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Lifelong Sweethearts

Perhaps it’s the devotion to their family that keeps them going. MEEKER I There may not be a better example for Valentine’s Day than Meeker natives Fran and Carolyn Sullivan. The couple will have been married for 65 years in March. They were born and raised in the area and[Read More…]

High price for poachers

MEEKER I Three Missouri men have paid a high price for deciding to kill bull elk in the Colorado high country last fall without having valid bull elk licenses. In addition to paying hefty fines, the men now face the loss of hunting privileges in Colorado and 34 other states.

The annual pageant will go on

MEEKER I The Meeker Pageant will continue for another year. After a public plea, the pageant has a new volunteer director, and this director comes with a respected drama resume.

Meeker Arts Council meets Feb. 23

MEEKER | The MACC will hold its next meeting Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker. Please plan to join the group for this important meeting to set the course for future performing and fine arts programs for the youth and adults of the Meeker community.

Meeker Tea Party meeting Feb. 17

MEEKER | The Meeker Tea Party will be meeting at Kilowatt Korner Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Former congressional candidate Bob O’Connell will speak and Jeff Madison is tentatively scheduled to answer questions regarding the Rio Blanco County master plan.

Judge calls for mistrial

RBC I After six weeks, including jury selection, testimony and five days of jury deliberation, Judge Gail Nichols declared a mistrial in the Jerry Snider Jr. murder trial. A new trial has been set to begin May 4.

Cold weather closes new school, recreation center

MEEKER I Sub-zero temperatures created several problems at the Meeker Recreation Center and the new elementary school, closing both facilities for at least two days. “Tuesday when it got real cold our heating system went off line that night and when we came in Wednesday morning, it was 32 degrees[Read More…]