Meeker

School site options down to two

MEEKER — Meeker School District board members were unable to specify a site for the new elementary school Tuesday night because of concerns about utilities, particularly sewer lines. However, the location of the future building was narrowed down from five to two. To narrow down location and other issues, the board[Read More…]

Three teachers chosen for math, science academy

MEEKER — ExxonMobil Corporation and the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy announced today that a group of third-, fourth- and fifth-grade teachers from the Meeker area will enhance their math and science teaching skills by participating in the National Academy in July.

Record crowd packs annual Pioneers reunion

MEEKER — Rio Blanco County’s old-timers were out in force last weekend. A record 320 people packed the Fairfield Center on Saturday for the 96th annual Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association Reunion.

Three finalists named for rec. center job

MEEKER — The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District is one step closer to having a new executive director. “We have conducted our phone interviews,” said Joe Nieslanik, president of the board of directors.

DA to rule in shooting case

MEEKER — The district attorney’s office is reviewing the findings from a Colorado Bureau of Investigations report on the shooting at the Valley Motel, and a decision is expected soon.

NRCS: Landowners to apply by July 3

MEEKER — Landowners in Rio Blanco County are urged to visit the Meeker Field Office to discuss their land use and natural resource goals and how enrolling into the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) can help reach those goals. Applications received after July 3 may not be evaluated and reviewed[Read More…]

Meeker Locals: June 5, 2008

MEEKER — With all the dire warnings about the imminent growth of Rio Blanco County and the town of Meeker, maybe its time we pull our heads out of the sand of unbelief and start thinking about what things might look like five or 10 years from now.