This note of thanks is long overdue. I am so fortunate to live in Meeker where the city keeps the snow removed at once and the big litter clean-up after the 4th of July celebration. Thank you city workers and city administration for everything you do. Doris Walters Meeker
Meeker
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Chambers continue annual traditions
For years, the Meeker and Rangely chambers of commerce have hosted annual events to gather, recognize, socialize, network, feed and entertain their members and the tradition continues in Meeker tonight and in Rangely Saturday.
Meeker holds 4-H council
MEEKER I The Meeker 4-H Council was held Feb. 1 at the Extension Office. President Taylor Neilson called the meeting to order. Stephen Walsh led the pledges. Attendees introduced themselves and described their projects.
Meeker officers exonerated in civil case
MEEKER I On Dec. 9, 2010, Judge Walker Miller of the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado issued an order dismissing all claims filed by Erica Boudreaux, as the wife and personal representative of Chris Boudreaux, against Chief Robert Hervey, Lt. Glenn Wilson, Officer Mike Washburn and the[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • No better evidence of the growth and needs of Meeker could be shown than the opening of Tom Watson’s general merchandise establishment to accommodate the increasing population along the White River.
Obituary: Ruth Margaret Wright Seick
Ruth Margaret Wright Seick March 29, 1925 ~ Jan. 20, 2011 Ruth was born March 29, 1925, in Meeker, Colo. She was the fifth child of Howard McClellan Wright and Hildur Louise Johnson Wright. The story goes that her mother was having trouble carrying this baby to full term. The[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys dominate Plateau Valley 74-33
MEEKER I Meeker’s Lady Cowboys are gearing up for a repeat defeat of the league’s No. 1 ranked Paonia Eagles. This group has persevered this season with some great teamwork for a 7-2 record. Saturday’s match against the Plateau Valley Cowboys proved their capabilities.
Public hearing on wild horse gather March 1
MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a public hearing and scoping meeting on March 1 in Meeker for a proposed wild horse gather this year in the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area (HMA).
Obituary: Regina Irvin
Regina Irvin Aug. 20, 1927 ~ Feb. 7, 2011 Regina Irvin of Brooklyn, N.Y., mother of Donna Wille of Meeker, passed away Feb. 7, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Edward F. Irvin, she was born and lived her entire life in Brooklyn.
MHS Cowboys post two crucial league victories
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys boys’ basketball team upped its winning streak to nine games and improved their record to 11-4 (5-1 conference) with a pair of victories last weekend. Victories over the Debeque Dragons and the Plateau Valley Cowboys have the ‘Pokes in a good league position as they[Read More…]
MHS ends season in Moffat County
MEEKER I The Cowboy wrestling team ended its regular season in Craig last Thursday and although Meeker lost the dual (27-54) to Moffat County, they won the same number of matches wrestled as the 4A Bulldogs.
New Arrival: Hattie Brennan
Hattie Rose Brennan Neil and Kari Brennan are proud to announce the arrival of their baby girl. Hattie Rose Brennan was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., on Jan. 17, 2011, at 9:22 p.m. Grandparents are Jim and Bev Brennan of Meeker, Alan Nielsen of Meeker, Gary[Read More…]