Trailhead Cabins and Lodging celebrated an Open House and Ribbon Cutting event to showcase the new renovations to the hotel and cabins and the addition of the Trailhead Lounge. They were Biz of the Month with the Chamber of Commerce and hosted a drawing for $50 in Chamber Bucks and[Read More…]
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PLAYGROUND PREP …
The new playground at the Admin Building in Meeker is taking shape. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Call 811 before you dig
RBC I Atmos Energy is reminding everyone — homeowners and professional excavators alike — to call 811 before any excavation project. Digging without knowing the location of underground utilities can result in disruptions to critical services, serious injuries and costly reparis to underground utility lines. It is simple and easy[Read More…]
State plans additional resources for wildfire season
RBC I On Friday April 22, Governor Polis, Senate President Fenberg and state fire officials at the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) announced new legislation on wildfire response. The new legislation would provide $15 million to add to the state’s aviation resources available for wildfire response. The[Read More…]
Cowboys ready for league play
MEEKER I It has been a slow and steady couple weeks for Cowboy baseball, but that is slated to pick up this week, the final week before the Cowboys enter league play this weekend. Last week with just one game in Glenwood Springs, they nearly came from behind before ultimately[Read More…]
MSD recognizes staff achievements, discusses anti-bullying policies
MEEKER I Meeker School District board members recognized staff at their meeting this week including Laura Koenig, who recently completed her teacher induction program. Three MSD coaches were also recognized by CHSAA, including: • Shane Phelan (1A Western Slope Football Coach of the Year), • J.C. Watt (2A Wrestling Coach[Read More…]
SWEARING IN …
Trustees (front, left to right) Scott Nielsen, Tiffany Jehorek and Chris Lockwood were sworn in for new terms, along with Mayor Kent Borchard (back), by Town Clerk Lisa Cook. | NIKI TURNER PHOTO
Golf course seeks support from Town
MEEKER I Meeker’s nine-hole golf course is in need of new management according to Tim Nelson, speaking on behalf of the Rio Blanco Golf Association (RBGA) at the April 22 meeting of the Meeker Board of Trustees. The RBGA is “opening a conversation” with the Town of Meeker, and plans[Read More…]
NEW ADDITION …
COURTESY PHOTO Levi, Tayslyn and Deneé Dinwiddie of Meeker welcomed Tainsley May on March 27, 2022, at exactly midnight at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Tainsley was 7 lbs., 6 oz. and 19 inches long. Her grandparents are Alan and Becca Nielsen, Greg and Roxanne Chintala, and Mike[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: April 28, 2022
Meet and greet with Republican candidates DINOSAUR | There will be a meet and greet with at least two Republican candidates for state office at the Dinosaur Fire Hall (301 Stegosaurus Way) from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. Confirmed candidates attending include Savannah Wolfson, candidate for Colorado House District[Read More…]
Candidate Q&A: ERBM Recreation & Park District
MEEKER | Six candidates are running for three seats on ERBM Recreation & Park District’s board this election cycle. As an in-person forum was not possible due to scheduling conflicts, the HT provided an online survey for readers to submit questions and have included those here, as well.Candidate responses are[Read More…]
Candidate Q&A: Eastern Rio Blanco Health Service District
MEEKER | Seven candidates are running for three seats on Meeker’s hospital board this election cycle. As an in-person forum was not possible due to scheduling conflicts, the HT provided an online survey for readers to submit questions and have included those here, as well. Candidate responses are in no[Read More…]