Living in Meeker
Meeker is a great place to live and do business! Nestled in the White River Valley at the doorstep to the Flat Tops Wilderness and White River National Forest, Meeker Colorado is a rural town off the beaten path. Meeker offers its small-town charm, modern amenities, and a playground of public lands to locals and visitors alike. Even with state-of-the-art high speed internet and modern facilities such as the Meeker Recreation Center, Pioneers Medical Center, Public Library and public parks, Meeker still maintains its pioneering and rugged, independent spirit.
Get involved and stay informed. Board meetings are open to the public.
- Meeker Classic: Second Tuesday, Town Hall
- Rec District: Third Tuesday
- School District: 7pm, first and third Tuesday
- Town Board: 7pm, first and third Tuesday, Town Hall
- Range Call: 7pm, third Thursday
- Rio Blanco County: 11am, 2nd and 4th Tuesday in Meeker, (3rd Tuesday in Rangely) County Courthouse
- HopeWest Meeker: first Thursday, 7pm, St James Episcopal Church
- Pioneers Hospital Board: 12pm, Board room, third Thursday
- Historical Society: 5:30pm, last Tuesday, Heritage Culture Center
- Meeker Arts and Culture Council: first Monday, 6:30pm, Heritage Culture Center
- Meeker Chamber of Commerce: Third Wednesday 5:30-7:00pm, Town Hall
- Meeker Main Street Program: Second Thursday, 12pm, Town Hall
Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District
The ERBM Recreation & Park District has provided indoor and outdoor recreation for the residents of and visitors to Eastern Rio Blanco County for over 40 years. The Meeker Recreation Center is a 25,000 square foot facility with a family aquatic center, modern fitness and exercise room and a lounge area with free WiFi. The ERBM Recreation & Park District also oversees and maintains some of the parks in the town of Meeker which includes an open space with a set of groomed hiking and mountain biking trails. For more information about the ERBM Recreation & Park District, who they are and what they offer, contact them at 970-878-3403 or visit their website at https://www.erbmrec.com/.
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Meeker School District RE-1
- The Meeker School District is comprised of the Meeker High School grades 9-12, Barone Middle School grades 6-8 and Meeker Elementary School with grades pre-K- 5th grade. The high school offers dual-credit enrollment classes through Colorado Northwestern Community College along with other core curriculum classes, the middle school offers core academic curriculum with accelerated options in math and science, and the elementary school is a great place for the children to learn and grow in. Visit the Meeker School District RE-1 website at meeker.k12.co.us.
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Meeker Regional Public Library
The Meeker Public Library offers free library services, large-print books, access to Internet, free wi-fi, and they have a color copier available. The library recently built an addition that provides three language labs, an audio/visual lab, 3D printer and a large outdoor courtyard with a stage. The library is located at the corner of Fifth and Main Street. For more information and hours, call 970-878-5911. Visit their website at https://www.meekerlibrary.org/
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Pioneers Medical Center
Pioneers Medical Center is a community healthcare facility serving eastern RBC families, businesses and visitors to northwestern Colorado. The new 87,000 square foot medical building was recently opened with family and pediatric care, emergency care, rehabilitation center, and a nursing home. As a Level IV-designated emergency center, Pioneers has a team of highly trained physicians, nurses, cardiopulmonary therapists, lab technicians and radiology technologists.
Visit their website at pioneersshospital.org or call 970-878-5047 for more information.
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Colorado Northwestern Community College provides accessible, affordable, quality education in Rangely, Meeker Craig, Hayden, and South Routt, as well as surrounding areas. Visit www.cncc.edu or call (970) 675-3301.
Rio Blanco Herald Times
The Rio Blanco Herald Times is the newspaper serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur and northwest Colorado. Visit their website at theHeraldTimes.com
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Town of Meeker
345 Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641 970.878.5344
Visit their website at TownofMeeker.org