These were some of the quilts on display during the 2014 PEO Quilts in the Country Show in Meeker. The 2015 PEO Quilts in the Country show has been set for Friday and Saturday, running during the Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials. The quilts will be on display from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Fairfield Center, 200 Main. Old and new quilts are the center point for this show, featuring dozens of quilts made by mostly local hands. The proceeds from the $3 entry fee will benefit educational assistance and opportunities for women. In addition to the quilts on display, the PEO is again holding one of Meeker’s favorite fall events with its Country Bake Sale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Natalie Kracht took first in her 100M heat for the MHS Cowboys at the Glenwood Springs Invitational last weekend. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
Firebreak work near Meeker set for April
April 17, 2024
Meeker Elementary students earn prizes for reading
April 17, 2024
History Lessons – Founder stories: Susan C. Wright
April 17, 2024
