Tag: Meeker
Softball BBQ
COURTESY PHOTO There will be a sponsor appreciation barbecue for youth softball players’ families and anyone who wants to come on Friday, June 2 at the Meeker Rec Center softball field. Games are at 10 a.m. and noon.
Jeneve Mitchell to kick off Trappers season June 17
MEEKER | Trappers Lake Lodge (TLL) will be opening for the 2023 season Thursday, June 1. But if you can’t make it up to the high country until the weekend, you are still in for a treat as they have something special planned the evening of June 17, to celebrate[Read More…]
En Plein Air …
Local artist Pat Sheeran-Daggett took advantage of blue sky and a beautiful view from the 10th St. bridge to take her painting “en plein air” last week. Adrienne Wix Photo
All in the Farm.ily
MEEKER | You’ve seen her. You’ve seen her cow, her goats, her ducks. You’ve seen Dessa Watson, but do you know her? You may think you do, but this woman is like an iceberg. She is a great mom and wife who has a ton of fun with her animals,[Read More…]
Birding 101 …
Learn about our local and migrating bird species next week in celebration of National Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, May 13, 2023. “Go birding” with Wildlife Biologist Mary Cunningham on Tuesday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 17 from 8-10 a.m. If you’d like to join the bird walk, show up[Read More…]
Proposed solar farm generates surge of interest from public
MEEKER | “We’ve always believed that good land management meant resilience, and my father always preached the highest and best use,” said lifelong Meeker resident, high school teacher and landowner Kathleen Kelley in response to a recent surge of public interest about a proposed solar farm on her family property.[Read More…]
May Day Celebration {Photos}
The Rio Blanco County Historical Society hosted its first May Day celebration on Sunday, April 30, with smiles all around. The event included log chopping, a pie auction, cotton candy and kettle corn, yard games, face painting and more. Caitlin Walker/Emily Mohr Photos
Meeker competes at Coal Ridge and Rangely
MEEKER | The track team kicked off a weekend full of meets Friday at Coal Ridge for their annual invitational. Placing in the top six at Coal Ridge: The girls 4×100 meter relay took fourth place. The team members are Ellie Hossack, Jayde Turner, Adi Selle and Ainsley Selle. The[Read More…]
Take a peek inside a historic Meeker home
MEEKER | “If only these walls could talk!” It’s a common phrase that holds true for 613 Park Ave. in Meeker. Many who frequent downtown Meeker have wondered at one point or another, “What is this looming house on the corner with the gabled roof and wood cladding?” This Saturday,[Read More…]
Grand Opening: Home.Made.
Carson Cook, daughter of Home.Made. proprietors Katelin and Deloy Cook, had the honor of cutting the grand opening ribbon for the family’s new store on Main Street. Joining the Cooks for the celebration were friends and family and the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. BOB O’BRIEN PHOTO
Youth archery team competes in Vegas
MEEKER | The local Meeker S3DA archery team traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, last week to compete in the national archery tournament. Along with the rest of their Grand Junction team Meeker’s archers represented the state well on the national level. The young adult division (ages 15-18) took third place.[Read More…]
