Meeker

Holsinger wins Road Rash and Splash mini-triathlon

MEEKER — Ken Holsinger was the first to cross the finish line in the first annual Road Rash and Splash mini-triathlon, held last Saturday as part of the ERBM Recreation and Parks District’s community appreciation day. Lisa Belmonte was the first woman to cross the line and second overall.

Different reasons for living in Meeker

MEEKER — In all of the uproar about the community’s questionable welcoming spirit to the oil, gas and construction workers, one thing is never truly addressed. The often unspoken common view that the town is filled with people who choose to live here (or should choose to live here) permeates[Read More…]

Meeker Locals: July 24, 2008

MEEKER — The Meeker skyline is changing again with the addition of the new hotel on Market Street. It’s always amazing how slow the building process is when it comes to the foundation, and how fast those walls go up in comparison! We do have a skyline, right? Or is[Read More…]

Students present service at church

MEEKER — Faith Baptist Church of Meeker will have a special service with music by the singing group from Golden State Baptist College in Santa Clara, Calif., at its Sunday services, July 27 at 10 and 11 a.m.

WREA surviving new construction

Facility to serve gas industry in the basin MEEKER — Perhaps you have noticed the large pipe looking objects and construction activity at the junctions of highways 13 and 64. All the pipeline activity in the area might make you think this is just another pipeline project going through the[Read More…]

Meeker Recreation Center News: July 17, 2008

n First annual “Road Rash and Splash” mini-triathlon is Saturday, July 19 for ages 13 and over. Cost is $15 for individuals; $30 for teams of two or three. Register at the Rec Center. Registration deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, July 18. Course information is available at the MRC.