MEEKER | The Town of Meeker’s Board of Trustees held their bi-monthly meeting last week. Trustees Scott Nielsen, Tiffany Jehorek, Kathy Sizemore, and Charles Day were in attendance, while Trustee Jessica Browning and Mayor Pro-Tem Christopher Lockwood were excused. Mayor Travis Day arrived late because of conflicting meeting. Before the[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 13th, 2025
Shamrock Pool Party March 17 MEEKER | Join us at the Meeker Recreation Center Pool for inflatables and fun crafts this St. Patrick’s Day! 10:15 a.m. to noon. All ages welcome. Regular MRC fees and all pool rules apply. Find fees and rules at erbmrec.com/pool Lenten Fish Fry April 4[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – You can only play the hand you’re dealt — play it well
“Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well.” – Jack London There are a lot of things no one warns you about when you’re young and innocent. Death, sickness, taxes, man’s inhumanity to man… chin hairs. The list is endless. We’re really[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – March 13th, 2025
More on the hospital board Dear Editor: Thank you for covering and publishing the transparently written article “Community members seek answers from hospital board,” by Jared Henderson, in your newspaper last week. My wife and I love our community, Pioneers Medical Center and its providers but we have concerns with[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: JoHantgen
The White River Museum has a new item to view, a double barrel shotgun! I know what you are thinking: Big deal, my husband has 17 in his gun safe/militia arsenal. The shotgun itself is not particularly rare or ancient, but its history is unique because of its owner. The[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER: Why choose Colorado Northwestern?
Many community members are planning their next phase in life. We hope furthering your education and skill development is part of your plan. Once you decide to pursue or continue post-secondary studies, the next step is choosing where. Colorado offers outstanding educational institutions—so why CNCC? Explore our Mission, Vision, and[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 74
White River Agency, Colorado July 15, 1879 Sir: Your telegraph message of 7th instant was received on 11th lying over two days at Rawlins, directing me to cause the depredating Utes to vacate Middle and North Parks. But I had reported to you previously, and had sent, about 5th instant,[Read More…]
MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLERS
Middle school wrestlers from Meeker won in Delta last week under the guidance of coach Nate Lee. Congratulations to the team! Tania Valeriana Estrada PHOTO
Meeker girls’ basketball season ends in playoffs
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team’s season came to a close last week after a playoff loss to the Strasburg Indians on the road. The Cowboys, the No. 24 seed, fell 54-46 to the eighth-seeded Indians in the CHSAA Class 3A state playoffs. Meeker kept the game[Read More…]
Rangely girls’ basketball falls in Sweet 16 after undefeated season
RANGELY | The No. 4-ranked Rangely Panthers hosted No. 29 Ridgway in the first round of the Class 2A girls basketball playoffs last Friday, securing a dominant 73-20 victory. The Panthers started strong, leading 16-5 at the end of the first quarter and extending their advantage to 38-12 at halftime.[Read More…]
YOUTH SOCCER AT WRBM
The Western Rio Blanco Recreation and Park District had the privilege of partnering with the CNCC men’s soccer program to provide a couple indoor soccer clinics. Thirty first- through sixth-graders attended the clinic and it is safe to say they enjoyed every minute of it. We would like to thank[Read More…]
Helping Coloradans: Property Tax, Rent, Heat Rebate offers vital support for senior, low-income residents
RBC | The Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division is accepting Property Tax, Rent (PTC) Rebate applications for 2024 expenses. The rebate helps eligible, low-income Coloradans, who are seniors or are disabled, offset property tax, rent, and heating costs. For 2024 expenses, eligible applicants can receive up to $1,154 in[Read More…]