ARRESTS 6/24 56 yr old male arrested on 2nd degree burglary and crimes against at risk adult/ juvenile-3rd degree assault. He was released on a PR Bond 6/25. 6/29 37 yr old male arrested for DUI, drug paraphernalia, open container, possession of open marijuana container and driving on expired license.[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 4th, 2024
Summer Reading Program now for kids and adults! MEEKER | The Summer Reading Program has started at the Meeker Public Library! New this year, the reading program is open for adults, too! Read books, earn rewards, have fun! Meeker Library, 490 Main St., Meeker. www.meekerlibrary.org. 970-878-5911. Historical Society selling root[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Division begins — and ends — with all of us
“A republic, if you can keep it.” ― 81-year-old Benjamin Franklin’s response to the question: “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 Even before the live viewing of Grumpy Old Men Pt. 2 — oh, sorry, the debate — and[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Smoking Waters
The White River Valley is a true place name that fits the description. Describing the natural water source which tumbles down from the snow melt high in the Flat Tops the White River passes through town. The original inhabitants of this valley, the Utes, named this river after its appearance[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – July 4th, 2024
Thanks to Westlands from MHS Dear Editor: Meeker High School Athletics would like to thank Patrick Krause and Westlands for donating $12,000 to our athletic programs. All extracurricular programs are increasingly expensive to fund. Yet, we believe that these programs offer students opportunities to learn and grow outside of the classroom. [Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The discovery of fire
One of the characteristics that separate man and beast is the control of fire. Eons ago, the first man discovered a burning ember left over from a lightning strike and said, “OUCH.” Language and four letter words were also discovered. Things progressed when he found a roasted squirrel left over[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 55
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…]
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
