Meeker
Revived program sends students to state mathematics competition
MEEKER | After years without a Math Counts program, Barone Middle School students are once again racing the clock and tackling challenging problems — thanks to two juniors at Meeker High School who decided to bring it back. Their early success? Middle school students Miles Etchart placed 15th and Xander[Read More…]
Trustees approve trail funding, review town projects
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees approved a letter of support for a regional nuclear energy initiative and committed funding to local trail improvements during its latest meeting. Trustees voted unanimously to support a regional response to a Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Department of Energy seeking[Read More…]
Library board tables minutes, reviews policies and finances
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library District board tabled approval of meeting minutes following a discussion about how those records should be written and what level of detail they should include. Board President John Moffitt referenced Robert’s Rules of Order, emphasizing that minutes should reflect board actions, decisions and votes[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: U.M. Curtis, Pt. 2
RBC | In the aftermath of the 1879 Ute uprising, U. M. Curtis was involved with the 1880 Congressional investigation and the 1880 Ute treaty which created two Ute Agencies to distribute goods and educate the bands. Curtis was once again listed on the document as interpreter and signed as[Read More…]
Career and Technical Education debate continues at Meeker School Board meeting
MEEKER | The Meeker School District Board of Education held its regular March meeting at the district office, with most members in attendance. Board President Bill DeVergie, Secretary Hanna Borchard, and members Ann Franklin, Joe Nieslanik, Heather Sauls and Tony Theos were present. Vice President Tom Allen did not attend[Read More…]
From ranch work to Capitol Hill: MHS graduate earns D.C. internship
MEEKER | For Meeker High School Class of 2021 graduate Justin Henderson, the path from fixing fences and working cattle to the halls of the nation’s capital has been anything but typical. A Meeker native who grew up immersed in agriculture, Henderson will spend his summer in Washington, D.C., interning[Read More…]
Clean out the paperwork clutter: What to shred and what to save
Free cleanup event includes secure document shredding in Meeker on April 10 MEEKER | The word “paperwork” brings to mind a lot of things — balancing the checkbook, filling out tax forms, job or school applications, and the never-ending task of sorting receipts, medical bills and financial records. From the[Read More…]
VINE & VITTLES – Bites, Bottles & Banter
MEEKER | An amazing opportunity has come my way: I get to write about food and drink, in any aspect I desire—on a recurring basis. Whether it’s recipes, recommendations, history, hot topics (yes, even those pesky rising grocery prices!), or just some lighthearted banter, I get to explore it all.[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: U.M. Curtis, Pt 1
RBC | Uriah Martin Curtis was appointed government interpreter to the Utes by Agent Simeon Whiteley in 1863. Whiteley opened his agency for the Northern Utes at Hot Sulphur Springs, now in Grand County. The Utes had been camping there in the winter for many years. I am not sure[Read More…]
Seeds of recovery planted in Lee Fire burn area
MEEKER | Volunteers from across the community gathered Feb. 27 to help restore hundreds of acres of land burned by last year’s Lee Fire, spreading thousands of native seeds across the Piceance Basin in an effort to stabilize soils and rebuild wildlife habitat. About 30 volunteers participated in the effort,[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center to switch to new billing system in May
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) will switch to a new patient billing system in May 2026. Hospital officials say the change is meant to make billing easier for patients to understand and manage. The update will include a new online billing portal where patients can view statements,[Read More…]
