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Tag: Meeker
Loose Ends: Weather chatter continues
We live in “far-below” country — the area that historically has below zero temperatures all winter long. If you live upriver (East of Meeker) towards the Flattops, temperatures qualify for far-far-below. Newcomers considering settling in the White River valley often ask the question every employer or rental agent dreads, “How[Read More…]
Tea Party meeting tonight
MEEKER | The Meeker Tea Party will be meeting at Kilowatt Korner Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Former congressional candidate Bob O’Connell will speak and Jeff Madison is tentatively scheduled to answer questions regarding the Rio Blanco County master plan.
Goettel named sole superintendent finalist
MEEKER | After thorough review of three applications for the superintendent of the Meeker Schools by the board of education Tuesday, board president Mary Strang announced interim superintendent Susie Goettel as the sole finalist for the position. A contract will be offered in March.
Youth going UnderGrounD
MEEKER I Ask anyone over the age of 10 what there is for young people to do in Meeker and you’re likely to get a blank stare. With the exception of high school sports or going to the pool, there are few youth-friendly evening activities in rural communities.
Letter: Overdue thank you
This note of thanks is long overdue. I am so fortunate to live in Meeker where the city keeps the snow removed at once and the big litter clean-up after the 4th of July celebration. Thank you city workers and city administration for everything you do. Doris Walters Meeker
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Chambers continue annual traditions
For years, the Meeker and Rangely chambers of commerce have hosted annual events to gather, recognize, socialize, network, feed and entertain their members and the tradition continues in Meeker tonight and in Rangely Saturday.
Meeker holds 4-H council
MEEKER I The Meeker 4-H Council was held Feb. 1 at the Extension Office. President Taylor Neilson called the meeting to order. Stephen Walsh led the pledges. Attendees introduced themselves and described their projects.
Meeker officers exonerated in civil case
MEEKER I On Dec. 9, 2010, Judge Walker Miller of the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado issued an order dismissing all claims filed by Erica Boudreaux, as the wife and personal representative of Chris Boudreaux, against Chief Robert Hervey, Lt. Glenn Wilson, Officer Mike Washburn and the[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • No better evidence of the growth and needs of Meeker could be shown than the opening of Tom Watson’s general merchandise establishment to accommodate the increasing population along the White River.
Obituary: Ruth Margaret Wright Seick
Ruth Margaret Wright Seick March 29, 1925 ~ Jan. 20, 2011 Ruth was born March 29, 1925, in Meeker, Colo. She was the fifth child of Howard McClellan Wright and Hildur Louise Johnson Wright. The story goes that her mother was having trouble carrying this baby to full term. The[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys dominate Plateau Valley 74-33
MEEKER I Meeker’s Lady Cowboys are gearing up for a repeat defeat of the league’s No. 1 ranked Paonia Eagles. This group has persevered this season with some great teamwork for a 7-2 record. Saturday’s match against the Plateau Valley Cowboys proved their capabilities.
