As they have done for decades the Rangely Elks Lodge held its annual Children’s Christmas party, ensuring every child who attended receives a toy or two. Families gathered to enjoy cookies and a visit with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 21. (Above) the Huff sisters playing with their new toys. Roxie Fromang Photos
Month: December 2019
Editor’s Column: My apologies
If you haven’t already heard, I made a mistake last week. It goes against our editorial policy to publish the name of a business in an opinion piece (unless it’s a glowing thank-you letter), and yet, that very thing happened. I could list a dozen reasons — both personal and[Read More…]
New attorney for county DHS cases
MEEKER | Don Steerman has been practicing law in Lamar, Colorado, on the eastern plains, for 27 years. Now he brings his experience and expertise to Rio Blanco County as the attorney for the Department of Human Services (DHS). Steerman is a 1981 Meeker High School alumnus. His family moved[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Dec. 26, 2019
– Meeker Recreation Center Holiday Hours: closed from noon Dec. 24 (open swim will begin at 8:30 a.m.) through Dec. 26 for the Christmas holiday. Normal hours resume Dec. 27. MRC will also close at noon Dec. 31 (open swim will begin at 8:30 a.m.) through Jan. 1 for the[Read More…]
Legal Notices: Dec. 26, 2019
Public Notice Meeker Housing Authority Vacancies The Town Board of Trustees is seeking letters of interest from qualified individuals to fill five positions on an Interim Board for the Meeker Housing Authority. Qualifications for the positions are to be: a registered voter within Rio Blanco County; eighteen years of age[Read More…]
Classifieds: Dec. 26, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES Monthly Food Distribution Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds @ 10:00 AM Thursday, January 23, 2020 Thursday, February 27, 2020 Thursday, March 26, 2020 Thursday, April 23, 2020 Thursday, May 28, 2020 Thursday, June 25, 2020 Thursday, July 23, 2020 Thursday, August 27, 2020 Thursday, September[Read More…]
Guest Column: Make 2020 the year of community
RBC | If you looked only at the big picture, you’d have to say we live in deeply troubled times. It seems we’ve never been more polarized. Political discourse feels more like a war zone than a thoughtful national conversation. But what happens when you zoom in closer? That’s the question[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Dec. 19, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – The first continuous oil shale retort of commercial size ever operated in the United States was started on Tuesday on the property of the Continental Oil and Shale Mining and Refining company on Piceance Creek, about two and a half miles from Rio[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Dec. 9-15, 2019
WEEKLY CALL REVIEW AT THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DISPATCH CENTER Dec. 9-15, 2019 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 377 phone calls last week including 14 911 calls, 55 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and dispatchers placed 112 outgoing calls. A total of 140 calls for service were created. Note[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Walbridge Wing
Dear Editor: The staff and residents of the Walbridge Wing would like to thank everyone who contributed to the Senior Christmas Store…it was awesome. And a special thank you to the members of Emanuel Baptist Church for working their tails off and still keeping a jolly elf attitude. Sincerely, The[Read More…]
Colorado-based Four Points Funding recognized as a leading Opportunity Zone Fund in new Forbes OZ 20 list
MEEKER | Four Points Funding (4PF), a private real estate investment firm with offices in Steamboat Springs and Denver, was recognized as a leading Opportunity Zone fund nationally in the The Forbes OZ 20: Top Opportunity Zone Catalysts, a partnership between Forbes Magazine and the Sorenson Impact Center. The Forbes[Read More…]
CORRECTIONS …
Color us embarrassed. Last week we got the name of the Rangely High School wrestling coach wrong by about five years, and we got the name of the Fritzlan Ranch wrong in a list of people and places who helped up-and-coming filmmaker Calvin Shepherd with his latest movie, “County Mustard.”[Read More…]
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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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The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. Catch up online at ht1885.com.
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