Gerald and Twila Morris were named the Citizens of the Year for 2012 by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s annual business meeting and awards ceremony held at the Fairfield Center Feb. 1. Alicia and J.C. Watt accepted the award for the Large Business of the Year, while[Read More…]
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Meekeropoly (part 2)…
Jolly Demis, a nationally known comedian, songwriter and interactive stand-up performer, provided the entertainment at the “Meekeropoly” themed Meeker Chamber of Commerce annual business meeting. He included several chamber members in his band, as private dancers and in his comedy routine for many laughs.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Rifle’s Elmer Glass Company
Dear Editor: Meeker High School wishes to thank Elmer Glass Company of Rifle, Colo., for repairing a broken picture which we display above our trophy case.
Gasoline prices rise in CO
RBC I Average retail gasoline prices in Colorado have risen 16.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.13/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,158 gas outlets in Colorado.
DNM plans to rehabilitate road
DINOSAUR I Dinosaur National Monument superintendent Mary Risser is making available for public review and comment an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the rehabilitation of Deerlodge Road.
Life lessons from the Andersons
MEEKER I Imagine if people learned at least one thing, if not more, from one conversation every day. That was the case in a conversation with Harold and Patty Anderson.
Subdivision moves forward
RANGELY I Development is moving forward on 16 lots in a new subdivision approximately one-half mile west of Parkview Elementary School. An annexation last spring allowed Rio Mesa Resources, owned by Mike Hayes, to develop the 95-acre site.
Letter to the Editor: CDOT has it wrong
Dear Editor: For those of you who travel SH13 from Rifle to Meeker, here is some information I garnered by calling CDOT.
Ice skating…
The ice skating pond at Circle Park in Meeker was recently flooded to provide a smooth top layer of ice for skaters’ enjoyment.
Obituary: Terri Collins
Terri Lynn Collins, 58, of Norwood, Colo., took the Lord’s hand when He called on Feb. 2, 2013, at her home.
Class of 1962…
Several members of the graduating class of 1962 from Meeker High School gathered for their 50th class reunion last fall. Classmates and their spouses enjoyed golf, dinner and socializing at the Meeker Golf Course and the Meeker Cafe and “passed the hat” to make a donation to their alma mater.
Meeker trustee seat available
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker is accepting applications to fill the vacant seat of Trustee Andy Thomson.
