Hey, hi, hello!
I did not send out a roundup last week, just the online edition. In return, I got a good deal of feedback that the news is better with some commentary, so instead of TWO emails (because really, who needs more emails? #noone) we’re going back to the O.G.
(The edition will always be linked right below the introductory paragraph if you’d like to get straight to the news!)
This was another a reminder that you cannot please everyone. Thanks for bearing with me while I re-learn that important life lesson for the 11,000th time. Maybe it will finally stick. 😭😭
And now, without further ado about nothing, here’s your weekly news roundup for Nov. 16, made possible by our Community Supporters! 💜
This week’s front page.
Quick hits.
– Seussical Jr. the Musical premieres TONIGHT! Come support our young thespians with your undivided attention, applause, and SILENCED CELL PHONES. 😉 Tickets are $5 at the door and go to the nonprofit Meeker Arts & Cultural Council.
– Local history buffs met over the weekend to discuss the story of the Nuche (Ute) people and their history in the area.
– Meeker Sportsmans Club will host their annual turkey shoot this Saturday (… no, it’s not shooting turkeys. You WIN a frozen turkey!) Details in Community Happenings!
– Here’s our most recent BOCC meeting report, the Town of Meeker report detailing a proposed development near the hospital, and even more (if you can believe it) on the county’s 2024 budget. #wegotomeetingssoyoudonothaveto
– From this week’s Rio Happenings: “A found wallet that included a mini spoon was turned into a Sheriff Deputy. The owner was located and was given back the wallet, minus the mini spoon that was used for “dieting.”
Story previews.
Merry Meeker
We have officially crowned two out of eight winners for this year’s Merry Meeker Shop@Home giveaway! Congratulations to last week’s winner Peggy Strate! Week 2’s winner is listed on page 6.
Six more people will win $50 in Chamber Bucks over the next six weeks – enter at participating local businesses (listed on pages 6 and 7) when you #shoplocal this season!
Don’t forget about our Merriest sponsor ERBM Recreation & Park District and their upcoming Gobble Wobble 5K! This event will raise funds for Meeker’s Meals on Wheels program.
Register in person at Meeker Recreation Center or call 970-878-3403.
For a last bit of housekeeping, please note your Merry Meeker emails will be coming from the Chamber for the next few weeks! Sign up here to be notified of special deals and events from Meeker businesses!
Save the Herald update
We know this community is special, but here’s another reminder! Your efforts to Save the Herald have caught national and international attention after nearly $40,000 was raised in just two weeks. We have received emails from as far away as Ireland!
Here’s a couple stories about it:
- Niki was interviewed by Editor & Publisher magazine (she refuses to watch it, but we hope you do!)
- We also had a lovely chat with Ann Marie Swan at the Durango Herald.
What happened is absolutely UNPRECEDENTED, and we know it has nothing to do with us. It’s all because of you, the community.
Thank you for keeping history alive. 
On that note, go read this week’s edition, and have a great Thursday!
Caitlin
