MEEKER I “It was fun,” Cowboy wrestling coach Joe Gutierrez said of a tournament last Saturday in Kremmling. “We’re starting to gel together.” Because of injury and eligibility, only five wrestlers competed, but Gutierrez said most of the wrestlers traveled to the West Grand tournament.
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Loose Ends: Caring and sharing
Recently, the Denver television Channel 9 program “9 Who Care” program focused on Meeker’s own Dave and Enid Steffen. This Christmas Eve will be the last for The Bakery, as the Steffens are retiring and closing the business.
Police Blotter: Dec. 18-24
Law enforcement activity for December 18-24, 2009, includes:
Slide Show: Holiday Hayride
Parents and children gathered in downtown Meeker Dec. 17 for the annual hayride. Click to see the full show.
Meeker girls sweep past three foes to win tourney
MEEKER I After a loss at home to Olathe, the Meeker girls’ basketball team won three games and the title last weekend in Granby. The Lady Cowboys lost to Olathe on Dec. 15, following the Cowboy Shootout.
Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Activity for Dec. 11-17 Key: CSP-Colorado State Patrol RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Holidays can be hard on students, counselor says
MEEKER I For students, the days leading up to Christmas are a time of excitement and anticipation. There are class parties and holiday programs, plus the long-awaited break from classes.
Letters: Christmas Treasure Hunt was a lot of fun
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dee Cox of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and the merchants of Meeker for sponsoring the Christmas Treasure Hunt.
Mount Main was a winter obstacle to be overcome
I know many people don’t care for the snow, but, myself, I am very fond of snow. I have fun memories of the snow and this time of year. I want to tell a story of a time gone by. A time of great confrontation and daring. A story of[Read More…]
Meeker Rec Center offers discounts
MEEKER I Purchase a new membership, renew or extend an existing membership to the Meeker Recreation Center between Jan. 2 and Jan. 15 and receive a 50 percent discount.
Hardy finishes third at Delta Invitational
MEEKER I Cowboy sophomore Justin Hardy wrestled in his first tournament of the season and finished third in the Delta Invitational, where five teammates also placed in the top six. “It was a tougher tournament than the weekend before because most of the teams were 4A, but we also wrestled[Read More…]
Letters: Christmas Shop was nice for residents
In your life there are moments when you are reminded of the important things. Things like God, family, friends and your community. In the past week, I have been particularly reminded of God and my community. I had the pleasure of being involved in the first and hopefully annual Christmas[Read More…]