MEEKER | A fund for Kristina (Nay) Wright, daughter of George and Patsy Nay, has been set up at First National Bank to help cover the cost of her medical expenses.
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Meeker trustee seat available
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker is accepting applications to fill the vacant seat of Trustee Andy Thomson.
VFW district meeting …
Bruce Dolan (standing in dark coat), state commander of the Department of Colorado Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., was in Meeker last Saturday for a district meeting held at Kilowatt Corner.
Dear Editor: Strive for excellence
Dear Editor: Pioneers Healthcare Foundation, Pioneers Medical Center and the Borchard family are excited to announce the 2013 The Kris Borchard Strive for Excellence scholarship is available for graduate and master’s programs in a healthcare field. (i.e. physician, masters in nursing in a specialized field, anesthesiology assistant, physical therapist, speech[Read More…]
Cowboys prepared for regional tournament
MEEKER I The Cowboy wrestling team was humbled last Friday in Paonia when the No. 1 ranked defending state champion Paonia Eagles skunked the Cowboys in a dual meet.
BMS girls play hard
MEEKER I The middle school games in Meeker were filled with excitement the last two weekends. Beginning with the seventh grade B team Feb. 2 in Meeker’s win over the girls from Craig.
I Ride With James snowmobile run Sunday
The second annual “I Ride With James” poker and fun ride will start at the Lost Creek trailhead this Sunday at 10 a.m. The pictured snowmobile will be given away and contests for the oldest and ugliest snowmobiles will be held also. Donations will be received for all-you-can-eat hamburgers and[Read More…]
MHS boys headed into two big games
MEEKER I The Meeker High School boys’ basketball team has two big games coming up. Finding a way to win both would be crucial to their standings going into the district tournament in two weeks.
Snowmobile club members wanted
MEEKER | Members of the Meeker Snowmobile Club will be at the trailhead this Sunday before the “I Ride With James” poker run, trying to get riders to join the club, which is responsible for grooming the trails.
Rankin, Baumgardner attending meeting
MEEKER | There will be a town hall meeting with Colorado State Representative Bob Rankin and Senator Randy Baumgardner on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Meeker Cafe, 500 Main St., in Meeker.
Dinner theater in Meeker Feb. 23
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) in cooperation with the ERBM Recreation and Park District will present a dinner theatre production based on Aesop’s Fables on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield Center.
Letter to the Editor: Might makes right
Dear Editor: A resolution was recently passed by the Denver City Council taking the position against a potential nation enhancing oil shale industry from using any Colorado water to extract oil. The council’s position was supported in their final vote of seven “yes,” two “no” and two “abstain.”