MEEKER | Anyone can enter the parade—whether you are an individual, an organization, a business, or just have a message! Visit bit.ly/2Nual43 to print and fill out the 2019 July entry. Entry is free! This year’s theme is “Roots and Boots.”
Month: June 2019
Community Calendar: June 27, 2019
– Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Thursdays at 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. June 27–FREE ADMISSION SPONSORED BY WREA. July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8 and 15. $5 at gate, 12 and under at 65+ free! Nightly raffle. – Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the[Read More…]
Public Notices: June 27, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Used 1989 Caterpillar Loader Notice is hereby given that the Town of Meeker is selling a used 1989 Caterpillar Loader with 10,123 hours, complete with one set of forks, a bucket, tires are at 50% tread. A minimum bid of $5,000 is required. Loader may[Read More…]
Classifieds: June 27, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and Park, Meeker. AA & Al-Anon Meetings – Rangely Alcoholics Anonymous – Open meetings[Read More…]
Former Meekerite’s novel headed to the big screen
MEEKER | Every novelist dreams of hearing those coveted words about their book—“Soon to be a Major Motion Picture”—and that is exactly what has happened to former Meekerite, Stephen S. Janes (who goes by his middle name, Shannon). His first novel, “The Prayer Wheel Odyssey” (Outskirts Press, 2012), has been[Read More…]
All Marlins place in top six for all swims at Craig meet
MEEKER | The Meeker Marlins made a huge splash at the Craig Sea Sharks Open swim meet Father’s Day weekend. Of the 47 swims, 24 placed first and 10 placed second, and all swimmers placed in the top six for all swims. Tucker Chinn, swimming in the 9-10 boys, earned[Read More…]
Sleepy Cat legacy lives on with new shop
MEEKER | The Sleepy Cat Yogi Shop is not what you might expect. Owner Adrienne Wix was compelled to open her shop, being motivated by her own personal trials in life. In an interview, Wix made it clear that she is a natural born problem solver. Challenges with her own[Read More…]
Sportsman’s Club awarded $85K
MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club has been awarded $85,000 from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to be used for target relocation and new berms at the shooting range. The funds come from the Shooting Range Development Grant program (SRDG). Following the sale of the property to Meeker resident Mike[Read More…]
2018 CNCC alum Grant Sanderson receives Ernest F. Hollings undergraduate scholarship
RANGELY | On May 28, 2019, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced this year’s Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholars. Grant Sanderson, 2018 graduate of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC), stands among those chosen few. Sanderson transferred to the University of Hawaii at Hilo after completing CNCC’s plan of study[Read More…]
CDOT begins project to improve roadway surface, safety on CO Hwy. 13 in Rio Blanco County
RBC | The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor, Scott Contracting, Inc., of Centennial, Colorado, have a project underway to improve the safety and driving surface of Colorado Highway 13 about 16 miles north of Rifle. The project, contracted to Scott for $16.8 million, will reconstruct and provide minor widening[Read More…]
MSD Board honors staff for 2018-19 attendance
MEEKER | The June 10 meeting started promptly at 7 p.m. with board president Bud Ridings presiding. The first order of business was with regard to the board of directors honoring staff members for their attendance achievements. The honorees were rewarded with Meeker Chamber Bucks. (See sidebar) There was a[Read More…]
Shepherd receives degree
MEEKER | Calvin Shepherd has received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley.
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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