RBC | 2016 was not my year. I mean, it was better than some people’s—rest in peace Prince, David Bowie, Alan Rickman, Muhammad Ali, Carrie Fisher (Tuesday morning found me screaming at my computer, “NO, NOT PRINCESS LEIA, TOO!”) and so many more—but when the nicest thing you can say[Read More…]
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A real-life Christmas miracle
MEEKER | Once in a while you are lucky enough to see the real meaning of Christmas. This year was one of those times. There was a mother with three children whose sister fell ill with brain tumors. After several surgeries she had problems with reoccurring strokes and tumors and[Read More…]
Broadband celebration Jan. 3
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County is proud to be the first county in Colorado to provide Google standard service to its residents. Join county officials Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Fairfield Center in Meeker to celebrate RBC’s successful broadband initiative rollout. RSVP to Keely Winger at [email protected] or[Read More…]
Stocking winner …
Editor’s Column: The surreal post-truth year that was 2016
Every year in December the world’s leading lexicographers choose a “word of the year.” Their choice is based on criteria like how many times the word was referenced in the media, or how many times someone searched for its definition. Sometimes the word of the year is a benign word[Read More…]
Reception Friday for active duty military
MEEKER | Active duty military members who are home for the holidays are invited to a Welcome Home reception Friday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. at 600 Main St. in Meeker (home of LAI, Meeker Embroidery and the Meeker Spirit Store). There will be light refreshments, potluck style. Bring a[Read More…]
Dance team to perform at Alamo Bowl tonight
MEEKER | The Meeker Traveling Dance Team left early Monday for San Antonio, Texas, where they will perform during halftime at the Alamo Bowl. This is the third time the dance team has performed at a college bowl game. In 2010 the group traveled to San Diego, Calif., to perform[Read More…]
Wrestling Clinic today …
Community Calendar: December 29, 2016
– Rec Center modified hours for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The Meeker Recreation Center closes at noon on Dec. 31 and is closed Jan. 1 for the New Year’s holiday. The pool will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Blitz[Read More…]
Classifieds: December 29, 2016
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE January 2017 NOTE: Please call 878-9368 in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below: 12/29 Bus in town 12/30 Bus in town 12/31 No bus 1/1 No bus 1/2 Bus in town 1/3[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 22, 2016
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – “What doth it profit a man to be a born leader of men when he has a wife who tells him where to get off?”—Luke McLuke – The saloons were put out of existence about a year ago, but we notice that[Read More…]
