MEEKER | After swearing in Amanda Smith to the trustee position vacated by Tiffany Jehorek, Meeker’s Board of Trustees heard a presentation from YouthZone. The 50-year-old program, which is based in Glenwood Springs, provides nonprofit, comprehensive services for youth in the Ninth Judicial District, including substance abuse treatment, life sklls[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 26th, 2025
Meekerpalooza 2 is this Friday MEEKER | The second Meekerpalooza is this Friday, June 27. The Meeker Market will be open from 4-8 p.m. and live music by the Black Canyon Boys kicks off at 6 p.m. ERBM is hosting a pickleball tournament for $10/team starting at 6:30. Register from[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Better tools = better productivity
“Technology and tools are useful and powerful when they are your servant and not your master.” ~ Stephen Covey Most tasks require some kind of tool, and using the right tool the right way makes any job more efficient, effective and enjoyable. Using the wrong tools increases the difficulty of[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – June 26th, 2025
A personal message to all WREA members Dear Editor: In 2019, I joined the Board of Directors of WREA. The last six years serving on the board has been rewarding and incredibly educational. Because of my IT Security background, “protecting the grid” was very high on my priority list. Little[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Making a difference
The Meeker’s July 4th celebration is almost upon us, so it might appear to be a tad bit late to step up and volunteer to help at one or two community events that are part of this fast approaching holiday. It is never too late. Helpers are always needed, even[Read More…]
FROM V.F.W. POST 5843: Support your local veterans
The history of the Meeker VFW Post No. 5843 reflects a deep commitment to serving veterans and the community. The post is part of the larger Veterans of Foreign Wars organization, which was founded in 1899 to advocate for the rights and benefits of those who served in the U.S.[Read More…]
Stage 1 fire restrictions start Friday
PRESS RELEASE RBC | All lands managed by the White River National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management Upper Colorado River District will be under stage 1 fire restrictions beginning Friday, June 27. Under stage 1 restrictions for the Bureau of Land Management and White River National Forest: •[Read More…]
Memorial Notice – Tracy Richard Brown
July 18, 1934 ~ Oct. 23, 2024 Father of Chip Brown, husband of Donna Brown. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Bar 7 Ranch (2162 County Road 15) in Meeker, Colorado.
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 88
State Of Colorado, Executive Department, Denver, Sept. 16, 1879 My Dear, Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith a communication from N.C. Meeker, esq, Indian Agent at the White River Agency, in which he details the feelings of the Utes at that point, and desires me to confer with[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: H.R. Bergh: Meeker Founders
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). This article is about H.R. Bergh. He was a shareholder of the Meeker Townsite; however, he was not counted among the Founding Fathers enshrined on the courthouse rock. I[Read More…]
‘OFF THE OLIVE BRANCH’ INTRODUCES ‘ON THE GRAPEVINE’
Off the Olive Branch, Meeker’s oil and vinegar tap house and provider of specialty grocery items, is expanding its offerings. Owners Alexis and Matt Stone are pleased to announce the grand opening of On the Grapevine July 1, from 4-7 p.m. at the same location (317 E. Market St.). On[Read More…]
Meeker girls wrestling team gains confidence, mat time at camp
MEEKER | With the high school wrestling season still months away, the Meeker High School girls wrestling team isn’t wasting any time preparing for what’s ahead. Focused on growth, mat time and team bonding, the Cowboys traveled to Gunnison earlier this month to take part in the Rocky Mountain Wrestling[Read More…]
