MEEKER | At last Tuesday’s regular meeting for the Meeker Board of Trustees, held Nov. 5, trustees heard an update from Gayle Langley and Traci Stoffel, representing the Main Street Program for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), along with Meeker Chamber Director Stephanie Hanson. Langley and Stoffel highlighted[Read More…]
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Library Board discusses book policy, community concerns
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its monthly meeting last Wednesday in the library’s community room. All five board members attended the meeting. The public comment period drew community members concerned about book banning and a draft collections policy up for review. Dr. Bob Dorsett expressed support for[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Potato Polo
RBC | Janice Oldland showed me a photo taken in Meeker on July 4, 1913, of men on horseback holding pointed sticks, resembling swords, around a box on the ground. If you’d like to see a copy, one is on display at the Bank of the San Juans. From left[Read More…]
Spookiest place in town…
“It’s creepy and it’s kooky, mysterious and spooky, it’s all together ooky, Antler Taxidermy,” (sung to the tune of “The Addams Family.”) A photo doesn’t do justice to the detail and complexity of the Halloween decorations at Antler Taxidermy on Market Street. Swing by for a visit to check out[Read More…]
Bringing magic to life on stage:
Celebrating 15 years of community theater MEEKER | At a time when funding for drama, music, and art programs has disappeared from many communities, the town of Meeker and its residents have pressed in and invested in the creative and performing arts in the school district and through external organizations. [Read More…]
Blessing of the animals
St. James Episcopal Church held the annual “Blessing of the Animals” service on Saturday, Oct. 26. Parishioners brought their furry family members to the church for a prayer and treats. Pictured are Kim and Ted Tedford with their dog Shorty, and Father Scott Hollenbeck. KARA HOLLENBECK PHOTO
BIZ SPOTLIGHT: ROZZI’S
MEEKER | Since opening two years ago, Rozzi’s has been dedicated to providing a range of services that make clients feel renewed and confident. Now, with a recent expansion, the salon offers an even wider array of services designed to boost mental and physical well-being. Owner Candace Maes, who has[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Death, taxes… and politics
RBC | It has been said that the only sure things are Death and Taxes. I would like to add politics to that list. I do not think it is a coincidence that Halloween and Elections are only a few days apart. Both can have scary surprises around the corner.[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 69
SCHEDULE B. Major T. T. Thornburgh Headquarters Fort Fred Steele, Wyoming July 27, 1879 Sir: I have the honor to submit the following report of the recent visit of the Ute Indians from the White River Agency to this vicinity. About the 25th of June a band of some 100[Read More…]
Meeker PD hosts annual bugling and camo contest
Meeker Elementary School students demonstrated their ability to bugle an elk and their camouflage skills at the annual contest hosted by the Meeker Police Department. Special thank you to Back Country Outpost for donating and supplying all of this year’s prizes and awards! Thank you to this year’s volunteer judges:[Read More…]
Meeker School Board updates: Theos resigns as golf coach; district enrollment sees a decline
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular meeting Monday night at the district office. Six board members attended in person, while Vice President Tom Allen joined via GoogleMeets. The meeting began with an addition to the agenda: the resignation of Willy Theos, the Meeker High School Head Golf[Read More…]
Meeker Mustangs to play in SuperBowl at Glenwood Springs High School Saturday, Oct. 26
MEEKER | Both Meeker Mustang teams traveled to Glenwood Springs for end-of-season games last week. For the younger Division 1 team, it was a season finale against Carbondale, the only team they had lost to this year. With true grit, superior determination, and unparalleled coaching, the young Mustangs avenged an[Read More…]
