‘People who feel the need to control others, don’t have control over themselves.’ ~ Author Unknown My Christmas decorating this year got as far as carrying the artificial tree downstairs and plugging it in. I have no inclination to rummage through boxes in the chilly attic to find the ornaments,[Read More…]
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – December 19th, 2024
Library Board mill levy vote Dear Editor, The Rio Blanco County Meeker Regional Library Board is currently controlled by three new board members, relative newcomers, who appear to know little about Rio Blanco County economics. The mill levy, set years ago before the energy boom, is 2.03 mills. With the energy[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS – A Christmas letter about Christmas cards
MEEKER | My mother-in-law, Pat Hendrickson lived in Meeker about a year before passing at the age of 94. She didn’t get to meet most of you, so I would like to share some of her humor with you now. Her Christmas letters from Bartlett, Kansas, population 69, were hilarious[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: YOUTHZONE
December is always a great time to look back on the year, acknowledging successes and spending time being grateful for our achievements. This year, we certainly have a lot to celebrate! Thanks to the generous support of donors in every corner of our jurisdiction, we were able to raise almost[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: REP. MEGAN LUKENS
As the year comes to a close, I am filled with immense gratitude for your continued support and trust in me as your State Representative. On Nov. 5, I was honored to be re-elected as your State Representative. To the people of House District 26, thank you. Through collaboration, communication,[Read More…]
Obituary – James Brumback
Sept. 9, 1948 ~ Nov. 28, 2024 Meeker resident, James “Jim” Brumback, died peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colorado. He was 76. Upon Jim’s request, no services will be held. James Gordon Brumback was born the son of Donald and Juanita (Archer) Brumback[Read More…]
Obituary – Arloa Alice (Gentry) Gerber
Aug. 3, 1943 ~ Dec. 9, 2024 Arloa Alice (Gentry) Gerber was born in Denver, Colorado, on Aug. 3, 1943, to Dorothy (Wilson) Gentry and Vernon Cosby and passed away on Dec. 9, 2024, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident where her husband, Ervin Gerber, and[Read More…]
Library Board votes 3-2 to reduce mill levy, use reserve funds to meet budget
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held a special meeting last Tuesday to address bonds and mill levies. Attending members included John Moffitt, Dan Olson, Keri Grieser, and Board President Meredith Deming. Board member Michael Cobb also attended, arriving late after the roll was taken. The meeting opened with[Read More…]
Meeker School Board holds December meeting; Franklin nominated for Air Force Academy
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular monthly meeting last week, with board member Heather Sauls absent. Before approving the agenda, the board made several changes, including adding a district celebration and a student celebration. The board tabled Consent Agenda Item 5 due to missing tax information from[Read More…]
Meeker trustees discuss Circle Park contract
MEEKER | The town’s board of trustees held its final regular meeting for 2024 on Thursday, Dec. 12. Trustees, all present with the exception of Tiffany Jehorek, approved the adoption of the town’s 2025 budget. Town Clerk Lisa Cook said the town’s valuation for property taxes was almost the same[Read More…]
MHS wrestlers have strong showing in Montrose with two gold medals
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys wrestling team competed in the Western Slope Showdown last weekend, bringing 17 wrestlers to the two-day tournament. Six wrestled in the varsity bracket, while 11 participated in junior varsity matches. New head coach Stryker Lane reflected on the team’s strong showing they had[Read More…]
Stallings ranked third in girls’ wrestling in the state
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team competed in the Western Slope Showdown last weekend, a two-day tournament held in Montrose, Colorado. The Cowboys brought seven wrestlers to the competition, with Head Coach Barney LeBlanc expressing his excitement over the team’s performance. “I’m really excited about how the[Read More…]
