A herd of sheep graze on John and Tawny Halandras’ meadows for a few days before continuing their fall journey from the mountains to their high desert winter range.
Tag: Meeker
The history of the Lime Kiln region
MEEKER I The history of Lime Kiln is very interesting, beginning with the land itself.
New childcare center to open
MEEKER I New Creation Church of Meeker is starting a child development center scheduled to open Sept. 10. The idea is to offer a preschool as well as day care service.
Mr. Love goes to Washington …
Sam Love, son of Sam and Ginny Love of Meeker, was accepted for an internship in Congressman Tipton’s office in Washington, D.C., and started Aug. 13.
Water storage…
In a recent meeting called by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife to discuss releasing water from Lake Avery into the White River, local rancher and water expert David Smith Sr. commented on the mesa
Watt family has long history in Meeker
MEEKER I The Watt family gathered for a reunion on the Fourth of July to celebrate generations of family and fun.
Welcome home, Toni Simmons
RBC I Toni Simmons was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma cancer in April 2009.
Lucky girl …
Kathy Kracht was walking her dog with her 6-year-old niece Natalie, the daughter of Mike and Annie Kracht, when Natalie found a four-leaf clover. Natalie told her aunt, “I knew I would find one someday.” courtesy photo
Bird’s eye view…
An aerial photo of Meeker looking southwest, courtesy of local pilot Kelly Sheridan.
Exploratory well …
A drilling rig has been set up next to the new WREA substation north of Meeker on the Sulphur Creek road.
Letter: Thank you
I would like to thank Peggy Rector and Crystal Ducey for hosting the public gathering at Peggy’s home Friday, May 25. Your extra efforts are appreciated very much.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Thank you veterans
Thank you Rio Blanco County veterans and local V.F.W. Post 5843 for leading us in showing respect and honoring our fallen with your annual tossing of a wreath into the White River and placing another at the memorial in Highland Cemetery, where fallen veteran’s graves were marked with American flags[Read More…]
