The 2024 applications for History Colorado’s Centennial Farms & Ranches Program have opened. Centennial Farms & Ranches, a joint initiative of History Colorado and the Colorado Department of Agriculture, honors the contributions of the state’s ranching and farming families that have withstood the pressures of growth, changes in farming methods,[Read More…]
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Benefits of a Certified Local Government for locals
RBC | A major topic to be discussed at the upcoming Preservation Workshop, along with preservation benefits and incentives, will be how the community can maximize the benefits of and its ability to foster historic preservation, namely by becoming a Certified Local Government. Chief among the many benefits of[Read More…]
The value of historic preservation
MEEKER | What does historic preservation mean to you? Browsing through museums? Walking by or through old houses? Shopping in old stores and drugstores, eating in vintage restaurants, frequenting banks and other commercial buildings? Touring historic battlegrounds? Pride in our local buildings and landscapes? None of the above? Don’t give[Read More…]
Rural school added to Historic Register
The tin-sided, single-room Yellow Creek Schoolhouse located along State Highway 64 halfway between Meeker and Rangely is now listed in the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties, as of Sept. 28, 2022. This listing resulted from the collaboration between BLM White River Field Office and historic architecture contractors, History Colorado,[Read More…]
Seeking favorite places on Colorado Main Streets
RBC I Colorado Main Streets boast vibrant businesses, inspiring public spaces, and engaging historic landmarks. To celebrate historic downtowns during Historic Preservation Month (May), the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Main Streets Program is launching a campaign to hear from residents and visitors about the spaces that matter most in[Read More…]
Historical fund workshop July 10
MEEKER | Create the future and honor the past with History Colorado. The History Colorado State Historical Fund wants to help you earn grant money for historic preservation and archaeology projects that matter to you and your community. Attend a free grant workshop at the Mountain Valley Bank meeting room[Read More…]
Historical fund workshop July 10
MEEKER | Create the future and honor the past with History Colorado. The History Colorado State Historical Fund wants to help you earn grant money for historic preservation and archaeology projects that matter to you and your community. Attend a free grant workshop at the Mountain Valley Bank meeting room[Read More…]
Centennial Farms deadline extended
RBC | History Colorado and the Colorado Department of Agriculture are extending the deadline to apply for inclusion in the 2018 class of Centennial Farms & Ranches to May 31. Join 550 other Colorado Centennial Farms & Ranches by applying here: https://www.historycolorado.org/centennial-farms-ranches Eligible properties must: – Have remained in the same family[Read More…]
Morlan receives plaque from Forest Service for road and bridge help
RBC | At the regular county commissioners meeting held in Meeker on Monday, the commissioners heard thanks from Rural School Committee member Janet Clark for their help with the restoration of the Coal Creek school. Clark also told the commissioners that their committee has been awarded a Stephen H. Hart[Read More…]
Centennial Farms Award nominees sought in area
RBC I History Colorado invites families who have owned and operated their Colorado farm or ranch for 100 years or more to nominate their property for the 2016 Colorado Centennial Farms Award.
History Colorado taking grant applications
RBC I History Colorado is announcing the second grant application deadline of 2015 for its nationally recognized historic preservation grants program, the State Historical Fund.
Centennial Farms Award nominees sought
RBC I History Colorado invites families who have owned and operated their Colorado farm or ranch for 100 years or more to nominate their property for the 2015 Colorado Centennial Farms Award.
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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.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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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
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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