Natural Soda held a groundbreaking ceremony for a $30 million expansion, which was attended by several local and state officials, including Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper.
Meeker
RBC to complete wildfire plan
In collaboration with the public and a broad range of stakeholders, Rio Blanco County will complete a community wildfire protection plan (CWPP) and countywide addressing project by December 2012.
Letter to the Editor: Survey well received
First and foremost, I would like to say thank you to everyone who participated in the sales tax leakage survey as well as those individuals and local businesses that helped to make this project possible.
VFW Post 5843 wreath ceremony May 28
VFW Post 5843 will have its annual Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony, Monday, May 28 at 10 a.m. at Circle Park Bridge in Meeker followed by a ceremony at Highland Cemetery.
Engagement: Burkart ~ Pettijohn
Ellen Pettijohn and Andy Burkart of Colorado Springs are pleased to announced their engagement.
MHS principal’s contract not renewed
Meeker superintendent of schools Susan Goettel recommended the Meeker Board of Education not renew Meeker High School principal George Henderson’s contract and the board voted 5-1 in support of Goettel’s recommendation.
Sales tax leakage survey results
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a community forum to learn more about sales tax leakage in Meeker and the economic impacts we are experiencing.
Baumgardner in Meeker today
State Rep. Randy Baumgardner is scheduled to attend the Meeker TEA Party meeting this Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m.
Classifieds: May 24, 2012 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
Former BMS teacher to cross the Pacific
It was in 2006 that math teacher Rory Wilson began to build a boat that was strong enough to drag around, shallow and light enough to get into places other boats cannot, and strong enough to run with an ocean storm.
Sales tax leakage survey
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a community forum to learn more about sales tax leakage in Meeker and the economic impacts we are experiencing.
Meeker tracksters advance to state competition
MEEKER I The Meeker High School Track and Field team competed at the new and improved Stoker Stadium in Grand Junction last Thursday and Friday at the Western Slope League Meet. Warm weather and stiff competition in the girl’s field led to numerous new league records.



