MEEKER I Gather those pennies from those cup holders, ashtrays, junk drawers, sofa cushions, or wherever they’re collecting for a good cause. Between April 11-22, pennies collected at 13 participating local businesses in Meeker will be matched by Mountain Valley Bank (MVB) — up to 100,000 pennies — and donations[Read More…]
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MVB scholarship opportunity
MEEKER I Mountain Valley Bank, in conjunction with the Independent Bankers of Colorado, is pleased to announce an offering of at least five $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors who will attend a Colorado or contiguous state, public or private university or college, junior or community college or vocational/trade school[Read More…]
News Notes: Dec 16, 2021
Galapagos program slideshow MEEKER | The students with the Meeker International Ecology Program will be presenting a slide show program about our trip to the Galapagos Islands at the Meeker Public Library on Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. Please come and enjoy some drinks and goodies as we present[Read More…]
MVB annual philanthropic festival changes season, returns to original location
Summer Festival set for Aug. 28 MEEKER | Mountain Valley Bank’s popular “fall festival” will return for the 17th year with a few changes, starting with the season. The festival has always been held the last weekend in September. The timing has put the event — which provides an opportunity[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: May 6, 2021
Board of health Dear Editor: Public officials nominally advocate for public health and safety. That should apply, particularly, to representatives on a County Health Board. Mr. Prystupa’s comments on vaccination, presented in public session and reported in your pages last week, are completely misguided and contrary to established medical[Read More…]
Mountain Valley Bank celebrates building heritage with ‘penny drive’
MEEKER | Having served as a vital trading post for all of Northwestern Colorado in its early history, the Town of Meeker has its share of very old buildings, all with their own history. The I.O.O.F building on the corner of 4th and Main is no exception. Originally built in[Read More…]
MVB reopens lobby
MEEKER | Monday, May 4 all Mountain Valley Bank locations in Hayden, Meeker, Steamboat Springs and Walden, Colorado, reopened their lobbies to customers. All locations will practice social distancing in their facilities and adhere to all State of Colorado guidelines as it relates to financial services industries. Customers are still[Read More…]
MVB hosts ‘Socks for Seniors’
Kids card-making workshop for Walbridge Wing residents Dec. 13 MEEKER | Socks for Christmas? When you’re a kid, finding new socks under the tree can feel like a Christmas gyp. But the older (and wiser) you get, the more appreciative you become of the comfort and simple pleasure a new[Read More…]
2019 Fall Festival {PHOTOS}
High winds brought Mountain Valley Bank’s annual Fall Festival inside this year, but the location change didn’t diminish the fun in the slightest. The event raises money for local nonprofits. Download the free Zappar app and scan the code for more photos. Paige Jones Photos
16th annual Fall Festival Saturday
UPDATED: AS OF FRIDAY MORNING, THIS EVENT WILL BE RELOCATED TO THE RBC FAIRGROUNDS. MEEKER | This Saturday will mark the 16th anniversary of the Fall Festival, wherein community nonprofits have an opportunity to raise funds for their organizations and have those funds matched with Mountain Valley Bank’s “bank bucks.”[Read More…]
School supplies …
Meeker residents filled three boxes with school supplies to be donated to students during Mountain Valley Bank’s School Supply Drive this year. COURTESY PHOTO
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…]
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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/
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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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