MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to cancel the Parade of Lights this year, as we unfortunately do not want to encourage a large public gathering at this time. We hope this holiday season we all continue to support each other and shop local and[Read More…]
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Oct. 20 board of trustees meeting
MEEKER | Meeker’s board of trustees met Tuesday, with Mayor Kent Borchard attending by phone. The board approved a building permit waiver for the hospital’s new sleep center construction. Pioneers Medical Center CEO said the organization is “really excited” to bring a sleep lab to the community. The board approved[Read More…]
News Briefs: Oct. 22, 2020
Live Chamber healthcare webinar MEEKER | Join the live webinar with Q&A on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 8 a.m. to learn about the new Meeker Chamber of Commerce healthcare program. Our partners in the program, the Small Association Leadership Alliance (SALA), will be presenting an overview of this exciting healthcare[Read More…]
Citizen of the Year…
Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey (second from right) is Meeker’s Citizen of the Year. She was surprised with the award Tuesday morning by Meeker Chamber of Commerce board members Chance Walker and Lori Smith (left) and chamber director Stephanie Kobald (right). The plaque Harvey received recognizes her[Read More…]
Meeker Chamber of Commerce welcomes new board members
MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce board and staff are welcoming new board members. The Chamber held an election to fill two new open board positions, and those have been filled by Andrea Gianinetti and Chance Walker. Additionally, to fill a retiring board member position, Lori Smith has been[Read More…]
To market, to market…
A Meekerpalooza farmer’s market was held Friday, July 31 in downtown Meeker and featured music from bluegrass band Wood Belly, snow cones, drinks, various booths and a face mask fundraiser. There will be one more farmer’s market Friday, August 14 from 4 to 8 p.m.
New biz…
New business …
Meeker’s newest business, San Juan Backcountry Adventures, held a grand opening ribbon cutting and open house. Visit their shop in Wendll’s at 206 Market St., to rent ATVs, side-by-sides and Rungu e-bikes. Pictured from left to right: Chamber of Commerce program assistant Ann Franklin, San Juan Backcountry Adventures owner Larry[Read More…]
Public fishing …
Ten new kiosks and a public fishing area map have been developed through a Fishing is Fun Grant with the Colorado Department of Wildlife. The kiosks are located alongside County Road 8 noting areas along the White River that are accessible to the public. These were installed to inform the[Read More…]
Trail & Hitch …
Trail and Hitch RV Park and Tiny Home Hotel held a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting and Open House. Owner Amanda Montgomery and Manager Kris Deines cut the ribbon along with Stephanie Kobald and Ann Franklin from the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. Tiny Home tours, smore’s bar and campfire added to[Read More…]
To market we will go …
Residents took advantage of pleasant June weather to get outside for the first Farmers Market/Meekerpalooza event of the summer last Friday. For more photos from the downtown event, visit https://rioblancoheraldtimes.smugmug.com/Farmers-MarketMeekerpalooza/.
News Briefs: June 25, 2020
Enter the July 4th Parade! MEEKER | The theme of the 2020 parade is “FREEDOM”. The annual parade is hosted by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and is held downtown Meeker on Main Street starting at 10 a.m. Anyone can enter the parade — whether you are an individual, an[Read More…]
