MEEKER | Meeker has welcomed a new business called Los Nogales, located where the old Meeker Bakery used to be on 6th Street. Owner Virginia Arroyos sat down to talk about her excitement regarding the opening of her new store. When asked what brought her to Meeker, Arroyos explained, “The[Read More…]
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WOOD MAKES NAT’L HS RODEO FINALS
Leah Wood was one of two Meeker youth to qualify for the National High School Rodeo Championships along with Jessy Pelloni, who finished in the top 20. Wood competed in breakaway roping, catching her first calf in 2.95 seconds. She missed the second calf and finished 60th out of 135[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Agency Survivors, Part II
Descendants of Edwin L. Mansfield claim that he was only White River Indian Agency employee to escape with his life. That statement was not entirely correct as we shall see later. All during the summer of 1879, Agent Meeker had urged military intervention to enforce his ideals of a Ute[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 59
White River Agency, Colorado July 7, 1879 Sir: As I have on hand well towards 700 sacks of flour, I would ask the authority to increase the amount weekly issued. The reasons are, first, the present amount looks, and is small; second, the ration list calls for 50 pounds flour[Read More…]
PMC NURSING TEAM
Pioneers Medical Center is delighted to announce the growth and expansion of our fantastic nursing team. These ladies are dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients. (Left to right) Anita Ruder, Nursing Supervisor; Kaitlyn Habert, Colorado Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine and Spine Clinic Director; Janelle Borchard, Chief[Read More…]
Meeker Education Foundation receives grant for arts programs
Mike and Ruth Schueller Art Fund will benefit fine arts, performing arts and music MEEKER | The Meeker Education Foundation (MEF), a local non-profit that raises funds independently to support and enhance educational opportunities for the Meeker School District, has received a very generous bequest which will fund the Arts[Read More…]
Meeker Mustang Makeover awarded Western Colorado Community Foundation 2024 Community grant
MEEKER | The Meeker Mustang Makeover was pleased to be awarded $2,500 from the Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) as part of their 2024 Community Grants; Youth Outside and Offline. We are proud to be chosen as one of 14 organizations receiving this funding which totaled $125,000 across western Colorado. [Read More…]
Excitement continues in the final weeks of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series
MEEKER | With just three weeks left in the summer rodeo series, the bulls are still undefeated, bringing the pot tonight to $3,500. Results from July 25 are as follows: #12 Team Roping – Neil Brennan/Kash Atwood #8 Team Roping – Leah Wood/Cody Edinger Dally Ribbon Roping – Leah Wood/Tacey[Read More…]
Memorial Service Notice: Diana R. (Beach) Storie
Diana R. (Beach) Storie was born in Meeker, Colorado, on April 21, 1966. She passed away Feb. 22, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. A memorial service in her honor will be held Friday, Aug. 2 at Westminster Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at 10 University Circle in Pueblo, Colorado at 4[Read More…]
Meeker PD welcomes newest officer: K9 Dak
MEEKER | The Meeker Police Department recently added a new member to their team, but unlike the rest of the team, this member walks on four feet. The department’s latest recruit is a new K9 unit named Dak. Dak, a German shepherd, was born in Czechoslovakia and understands and knows[Read More…]
Celebrate community and heritage at the 112th annual Pioneers Association Dinner and Dance
MEEKER | Not many parties last 112 years, but this one has. Beginning in 1912, the Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association, previously known as the Old Timers dinner and reunion, is an event to celebrate family, friends and community. This year it is scheduled for Aug. 10, and everyone is[Read More…]
Halandras, Keetch named to Honor Roll at Univ. of Wyoming
MEEKER | Halandras, Keetch named to President’s Honor Roll at University of Wyoming. The University of Wyoming lists Cyros Halandras and Mackenzie A. Keetch on the 2024 spring semester President’s Honor Roll. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the[Read More…]
