Here we are, four days into 2018. If you made resolutions and are still keeping them, congratulations. If you’ve already fallen off the wagon, it’s not too late to get back on! Why do humans make new year’s resolutions, anyway? As far as I can tell, my dogs haven’t made[Read More…]
Month: January 2018
More attention needs to be paid to predator problem
RBC | Led by President Angelo “Butch” Theos, the Rio Blanco County Wool Growers (RBCWG) held their annual predator control program review on Dec. 15. According to RBCWG secretary-treasurer, Connie Theos, this event is intended to consider the financing and efficacy of their predator control program including the determination of[Read More…]
Veterans Center Mon.-Fri. as of Jan. 8
MEEKER | The Meeker VFW is proud to announce that its Meeker Veterans Community Center, a 501C3 non-profit located at 290 Fourth St., across from the Mountain Valley Bank, will be open Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and noon beginning Jan. 8, 2018. Stop by for a cup of[Read More…]
Waving Hands Review seeks submissions
RANGELY | Waving Hands Review is seeking submissions of your creative work. Cash prizes in four categories: artwork, poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Submission deadline is Feb. 15. Visit the website for submission guidelines: https://www.cncc.edu/about-cncc/publications/waving-hands-review/
Register for community ed classes now
MEEKER | Registration for Spring 2018 CNCC Community Education classes is now open. Classes beginning in early January include computer skills, watercolor, oil painting, machine quilting, Quickbooks, intro to programming, crocheted rugs and photography. Visit the CNCC Meeker Center at 346 Sixth St., call 970-878-5227 or email [email protected] to register.[Read More…]
Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship applications are due Feb. 15
RBC | The Pinnacol Foundation is accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. The Foundation provides scholarships to children whose parents have been injured or killed in work-related accidents, regardless of insurance carrier. The application deadline is Feb. 15. Since its inception in 2000, the Pinnacol Foundation has awarded $4.5[Read More…]
Obituary: Ila L. McFadden
Ila L. McFadden July 18, 1935~Dec. 17, 2017 Ila L. Lombard McFadden was born July 18, 1935, to Jess H. Lombard and Ila Gipson Lombard in Colorado Springs, Colo., and peacefully passed away on Dec. 17, 2017, at The Village of the Heights Memory Care in Houston, Texas. She is[Read More…]
St. Mary’s new Rural Mobile Health Vehicle makes a stop in Rangely
RANGELY | Last week the St. Mary’s Rural Mobile Health Vehicle made its debut appearance in Rangely, offering a variety of healthcare services to locals without the hassle of traveling to Grand Junction. Program director Josh Perrin was on hand with the vehicle, which was parked outside of Rangely’s St.[Read More…]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces new agency-wide integrated purchasing system
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to announce the arrival of a new integrated purchasing system, which will serve as a one-stop shop for all CPW products, including hunting and fishing licenses, campsite reservations, OHV and snowmobile permits and more. The transition to the new purchasing system will[Read More…]
Cowboys compete in ‘Who’s Bad’ national tournament
MEEKER | Several Meeker wrestlers attended a clinic at the Colorado School of Mines, then wrestled in the Who’s Bad national tournament in Denver. Trae and Tannen Kennedy, Colby Clatterbaugh, Zagar Brown, Zach Eskelson, Porter Hossack, Kelton Turner, and Cade and Connor Blunt, attended a two-day wrestling camp at the[Read More…]
Hoops for charity …
Recreation District Photos ERBM Recreation and Park District hosted the annual Hoops for Charity 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Friday, Dec. 29 at Meeker High School. The Mavericks (Tucker Chinn, Snowdon Williams and Said Valeriano) won the 3rd-4th grade division and donated their winnings to the Meeker Sportsman’s Club. Team Revenge[Read More…]
Obituary: Avis Margaret (Peavy) Sizemore
Avis Margaret (Peavy) Sizemore Aug. 27, 1925~Dec. 21, 2017 Former longtime resident of Rio Blanco County, Avis Sizemore, passed away peacefully at her home in Bayview, Idaho. Born Aug. 27, 1925, to Simeon Levi Peavy and Helen Frances (Susmilch) Peavy, she was the fifth child following Theodosia, Leonard, Estella and[Read More…]
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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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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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