People may wonder what makes electric co-ops different than other types of utilities. We thought we’d share a few of the things that do. Because we’re a co-op, we operate differently than other utilities. Meeker Cooperative’s decisions are made locally, by...
A new study shows that electric cooperatives enter the broadband business to help grow their rural communities and that their efforts are paying off. At least 80% of the electric co-ops that participated in the study are seeing an increase in population, businesses or...
We all love trees. We know everyone in our communities enjoys the beauty and shade trees provide. However, trees and power lines are a dangerous mix without regular trimming during the growing season. If you see us out in the community trimming, remember the many...
These are the winners of the 2021 coloring contest. Each winner in the 2-12 age groups received a $10 Walmart gift card. Age 2-Lydia T Age 3-Lucas C Age 4-Everly H Age 5-Ruth T Age 6-Maci R Age 7-Linnea W Age 8-Hailey M Age 9-Myles H Age 10-Mesa S Age 11-Paylin K Age...
You may recall that last month, we touched on the first three Cooperative Principles, so this month, we’d like to tell you about the remaining four. The Cooperative Principles are essential to the co-op business model and benefit all members of the co-op. Autonomy and...
ACE Hardware, State Farm, REI, Land O’Lakes and Meeker Cooperative Light & Power Association all share something in common: we’re all cooperatives. We may be in different industries, but we all share a passion for serving our members and helping our communities to...