MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) proudly presents its first performing arts dinner theatre production of an old west comedy, “Sagebrush Sidekicks” on Saturday, July 28 at the old elementary school gymnasium on Fifth and Main streets.
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MES update…
Teachers have moved back into the Meeker Elementary School and the Neenan Company has been working on the final punch list for the structural repairs and renovation. The Neenan Company made a presentation to the school board Tuesday about wrapping the project up, discussing the repairs to the southeast corner[Read More…]
Norell shines at rodeo
MEEKER I Local cowboys and cowgirls have competed in the annual Range Call rodeo for 127 years and this year Meeker was well represented by Cynda Norell. She won the break-away calf roping with a fast time of 2.7 seconds.
Carroll takes top award
MEEKER I During the 43rd Annual Ag and Tech Awards banquet held at the end of the school year at Northeastern Junior College, a number of students from all over the state received recognition.
Obituary: Jennie Lee (Clapper) Mulally
Jennie Lee (Clapper) Mullally was born to Irvin “Spec” Clapper and Josephine “Josie” (Davis) Clapper at Pioneers Hospital on June 2, 1953. Following a 17-year battle with cancer, she left her earthly home from the same hospital on July 3, 2012, at age 59.
BLM begins gathering of 50 horses
MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management is scheduled to begin an emergency gather of about 50 horses on Sunday in the West Douglas Herd Area south of Rangely.
Obituary: Matthew Phillips
Matthew D. Phillips, 54, passed away July 8, 2012, at Broomfield Skilled Nursing Facility from complications with prostate cancer.
Craig man dies in accident
RBC I A vehicle accident on Colowyo Mine property claimed the life of mine employee Jason Kawcak last Saturday.
Pennies Plus…
MEEKER I Last week, the Rio Blanco County Historical Society (RBCHS) invited its Pennies Plus junior ambassador, Sarah Welle, to help courier the accumulated buckets and bags of loose change to Mountain Valley Bank for a deposit.
Dog days of summer
Sydney Cochran’s dog, Bucky, gives local veterinarian Stacy Hudleson some love. Hudleson, Kathy Sizemore with the Town of Meeker and Ann Franklin with the local Marvelous Mutts 4-H Club were at City Park to give discounted rabies and distemper shots to local dogs. Make plans to attend the Dog Wash[Read More…]
Drought demands extra measures at WREA
MEEKER I With the drought conditions and fire danger at historic levels around the state, White River Electric has implemented changes to its normal procedures in restoring power in the event of an electrical power outage.
Watt family has long history in Meeker
MEEKER I The Watt family gathered for a reunion on the Fourth of July to celebrate generations of family and fun.
