MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved two new Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) leases to encourage industry to develop and test technologies aimed at developing oil shale resources on a commercial scale.
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New arrival: Siari Flor Sanchez
Jackie and Luis Sanchez are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Siari Flor. Siari was born on Aug. 6, 2012, (11 years, one day after big brother Estevan) at 2:55 p.m, in Steamboat Springs.
News Briefs: Sept. 6, 2012
White River Museum open house Sept. 8 MEEKER | You are invited to an open house at the White River Museum. Saturday, Sept. 8 at 3:30 p.m. for the opening ceremony with town and county representatives and our lighting designer.
Dog days of summer…
The sun was rising on the course during the handlers’ meeting before the start of the 26th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials yesterday at Ute Park.
Shults undefeated in showmanship
MEEKER I Madi Shults, a member of the White River 4-H Livestock Club, returned from the 2012 Colorado State Fair. Accomplishing two of the three goals she set at the beginning of this 4-H season.
Going the distance …
Perye Walter has returned to the Meeker High School cross country team for her senior year and is joined by Cowboy senior Lathrop Hughes, who will lead a full boys’ team this season. T
Meeker Chamber elects new officers
MEEKER I Nine candidates were on the ballot for the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, with five board seats available. According to executive director Katelin Cook, more than 100 ballots were returned.
Inspired to inspire
MEEKER I “Aging successfully is about adapting and adopting,” is the way Faye Peterson describes the process she applies to enjoy each phase of life. She just turned 60 and completed her master’s degree two weeks ago. It was a dream she had held for years. At about 54 years[Read More…]
Fun, free rides to Meeker Classic sheepdog trials
MEEKER I No need to spend $4 per gallon for gas or hassle with traffic or parking. Once again, thanks to the generosity of Ann Marie Scritchfield and Sable Mountain Outfitters and the Pioneers Medical Center, you can take a free van or carriage ride to and from the trials[Read More…]
Crazy things ahead at Meeker Classic
MEEKER I Expect crazy things to happen out at Ute Park when wary range ewes challenge top border collie/handler teams at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, Sept. 5-9.
Seeds of ideas “sewn” in P.E.O.
MEEKER I The seed was first “sewn” a few years ago. It was but a spark of an idea that our small town of Meeker could host a show featuring the unique handiwork of quilters from across the northwest corner of our state.
Home of: Shirley Taylor
MEEKER | Shirley Taylor of Meeker is this week’s “home of” honoree. “I came here in 1936 when I was 5 months old with my parents Deltha and Sherman Taylor.
