MEEKER I Neil James Joy pleaded guilty to reckless manslaughter, a class IV felony in the shooting death of James “Jeb” Berthelson on or about Aug. 5, 2011. Joy also pleaded guilty to the unlawful possession of firearm while he was under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance,[Read More…]
Meeker
Home of: Luke and Annie Purcell
MEEKER | Luke and Annie Purcell of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees.
Repairs begin on school
MEEKER I A special meeting was called Monday, Jan. 30 for superintendent Susan Goettel to inform the board that the addendum had been negotiated and a draft budget prepared by Jim West of Vanir (the Meeker School District’s owner’s representative), including the additional cost to the district.
Community candidate reception Feb. 3
MEEKER I The Town of Meeker received 31 applications for the position of town administrator that will become available in the spring when longtime administrator Sharon Day retires.
Leadership training
More than 20 people from Meeker and Rangely attended the leadership training course provided by the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) last weekend at the ERBM Recreation and Park District board room.
Letter to the Editor: Eighty years and counting
Dear Editor: Betsie Thompson, the closest daughter of five girls living in various places, was the head of a fabulous birthday party for me with all the girls and grandchildren helping to make my day on Dec. 15 something special.
Meeker Chamber annual dinner Feb. 3
MEEKER | Tickets are available now for the annual Meeker Chamber of Commerce dinner and business meeting, Friday, Feb. 3.
Benefit Cribbage Tournament Jan. 29
MEEKER | The 4th annual Benefit Cribbage Tournament will be held Jan. 29 in the Mountain Valley Bank community room.
Spring classes at CNCC
MEEKER | Many spring classes are still open for registration at CNCC,
Veterans ask for support
RBC I Several veterans from local VFW Post 5843 presented a proposal to place a bronze statue of a modern-day soldier on the south sidewalk of the courthouse lawn and Rio Blanco County commissioners had no objections to the project.
Meeker Locals
While the recent snowfall was a welcome addition to the high country, it sure made driving a mess. That said, this has been one of the strangest winters we’ve had in a long while.
TEA Party meeting Jan. 26
MEEKER | Our next TEA Party meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at Kilowatt Korner,