Optimism, changing perspectives, and collaboration were a few key themes highlighted during the Meeker Chamber of Commerce’s first annual “Business Rally” last week. Community members gathered for what Chamber Director Stephanie Hanson described as “a new kind of event.” The theme reflected by organizers and speakers focused on changing limiting mindsets, fostering a supportive business
Despite the snow, Meeker residents turned out in droves Saturday night to help Cody Crooks with expenses related to his cancer treatment. Smoking River Brewing Co. was standing room only for the live and silent auctions and a video message from Crooks thanking the community for their outpouring of prayers, well wishes, and support. You
White River Agency, Colorado. April 14, 1879 Sir: I apprehend that in my accounts of last fall, and perhaps of this spring, a discrepancy will be found, indicating an excess of some supplies issued considering the number of Indians reported. If such excess should appear, it will arise from issuing the same to Indians who
Occasionally, I run across a person who simply disappears in records. This doesn’t make for a riveting newspaper article. It kind of falls into the category of a personal quest. I took it as a challenge to my research ego. If you are easily bored, skip to the last paragraph. This article will be more
The need for daycare has come up at nearly every brainstorming session, candidate forum, and “what does Meeker need” casual conversation for years. Thanks to generous donations and community support, that need will begin to be addressed with the opening of Firm Foundation Childcare this month. The current home of The Church at Meeker, 1032