MEEKER I The Meeker High School Cowboy varsity wrestling team beat the Grand Valley Cardinals 42-22 in a dual meet last Thursday before wrestling in the competitive Screaming Eagle tournament in Paonia last Saturday, where they placed seven wrestlers in the top four.
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Bingo!
Barone Middle School eighth graders Sheridan Harvey and Casey Turner served chili and popcorn during the Lions Club Bingo night recently in Meeker. The two cousins were raising money for a trip to Washington, D.C., later this year.
Letter to the Editor: What a farce!
Dear Editor: Many questions directed to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were excellent, but never answered.
Obituary: Edward Frank Amato, Jr.
Beloved father and friend, Edward Frank Amato, Jr., born May 5, 1942 in Denver, Colo., to Edward and Alice Amato, passed away in Meeker, Colo., Dec. 26, 2012.
Lime Kiln’s long history: Part 3
MEEKER I The tremendous history of Meeker’s Lime Kiln region has been the subject of various features, however, there is still so much to tell and so many areas to focus on, from the Sunday gatherings at different homes to the amazing co-op of the threshing machine, the entire area[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Community asset
Dear Editor: I would like to thank Meeker Police Department Officer Wes Severson for rescuing my mother when she fell outside her house.
CNCC classes open for registration
RANGELY | The following exciting classes are still available for registration:
Klinglesmiths honored by CPW
MEEKER I The Klinglesmith family of Meeker has been named the 2012 Wildlife Landowners of the Year by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Ladies stomp Plateau Valley 67-22
MEEKER I Meeker High School’s girls’ basketball earned another big win to extend their record to 11-1 on Saturday, Jan. 26. The lady Cowboys are ranked No. 8 in the state with their only loss of the season to the No. 7 ranked team, Paonia.
Commissioners approve shorter cell phone tower
RBC I Rio Blanco County commissioners unanimously approved a Special Use Permit (SUP) for Mercury Towers to construct a 105-foot wireless telecommunication tower on private property owned by Joe and Kelly Conrado.
Water service late fee effective now
MEEKER | Effective immediately the Town of Meeker late charge fee for water service has increased from $1 to $5, approved by the Town of Meeker Board of Trustees.
Historical Society annual election held
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s Annual Meeting was held Jan. 13 at Kilowatt Korner.




