– Itty Bitty Spooktacular Pool Party Friday, Oct. 26 10 a.m. to noon at the MRC Pool. Youth six and under are invited to this Halloween-themed pool party. $3 for children, free for parent/caregiver. All pool rules apply. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – Pumpkins Eats ‘n’ Treats Oct.[Read More…]
Month: October 2018
Legal Notices: October 25, 2018
**LEGAL NOTICES** NOTICE OF BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2019. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT, where same is open for[Read More…]
Classifieds: October 25, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** WE ARE MOVING! The Department of Human Services (DHS), Meeker Office will be moving to the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St., beginning Friday, Oct. 19. To ensure a smooth transition and that we are ready for business on the 19th, DHS-Meeker will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 18. All[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 18, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The road up North Fork from the mouth of Big Beaver to Wakeman’s is to be built this winter, the contract having been awarded to Mike Schneider by the commissioners on Tuesday. The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – Those of our citizens afflicted[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Oct. 8-14, 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…]
Clerk & Recorder Update
RBC | It’s time for the 2019 budget. Budget requests have been submitted to the budget and finance office. Budget workshops are held between Oct. 18 and Oct. 30 with the final budget approved in December. The Clerk and Recorder’s estimated annual revenue is $206,000. Estimated expenses are $38,810 for general[Read More…]
4-H Leader Training and lunch Nov. 3
RBC | Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. RBC Extension will be hosting 4-H leader training. Lunch will be provided. This is for all RBC 4-H leaders and anyone interested in becoming a 4-H leader.
ERBM board chooses contractor
MEEKER | There was an ERBM Recreation and Park District board meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 9, mainly to decide which contractor to select for the proposed fishing pond and new pavilion to be built in Meeker’s Circle Park. The choices for contractors had originally been four but were narrowed down to[Read More…]
Franklins celebrate 60th anniversary
RANGELY | Congratulations to Ted and Phyllis Franklin of Rangely, who are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married at the Baptist church in Rangely on Oct. 23, 1958.
Help grow Rangely’s rec industry
RBC | Rangely residents, we need to hear your voice! A group of students from University of Colorado are working with the Town of Rangely and Rio Blanco County to develop a strategy to grow Rangely’s outdoor recreation industry. The students will be at Rangely Town Hall on Nov. 2[Read More…]
Letter: Kelley shares background, experience
Dear Editor: I had prepared the following biographical information for Monday night’s candidate forum at Meeker High School. It was never requested, so I thought I should share it with you here. A Colorado native, I grew up and graduated high school in Jefferson County west of Denver. I then[Read More…]
Public meeting on hospital’s future
RANGELY | There will be a public meeting of the Rangely Hospital District board Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. The board will hear an outside review of financial operations of the district, and what the current situation could mean for the future of the hospital district. Members of the public[Read More…]
Come say hi!
Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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