Rangely | The 25th annual Rangely Racquetball Tournament will be held March 9-11 at the Rangely Recreation Center. Entry fees must be received by noon Monday, March 5. Sign up early, as participation is limited. Call tournament director Shirley Parsons, 970-675-5360, or call the rec center at 970-675-8211 for details.
Month: February 2018
Weekly Call Review: February 22, 2018
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Days Gone By: February 28, 2018
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – The Meeker Grade School opened in various quarters as follows: Grades one and two in F.E. Sheridan’s house next to the Herald office; grades three, five, six, seven in Rooney’s building; grade four in the district courtroom and grade eight in one room[Read More…]
2nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Meeker | It’s time for the second annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. This year’s event, with proceeds once again going to the Meeker Multiple Sclerosis Fund (administered by the Meeker Ministerial Alliance), will be held on Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in the Buffalo Room at Chippers, 285 Sixth St.[Read More…]
New recreation business seeking startup funding from RDA
RANGELY | At last week’s Rangely Development Authority and Rangely Development Corporation meeting the boards learned about a new business coming to Rangely and listened to ongoing project updates. Bobbie and Dan Fiscus approached the RDA about a new business they are opening on Main Street which will include both[Read More…]
ERBM discusses current projects
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Recreation and Park District (ERBM) Board met Tuesday for regular business and discussion on some of the district’s “in-the-works” projects, including a revamp of the pond at Circle Park, expansion of the existing trails system, and an overview of the proposed skate park. After regular[Read More…]
Mental health first aid training March 28
Rangely | Mental health first aid training will be held Wednesday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the CNCC Weiss Conference Room at 500 Kennedy Dr. in Rangely. Registration is required for this free class and space is limited. Mental health first aid is an evidence-based, public health[Read More…]
Calling all Range Call can-can girls …
The “can-can girls” who perform in the Fourth of July parade and the Meeker Pageant have been part of the Range Call festivities for as long as anyone can remember. This year, the tenants of the Hugus Building, organized by Nana Goose Interiors co-owners Sherri Rubin and Janet Henderson, would[Read More…]
Letter: Thank you to WREA for installation of new light fixture
Dear Editor: An enormous thank you to White River Electric for the new yard light you set in the parking lot between the high school and football field. I’m sure everyone will appreciate it. Donna M. Collins “DC” Meeker
ERBM Metal Art Competition cancelled
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation and Park District Metal Art Competition has been cancelled for 2018. If you had been working on a sculpture for the competition and would still like to submit for possible display at Town Park, please send photos and a description to Rodney Gerloff at [email protected].[Read More…]
Rangely Food Bank needs your help
Rangely | The Rangely Food Bank is in desperate need of your donations. After several years of a tight local economy the Rangely Food Bank is continuing to experience increased demand for their services. With the demand increasing the food bank is in need of cash donations to help purchase food[Read More…]
Outdoor recreational spending dominated by motorized usage
RBC | Department of Commerce research commissioned by Secretary of Interior Sally Jewel to determine the value of outdoor recreation as part of the Gross Domestic Product was released today. The research identified that outdoor recreation accounted for 2 percent of the GDP or more than $371 billion in spending[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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