of dogs at the Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials boasts a variety of backgrounds and circumstances. They hail from all parts of the world, descend from a long line of proven dogs or just possess an innate instinct to gather and move stock, but each dog will face[Read More…]
Task force to offer proposal for old elementary school; input encouraged
MEEKER | The Meeker Community Center Task Force will present a detailed proposal Monday for repurposing the old elementary school in downtown Meeker as a community center for youth, adults and seniors. The public meeting will be at 1 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Commissioners’ Hearing Room in the[Read More…]
Changes seen at Meeker Preschool
MEEKER I Meeker Preschool will take on a different look this year, with new days and new employees on hand as classes begin.
Meeker golfers support local programs
MEEKER I Aug. 9 was a great day in Meeker as 44 golfers teed-off to support local heath care. Tournament winners were Todd Gerloff, David Calabrese, Pete Palmgren and Bob Bergman. Toby Smith and Marlin Linder won closest-to-the-pin in contests, Debbie Jordan won ladies’ longest drive and Bryce Ducey won[Read More…]
3-hole playoff decides champs
MEEKER I Siblings Eddie Rubin and Amanda Back trailed Mitch Carter and Tami Holt by three shots after 18 holes of play in the annual two-day couples tournament. However, after the second day, the siblings were tied for the lead with Craig Nichols and Maggie Becker and a playoff was[Read More…]
Two new events added to Meeker Classic schedule
The Meeker Classic has added two new evening events to a week already loaded with activities.
RE-1 School District Supply List
MEEKER I Meeker Elementary School 2013-2014 suggested School Supply List
New staff for Meeker schools
MEEKER I The Meeker School District released the names of the many new employees this year on the district teaching and support staffs as well as those new in the three school’s athletic departments.
Voting under way now for Meeker Classic’s poster
MEEKER | Mary Frances Coryell, the art committee chair for the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, said the 50 art contest entries by 38 artists from across North American are now hanging at Wendll’s and awaiting the public’s vote.
Cowboys kick off season Friday in GJ
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboy football team has a new and familiar coach, and will open its season Friday in Grand Junction, then host the annual Kickoff Classic golf tournament Saturday at Meeker Golf Course.
OHV Show and Shine…
Roughly 100 off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders took part in last weekend’s Colorado OHV Coalition’s (COHVCO)’s second annual White River OHV Rendezvous in Meeker.
