MEEKER — Brady Ross, formerly a loan officer with First National Bank of the Rockies in Meeker, has recently left employment with the bank to start two new businesses here in Meeker; RosKen, LLC and Rosken-Equipment, LLC.
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Escaped Grand Junction prisoner captured Monday in parking lot of convenience store in Meeker
MEEKER — An escaped prisoner from a Colorado Community Corrections facility in Grand Junction was arrested Monday, along with an accomplice, in the Kum ‘N Go parking lot on the west edge of town.
Meeker man arrested for possession of methamphetamine, cash, weapon
MEEKER — Kevin O’Connor of Meeker was arrested Oct. 31 after more than 19 grams of suspected methamphetamine was found in his vehicle, along with a large amount of cash and an illegal knife.
Meeker Locals: Nov. 6, 2008
With the election past, perhaps our telephones will quit ringing off the hook. Three or more calls a day from political groups is just three or more too many. Maybe life can get back to normal now — whatever that means.
Meeker man charged in wildfire
Undersheriff: Fire damaged 500 acres but was not set intentionally MEEKER — Travis Adams of Meeker has been charged with starting a trash fire last Friday that damaged 500 acres just northeast of town and took firefighters more than four hours to contain.
Authorities can’t pinpoint cause of tractor rollover
MEEKER — Inexplicably, Gene Scritchfield’s tractor veered off the road Oct. 29, rolled and pinned him underneath.
Western line dance class at Rec. Center
MEEKER — You don’t need a partner. You don’t need experience. You just need be ready to have fun. From Nov. 17-20 the Meeker Rec Center dance studio is the place to be from 6:45-7:45 p.m. as Kari Jo Stevens teaches western line dance.
Kids, sign up for holiday swim meet
MEEKER — Grab your goggles and gather at the MRC pool for a Holiday Swim Meet. Students in the Rec. District “Sea Turtle Big Dogs,”
Ladies Night Out set for Sunday, Nov. 16
MEEKER — Ladies Night Out at the Meeker Rec. Center pool will be Sunday, Nov. 16. From 5-6 p.m. only ladies age 21 and older will be admitted to the pool.
PMC receives water purification unit
MEEKER — Pioneers Medical Center received a donation of a portable water purification system Oct. 23 that will be used if the hospital isn’t able to safely use the town’s water system.
Meeker Locals: October 30, 2008
According to science journal “Nature,” when peeled off the roll, clear sticky tape can produce X-rays, as well as a flash of visible light. Interesting.
School improvement plan reaping benefits
MEEKER — Meeker Elementary School students and teachers already are reaping the benefits of the school’s improvement program, according to Principal Jason Hightower.
