The second annual Meeker Skijor event held last Saturday and Sunday at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds was a success, with close to 100 teams competing from multiple states Final results were expected to be posted at the Meeker Skijor Facebook page this week. New this year, the full event[Read More…]
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Meeker Sanitation senior citizen sewer rate reduction program
MEEKER | If you live in a household with one family member who is 65 years or older, as shown by a birth certificate, school records, and military discharge documents or other supporting documentation acceptable to the Meeker Sanitation District, you may qualify for a reduced sewer rate. Eligible households[Read More…]
Snowdy …
A snow cowboy across from the Meeker post office became a bit of a sensation last week, with some residents stopping to snap selfies with the frigid fellow. His presence brought plenty of smiles. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Meeker Driver’s License Clinic Dates
MEEKER | Meeker Driver’s License pop-up clinic dates will be as follows Afternoons: 1-4:30 p.m. Mornings: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Appointment required – no walk-ins allowed. Call 720-295-2965 or go to the website: mydmv.colorado.gov for an appointment. Jan. 14 afternoon and Jan. 15 morning Feb. 11 afternoon and Feb.[Read More…]
Let’s Make Tracks
Growing up in Meeker in the ‘70s, I always looked forward to winter because it was a great time for outdoor activities. In those days, snowmobiles were just becoming popular, but were still a little financially “out of reach” for many of us. As a result, we had to come[Read More…]
MHS students start fundraiser
MEEKER | Meeker High School students Ainsley Selle and Savannah Mendenhall have recently created a program called Hope for Healing Hands, designed to give back to healthcare workers, EMTs, school staff and administrators, and law enforcement. The idea started when the two students saw how COVID-19 has impacted those on[Read More…]
Barber on the run
MEEKER | Jason Boudreaux has a lot of stories to tell. Whether you catch him outside the local Go-Fer Foods, run into him on the street, or sit down for a haircut in his barber chair, you’re sure to hear at least one of them. Growing up in Lafayette, Louisiana,[Read More…]
NEW YEAR COLD SNAP …
Rio Blanco County is welcoming the new year with temperatures well below freezing. The cold snap is expected to continue until at least Sunday, when a pre-snowstorm warm-up is in the forecast. Photos By LUCAS TURNER | [email protected]
ERBM receives $26,600 in commercial light rebates
MEEKER | White River Electric and Tri-State’s Commercial Light Rebate program issued the Meeker Rec District $26,600 in lighting rebates. This included rebates for the new ball field lights and indoor LED upgrades for the Rec District facility. WREA is also working on commercial light rebates for the new Meeker[Read More…]
SANTA’S SOUPED-UP SLEIGH …
Santa’s ride was extra souped-up this year thanks to efforts by ERBM Recreation and Park District, Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office, Meeker Police Department and Rio Blanco Fire Protection District. A Santa parade, complete with a siren-sounding entourage, made its way around Meeker Saturday morning. It was a social distancing-friendly[Read More…]
MHS students design unique ornaments for National Christmas Tree display in D.C.
MEEKER | Students from 56 schools across the country, including Meeker High School, have designed one-of-a-kind ornaments for the 2020 National Christmas Tree display on the Ellipse in President’s Park. These unique ornaments will adorn 56 smaller trees that surround the National Christmas Tree. The trees represent each U.S. state,[Read More…]
New owners bring fresh energy to MGM
MEEKER | With 2020 being, well, 2020, it is an especially daunting time to be a small business owner. Despite this year’s run of collective global bad luck, there are still many happy opportunities to be found. Jason and Brenda Purkey found just such an opportunity and signed the papers[Read More…]
