RBC | Angelo Theos will be trailing his sheep down County Road 8 on Nov. 16 and 17 (this Saturday and Sunday.) Sunday morning one herd will go through town and turn down the Rangely Highway, through Powell Park and stop at the Etchart ranch. The other herd will do[Read More…]
Month: November 2019
Gather and donate your used shoes
MEEKER | Meeker International Ecology Program is hoping you gather SHOES when you gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving. If you are gathering with out of town friends and family please ask them to gather their shoes too. Collections continue at Meeker Library, St. James Church and the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Panther season ends in first round of playoffs
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers football team qualified as the No. 12 team in the Colorado 8-man state playoffs. The Panthers traveled to Dayspring Christian Academy on Saturday, Nov. 9 to take on the Eagles who were the No. 5 seed in the playoff bracket. The Panthers did not[Read More…]
CHAMPS! Lady Cowboys win third regional tournament title, first state match tonight
MEEKER | It is no surprise that the Meeker Cowboys volleyball team are at the state tournament this weekend. With back to back wins this weekend at home for Regionals, the Cowboys beat the Sargent Farmers in four matches and the Telluride Miners in three. Some key highlights from this[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 14, 2019
– Open Archery Indoor Shooting held by the Meeker Sportsmans Club. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Kids 17 and under shoot free! Nov. 14, 19 and 26 at 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. – The Rangely Moms Group meets the first Thursday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at[Read More…]
Public Notices: November 14, 2019
NOTICE OF PROPOSED TOWN OF MEEKER 2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2019 Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget for the Town of Meeker for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020 has been submitted to the Town of Meeker Board of Trustees, Rio Blanco County, Colorado,[Read More…]
Classifieds: November 14, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Open Range Cowboy Church of Meeker Every Sunday, 6:00 in the evening Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall For more information, Please call Tom 970-260-6820 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[Read More…]
ERBM Winter Spotlight: Avoid the winter doldrums with a healthy dose of ERBM
MEEKER | Cabin fever is defined as irritability, listlessness, and similar symptoms resulting from long confinement or isolation indoors during the winter–which we all know can sometimes feel like our longest season here in Meeker. Park and recreation agencies have many ways to overcome mental health threats, which can be[Read More…]
Letter: Nielsen announces bid for commissioner
Dear Editor: I, Scott Nielsen, am announcing my candidacy for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. As many of you know I was born and graduated in Meeker. I joined the United States Army shortly after graduating and have an Honorable Discharge. After working in Colorado, Oklahoma and California I returned to[Read More…]
Make It With Wool winner …
Kolbi Franklin participated in the Colorado Make It With Wool contest held in Brighton, Colorado. She was first place in the senior division with her hand tailored, 100% Pendleton coat. She is eligible to compete at the national MIWW contest in January 2020, held in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kolbi also received[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Nov. 7, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The Indians are on their annual game slaughtering raid in the western end of the county at the present time. Each year they encroach a little bit farther on the white man’s domain. They are now operating in the Coyote basin region. Of[Read More…]
MACC presents James and the Giant Peach, Jr.
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group (CSYTG) in cooperation with the ERBM Recreation and Park District, proudly presents the fall musical James and the Giant Peach, Jr. on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. (free matinee[Read More…]
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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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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and 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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