MEEKER I Mike Brennan of Meeker was the recipient of the Howard Munsell Award, presented by the Colorado Saddle Makers Association.
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Nitrates in water bring bottled water advisories
MEEKER I Residents of the Love subdivision, west of Meeker, are advised to use bottled water for drinking and cooking until a nitrate problem is resolved. High levels of nitrates in the water were recently discovered, leading to the recommendation residents use bottled water for drinking and cooking.
MHS cross country runs well in Rifle, on to state-qualifying regional meet in Aspen
MEEKER I Runners on the Meeker cross country team competed in Rifle last Thursday in their final competition before the state-qualifying regional meet Saturday in Aspen. “It was another great day of running,” head coach Kris Casey said of the meet. “They changed up their course a bit from last[Read More…]
Coats available at Fairfield on Saturday
MEEKER I Anyone needing a coat may come and get one for free Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fairfield Center, Third and Main Street. One coat per person.
Tough weekend for Meeker volleyball team
MEEKER I Last weekend was a tough one for the Lady Cowboys. This weekend will be, too. “This weekend will be another tough one for us. We play Rangely Friday and Vail Mountain Saturday,” said Meeker volleyball coach Christy Atwood. “Rangely is playing great ball and will be a tough[Read More…]
Defense keys Meeker’s 14-7 victory
MEEKER I Although the Cowboy offense outscored the Paonia Eagles, according to head coach Shane Phelan, it was Meeker’s defense that won the game. “Our defense played well,” Phelan said. “To hold a team like Paonia to one touchdown, you have to do a lot of good things out there.”
MHS’ Morris ties for 61st at state golf
MEEKER I Sophomore golfer Trey Morris, after shooting a career-best 80 to tie for second at the Western Regional, ran into some tough competition — and weather — at the Class 3A state tournament.
MHS runners to regionals
MEEKER I It was not the course cross country teams will race on during the regional meet, scheduled for later this month in Aspen but Meeker cross country coach Kris Casey enjoyed the setting last Saturday.
Loose Ends: A different election
Every now and then, a news report surfaces about one more rural community trying something new to drum up business. Tourism is down, energy development flat, and small towns are stretching to find new ways for their town’s to bulk up their budgets. The latest to come to light is[Read More…]
RBC budget crunching begins
RBC I It’s that time of year again. When Rio Blanco County officials are hammering out the details for the next year’s budget. And it’s not a pretty picture, at least partially.
Meeker Locals
Did you know Meeker had its own bottling company back at the turn of the century? (Not the most recent turn of the century, mind you, the last century!) The soda pop bottling company was owned by Al Strehlke. In 1919, Strehlke saw the benefit of moving his operations nearer[Read More…]
Healthcare leader calls for better education, prevention
Despite the surge in medical marijuana dispensaries across Colorado, it appears to be a benign issue for those who treat substance abuse and other behavioral health needs on the Western Slope. However, local healthcare leaders hope concerns over this will translate into greater funding for education and prevention efforts around[Read More…]