MEEKER I The town awarded the bid for the Ute Road project, the roundabout at the junction of Ute Road and Sulphur Creek Road and construction of sidewalks on said project to Rifle contractor Martinez Western Constructors of Rifle. Martinez Western was the low bidder out of five bids submitted,[Read More…]
Month: April 2010
Coach has made a difference in her life
Being 19 years old, I have already had the joy of experiencing some of the greatest moments in my life. Many of these memories involved family, friends and the many adventures we shared together. However, along with the good memories there are always times in which you remember failing, or[Read More…]
ERBM dance students to perform May 9
MEEKER I ERBM Recreation and Park District Academy dancers, directed by Kari Jo Stevens, will perform on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 9, at 5 p.m. at the Meeker High School Auditorium.
Obituary: James Paul Quintana
James Paul Quintana of Palisade died at the age of 43 on April 17, 2010, after suffering a heart attack.
Typical Bud Striegel
Rangely’s Bud Striegel remembers his mom used to say something needed to be done to spruce up the east entrance to town.
March RBC Warranty Deeds
MARCH 2010 TRANSACTIONS Seller: Robert Bales Buyer: Christopher and Julie Sheppard Description: Subdivision: Sagewood West Subdivision 189097 29 Block: 4 981 Half Turn Road Transaction Price: $172,000 Seller: Home Loan & Investment Company Buyer: Steve Holley Description: Subdivision: White Subdivision Re-Subdivision of Lots 6-12 Block A 289324 Lot: 10B 111[Read More…]
Contractor ready to begin work on Ute Road Project
MEEKER I Martinez Western Constructors, the contractor awarded the bid for the Ute Road Project, are days away from beginning the project.
Hughes will address Tea Party tonight
MEEKER I The newly organized Tea Party group will have its next meeting at 7 tonight at the Rio Blanco Fairgrounds. Pat Hughes, candidate for county commissioner, will be the guest speaker.
Environmental movie tonight in Meeker
MEEKER I At 6:30 tonight, the Colorado Environmental Coalition and the Wilderness Society will put on a free screening of the award-winning documentary “Split Estate” at Kilowatt Korner on Sixth and Market streets.
Classifieds: April 29, 2010 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
Blunt out as Meeker girls’ BB coach
MEEKER I School board members and supporters of embattled coach Hallie Blunt confronted each other April 20 in a lengthy, sometimes heated, discussion. When it was all over — the accusations of hidden agendas, the perceived personal attacks, the emotional appeals — nothing had changed.
Candidates Q&A: Hospital Board and Recreation Board elections
Editor’s note: Meeker voters will go to the polls May 4 at the Fairfield Center to cast ballots for hospital and recreation boards. Candidates for both boards were asked the same set of questions. Here are their responses, in alphabetical order, including an open letter from Kris Borchard, hospital board[Read More…]
Come say hi!
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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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.
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