– Elks Hoop Shoot Nov. 16, 10 a.m. at MHS Gym. Eight to 13 year olds are invited to participate in the Elks Hoop Shoot free throw competition. More details at www.ERBMrec.com. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – Meeker Recreation Center Holiday Hours: Meeker Recreation Center and pool will[Read More…]
Month: November 2018
Legal Notices: November 15, 2018
Public Notice As the snow season approaches, please remove everything from the street, such as trailers parked along the curb or in cul-de-sacs, vehicles that are not used all of the time and basketball hoops. We take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have[Read More…]
Classifieds: November 15, 2018
Ads for 11/15/18 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** Retirement is boring so I’m reopening my shop for all your sewing needs. For an appointment call 970-878-3193 Lee Light (The Seamstress) Lodging Tax meeting, Elk Mountain Inn, November 20th @ 5:00 p.m. All welcome. The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: November 8, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Ed Sanderson is about to open up a tannery in Meeker, carpenter McKenzie being at work for some time past in making the vats and other necessary fixtures. All kinds of hides will be tanned. The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – Another[Read More…]
Letter: Elder resigns as water commissioner
Dear Editor: It’s is with great sadness and disappointment that I have to resign my job as a water commissioner for Rangely and Piceance Creek area due to health reasons. Last day is Nov 17. All calls after that will go to Shanna Lewis in Meeker until my job is[Read More…]
Holiday Meeker Market Dec. 7-8
MEEKER | Stop by to browse items from arts and crafts vendors, commercial and manufacturing vendors, direct sales and home party merchandisers, farmers market and food item vendors, traditional heritage trades, goat milk soaps and candles, health and wellness, woodworking. Friday, Dec. 7 from 12-6 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8[Read More…]
Enter the Parade of Lights
MEEKER | This year the festivities will begin Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. with the Courthouse Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights. Enjoy the Christmas choir, hot chocolate and cookies and more. Brought to you by the Chamber of Commerce, Pioneers Healthcare Foundation, White River Electric Assoc., and Horizons[Read More…]
(Fish) Shocking
MEEKER | The moment “fish shocking” is mentioned, ears perk up, and you have the full attention of young and impressionable 12-year-olds. The Highland Ditch fish salvage has been taking place since 2010 or 2011. “The goal is to reduce the impact to the mountain whitefish population from entrainment with[Read More…]
Ten meaty podcasts for hunters and hunting enthusiasts
RBC | You really can find whatever you want on the internet. The global information age has allowed hunters to learn the latest conditions, animal population numbers and hunting season outlooks just by typing in a few words. In the world of podcasts — digital audio recordings on whatever subject[Read More…]
Letter: Visionary says hello
Dear Editor: Hi to everyone Rio Blanco County. My name is Brian Worthen, CEO of Visionary Broadband. All of us at Visionary are excited to be joining your communities as an Internet provider. Its our goal to offer you fast and reliable Internet service so you can get online and[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Oct. 28-Nov. 4, 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…]
Nov. 13 “Thanks, Birth Control” Day
RBC | Modern contraception methods are listed as one of the 10 great public health achievements in the 20th century by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The advent of safe, effective measures of birth control in the 1960s arguably changed the culture of the country by allowing men[Read More…]
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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