Meeker and Rangely both have spectacular fireworks displays but because of extreme hot and dry weather conditions and current fires burning in the state, both fire chiefs wisely announced this year’s Fourth of July displays would be cancelled.
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11-12 baseball …
Meeker’s 11-12 year-old team is currently 8-0 and in the championship side of the bracket of the double-elimination league tournament, being played on their hometown field.
Welcome home, Toni Simmons
RBC I Toni Simmons was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma cancer in April 2009.
Letters to the Editor: June 28, 2012
Thank you veterans Dear Editor: As everyone knows from the column in last week’s letter to the editor, Meeker had some very special guests in our town. The Wounded Warriors cycled from Rangely to Meeker and stayed overnight in Meeker.
Local pastor publishes second book
MEEKER I Students of the Holy Bible know it isn’t always an easy book to interpret. Local pastor and author Dr. J.D. Watson hopes to answer some of those difficult Bible questions with the publication of his second book, “Truth on Tough Texts.”
Economics 101 …
A group of more than a dozen Meeker business “stakeholders” gathered at Kilowatt Korner for a one hour class, Economic Development 101, presented by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and facilitated by Kari Linker from the Governor’s office of economic development for the State of Colorado.
White River fish stressed by low flows
MEEKER I Due to low flows in the White River, Colorado Parks and Wildlife managers are requesting that anglers fish only during the cooler, early morning hours, or to look for alternative fishing locations that are not as significantly affected by the current climate conditions.
Home of: Evie Chambers
MEEKER | Longtime Meeker resident Evie Chambers is this week’s “home of” honoree. Evie moved here in 1996 with her family.
ERBM Triathlon Results
Sprint and Super-Sprint Triathlon 2012 Sprint Triathlon Results – Overall Team Team Time Age Gender City Bob and Diana Lange 1:45.50 45 M/F Meeker Super-Sprint Triathlon Results – Overall Team Sidney Kabotie, Carlos Perez and Wiyaka Pomatleau 47.07 18 M Thornton Super-Sprint Triathon – Overall Male and Female Todd Lucht[Read More…]
News Briefs: June 28, 2012
Meeker Pageant seeking participants MEEKER | Meeker Pageant director Laurie Zellers is seeking participants for the July 4th Meeker Pageant production. This spectacular annual event has been presented each year for more than 70 years. Players are needed for various characters and technical production support staff. If you are interested[Read More…]
Annual tourney fields 65
MEEKER I The 28th annual White River Electric golf tournament was held Friday, June 15 with 65 players from around the state participating in the fund-raising event for the Meeker High School athletic department. All three places in the 18-hole scramble format were won by a combination of local and[Read More…]
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend
Meeker’s 13-15 girls fast pitch softball team, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Park District, will be looking for their first win in their third game of the early season.
