White River Agency, Colorado, April 7, 1879 Sir: In this quarterly report I have to say the health of the Indians has not been so good as hitherto and there have been some deaths, while some have recovered from pneumonia, though the tendency now seems toward consumption. A serious fighting[Read More…]
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Town of Meeker denies Family Dollar liquor license
After a lengthy report from Family Dollar’s representative, a third-party company hired by Family Dollar to conduct a community survey, multiple questions raised by trustees and comments from several town residents, Meeker’s board of trustees voted down a beer and wine liquor license application for the Family Dollar store on[Read More…]
MSD superintendent discusses threat assessments, student safety
Meeker School District Board of Directors and staff kicked of regular meetings for 2024 this week Meeting discussion time was primarily dedicated toward finances and FY 2024-25 budget preparations. The board also reviewed staff updates, clarifications and action steps regarding threat assessments and student safety, talked virtual attendance, teacher training[Read More…]
RBC 4-H’rs represent at Stock Show wool judging
Wool Judging Teams from around the country gathered at the National Western Stockshow for their annual Wool Judging Contest. The RBC 4-H Program put on the miles to be the only Wool Team to represent the State of Colorado at the national contest. Rio Blanco County 4-H was well represented[Read More…]
Transform lives with HopeWest Meeker
The new year can bring a renewed sense of purpose and the opportunity to make meaningful changes not just in our lives, but in the lives of others. HopeWest Meeker, supporting individuals and families with palliative care and grief counseling services, invites you to consider the many benefits of impacting[Read More…]
Meeker Youth Basketball …
It was the Cowboys against the Cowboys — Meeker vs. Collbran — for youth basketball on Jan. 21 in Rifle. The Meeker rec district team lost in overtime 14-11. SAMME PURKEY PHOTO
MHS Art Department has best year yet at Scholastic Art Awards
The Meeker High School Art Department had its best year yet in the Colorado Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Meeker had 28 entries for Meeker High School out of 3,000 statewide entries. This is the most rigorous art contest statewide and nationally and is the equivalent of a state championship in[Read More…]
Sweet Shop and Red Rooster expand and rebrand
Loyal customers of the Sweet Shop and Red Rooster may have had a bit of a scare when a sign proclaiming “under new ownership” appeared briefly last week. Concerns that the much-loved venue is about to undergo dramatic changes are unfounded, according to building owner Diana Jones. Jones, who took[Read More…]
Museum Musings: Letters from History, No. 31
Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, Washington, March 31, 1879. Sir: I am in receipt of your letter of the 8th instant, in which you state that the chiefs and headmen of your agency, in [counsel] assembled, fully indorse the action of their representatives while in Washington last[Read More…]
Experience the magic of the Wild West at the Meeker Mustang Makeover: Trainer applications now open for fifth anniversary event
It is one of the most beautiful and untrammeled places in America, where mountain and high desert meet, and wild mustangs still roam. The spirit of the Wild West echoes across this landscape, and if you listen hard enough, you can almost hear the sound of long-gone hoofbeats, the echo[Read More…]
Avalanche warning issued for Flat Tops; danger high through Thursday
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has issued an avalanche warning for the Flat Tops mountain range and many other parts of Colorado. Avalanche danger is high (level four of five) according to the CAIC. The warning goes into effect 5 p.m. Monday, January 15 and will remain in place[Read More…]
Update: missing man found dead
El Jebel resident Henry David Twitchell was found dead along Highway 13 on Friday, Jan. 12, according to a release from the Eagle County and Rio Blanco County sheriff’s offices. According to the release: “Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue and a dog from Search and Rescue Dogs of the[Read More…]
