Jacob Palmer of Meeker made planters for the Walbridge Wing and installed them, complete with flowers, last week, for Wing residents to enjoy. Vicki Crawford with Pioneers Medical Center said, “We are ever so grateful. They are beautiful.”
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Meeker board of trustees meeting from June 18
By NIKI TURNER [email protected] MEEKER | At the June 18 regular meeting of the Meeker Board of Trustees, County Administrator Vicky Edwards introduced herself to the board in her new role, stating, “I’m looking forward to participating with the towns.” Mayor Travis Day asked about scheduling a joint work session[Read More…]
Be part of history with the Josephine Project mural creation this Friday
MEEKER | Uplift Meeker, our Meeker Main Street program, is launching its newest initiative: the Josephine Project. Named after Josephine Meeker, daughter of Nathan Meeker. Josephine worked as an accountant, a physician and a teacher, and established a school for Ute children. In the Meeker Incident with the local Utes,[Read More…]
Ribbon cutting for FIRM FOUNDATION CHILDCARE
On Wednesday, June 5 the Meeker Chamber of Commerce welcomed Firm Foundation Childcare at its grand opening and ribbon cutting. The kids “cut” cute figures as they handily sliced through the ribbon with their kiddie-sized scissors. They rounded off the ceremony with a cupcake, a little punch and then each[Read More…]
Fund the Meeker fireworks display!
MEEKER | The fireworks display on the 4th of July is a classic American tradition. Meeker has always taken pride in its fireworks presentations, and would very much like to see it continue for years to come. In the past, the Meeker Fire District has sponsored our fireworks with the[Read More…]
Volunteers sought for Meeker Pageant show
MEEKER | The Meeker Pageant has been a tradition included in Meeker’s 4th of July celebration since 1938. It is the historical reenactment of the “Meeker Incident” — the conflict between Meeker’s namesake, Nathan Meeker, an Indian Agent sent to oversee the area and the local tribe native to the[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Miller Hill Cemetery Part 3
I am continuing the series on people involved with the Miller Hill Cemetery, whether you want to read it or not! The names will appear in their order of death, if known. I am interweaving newspaper headlines as a backdrop to what was happening here in Northwest Colorado and the[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 53
White River Agency, Colorado. June 23, 1879 Sir: Yours of 11th instant (F. Colo. M. 1159, ’79) shows the deficiency in my request of 26th ultimo as regards mules, harness, wagon and saddle, and I respond as follows: I respectfully ask for your authority to purchase and pay for: One[Read More…]
Children flock to reading of new book by local author, get to meet some of the characters
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library hosts a Storytime for kids every Wednesday morning, including several stories read aloud and followed with craft time. Last week’s Storytime had some extra special co-hosts, Meeker’s newest local author Dessa Watson and her celebrity sheep, Strawberry and Blueberry, and goat Pinkerton. Watson brought[Read More…]
Raising the bar — literally
Hundreds of hours of labor later, the original Meeker Hotel bar (left) has been redeemed from storage in a barn and restored. It’s now on display at the White River Museum, with some additional TLC and detail work to come. WHITE RIVER MUSEUM PHOTO/Niki Turner Photo MEEKER | The Meeker Hotel[Read More…]
Ribbon cutting for TX Tea Company
The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new business TX Tea Company to Meeker with a ribbon cutting. They are located at 646 Market St. with Mountain Charisma. “We’re thrilled to open our doors and share our creative lotus and tea drinks with our amazing community! We’re excited to[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Miller Hill Cemetery Part 2
When the oil companies began buying up land in the Piceance area, Miller Hill Cemetery was deeded along with the rest of the ranches. Through the efforts of the Rio Blanco Historical Society, RBC commissioners, Lila Cox, and Phyllis Lake, Exxon-Mobile deeded the cemetery and access to the Meeker Cemetery[Read More…]
