Meeker, Town of Meeker

Fire risks, student voices and local growth lead board agenda

Student forum, emergency fuels reduction plan and local business report among key discussions

MEEKER |  A student-led discussion on wildfire policy and an update on a nearby underground coal mine fire drew attention during the Meeker Board of Trustees’ latest meeting, where officials also approved steps toward wildfire mitigation near town.

Members of the Meeker FFA chapter presented an “Agricultural Issues Forum” focused on wildfire prevention and its impact on Colorado agriculture. The exercise,…