MEEKER I More than 300 Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association members, including many former Meeker residents from across the nation, traveled to Meeker for the centennial celebration of the “Old Timers” Reunion Dinner and Dance on Saturday, June 2 at the Fairfield Community Center.
Milestones
Rangely school district celebrates successful year
The Rangely School District was proud to announce another successful school year in which academic success was impressive as demonstrated by federal recognition, state standardized assessments scores and most importantly, the daily learning activities in the classrooms.
Local student earns degrees from UNC
Katelyn Collins of Meeker received degrees as a specialist in education and school psychology from the University of Northern Colorado during spring 2012 graduation ceremonies May 4-5.
Marki T. Cook Graduated
Marki T. Cook Marki T. Cook was graduated May 6, 2012, with a 3.7 GPA from Colorado State University in Pueblo with a degree in business management with an emphasis in marketing. As a new grad, Cook has been hired by Fox News in Colorado Springs as one of their[Read More…]
Engagement: Burkart ~ Pettijohn
Ellen Pettijohn and Andy Burkart of Colorado Springs are pleased to announced their engagement.
Engaged…
The parents of Fallonn Elise Kiser and Jeffrey Harold Braaten Jr. are please to announce their upcoming wedding.
Meeker Celebrations
Meeker Birthdays Jana Whitaker — May 17 Nathan Bradfield — May 17 Gary Zellers — May 17 Dallas Knezovich — May 17 John Mac Sheridan — May 17 McKenna Berthelson — May 18 Billy Bibb — May 18 Scott Hollenbeck — May 19
BMS students compete at Colorado History Day
Barone Middle School students competed in the state competition for History Day Saturday. Five students and their coach traveled to Metro State for the competition.
Meeker Celebrations
Meeker Birthdays Mike Washburn — May 10 Addie Joy — May 10
102 YEARS YOUNG …
Family and friends of Merle Brenton gathered under the balloons at the Walbridge Wing in celebration of her 102nd birthday.
Engagement: Ashby and Eatherton
MEEKER | Darren and Karen Ashby of Castle Rock, Wash., would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashlee Ann Ashby, to Zachary Samuel Eatherton.
Fond farewell…
A farewell reception for outgoing Meeker town manager Sharon Day was held last Friday and attended by family, friends, present and past staff, including current mayor Mandi Etheridge and former Meeker mayor Steve Loshbaugh.




