MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has released the award winning names in the Parade of Lights held Dec. 3 in downtown Meeker.
There were 13 entries in the “Festival of Lights”-themed parade.
All of the entries were creative and bright in some way, and hundreds of Meeker residents and visitors lined Main Street for the length of the parade.
The winners of the parade were:
The “It’s a Wonderful Life” Best of Show Award was presented to Pioneers Medical Center.
The “Clark Griswold” Brightest Float Award went to White River Electric Association.
The Santa’s Elves Choice Award went to the Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue.
With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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.
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.