Kinzy Burke graduated Summa Cum Laude from University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley on May 8, 2021. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Kinzy was the 2020-2021 College of Natural and Health Sciences Academic Scholar Award winner. A second and prestigious honor Kinzy received was the[Read More…]
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Meeker school board votes 5–1 to hire new principal
MEEKER | A group of parents, Meeker residents and elected officials spoke to the Meeker School Board on Monday, expressing concerns about Superintendent Chris Selle’s recommendation to hire Andrea Murphy to replace the outgoing elementary school principal instead of current first grade teacher Melinda Walls. Walls has been a first[Read More…]
Meeker Moving Forward shifts focus to land use code
RBC | With the update to Meeker’s Community Master Plan completed, Meeker Moving Forward is shifting its focus to updating the town’s Land Use Code. The Land Use Code is one of the key tools that the town has available to implement the Master Plan. The update to the Code[Read More…]
Trustees discuss spring cleanup
MEEKER | Meeker resident Jeff Madison addressed the board of trustees Tuesday regarding the possibility of restoring the annual spring cleanup program to the town. The program was suspended in the mid-1990s because people from out of town were reportedly taking advantage of the program. The Lions Club is willing[Read More…]
FCCLA members attend 2021 state conference
MEEKER | April 8-10, 2021, was an inspiring weekend of competition, recognition, and of course continuing leadership journeys for the Meeker FCCLA members who attended the 2021 Colorado FCCLA State Conference. Taking place virtually for the first time, members had opportunities to engage in workshops and showcase the leadership skills[Read More…]
School district focuses on early literacy program
MEEKER | Meeker School District Superintendent Chris Selle told the school board three candidates for Meeker Elementary School principal were interviewed last week. Selle described all three as “good, quality candidates,” and said he has yet to make a decision because all three were so well qualified. If a variance[Read More…]
Appeals court rules in favor of RBCSO
RBC | Rio Blanco County sheriff’s employees did not unconstitutionally ignore the risk of suicide to a woman who died inside the county jail in 2016, the federal appeals court based in Denver has ruled. Although there were allegations the employees failed to check on Catherine Rowell hourly, as the[Read More…]
BLUE SKIES …
The snow is well on its way out of the valley, at least until Colorado decides to mix it up, which happens approximately every hour or so. This week’s weather featured beautiful mid-70 temps, followed by the mid-20s and a slushy snow storm. | SOPHIA GEODERT PHOTO
Discussion about leashing laws for Meeker’s parks
MEEKER | Meeker trustees’ first regular meeting of April included more discussions about Ute Park, specifically when it comes to allowing dogs. Meeker resident and landowner David Smith, who leases the park for his livestock, shared concerns with the board about potential conflicts between new calves and dogs in the[Read More…]
Murder of Weld County resident with Meeker connection solved after 41 years
MEEKER | A 41-year old “cold case” in Weld County with a Meeker connection has been solved, thanks to DNA evidence. Evelyn Kay Jones Day, who went by Kay, was born in Meeker to Eleanor and Jerry Jones. She graduated from Meeker High School in 1968. Eleven years later she[Read More…]
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