Bob Carden, currently the oldest member of the Meeker chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 5843, was tasked with the ceremonial tossing of the memorial wreath into the White River on Memorial Day, May 26. The traditional ceremony at the 5th St. Bridge was followed by a trek[Read More…]
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Presenting the Meeker High School Class of 2025
The Class of 2025 at Meeker High School turned their tassels and tossed their caps Saturday, March 24. Meeker High School Class of 1999 alum Dominick Spencer gave the commencement speech with advice to the students to choose to be victors, not victims. “Don’t be defined by your circumstances, be[Read More…]
Meeker trustees approve water rate increase effective Sept. 1
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved a resolution to authorize a 50% increase to the monthly base rate for water at the May 20 meeting. The base rate will increase from $24 a month to $36 in September 2025, marking the first rate increase in 20[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker History Primer Part 2
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. The Meeker Townsite Company was formed by a[Read More…]
Meeker school board highlights student, staff achievements and reviews budget
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting last week for the month of May. Board President Bill DeVergie, Vice President Tom Allen, and board members Ann Franklin, Joe Nieslanik, Heather Sauls, and Tony Theos were in attendance that evening. Board Secretary Hanna Borchard and[Read More…]
Teacher recognition
At the school board meeting on Monday, the Meeker School District honored Nancy Richardson for 15-plus years of service to our school district as a volunteer, paraprofessional, substitute teacher, and (most recently) classroom teacher. She is relocating to Texas at the conclusion of this school year. We also honored Kathy[Read More…]
Meeker’s 13U baseball team secures top seed, championship berth
MEEKER | What does it take to build a successful youth baseball team in Meeker? The 13U Meeker Blue squad is showing that hard work, teamwork and strong community support go a long way. The team has delivered an exciting season, and last Saturday’s game was no exception. As Meeker[Read More…]
CAPS IN THE AIR!
Graduates tossed their caps at the close of the graduation ceremonies in Meeker last weekend. The program for the Class of 2025 is included in this week’s paper. NIKI TURNER PHOTO
Building something new: Coach Romansky reflects on first season with Cowboys
MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team wrapped up its 2025 season last week with two road losses, falling 11-5 to Basalt and 13-1 to Steamboat Springs on back-to-back days. Despite the tough end to the season, first-year head coach James Romansky said the team battled through a demanding[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker History Primer
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. When someone on the Front Range asks, “Where’s[Read More…]
Meeker High School art show transforms Streamline Realty into gallery
MEEKER | Bathed in sunlight streaming through the tall windows of Streamline Realty, the space became more than just a place of business — it was a vibrant pop-up gallery, alive with color, texture and imagination. Each piece on display stood as a testament to the creative spirit of Meeker[Read More…]
Williams Grant
The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has received a $2,000 grant from Williams, in partnership with the Pipeline Association for Public Awareness. These funds will support the Sheriff’s Office’s law enforcement and Search and Rescue operations within the county. Williams, which operates multiple pipelines in Rio Blanco County, has a[Read More…]
