On Feb. 25, 2024, at approximately 3:50 p.m. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received an inReach SOS activation from a Garmin GPS. The activation was near the Sand Peak area approximately 45 miles northeast of Meeker and accessible by snowmobile only. Garmin GPS received a message that a[Read More…]
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NEW MURAL IN TOWN
Meeker High School junior Gabe Cardile (left) made and installed this Japanese-inspired mural in the alley between 6th and 7th streets and Main and Market streets in Meeker. His friends Thomas Curry and Levi Caulfield helped him put this up Sunday, Feb. 25. Cardile made this piece in art class[Read More…]
Colorado’s western slope could face economic shifts if mail processing location change becomes a reality
The United States Postal Service heard from many Western Slope residents on Thursday concerned about the possible ramifications of a proposed service change moving processing from Grand Junction to Denver. The USPS held a public meeting on Thursday afternoon at Colorado Mesa University’s University Center, headed by James Boxrud, from[Read More…]
History Lessons – 1984 plane crash in RBC killed FBI special agent
On the night of Dec. 8, 1984, a rented Cessna model 210, numbered N6805R piloted by Clifton Browning left Laramie, Wyoming, flying to Grand Junction at 4:30 p.m. The pilot reported to Denver control that his gyro was giving him trouble. He was flying IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) due to[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 37
White River Agency, Colorado April 28, 1879 Sir: Yours of 15th instant, “F. Colo., M 204, ‘79” requests me “to submit a report of the condition of the buildings at the new agency location”, and I reply: First, is a blacksmith shop; second; another building occupied by myself and for[Read More…]
Leap Year! Once in 28 years we publish on Feb. 29
This week’s leap year edition lands on Feb. 29. Leap years almost always occur every fourth year on the calendar. Having the extra day in February fall on a Thursday only happens once every 28 years. According to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: “A calendar year is typically[Read More…]
Obituary – Terry Leigh Oliver
Sept. 22, 1949 ~ Feb. 20, 2024 Terry Leigh Oliver was born Sept. 22, 1949, in Jordan, Montana, and went to heaven on Feb. 20, 2024, at his home in San Antonio, Texas, surrounded by loved ones. He fought extremely hard to keep going till the very end and remained[Read More…]
All things together: Mountain Sage Therapeutics to provide complementary wellness modalities
A new business is emerging in Meeker this week: Mountain Sage Therapeutics offers movement, energy, and massage therapy for humans and animals, and animal communication for companion animals. Teresa Wilde is certified in multiple healing and wellness methods and is in the process of adding additional certifications. She grew up[Read More…]
POPS CONCERT
Band and choir students from Barone Middle School and Meeker High School presented a dinner theater concert Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Fairfield Center. All proceeds from the $25 dinner/concert directly support the Music Department. (Left) Ella Ford and Norah Loar perform “Teardrops on My Guitar” by Taylor Swift. (Center)[Read More…]
Navigating the journey: a counselor’s guide to dementia care
In this Q&A style column, HopeWest Meeker counselor Judy Eskelson offers advice for caregivers who are supporting loved ones diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Eskelson, who also brings her experience as a nurse practitioner, shares her insights on how families can provide support, face common challenges, communicate effectively, and benefit[Read More…]
WREA responds quickly to full-circuit power outage
Last Thursday evening, in the middle of a snowstorm, Meeker residents reported seeing a bright flash of light on the east side of town just before the power went out throughout town and into rural areas like County Roads 7 and 43. According to White River Electric Association (WREA) Manager[Read More…]
Short-term rental permits approved
Seven conditional use permits for short-term rentals were approved by Meeker’s board of trustees Tuesday following recommendations by the town’s planning commission. One letter in opposition to all short-term rentals in Meeker was received and heard by the board. Community Development Director Carly Thomson said all of the applicants have[Read More…]
