Meeker

Board tours possible new sites

Principal Newman resigns MEEKER — Meeker School District Re-1 board members Tuesday had a busy and lengthy meeting to discuss new elementary school building sites, accept the preliminary 2008-2009 budget and accept resignation of the Meeker High School principal.

Request to reopen Park Street alley access refused

MEEKER — At the request of some citizens, the board of trustees opened a public discussion concerning the closure of the alley exit on Park Avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets behind the Post Office.

Meeker Ghostriders go upriver

MEEKER — Instead of proceeding with our usual horseback riding meeting, the 4-H Ghostriders club visited the Marvine Ranch last Sunday afternoon. From heated arenas to the amazing “mare motel,” the Marvine does it all.

News Briefs: May 15, 2008

Bear Dance to be held May 16-19 FT. DUCHESNE — The Bear Dance will be held at Ft. Duchesne May 16-19. Everyone is welcome! You can read about Bear Dance at www.smokingriverpowwow.com. Click on the May update link. Rangely fishing derby set for June 7 RANGELY — The Rio Blanco[Read More…]

Smith wins private turkey shoot at Seven Lakes

MEEKER — The Colorado Division of Wildlife and a Meeker-area ranch recently hosted a very special youth only turkey hunt. The once-in-a-lifetime private land hunt, held in mid-April at the Seven Lakes Ranch east of Meeker, was coordinated by local DOW personnel and volunteers from the ranch.