Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, June 27, 1879 Sir: In reply to the inquiries contained in your letter of the 15th instant, relating to privileges of contractors who are about to erect agency buildings on your reservation, I have to advise you that the furnishing to them[Read More…]
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HERE’S YOUR SIGN
It’s been a long time coming — 20 years or more — but Meeker finally has a banner over Market Street at the intersection with 7th St., alerting travelers of downtown amenities and river access. A lot of planning and design effort by Uplift Meeker: Mainstreet Program went into this[Read More…]
School board approves girls’ high school wrestling program
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Education met Monday, June 24 for a regular meeting. The district recognized the following staff members for perfect attendance during the 2023-24 school year, having no absences during student contact days: Andi Duzik, Kathleen Kelley and Patti Merrifield. Outstanding attendance (less than two absences during[Read More…]
4-H NEWS
Rio Blanco County Senior 4-H Members Liam Olson and Jill Ward attended the Colorado State 4-H Conference in Fort Collins June 18-20. The RBC 4-H members stayed on the CSU campus and attended workshops. Workshop tracks covered the topics of leadership, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and family consumer[Read More…]
New pastor for United Methodists coming July 14
MEEKER | In March 2023, members of Meeker’s second-oldest church agreed to disagree. By a vote, the majority of the congregation decided to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church denomination and become an independent Methodist church. This vote occurred as the Mountain Sky Conference and General Conference of the United[Read More…]
DOING GOOD
Copen Smith has been filling bird feeders weekly at the Walbridge Wing. The residents enjoy watching the birds from their rooms. Copen adds a wave and a smile at each window. Valley Hardware graciously donated the wagon to help the process go a bit more efficiently. TOBY LEAVITT Photo
Xochi AnaNickole Holland-Gonzalez
Feb. 23, 2007 ~ June 17, 2024 Xochi AnaNickole Holland-Gonzalez blessed us with her presence on February 23, 2007, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, via Meeker, Colorado, and she left us, far too soon, on June 17, 2024, in Pinedale, Wyoming. Xochi was the baby of the family and the only[Read More…]
Obituary – Richard Ross “Rich” Amick
Sept. 19, 1946 ~ June 14, 2024 Richard Amick was born to Cleora (Agee) and Jim Amick of Meeker on Sept. 19, 1946 and was their third child. His early education took place in the one-room schoolhouses taught by his mother and, in later years, he attended school in Meeker.[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE – TOM GALLOWAY
1968~2024 Thomas Flynn Galloway passed away on Friday, June 28 at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. Services are being held on July 10, 2024 at the Chapel of the Chimes in Glendale, Arizona. In lieu in flowers donations can be made to the ALK Positive cancer organization in honor of[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series: The bulls are still winning
MEEKER | The bulls not only won last week’s rodeo, they went on a walkabout during the event. The escapees were quickly rounded up and safely returned to the arena. The next installment of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series is July 11 at 7 p.m at the Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
RANGELY WRESTLING CAMP
Several young Rangely wrestlers, including a couple high school wrestlers from Meeker, attended a one-day wrestling clinic featuring four-time Division I All-American Joe LeBlanc. LeBlanc graduated from Meeker High School where he was a three-time state champion for the Cowboys, before wrestling for the University of Wyoming Cowboys. LeBlanc will[Read More…]
White River National Forest offers tips for a safe holiday
RBC | The White River National Forest is offering a few tips for forest visitors this busy holiday weekend. “We hope everyone has a happy Fourth of July weekend,” said Acting White River National Forest Supervisor Heather Noel. “Taking a few precautions will ensure your weekend is safe and enjoyable.”[Read More…]
