It was in 2006 that math teacher Rory Wilson began to build a boat that was strong enough to drag around, shallow and light enough to get into places other boats cannot, and strong enough to run with an ocean storm.
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MHS team performs well at event
The Husky Invitational at Battle Mountain High School in Edwards, Colo., resulted in another impressive team finish for the Cowboys track and field team.
BMS tracksters enjoy great last day in Steamboat
“All in all, it was a great day for Meeker track!” middle school track coach Marty Casey said of the final meet in Steamboat Saturday.
New owners …
Jeannette and Chad Shepherd are the new owners of Shepherd’s Office Outfitters, formerly Jackson’s Office Supply on the southwest corner of Sixth and Main streets in Meeker.
Sanderson Park …
The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Parks District (ERBM) held a public meeting Tuesday last to discuss the upcoming construction of a new park
World’s biggest big top performs at fairgrounds
Carson and Barnes Circus, one of the last of the great American traveling big top circuses, will perform two shows, at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., in Meeker at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds
BMS students compete at Colorado History Day
Barone Middle School students competed in the state competition for History Day Saturday. Five students and their coach traveled to Metro State for the competition.
Tucker’s legacy continues through scholarship
For the past five years, the Bob Tucker Memorial Golf Tournament has raised funds for a scholarship given every year to a Meeker High School senior.
GREAT AMERICAN HORSE DRIVE
Photo by Joe Tosh Sombrero Ranches drove an estimated 650 horses from Browns Park, where they are wintered, to Big Gulch Ranch approximately 11 miles west of Craig last weekend.
102 YEARS YOUNG …
Family and friends of Merle Brenton gathered under the balloons at the Walbridge Wing in celebration of her 102nd birthday.
Schmueser Gordon Meyer announces name change
RBC I Schmueser Gordon Meyer president and CEO Louis Meyer announced May 1 that after 26 years of continuous operation under the name Schmueser Gordon Meyer, the company’s name has been changed to SGM.
Day retires after 30 years
MEEKER I Just shy of 31 years ago, Sharon Day went to work for the town of Meeker as a clerk in the front office at town hall. Over time, she graduated to receptionist, handled water billing, was the assistant manager/planner and was appointed town manager, or town administrator, in[Read More…]




