(Left) Pioneers Medical Center would like to thank Kim Tedford for nine years of dedicated ERBHSD board service—two elected terms and one appointed. Her steadfast leadership and resilience were instrumental during times of significant challenge and transformation. (Right) Pioneers Medical Center would like to thank J.H. Sheridan for four years[Read More…]
Tag: Meeker
New 748 area code coming to the 970 region for new service or add’l line
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | With new telephone numbers in greater demand, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission approved the implementation of the new 748 area code to overlay the existing 970 region. The 970 region includes but is not limited to Aspen, Breckenridge, Durango, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, Grand[Read More…]
YOUTH ARCHERY AT BIG SKY
Two Meeker youth archers, Dawn Arnold (left) and Auri Murray (right) recently competed at the annual Big Sky Archery Challenge held in Craig, Colorado. This tournament has a reputation for big cash prize payouts attracting top archers from all over the country. Arnold shot well on day one, then improved[Read More…]
Rooted in the West – Sanders steps into leadership at Plant Center
MEEKER | After spending more than a decade learning the ins and outs of the Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center, Brandon Sanders is taking on a new role—leading the facility as its newest plant manager. Sanders moved to Meeker with his wife, Janae Sanders, and kids Allie Sanders, Tyler Sanders,[Read More…]
Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District swears in new board members; discusses meeting times, legal concerns
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District Pioneers Medical Board held its regular monthly meeting last week, beginning with a closed-door financial discussion before opening the doors to the public. The meeting began with the swearing in of two new board members, Jean Gianinetti and Sherri Halandras,[Read More…]
Library board discusses planning, insurance issues, and Moffitt’s ALA stance at monthly meeting
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library Board held its regular monthly meeting last week in the community room at the Meeker Public Library. Board President John Moffitt, Vice President Keri Grieser, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt, and member Dan Olson attended. Member Michael Cobb did not attend the meeting that evening, but[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 85
White River Agency, Colorado August 25, 1879 Sir: Naturally, our harnesses are giving way, and must be repaired, and as we have an employee who can do the work, I ask an appropriation for this object, the items being: I saddle horse, 1 gauge-knife, 1 round ditto, 3 medium punches,[Read More…]
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT – Violet Valentina Henderson
J.C. and Natalie Henderson welcomed their daughter, Violet Valentina Henderson, into the world on May 28, 2025, at 12:23 a.m. She weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Joe Gramegna IV and his wife Cathy Gramegna of New York State, and George and Kristen[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: D.M. Richards, organizer of the Meeker Townsite Company
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). In light of that upcoming event, we’ll be sharing town history and stories about the town’s founders in the coming weeks. In the fall of 1883, the White River[Read More…]
Chamber BIZ OF THE MONTH: New Earth Spiritual & Metaphysical Healing Crystal Shop
Located in the historic Hugus Building, New Earth—owned by Alisa Shimko—offers crystals, metaphysical tools, handmade goods, and healing services like reiki, mediumship, and henna. Celebrating 3 years in business, they’re offering sales and a Chamber Bucks drawing all month long. Stop by their Open House on June 21, 10 a.m.[Read More…]
LDS SEMINARY GRADS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conducted a seminary graduation ceremony at the church meetinghouse in Craig on Thursday, May 22. Seminary is a four year program for high school students. The classes are held each morning before school starts. The students study the Old Testament, New Testament,[Read More…]
Dr. Beverly R. Devore-Wedding named 2025-2026 President of National Science Teaching Association
MEEKER | Beverly R. DeVore-Wedding, Ph.D., adjunct science instructor at Nebraska Indian Community College and 2024 Educational Fellow with the American Association for the Advancement of Science, assumed the role of 2025–2026 president of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) on June 1. NSTA is the world’s largest professional organization[Read More…]
