Jonnie C. Coleman, 85, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away peacefully at River Valley Estates Assisted Living in Yuma with family by her side on June 28, 2019. Jonnie was born to Johnny Cecil and Reba Fay Green Davis on Sept. 26, 1933, in Meeker, Colorado. Jonnie went to school in[Read More…]
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Obituary: Carol Ann Douglas
Carol Douglas, 58, passed peacefully on June 29, 2019. Carol was born to Robert and Joyce Coley in Denver, Colorado. She moved with her mother and siblings to a sheep ranch near Meeker, Colorado in her early teens. Her ranch girl upbringing gave her a love of the outdoors, of[Read More…]
Obituary: Alton ‘Bud’ Miles
Alton “Bud” Miles, Jr., of Meeker, Colorado, left his earthly vessel to receive his glorified body on April 21, 2019.
A ‘Red Letter Day’ for historic building
April 26—is Red Letter Day for Meeker’s Mountain Valley Bank (MVB). Historically, festivals and holidays were marked in red on calendars, noting by color that there was something special occurring to pay attention to. Since 2015, MVB has celebrated the anniversary of its renovated building being listed on the National[Read More…]
UPDATED: Fatal crash on Hwy. 13 south of Meeker
The following official press release from the Colorado State Patrol was released late Friday night: On Friday, March 16, at approximately 10:14 a.m., local emergency personnel were dispatched to a three-vehicle crash on Colorado Highway 13 near milepost 35, approximately five miles south of Meeker. A gray 2011 Dodge Caliber[Read More…]
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A Magical Night at Hogwarts in Meeker this Saturday
MEEKER | The Hogwarts Express will be making a stop in Meeker this week as the magical world of J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series comes alive. Two exciting events, one tonight and one Saturday, will be hosted by the CSU Extension Office and the 4-H Councils. First up, a Harry[Read More…]
4-H clubs host Harry Potter-themed fundraiser Oct. 28 in Meeker
MEEKER | CSU Extension and Rio Blanco County 4-H clubs are hosting a Harry-Potter themed fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 28 from 6-10 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Food, fun, games and STEM activities are part of the planned events suitable for all ages, from toddlers to adults. Tickets are[Read More…]
Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials underway…
For the 31st year in a row, the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials got off to an early start Wednesday morning. The competition, activities, demonstrations and events will continue through Sunday. Visit bit.ly/2eCwjCI for a complete schedule of events.
Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive organized by Meeker Fire and Rescue
Looking for a way to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey? Meeker Fire and Rescue is coordinating a relief drive.
OHV Rendezvous…
Weight loss workshop July 18
MEEKER | Join us for an Ideal You introductory workshop Tuesday, July 18 at 6 p.m. in the Hugus Building seminar room upstairs, 592 Main St. Learn more about our medically designed weight loss method and lifestyle. With our four-phase, easy-to-follow protocol you will be able to lose weight, maintain[Read More…]
