MEEKER — On Aug. 14, the Meeker Police Department received a call at approximately 2:15 a.m. of two suspicious males unloading items from a vehicle in the Karen Court area.
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Meeker’s Phyllis Wigington attends Democratic National Convention
MEEKER — Politics runs in Phyllis Wigington’s family. Democratic politics, that is.
Firefighting pilot survives Aug. 27 crash near Meeker
MEEKER — A pilot whose single-engine firefighting plane crashed Aug. 27 about 20 miles from here walked away with only minor injuries.
Meeker Library checks in Mon.
MEEKER — It didn’t make the original goal of moving in February. Nor did it make an August target date.
Department of Wildlife tracks, kills mountain lion near Meeker
MEEKER — A Department of Wildlife officer shot and killed a mountain lion Aug. 16 on the Pearce Ranch, upriver on County Road 8.
Meeker Recreation Center News: August 28, 2008
n Mini soccer ages 5-6, soccer I ages 7-9 and soccer II ages 10-13 began this week. Cost is $25. Registrations will be taken through Sept. 5. A $10 late fee will be charged for registrations taken after Aug. 26. For details see the Aug.-Nov. brochure, call, come in or[Read More…]
Meeker Locals: August 28, 2008
MEEKER — Somebody somewhere has paid researchers to study satellite photos of thousands of cows worldwide. Their conclusion? Cattle seem to spontaneously align their bodies in a north-south direction when resting or grazing. Apparently, when the cows come home, it’s because they have a sense of direction. No GPS required.[Read More…]
Streaker makes Aug. 16 trip to Leadville and railroad excursion
RANGELY — On Saturday, Aug. 16, the Streaker passengers, driven by Sharon, went to Leadville to ride the Colorado and Southern train. Sharon started picking up passengers at 4:10 a.m., leaving Meeker at 5 a.m.
FNBR sponsors flag contest for youth
MEEKER — First National Bank of the Rockies (FNBR) is a sponsor of the annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials scheduled for Sept. 3-7, and it also sponsors a flag contest.
Top handlers, tough sheep mix it up at Sheepdog Trials
MEEKER — Whistles, shouts, gasps of delight and dismay announce the 22nd annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials in Meeker Sept. 3-7 where 124 top dog/handler teams from Canada, South Africa and the U.S. compete for the $20,000 purse and other prizes.
Sweet Adelines recycling cell phones
MEEKER — Sweet Adelines are recycling old/used cell phones.
Giving Tree meeting set for Wed., Sept. 3
MEEKER — The Giving Tree is having an organizational meeting Sept. 3 at 6 p.m.