High winds brought Mountain Valley Bank’s annual Fall Festival inside this year, but the location change didn’t diminish the fun in the slightest. The event raises money for local nonprofits. Download the free Zappar app and scan the code for more photos. Paige Jones Photos
Month: October 2019
MHS XC team places third in Craig
MEEKER | It was a blustery Saturday at the Moffat County Invitational cross country meet. The wind held off for the majority of the races and only the boys’ varsity had to deal with it. Three teams had enough runners for team scoring in the boys’ race, and Meeker placed[Read More…]
Fall community education classes
MEEKER | Attention food service providers: Food Safety Works Training for food service workers to be certified is Thursday, Oct. 10, 9-11 a.m. Call to get on a list. $15 charge for three-year certification and hands on training. Excel: A great class for anyone interested in spread sheets, graphs, formulas;[Read More…]
Hwy. 13 construction update
MEEKER | For this first week of October, expect single-lane, alternating travel, 24/7 through one work zone south of Rio Blanco County Road 5, controlled by flaggers during the day and a signal at night. Also, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, south of Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
Rangely Junior High volleyball
Rangely hosted a sixth-grade volleyball scrimmage Oct. 16. Both teams have been working hard since the triangular with Meeker and Craig the previous weekend.
Community Calendar: October 3, 2019
– Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Meeker Veteran’s Community Center. 290 4th Street. Adults 55+, stop by for refreshments and conversation. 970-878-3758. – Friday Craft Class for middle school through adults. Every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. October’s craft will[Read More…]
Legal Notices: October 3, 2019
ERBM Recreation & Park District Surplus Property AUCTION ERBM Recreation & Park District will be holding a surplus property auction October 3 through 3:00pm on October 16. Prospective bidders will be allowed to schedule a time to inspect the equipment; to schedule a time or for questions call 970-878-8061 or[Read More…]
Classifieds: octo
Ads for 10/3/19 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE October 2019 NOTE: Please schedule out -of-town appointments before 2:00 PM and call-in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. 970-878-9368 or Cell# 970-456-7701. Chuckwagon: 970-878-5627. Activities are subject to change. Schedule subject to driver availability-thank you for your patience while[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 26, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – County surveyor Moog returned from the Rangely country Wednesday after locating and surveying the new Rangely and Grand Junction road. He also found the state line stakes, so that people living in that neighborhood will now know whether they are residing in Colorado[Read More…]
White River Planning Advisory Committee begins process of gathering input from local residents
RBC | A group of local conservationists and environmentalists (many of which are agriculture and industry producers and elected officials) held their first White River Planning Advisory Committee meeting. The purpose was to begin the process of gathering local input regarding the possible development of a management plan for the White[Read More…]
Public health preparing emergency response in the event of disease outbreak or epidemic
RBC | Alice Harvey, Director of Rio Blanco County Public Health, held an informal, community discussion with the county’s Board of Health and other community leaders regarding the status of RBC immunizations as well as the progress being made regarding their emergency plans. Ty Gates, Si Woodruff and Dr. Krueger[Read More…]
Spartan rodeo team competes in Utah
RANGELY | The CNCC rodeo team made the short trip to Price, Utah this weekend for the USU Eastern college rodeo. Although the cowgirls struggled a bit with missed loops and tipped barrels, the cowboys posted their strongest weekend of the fall season. Veteran all around cowgirl Kaycee Dezurney was[Read More…]
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
3 days ago
Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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Livestock Judging teams from both sides of the county competed at The Rumble In The Rockies Livestock Judging Contest in La Plata County this past weekend. Read the full story this week online ht1885.com.
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Meeker Cowboy Track continued its season with another meet in Grand Junction, the Frank Woodburn Invitational. The meet went on despite the blustery winds, low temps and snow. Read the story online at ht1885.com.
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Sunglasses, shorts and snowflakes... if that doesn’t sum up a Western Colorado track meet in April, nothing does. The Rangely Panthers will likely have a warmer meet this Friday, April 12, in Grand Junction. Read the recap from the last meet in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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