MEEKER | The White River Alliance held its monthly meeting for July last week at the Heritage Culture Center in Meeker, where board members, partners, and the public gathered for financial updates, project discussions, and a presentation on biocontrol from Dan Bean, the director of the Palisade Insectary. The meeting[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: July 13-19, 2025
ARRESTS 7/16/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 41 year-old male on a warrant in the parking lot of the sheriff’s office. He was taken to the hospital for clearance however, the jail would not accept him due to health reasons. 7/16/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 42 year-old female[Read More…]
Meeker trustees learn about survey markers, hear staff updates, and approve purchase of a portable toilet for Ute Park pump track
MEEKER | Town Clerk Lisa Cook performed the swearing in ceremony for newly re-appointed trustee Jeff Madison last Tuesday. Madison previously served as a trustee in the 1990s and has returned to the board to fill a vacancy left by Scott Nielsen. Trustees heard updates from town staff, including the[Read More…]
White River Electric Association Implements Fire Protection Mode
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Due to high-risk weather conditions throughout the western slope of Colorado and with fire season in full swing, White River Electric Association (WREA) has set its entire system into Fire Protection Mode. This special mode consists of an alternate relay setting which causes the system to[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 24th, 2025
Food Bank needs this week MEEKER | Specific needs of the Food Bank of Meeker this week: mustard, peanut butter, jelly, coffee, chili, pork/beans, baked beans, refried beans, tuna, cream/mushroom soup, tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, canned spaghetti, cereal — we thank our friends and neighbors for their generosity to the[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – It may not be your imagination… time is going faster
“Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its brevity.” ~ Jean de La Bruyère You can say “amen” or “ouch” to that quote. I’ve been chalking up the feeling that time is slipping through my fingers faster and faster to having another[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: ‘In the know’
Is there ever a time, when calling someone you love a gossip is OK?” I was recently asked. The friend’s inquiry came after I solicited her opinion first when I inadvertently blurted out that g-word to describe a longtime friend. I should have said she was sweet, kind, and in-the-know[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker’s Founders — John C. Davis
EDITOR’S NOTE: In preparation for the Town of Meeker’s 140th birthday in September, we are publishing the histories of the Town’s founders who’s names are listed at the White River Museum and on the plaque on the boulder in front of the courthouse. If you would like to participate in[Read More…]
FUNERAL NOTICE – Douglas Wellman
Nov. 16, 1930 ~ July 20, 2025 Craig resident, Douglas Wellman, died on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Memorial Regional Health in Craig. He was 94. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2025, at St. Mark’s Church of Grace. Inurnment will follow at Craig Cemetery.[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 92
To E. A. HAYT, Commissioner, Washington, D.C.: September 27, 1879 Sir: In answer to your exceptions to my property account for first quarter 1879, I would say that the eight police edits received for December 20, 1878, are properly accounted for in the office copy of property returns for said[Read More…]
FROM V.F.W. POST 5843: American Legion and VFW strengthen community ties in Meeker
The Legion offers a wide range of programs and services that benefit both veterans and the broader community. They organize significant events, such as Memorial Day celebrations and Veterans Day observances, which honor those who have selflessly served in the military. These events not only foster a sense of pride[Read More…]
Library board reviews parent-child, collection development policies
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library Board held a workshop last week to discuss two key policies: a proposed Parent and Child Policy and the library’s existing Collection Development Policy. The meeting took place in the community room at the Meeker Public Library with all board members present. After approving[Read More…]