MEEKER | Mountain Charisma (646 Main St.) is introducing a new option for yoga classes with a new instructor in August. Dr. Lizzie Ross is a nutritionist, osteopathic physican and an athlete in her own right. “I fell in love with yoga when I was playing ice hockey on the[Read More…]
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New scholarship opens for Colorado high school seniors
RBC | A new scholarship launches this fall for high school seniors in Colorado and Washington. Introducing the Michael E. McGoldrick Scholarship launching this fall, offering $100,000 across four years to three students in Colorado and Washington. Designed by Roaring Fork Valley locals, it aims to support students with financial[Read More…]
Rust continues forward progress with prized Catch-a-Calf steer
MEEKER | As the summer progresses and August approaches, Johnny Rust, a dedicated participant in the National Western Stock Show’s Catch-a-Calf program, continues to make significant strides with his prized steer. Since successfully catching his calf this last January, Rust has devoted himself to the daily care and training of[Read More…]
ERBM hosts softball tournaments
ERBM Recreation & Park District hosted a league softball tournament Saturday. Seven teams played in the 8-10 year old group at 6th Street Field and three teams competed in the 11-13 age group at Paintbrush Park. Meeker’s 11-13 year old team won the championship trophy with a score of 30-9[Read More…]
Meeker well represented at Colo. Springs Tough Mudder
A dozen Meekerites took to the Tough Mudder competition last weekend at Fort Carson, near Colorado Springs. Tobey and Rachel Willey tackled the 10 Mile course. Suzan and Holt Pelloni, April Allen, Matt, Jess and Tanner Franks, Erin and Kayla Burwell, and Allen and Margurite Slaugh competed in the 5[Read More…]
Grafted in… New owners for Off the Olive Branch
MEEKER | Meeker “foodies” and dedicated home chefs can breathe a little easier — Off the Olive Branch will remain in business under new ownership following the announcement in May that longtime residents and store owners Jerry and Julianne Belland were moving to Florida. The shop, which provides specialty flavored[Read More…]
50th reunion for the Meeker High School Class of 1974
Attendees at the 50th reunion of the Meeker High School Class of 1974 included (from left) Pauline Wilber, Jeannie Stewart Gianinetti, Pam Peters Johnson, Dan Spaid, Christi Holland Slade, Gordon Merriam, Cindy Samuel Coleman, Scott Coleman, Steve Allen, Sherri Carstens Halandras, Beth Ryan Merriam, Frank Nieslanik, Tom Welle, Dan Jens,[Read More…]
Status update on Lake Avery, Rio Blanco Lake projects
MEEKER | People seeking relief from the heat with a day at the lake may be surprised to find low water at two popular recreation sites. Lake Avery and Rio Blanco Lake are both undergoing repair projects conducted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Lake Avery Update Lake Avery, 14.5[Read More…]
White River Methodist Church has a “Hay Day” of a good time at VBS
MEEKER | HayDay was the theme of Vacation Bible School 2024 at the White River Methodist Church (809 Park Ave.) in Meeker. More than 50 attended the three-day ranch-themed event complete with barn, hay and animal decorations; Oreo tractor wheels, popcorn and haystack snacks; apple dunking, dummy calf roping and[Read More…]
Selle named 2024 Provost Scholar at Montana State
MEEKER | Thirteen high school graduates from throughout the state and country have been named 2024 Montana State University Provost Scholars. The award is one of MSU’s most prestigious scholarships. “We are honored that these students have chosen to attend Montana State University,” said Robert Mokwa, MSU provost. “We know[Read More…]
The case of the disappearing banner
The welcome banner that went up over Market Street was taken down shortly after installation out of safety concerns after the poles appeared to be warping at the top and separating at the base. Uplift Meeker is in contact with White River Electric and SGM Engineering to discuss how best[Read More…]
Record turnout for Run for Your Life 5K and Stars ‘n’ Stripes 3-on-3
ERBM Recreation & Park District hosted the largest-ever Run For Your Life 5K event to kick off the Fourth of July with more than 325 runners and walkers participating. Race winners were as follows. Male runners: first place Jackson Waller, 18:01; second place Arturo Tapia, 19:32; third place Colton Massey,[Read More…]
