MEEKER — Community members have been trying to come up with ways to increase tourism for years, as one article in the centennial edition of the Meeker Herald demonstrated.
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Driver without seatbelt ejected swerving to miss deer
MEEKER — A California man was ejected from his truck Saturday when he swerved to avoid hitting a deer.
Water use above national average
MEEKER — The Town of Meeker will use video cameras to inspect one of the six town wells that is not producing the expected water flow. It has been suggested there may be something blocking part of the 15-foot screen.
Fairfield Trust grant applications due April 1
MEEKER — Twice a year, once in April and again in October, the Fairfield Trust committee meets to review community grant requests greater than $1,500.
Pearce earns chamber honor
MEEKER — Blanco Ranger District range technician Hal Pearce recently received the Meeker Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award.
Infrastructure project goes on
MEEKER — Getting a plan of action is the critical next step towards addressing the community infrastructure needs.
Salazar brothers visit Meeker
MEEKER — United States Senator Ken Salazar and his elder brother, Colorado State Represen-tative John Salazar, stopped in Meeker after touring the Rio Tinto coal mine Tuesday.
Voters to choose between property taxes and services
MEEKER — When Meeker residents receive their municipal election ballots in the mail this week they may wonder “why bother?”
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MEEKER — The greeting card. After rummaging through a 20-year-old box of correspondence, filled with greeting cards and handwritten letters, a young family member piped up with, “This was all before e-mail, wasn’t it?”
Voter use of mail ballot needed for system to work
MEEKER — On April 1, there will be a municipal election in which citizens will have the opportunity and obligation to vote for town elected officials. This will include the mayor and three positions on the board of trustees for the Town of Meeker.
February wetter than average
MEEKER — February precipitation at the plant center measured 1.18 inches and included 14.5 inches of snow.
Loose Ends: A life of possibility inspires others
MEEKER — It isn’t until someone is gone that we are often able to put into words what it was that made them so unique, so admirable.
