Smokey Bear and Ranger Kate with the United States Forest Service Blanco District stopped by the Meeker Public Library last Friday to share Smokey’s origin story and information about wildfire prevention with a room full of kids. Smokey Bear will turn 80 this year in August. NIKI TURNER PHOTO
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BOOK BARN
The Rio Blanco Cattlewomen would like to recognize Mike Grady for his kindness and generosity in building The Book Barn at Meeker Public Library. This popular attraction provides a fun way to support both the enjoyment of reading and the importance of agriculture in our world. Thanks for doing great[Read More…]
Community Calendar: January 25, 2024
Bingo this Saturday, Jan. 27 MEEKER | Come play Bingo, presented by the Rio Blanco County Historical Society, this Saturday at the Heritage Culture Center (517 Park Ave.) Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 6:30. Meeker Business Rally Jan. 31 MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will[Read More…]
Community Calendar: January 18, 2024
Annual and quarterly RBCHS gathering Jan. 21 MEEKER | The annual meeting and quarterly gathering of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society will be held at the Heritage Culture Center at 1 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2024. Enjoy a potluck lunch, hear what the RBCHS is doing, and renew (or[Read More…]
Community Calendar: August 24, 2023
Bingo in Meeker Aug. 25 MEEKER | Presented by the Rio Blanco County Historical Society, the first Bingo night will be held on Friday, Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center, 517 Park Ave. Following bingo nights to be held on the last Saturday of the month[Read More…]
Community Calendar: August 3, 2023
Fair Fun Dig at RBC Fairgrounds MEEKER | Streamline Realty is putting on the annual Fair Fun Dig at the RBC Fairgrounds. Come find some treasures all day Thursday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Indoor Arena, RBC Fairgrounds, 700 Sulphur Creek Road. Coffee Talk this Friday MEEKER[Read More…]
Community Calendar: July 27, 2023
Free TANK concert July 29 RANGELY | The TANK is hosting a free concert Saturday, July 29 at 8 p.m. featuring New York-based composer/performer Andy Clausen presenting “Heart of Tones – Solo Trombone at The TANK.” 233 CR 46 in Rangely. Parking available across the street. Upcoming .22 NRL Shoots[Read More…]
After 27 years, Bartlett leaves Meeker’s library in good hands
MEEKER | Mike Bartlett has been the library director of the Meeker Public Library for 27 years. June 30, 2023, marked his last day before that title passed to Kristina Selby. The two have been working together since Selby began as a library assistant in 2019. Barlett feels confident he[Read More…]
Roberts, Lukens host Town Hall
State House District 26 Representative Megan Lukens and Senator Dylan Roberts of Colorado’s 8th District hosted a joint Town Hall meeting at Meeker Public Library on June 28. They fielded questions from RBC residents about wolf reintroduction (both Lukens and Roberts voted against.) Other discussions and questions revolved around water[Read More…]
Community Calendar: July 6, 2023
Book club July 10 MEEKER | The Meeker Library book club book will be reading “The All-Girls Filling Station’s Last Reunion” by Fannie Flagg. We will discuss the book on Monday, July 10 at 1 p.m. All are welcome to join in the fun. Free legal clinic MEEKER | A[Read More…]
Community Happenings: Feb. 9, 2023
Give feedback on Circle Park project MEEKER | Meeker Riverfront / Circle Park Improvement project design plans are moving forward. Please find updated park and river design documents open for public feedback at: erbmrec.com/parks Empty Bowls Feb. 9 MEEKER | Meeker High School’s Empty Bowls fundraiser returns Thursday, Feb. 9[Read More…]
Explainer: How Special Districts Work, Part 2
“The issue is, it’s very hard to have all these district lines mapped,” Rio Blanco County Assessor Renae Nielson told the HT while discussing the official boundaries of more than 20 special tax districts in the county. The districts exist to manage and operate various local government services, and are[Read More…]
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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/
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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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