n Mini soccer ages 5-6, soccer I ages 7-9, soccer II ages 10-13 begins the week of Aug. 25. Cost $25. Registration deadline Aug. 26. For details see the Aug.–Nov. brochure, call, come in or go online. Note: all ages will play at Paintbrush Park!
Meeker
A dream fulfilled
Despite loss in prelims, Nelson grateful for Olympic experience MEEKER — It wasn’t the finish he was hoping for, but Billy Nelson was glad he had the experience. Nelson, whose father, Bill, works for Summit Industries in Meeker, placed 10th in his preliminary race of the 3,000-meter steeplechase Friday at[Read More…]
School board prepping $24M bond issue
MEEKER — Meeker Re-1 School District Board members Tuesday fine-tuned the language in the November bond issue that would raise $24 million to build a new elementary school.
Plan for Escondido subdivision goes forward
MEEKER — They’ve been working on it for more than a year, and the lengthy process has left property owners and developers frustrated, but the preliminary plan for the Escondido subdivision was approved Aug. 19 by Meeker’s board of trustees with numerous conditions. The board refused a request from the[Read More…]
Trials offer discounts for county residents
MEEKER — In the face of $4 gas and inflation everywhere else, the Meeker Classic discount tickets for RBC residents are the best bargain in town.
Seniors tour Redstone Castle
MEEKER — The Meeker Streaker took our Meeker area seniors on the following trips in the month of June:
Meeker’s weekly visit by eye doctor comes to end
MEEKER — For Dr. Ron Danner, this week will feel a little strange. For the first time in 27 years, he won’t make the weekly trek to Meeker. Last Thursday, Danner closed the office of Eyecare Specialties, located on the second floor of the Hugus Building.
Community invited to Aug. 27 forum with Pinedale residents
MEEKER — The Community Planning Task Force will host a community discussion on Aug. 27 at the Fairfield Center, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Foot clinic set for Aug. 26 at Pines Apt.
MEEKER
Powwow to return in ’09
Date uncertain, but planning is under way MEEKER — Details haven’t been finalized, but there will be another Smoking River Pow-wow next year. The first Smoking River Powwow took place July 25 and 26 at Ute Park in Meeker.
MHS gets principal; students test well on CSAP exams
MEEKER — In a series of meetings over a two week span, the Meeker Re-1 School District Board hired a new high school principal and learned Meeker students generally score above state averages on assessment tests.
Town looks for new funding source
MEEKER — With the amount of traffic going through town, the curb and guttering project along Highway 13 can’t wait.




