MEEKER | Sometimes turning the page on a new chapter just returns us to our original calling. For Julia Haines, leaving the corporate world and moving to Meeker two years ago when her infant grandson was having health problems (he’s fine now) was a new chapter filled with new beginnings,[Read More…]
Month: November 2018
Museums, mosquitos and more (oh my!)
MEEKER | White River Inn Grant Extension The Nov. 20 Meeker Board of Trustees heard first from White River Inn owner L.D. Grove who sought an extension on a grant the board had approved back in June for improvements on the inn. Since the original work was not done, an[Read More…]
Missoula Children’s Theatre holding auditions Monday
RANGELY | The audition for the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) production of Peter and Wendy will be held on Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in the Rangely Jr/Sr High School auditorium. There are roles for students Kindergarten–12th grade. Approximately 50-60 local students will be cast to appear in the show with[Read More…]
A tearful goodbye from Jen Hill
RBC | Over the years I’ve learned that many of life’s little clichés exist for a reason. Oftentimes there is a grain, or even a boulder, of truth packed into those tiny nuggets of wisdom. The cliché I’ve been stuck on this week is, “when one door closes, another opens.”[Read More…]
The anonymous elephant in the room
RBC | It’s not difficult to stay anonymous if you never leave home, even in a town of 2,500. This is both a blessing and a curse. It’s a blessing because, “who is that random weird lady falling up the stairs at Town Hall?” is much preferred to, “Caitlin R.[Read More…]
Cowboys open season Saturday at CMU
MEEKER | With 25 wrestlers out for the Cowboy wrestling team, including 10 freshmen, Meeker head coach J.C. Watt, who is starting his eighth year at the helm, hopes to fill all 14 varsity weights this season, which opens in Grand Junction with the Maverick Duals, Saturday. “We are excited[Read More…]
{Editor’s Column} Sigh away, it’s good for you
Reporter 1: You’re full of sighs today. Reporter 2: That’s just how I breathe now.” That quote comes from an entertaining Facebook page I’ve followed for several years called “Overheard in the Newsroom.” They post pithy comments and quotes that have been, or could be, heard in a newsroom. Some[Read More…]
“How to Start a Business” workshop
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco County Small Business Development Center will be holding a free “How to Start A Business” Workshop in Rangely on Friday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rangely Town Hall. Lunch will be provided. For more information visit the RBC SBDC Facebook page[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys open season with Cowboy Shootout
MEEKER | The 2018 lady Cowboys basketball season is upon us. Coming off a successful 18-6 season in 2017-2018, the Cowboys will host the Cowboy Shoot Out this Thursday and Friday as their opening games. The coaching staff is led by head coach Jamie Rogers, who is in her ninth[Read More…]
11 wrestlers out for Panther team this season
RANGELY | “We are young again this year but every one of them are willing to learn and work hard,” second-year head coach J.C. Chumacero said about the 11 wrestlers out for the team this year. Rangely will open the season Friday in Moab, Utah. The Panthers will be led[Read More…]
Upstairs Gallery open house Nov. 30-Dec. 1
MEEKER | Kick off your holidays with an open house at The Upstairs Gallery Friday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featured artwork will include paintings by Pat Sheeran-Daggett, ceramics by Andy Goettel and Deb Stewart, glasswork by[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 29, 2018
– Breakfast with Santa Dec. 8, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Fairfield Center. Visit with Santa and enjoy a pancake breakfast! ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – Meeker Public Library is hosting a Friday craft class for middle school through high school teens. Each Friday starting Nov. 2 will feature[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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