Meeker

Pioneers Medical awards $7,000 in scholarships

MEEKER — In order to address the growing shortage of healthcare professionals, Pioneers Medical Center awarded $7,000 in scholarships to eastern Rio Blanco County residents who are pursuing degrees in healthcare. On May 17, nine individuals were awarded scholarships.

Pickup cemetery decorations June 1

MEEKER — The Meeker Cemetery District asks that all decorations placed on graves for Memorial Day must be picked up from the graves by 5 p.m. June 1. Anything remaining on June 2 will be stored in the sheds until June 13. At that time all decorations left will be[Read More…]

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.