The White River is not flooding yet but the near-record snowfalls this season could result in major spring run-off. Rio Blanco County emergency manager John Hutchins said the town and county have prepared a plan of action and all departments are ready for a possible high water event.
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RHS Panthers end baseball season for Cowboys
The Meeker baseball team played its final home game on the road last week. Because of the weather, Meeker’s baseball diamond was never dry enough to play on this season, so the Cowboys had to play their scheduled home games against Paonia in Rifle and their final home game against[Read More…]
Rangely Animal Shelter receives grant
The Rangely Animal Shelter now has help in protecting dogs against canine influenza virus (CIV), a highly contagious disease that spreads easily from dog to dog, especially those in close proximity.
Moon Lake approves $1 million refund
It looks as though the “cooperative difference” is alive and well at Moon Lake Electric. One of the important differences between cooperatives and investor-owned utilities is ownership in the company.
Obituary: Veryl Cleverly, Oct. 5, 1937-May 1, 2011
Veryl Cleverly was born Oct. 5, 1937, and died May 1, 2011, of complications from open heart surgery. He was the eighth child born to Viene Lauretta Potts and Thomas Franklin Cleverly.
Letter: Thank you for helping hands
I want to thank all of the wonderful people of Meeker who brought food, flowers, cards, ran errands for me, visited, called on the phone and just took such good care of me after my recent surgery.
MHS Royalty
Shae Barrow and Caleb Dodds were crowned queen and king of the 2011 junior/senior prom held last Saturday.
USFS seeks photos to document range conditions
Everyone at some point has monitored something in their life. When you were a kid, you probably monitored the candy bowl closely. As an adult, you monitor your checking account to avoid overdrafts and any fraudulent charges.
“Kick up your heels” at event
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has partnered with local energy companies, Friends of the FFA and the Meeker FFA chapter to give you the annual After Birth Ball!
Meeker Locals
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Although one might assume Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday, it’s actually more popular in the United States. On May 5, 1862, the Mexican army defeated the French army at the Battle of Puebla. This single military battle signified defeat of a European colonial power[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Supporting the arts
Meeker has never been viewed as an especially arts-oriented community, yet there are community members who disagree with that assessment. The performing arts demonstrated by various community theater productions over the years have been part of Meeker since the community was originally founded. The visual arts have always been represented[Read More…]
Fate of church in limbo
Michele Morgan, who is spearheading the plan to relocate the century-old original Methodist church building, requested a public hearing to approve a two-phase plan for moving the building to Ute Park. The first phase of the plan would move the structure to the graveled area at the end of Park[Read More…]