Meeker

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…]

Meeker HPP members recognized

MEEKER I After announcing they are retiring from their positions this year, two long-serving members of the White River Habitat Partnership Program were recognized for their volunteer service and dedication to the program at a brief ceremony in Meeker last week. Nineteen-year member Greg Glasgow, 62, of Meeker, and 10-year[Read More…]

“Lighting the Future to Preserve our Past”

MEEKER I Visitors to the White River Museum will notice the temporary relocation of the main entrance to the east side of the museum while the first phase of the new lighting renovation project commences. The museum remains open and welcomes visitors.

Lucky girl …

Kathy Kracht was walking her dog with her 6-year-old niece Natalie, the daughter of Mike and Annie Kracht, when Natalie found a four-leaf clover. Natalie told her aunt, “I knew I would find one someday.” courtesy photo

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

The sun was shining on the tent and the band “Beloved Invaders” last Friday for the first concert of the ERBM Recreation and Park District “Summer Entertainment Series,” held on the courthouse lawn. More than 300 people enjoyed the music, sunshine and founder’s rock.