MEEKER I “That discipline which corrects the eagerness of worldly passions, which fortifies the heart with virtuous principles, which enlightens the mind with useful knowledge, and furnishes to it matter of enjoyment within itself, is of more consequence to real felicity then all the provisions which we can make of[Read More…]
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A mother to be thankful for
MEEKER I Last week gave us the opportunity to give thanks for our many blessings. Topping the list for many was the blessing of family, particularly the love of our mothers who have stood strong through whatever life has handed them and made the best of every situation. Mothers are[Read More…]
Public hearing for cell tower continued — Community wants cell tower, but not in the proposed location
MEEKER I A public hearing for Rio Blanco County commissioners to take comments on a special use permit to build a 199-foot cell tower has been continued until 7 p.m. Dec. 11 in the commissioners’ meeting room in the Fairfield Center.
Youth selected to light 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree
RBC I Out of 1,381 entries from across Colorado, the White River National Forest and its nonprofit partner, Choose Outdoors, are pleased to announce Ryan Shuster as the winner of the contest to light the 2012 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C. On Oct. 19, Santa and Mrs. Claus[Read More…]
Hundreds take part in celebration for Capitol tree
MEEKER I The harvest of the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree drew hundreds of people to the two-day celebration in Meeker before beginning its journey to Washington, D.C. “I never would have dreamed there would be this kind of turnout,” Blanco District Ranger Ken Coffin said of the large crowd gathered[Read More…]
Celebrate Colorado’s gift to the United States
MEEKER I Everyone is invited to the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree Celebration in downtown Meeker on Friday, Nov. 2 and Saturday, Nov. 3. Friday events kick off with the public invitation to watch the tree cutting process at 10 a.m. The Meeker Recreation District and the Meeker Chamber of Commerce[Read More…]
Winter pasture …
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.
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.