RBC I More than 40 officials from three counties and three cities gathered in Meeker on April 3, focused on working together to benefit the area with economic development.
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New Eden hosts month-long diaper drive
RBC I For many families in Rio Blanco County, paying monthly bills is complicated by another expense: diapers. With the cost of keeping one child in clean, dry diapers ranging upward of $100 per month, the expense is a hardship for one in three American families, according to many “diaper[Read More…]
Planning commission member needed
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker is seeking letters of interest from qualified individuals for two positions on the Meeker Planning Commission.
Centenarian honored…
The quarterly meeting of the Rio Blanco Historical Society began by singing “Happy Birthday” to Evelyn Metzger on Sunday. Metzger recently turned 100 years of age, and she shared some timeless and priceless stories in line with the day’s pioneer woman theme.
Cowboys drop DH to Paonia Eagles
MEEKER I This past weekend the Meeker Cowboys’ baseball team took to the road for the last away games of the regular season – taking on the Paonia Eagles in a doubleheader.
Funeral Notice: Faye Ann Henderson
Funeral Services for Faye Ann Henderson will be held at the Meeker Methodist Church, 809 Park Ave. in Meeker Saturday, April 13, 2013. Services are tentatively scheduled for 2 pm.
Meeker fifth graders bring history to life
MEEKER | The fifth grade class at Meeker Elementary School would like to invite the Meeker community to “A Night at the MES Museum” today, and to help them raise funds for the charity of their choice.
Program highlighted area pioneers
MEEKER I The Rio Blanco Historical Society’s “Pioneer Women of Rio Blanco County” program drew more than 70 persons Sunday to enjoy the telling of tales dating back at least decades in county history.
MACC plans performing arts youth seminar
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) and the ERBM Recreation and Parks District, in cooperation with Meeker High School, will offer free enrichment seminars by the Colorado Mesa University theater arts department faculty.
Obituary: Dallas D. Hunt
Dallas D. Hunt, 74, of Grand Junction, Colo., also a former resident of Meeker, passed away at his residence on Monday, March 25, 2013. He was a heavy-equipment operator most of his life.
Meeker fifth grade brings history to life
MEEKER | The fifth grade class at Meeker Elementary School would like to invite the Meeker community to “A Night at the MES Museum” on April 11.
Arlene Fritzlan cut from tough stock
MEEKER I “I learned something I never forgot on that trip. If you hire on a job, finish it,” said Meeker native Arlene Fritzlan about a two-week pack trip all over the upper White River area when she was very young and working for her Uncle Joe.
