MEEKER | Meeker’s volleyball team won their pool in the district tournament held last weekend in Parachute and will advance to the state-qualifying, Regional tournament held this Saturday in Paonia. Meeker defeated Hayden and Vail Christian to win their pool last Friday at Grand Valley High School, then lost to[Read More…]
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Meet the state senate candidates seeking to represent Rio Blanco County
Editor’s note: What follows are two articles about the two candidates running for the state senate seat that will represent Rio Blanco County. Emily Tracy, Breckenridge (Summit County), is challenging incumbent State Senator Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs, in his bid for re-election to a second four-year term representing State[Read More…]
13th Annual HopeWest Halloween Gala
Cowboys 8-0, host Ellicott Saturday
MEEKER I With a 42-21 win against the Olathe Pirates in the final game of the regular season, the Meeker High School football team capped off an undefeated (9-0) regular season as the Northwest League champions, as well as the No. 1 seed in the 2016 1A Colorado State Football[Read More…]
Meeker Craft Show starts Friday
MEEKER | The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of our local and area crafters this Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. It’s a great time to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones and handmade décor for[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: November 3, 2016
Meeker School District info meeting Nov. 7 Meeker | The Meeker School District will host an informational community meeting on Monday, Nov. 7, in the high school auditorium to review future Meeker public school financing including public ideas for priority spending of the $875,000 ending fund balance which was left[Read More…]
Ballots must be received by Nov. 8
RBC | The 2016 General Election is just days away and the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging Colorado voters to mail in their completed ballots now to allow for timely receipt and processing by local election officials. “We are urging all voters to mail their completed ballots as soon as[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: November 3, 2016
– Meeker annual Craft and Gift Show. Friday, Nov. 4 from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Huge selection of unique hand-crafted items. Sponsored by the Ladies Social Club. – TGIF! Meeker, Friday, Nov. 4. TGIF Meeker is a monthly celebration in Meeker on[Read More…]
Letter: Backing McCrory Bid
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to support Chip McCrory for the office of District Attorney for Pitkin, Garfield and Rio Blanco counties of Colorado. I have learned from friends and colleagues that many are unaware of a third choice for DA. Chip is an independent, trusted and highly[Read More…]
Meeker School District ranked ninth in state
Considers dissolving building accountability committees MEEKER | In a joint meeting with the state-required District Accountability Committee (DAC) Oct. 18, the Meeker Board of Education heard the DAC recommendation that the building accountability committees (BACs) for each school be dissolved. In so doing, the board should have the DAC absorb[Read More…]
Understanding winter weather warnings
RBC | When a warning is issued during the winter season, will you know what it means, and will you know how to respond? During this Colorado Winter Weather Preparedness Week, please become familiar with our list of potentially life-saving winter weather products. This statement contains warning and advisory criteria[Read More…]
Meeker High School choir asked to perform at New York City’s Carnegie Hall in 2017
MEEKER | A dozen students from Meeker High School have been presented with the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of a 220-person choir in June 2017. The Meeker High School Choir, directed by Jeff Hemingson, was honored for excellence[Read More…]
