Aug. 13, 1932 ~ Nov. 22, 2021 It is with great sadness the Purkey family and the entire Meeker community mourn the passing of lifelong Meeker resident Bryce Purkey. Bryce was known throughout the Meeker and surrounding area for his generous nature, giving his time, money, and other resources to[Read More…]
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Art show Dec. 1 in Meeker
Plan to visit the Heritage Culture Center on Wednesday, Dec. 1 to view the art of Colorado Springs artist Mary Therese Pulliam (Therese), or “Sweet T” as she’s known to her friends and aficionados of the Song Spinners, the official Colorado Springs show choir. “Sweet T” is Pulliam’s stage name.[Read More…]
THIS IS HALLOWEEN …
Everybody make a scene! Rio Blanco County put on their spookiest, silliest and most creative outfits for Halloween weekend. Two Rangely churches — the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and New Creation Church — held “Trunk or Treat” events on Oct. 30. >>> Click here for more photos[Read More…]
News Briefs: October 21, 2021
HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS Trick or treat Oct. 23 RANGELY | The graveyard has been sleeping—it’s time to wake up all the goblins, witches and ghosts to join us in bringing back trick-or-treating at Halloween. Come join us at our house (the Ruperts), 208 Hillcrest Circle in Rangely on Saturday, Oct. 23[Read More…]
Meeker Oktoberfest {PHOTOS}
Oktoberfest attendees in Meeker packed the house at Smoking River Brewing Co. this weekend for locally crafted German brews, entertainment and a nice selection of lederhosen. Festivities included a stein hold contest, beer chugging contest, yodeling, face painting, cornhole and more. Lucas Turner Photos
Meeker trustees approve budget
MEEKER I Meeker trustees approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 during their regular meeting Tuesday, Oct, 5. Major line items under “systems development” in the general fund total just under $1.9 million, and include $250K for phase two of Circle Park, as well as money to construct sidewalks[Read More…]
Oktoberfest this weekend
MEEKER | Oktoberfest celebrations span centuries, continents and cultures.This weekend, thanks to the hard work of the folks at Smoking River Brewing Co., the tradition is making its way to Meeker. Bavarian-inspired festivities are slated to kick off with a Volksmarch (more on that below) Friday, Oct. 15 at 4[Read More…]
Possible plans for Town Hall third floor
MEEKER I With Mayor pro tem Travis Day at the helm, the Meeker Board of Trustees held its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21. Chris Lockwood requested a “five minute tour” of the third floor of town hall. The board discussed the possibility of the Meeker Chamber moving its offices to[Read More…]
Cabin Fire east of Meeker 100% contained
MEEKER I The Cabin Fire was a small fire east of Meeker on the Blanco Ranger District. The fire was determined to be the result of a ‘holdover,’ or lightning strike that smoldered and remained undetected until warm, dry weather increased fuel receptivity. It became visible and was reported on[Read More…]
PIANO MAN …
Ed Ranum has been traveling to Meeker from Fort Collins to tune and repair pianos for more than 15 years, usually once in the spring and once in the fall. Tuning should be completed annually, but Ranum was also able to fix numerous wonky keys on a 100-year-old upright during[Read More…]
GO DOG GO …
Colorado Grand returns to Meeker
MEEKER I In its 33rd year, 32 years of actually running due to COVID, The Colorado Grand returned to Meeker. “Meeker is one of our favorite stops,” commented Heather Greene of Eagle, Colorado. “I am always the first one to leave in the morning as I need to coordinate lunch[Read More…]
