MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its regular monthly meeting for the month of April last week in the community room of the public library. Board President John Moffitt, Vice President Keri Grieser, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt, and board member Dan Olson were present. Board member Michael Cobb was[Read More…]
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HISTORY LESSONS: The Rio Blanco Store
Long time residents fondly remember the Rio Blanco Store as a place to get gas, eats, and treats. It was located along Highway 13 near the intersection with the Piceance Creek road, north of the Rio Blanco School. There is nothing left to see now. The State scraped away even[Read More…]
BMS 6th graders participate in CPW willow harvest
MEEKER | On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)visited the 6th-grade class at Barone Middle School. In PE, local Wildlife Managers conducted flyfishing lessons in the gym, while the Aquatic Biologist taught the science classes about fish identification and anatomy (followed by trout dissections). On Thursday, April[Read More…]
Student celebrations at Meeker School Board meeting
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular monthly meeting last week at the district building, with all members present and a packed room in attendance. The meeting began with the approval of the evening’s agenda, which included two additions: the hiring of Ted and Janet Dawson as an[Read More…]
Beaver lodge display draws interest at Meeker Public Library
MEEKER | In the community room of the Meeker Public Library — where crafts, meetings and book clubs usually gather — a new guest has moved in: a full-sized beaver lodge. Built entirely from a wire understructure, chicken wire and woven willow sticks of different sizes, the lodge features a[Read More…]
MHS PROM 2025
The 2025 Meeker High School Prom Royalty were announced Saturday at the dance. (Left to right) Montey Franklin (2nd attendant), Clay Crawford (1st attendant), Cade Blunt (king), Reese Clatterbaugh (queen), Charlie Rogers (1st attendant), Joelle Soler (2nd attendant), and crown bearers Clifford Lane and Tayslyn Dinwiddie.
Meeker School Board approves Holliday as elementary principal
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board of Education held a special meeting and work session last week, where they approved Shana Holliday, the current music and art teacher at Meeker Elementary School, to become the school’s next principal. Holliday will finish the 2024–25 school year in her current role before[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center recognized as a top rural hospital in Colorado, CEO announces
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) held its regular monthly board meeting last week, with all board members present and some community members in attendance. They started the meeting by celebrating a major achievement that PMC received. CEO Liz Sellers highlighted that[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS Letters from history No. 80
Denver, Colo. July 5, 1879 To Hon. N.A. HAYT, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.; Reports reach me daily that a band of White River Utes are off their reservation, destroying forest and game, near North and Middle Parks..They have already burned millions of dollars of timber, and are intimidating[Read More…]
PIANO RECITAL
Sunday, April 27, Laura Klinzmann held her annual spring piano recital entitled, “Costumes and Cookies.”
ERBM highlights community impact, operational efficiency in 2024 Annual Report
MEEKER | Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District (ERBM) has released its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of growth, change, innovation, and meaningful community impact. In April 2024, ERBM welcomed Josh Embrey as its new Executive Director. Since joining the team, Josh has focused on strengthening internal[Read More…]
Kelley, Etchart to receive Fretwell Outstanding Educator awards
MEEKER | MHS distinguished faculty member’s Kathleen Kelley and Naomi Etchart, have been selected to receive the prestigious Elbert K. Fretwell Award for Outstanding Educators at the annual MHS awards ceremony at Meeker High School Auditorium set for 2:00 PM on Wednesday May 7. Ben Quinn, MHS Fine arts Educator[Read More…]
