Usually when the weather warms up and the snow clears at lower altitudes, the elk head toward higher terrain.
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Triple crown…
Meeker’s Cole Rogers and Jake Shelton are pictured with the championship trophy the two helped their team win Saturday in a Triple Crown tournament in Longmont.
13 Cowboys qualify for state track meet
MEEKER I “The regional meet could not have gone any better for us,” Meeker High School head track coach John Strate said of team members qualifying for the 2013 Colorado State Track and Field Championships, starting today at Jefferson County Stadium in Denver.
Meeker youth learn about turkey hunting
MEEKER I Three young hunters — two from Meeker — recently learned the art of hunting gobblers courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s 2013 Hunter Outreach Program’s Youth Turkey Hunt. Guided by CPW officers, the novices learned new skills and strategies during a high-quality private land hunt in April.
Three Meeker DI teams ready for global competition
MEEKER I The three Destination Imagination teams from Meeker are only five days from departing for their trip to the global competition in Knoxville, Tenn.
Letter to the Editor: Save the school
Dear Editor: Recent discussions about the Town of Meeker transferring ownership of the old elementary school to Rio Blanco County brought a large attendance to the town board meeting, most of whom were opposed to the transfer.
Hey, foxy lady…
Mama fox ran off, but two of her four kit foxes remained at play outside their den Friday amid meadow land along County Road 8, not far from Lake Avery.
Letter to the Editor: Country run by idiots
Dear Editor: America has been designed by geniuses; run by idiots in both parties. You know you live in a country run by idiots if:
Rec. Center to close for full week
MEEKER I The Meeker Recreation Center will be closed for its annual shutdown beginning May 19 and continuing through May 27 in recognition of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume at 5 a.m. on May 28.
MES offers parent summer survival ideas
MEEKER | “I’m Bored; What Can I Do?” is the topic of discussion as part of a Meeker Elementary School presentation of parent summer survival ideas offered Monday, May 20 at 6 p.m. at the school.
Meeker alumna is tops at horse reining
MEEKER I Meeker High School alumna Melanie Watt Wilhelm will be recognized June 27 for her recent selection as the National Reining Horse Association Professional Horsewoman of The Year.
PMC preps for Spring Gala on Saturday
MEEKER I The sixth annual healthcare “Spring Gala” fundraiser is rapidly approaching. This year’s event will continue the tradition of a great time while raising funds in support of community scholarships as well as many local healthcare programs and services.
