Wendy Gutierrez always intended to own her own business. Thirty years later, after several reinventions and locations, she has advice for other small business owners as she reflects on what has worked and what she has been able to accomplish. MEEKER | Wendll’s, a beloved fixture in the Meeker and[Read More…]
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Anticipation builds for the 2024 Meeker Mustang Makeover: ‘From scared to paired’
MEEKER | Excitement and anticipation are reaching a fever pitch as the town of Meeker prepares to host the highly anticipated Meeker Mustang Makeover on Aug. 24, 2024. This remarkable event, held at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, promises a day filled with awe-inspiring displays of horsemanship, community spirit, and[Read More…]
Annual church-in-the-park event a success
MEEKER | On Aug. 11, several local churches gathered at Town Park for the second annual Church in the Park. Many attendees from last year remembered the unity and fellowship, and this year’s gathering did not disappoint. Cherie Cobb, pastor of White River Methodist Church at 809 Park Ave., welcomed[Read More…]
The ‘Voice of the Fair’: Ed Coryell
MEEKER | When it comes to a local legend in the town of Meeker, Colorado, no one stands out quite like Ed Coryell. Coryell recently made the difficult decision to step down from the Rio Blanco County Fair Board after the most recent fair. He has served on the board[Read More…]
Awards presented at Pioneers Association anniversary
(Left) Fourth-generation Rio Blanco County Pioneer Annie Turner is surrounded by family after being honored at the 112th annual Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association dinner/dance, held last Saturday and attended by more than 125 people. (Left to right) Mary Simpson, Hallie Blunt, Sparky Pappas, Tryrel Turner, Carson Blunt, Connor Blunt,[Read More…]
Meeker trustees review housing assessment report, begin discussing possible options
MEEKER | Meeker trustees met for a work session to review recommendations from a comprehensive housing assessment conducted over the last year on the town’s behalf by Ayres Associates. The 45-page report outlines the current housing situation in Meeker, current and future needs, and potential strategies for addressing housing issues.[Read More…]
RIBBON CUTTING FOR LOS NOGALES
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce welcomed Los Nogales to Meeker with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 9. Los Nogales is open every day and located at 265 6th St.. They are a carniceria and offer meat, candy, drinks, spices and more, as well as send money for you. Pictured are[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 61
White River Agency, Colorado July 7, 1879 Sir: As the only weighing scales we have for weighing supplies will weigh nothing than half a pound, and as the new method of issue demands weight less than half a pound, I would ask you to send scales suited for the requirements.[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Agency Survivors, Part IV
So, what happened to the captives taken hostage by the Utes? After 23 days in captivity, Mrs. N.C. (Arvillia) Meeker, daughter Josephine, Mrs. Price and her children were welcomed back in Greeley with honors. When Nathan and Arvilla left Greeley, they didn’t take their three older children. Mary Ann, Rozene[Read More…]
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Meeker celebrated National Night Out alongside multiple other communities across the U.S. on Aug. 6 at Town Park. Along with food and an opportunity to meet local officers and first responders, the Meeker Police Department hosted a basketball tournament. Sebastian Baumgart captured this photo using a drone before the rain[Read More…]
Fasten your seatbelts for the upcoming Mustang Mingle
MEEKER | This year’s Mustang Mingle has an extraordinary new flair thanks to our great Party Committee: Christy Borchard, Elizabeth Pearce, Christine Halandras, Jayne Coley and Di Harber. Coming up on Friday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. at the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds is a star-studded event with mustang[Read More…]
Bob Tobin to present water study to White River Alliance
MEEKER | If you’re interested in learning more about the White River, you’ll want to see Bob Tobin’s “Water quality and sediment Transport” study! Bob is the former head of the USGS Meeker office and did this comprehensive long term study from 1974 to 1988. Bob was a water quality[Read More…]
