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‘Sunshine and Smiles’ as P.E.O. hosts annual dinner for MHS senior girls
Sullivan receives STAR Scholarship PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | P.E.O. Chapter BA hosted its 102nd Senior Girls Party on Monday, May 4. The theme of this year’s event was “Sunshine and Smiles” and included dinner. The local chapter, part of the Meeker community since 1919, has documented scholarships awarded to Meeker[Read More…]
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe member to attend reception for Smithsonian exhibit at White River Museum
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Mark Wing, a member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, continues to serve his community through cultural leadership, education and youth advocacy. He’ll be in attendance at the opening reception for the Smithsonian exhibit, “The Americans” on May 15 in Meeker. Wing, who lives in Towaoc[Read More…]
CHINN EARNS ‘OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR’ AWARD
Amy Chinn, principal at Meeker High School, was honored at the spring awards ceremony with a standing ovation for receiving the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award. The Boy Scouts of America Fretwell Award is presented by local scouters to teachers, educational support staff, and school administrators who stand out[Read More…]
Hopewest volunteers like Peggy Shults impact lives
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Volunteers at HopeWest play a special role in supporting individuals and families facing the challenges of aging, illness, and grief. Their dedication contributes to the exceptional care provided across western Colorado and strengthens HopeWest’s ability to serve with compassion and excellence. In 2025 alone, 1,085 active[Read More…]
Town of Meeker to improve public safety with the construction of secondary emergency access
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Town of Meeker has been evaluating the critical need for improved emergency access to and from the Sage Hills Subdivision. Currently, the Sage Hills Subdivision is one of the most vulnerable. It consists of more than 50 residences served by only one primary access route[Read More…]
Obituary – Robert ‘Bob’ Klenda
May 30, 1936 ~ April 15, 2026 Robert C. Klenda (Bob), 89, of Kimball, Nebraska, passed away on April 15, 2026, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born May 30, 1936, in Marion County, Kansas, to Clement and Emma Klenda, Bob was guided from his earliest years by[Read More…]
Obituary – Bill Mitchem
Oct. 21, 1929 ~ Feb. 22, 2026 Bill Mitchem of Rangely, Colorado passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2026, at the age 96. He is remembered for his love of teaching, for his integrity, and for his kindness; for his enthusiasm for the high desert country of Northwest Colorado; for[Read More…]
Obituary – Garth Clair Condie
Sept. 8, 1945 ~ May 2, 2026 Garth Clair Condie, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Kingston, Missouri, on May 2, 2026. He must have had the most joyous reunion with his wife, Ilene, whom he has been without for 37 years. Garth was born Sept. 8, 1945,[Read More…]
Cowboys close regular season at No. 30 in 2A Seeding Index
MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team stayed busy over the past week, playing five games across Western Colorado as it closed the regular season and remained in position for a potential postseason berth. The stretch began on the road, where Meeker served as the home team against Grand[Read More…]
Panthers close regular season with standout finishes
RANGELY | The Rangely High School track and field teams wrapped up a busy week with strong performances at the Wild West Twilight Last Chance meet May 6 at Stocker Stadium and the Cardinal Invitational on May 9 in Parachute. At the Wild West Twilight meet hosted by Central High[Read More…]
Meeker Track and Field qualifies deep field for state meet
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team closed out the regular season with strong performances at two final qualifying meets last week, competing May 6 at the Wild West Twilight Last Chance meet in Grand Junction, hosted by Central High School, and May 9 at the Cardinal[Read More…]