New superintendent cites familiarity with Meeker, northwest Colorado

MEEKER — When Doug Pfau takes over as Meeker’s superintendent of schools, he won’t exactly be a newcomer.
“I’m very familiar with the area,” Pfau said Monday during a phone interview. “I’ve been doing most of my hunting and fishing up there.”
Pfau (prounounced “Fow”) was hired April 23 at a special meeting of the Meeker School Board.
“We’re elated,” School Board President Mary Strang said of the hiring. “Doug and his family are a…