The rain didn’t stop the second annual China Wall poker run, hosted by the Meeker Area Mountain Biking Association (MAMBA), on Saturday. “We had a low number of riders this year (7) but a successful ride. We had good help from a bunch of volunteers to make it a successful[Read More…]
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MVB SUMMER FESTIVAL
The weather was cooperative and participation was enthusiastic at the annual Mountain Valley Bank Summer Festival last Saturday in downtown Meeker, raising funds for multiple local nonprofits groups and organizations with food, a pie auction, games and prizes. NIKI TURNER Photo
OFF THE OLIVE BRANCH
Off the Olive Branch has new owners, Alexis Stone, with husband Matthew and daughter Aria. The grand opening was held last weekend with a ribbon cutting by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. Off the Olive Branch carries specialty oil, vinegar, cooking spices, pasta, ice cream, chocolates, kitchen needs and more.[Read More…]
PMC responds to report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform
MEEKER | Six Colorado hospitals, including Pioneers Medical Center (PMC), were identified as being at “immediate” risk of closure for financial reasons in a Denver Business Journal article last week. The article was based on a report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. Several of the named[Read More…]
Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarship
MEEKER | Each year the “Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarship” is dedicated in honor and memory of exemplary individuals that have been involved with the Meeker Classic, but have now passed away. The recipient of the 2023 Meeker Classic Scholarship is awarded the scholarship in 2024 – the scholarship is[Read More…]
Annual P.E.O. Quilt Show starts next week
MEEKER | Come see the beautiful quilts of 2024 at the annual quilt show. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a regular attendee, this year’s show features approximately 100 quilts that have not been previously displayed. Visitor hours are Friday, Sept. 6, from noon to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sept.[Read More…]
Answers to some frequently asked questions during the post office renovation
Bringing some much-needed levity to a challenging season, post office clerk Brian Holloway donned a costume during the first few days of the “Parking Lot Post Office” plan. The building is undergoing asbestos abatement that’s expected to last until the end of September. Extended hours and answers to frequently asked[Read More…]
Wendll’s, 30 years: ‘Another Year, We’re Still Here’
Wendy Gutierrez always intended to own her own business. Thirty years later, after several reinventions and locations, she has advice for other small business owners as she reflects on what has worked and what she has been able to accomplish. MEEKER | Wendll’s, a beloved fixture in the Meeker and[Read More…]
Anticipation builds for the 2024 Meeker Mustang Makeover: ‘From scared to paired’
MEEKER | Excitement and anticipation are reaching a fever pitch as the town of Meeker prepares to host the highly anticipated Meeker Mustang Makeover on Aug. 24, 2024. This remarkable event, held at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, promises a day filled with awe-inspiring displays of horsemanship, community spirit, and[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 61
Department of the Interior Office of Indian Affairs July 9, 1879 F. W. PITKIN, Denver, Colo.: The War Department has been requested to send troops, to bring the Utes back to their reservation. E. A. HAYT. Commissioner White River Agency, Colorado. July 10, 1879 Sir: Please send 200 sheets of[Read More…]
School district welcomes seven new staff members
MEEKER | The Meeker High School Cowboys wrappThe Meeker School District kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with several changes, including the addition of seven new teachers to the district. Among the new hires is fifth-grade teacher Megan Shelton, the younger sister of four-time Colorado High School Wrestling State Champion[Read More…]
Annual church-in-the-park event a success
MEEKER | On Aug. 11, several local churches gathered at Town Park for the second annual Church in the Park. Many attendees from last year remembered the unity and fellowship, and this year’s gathering did not disappoint. Cherie Cobb, pastor of White River Methodist Church at 809 Park Ave., welcomed[Read More…]