Putting things by was the wonderful phrase used long ago for preserving the bounty of the garden. Our short growing season made it all the more important that everyone make an effort to can their own fruits and vegetables for the long winter ahead.

Congratulations to all the winners and participants of the Rio Blanco County Fair! And kudos to all the individuals, families and businesses who supported 4-H through donations, through the livestock sale, and in so many other ways.

MEEKER I Following are required and optional supplies for students in Meeker schools: • Label all supplies with student’s name in permanent marker. Send supplies in on the first day of school (unless otherwise noted) • Specialists may require additional school supplies after school begins • Tennis shoes are required[Read More…]

MEEKER I The annual all-church picnic will be Sunday, Aug. 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the City Park pavilion. Everyone is welcome. Hamburgers and hot dogs with the fixin’s, drinks and tableware will be provided. Bring a covered dish, salad, dessert or other food item to share.

MEEKER I A power outage occurred Friday night, turning the lights out, literally, on the town of Meeker. But it didn’t last long.

MEEKER I Six structures around town, including the back side of the post office, were targets of graffiti. “It happened between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Sunday night or Monday morning,” said Police Chief Bob Hervey. “We are still investigating.”