Helen E. Tyler June 1, 1927 ~ Sept. 13, 2011 Helen E. Tyler joined the Lord on Sept 13, 2011, after a lengthy struggle with lung cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. She passed peacefully at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colo., with her husband at her side.
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MHS class of 1961 celebrates 50th
— The class has proposed starting a scholarship fund for MHS students — The Meeker High School class of 1961 celebrated the 50th anniversary of their graduation on Sept. 13-14 at the beautiful autumn setting of the Campbell Creek Ranch Train Depot building owned by Bud Streigel who was the[Read More…]
MHS class of 1961 celebrates 50th
The Meeker High School class of 1961 celebrated the 50th anniversary of their graduation on Sept. 13-14 at the beautiful autumn setting of the Campbell Creek Ranch Train Depot building owned by Bud Streigel who was the gracious host for this memorable occasion.
Loose Ends: Get involved in the community
Every few years or so, a survey gauging the health and well-being of the community arrives in the mailbox. Some residents dutifully document their opinions, while others put it in their to-do pile or throw it away.
College In Colorado hosts college month
College In Colorado will host college application month during the month of October.
Belts, budgets continue to tighten
As the Town of Meeker’s board of trustees and staff begin preparations for the 2012 capital budget, there’s an underlying sense of caution and concern.
Carroll receives FFA degree
Brett Carroll, a member of the Meeker FFA chapter, has been selected to receive the American FFA degree.
HOME OF: Dirck and Sondra Garcia
Longtime Meeker residents Dirck and Sondra Garcia are this week’s “home of” honorees. “Dirck was born and raised in Meeker. His parents lived here soon after their marriage.
Fairfield grant applications due Oct. 3
The application deadline for the Freeman Fairfield Trust semi-annual grant cycle is 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 3, 2011.
Western Fuels buys ColoWyo
RBC I Western Fuels-Colorado LLC, a cooperative fuel supplier that delivers coal under contract to the Craig Station and Nucla Station power plants in western Colorado, has entered into an agreement to purchase the Colowyo Mine from Rio Tinto.
Talks like a Texan but Colorado is home
MEEKER I “I never got over the drawl,” Dorothy Chappell said in her soft southern accent. The gentle drawl, held over from her early years in Texas, seems well-suited to her kindness and devotion to family.
Accidental shooting claims life of Meeker man
RBC I Rio Blanco County Coroner Dr. Albert Krueger said “a gunshot wound to the abdomen” caused the accidental death of James “Jeb” Berthelson, 32, of Meeker.
