MEEKER | Aug. 16, firefighters identified and began suppression efforts on a small fire approximately eight miles south of Buford. The fire is burning in difficult terrain with many dead and falling trees. Recent winds have made it dangerous for firefighters to complete mop-up operations because of falling and fallen[Read More…]
Month: August 2019
MHS v-ball looking for repeat trip to state
MEEKER | Cowboy volleyball is back at it! A preseason in-house scrimmage last Saturday gave the girls a chance to hit the court and get a little playing time together. In his third year as head coach Greg Cravens said, “I’m very excited for our season. We hope to be[Read More…]
Cowboy poetry show in Craig
CRAIG | The International Western Music association of Colorado will be presenting a Cowboy Poetry show Saturday, Aug. 24 from 7-9 p.m. at the Luttrell Barn Cultural Center, 411 Emerson St. in Craig. Tickets sold at the door are $15 for adults, children 10 and under free. For more information call 970-824-6761.
SENIOR PANTHERS …
Athletes starting their senior seasons at Rangely High School this year are Justin Rusher and Dalton Dembowski, football; Colton Hart, cross country; Titus Coombs, football; Audrey Patch, cheer; Zoey Peck and Andrea Knight, volleyball; Hannah Wilkie, cross country and volleyball; Hunter Hanvey and Dale Garner, football. (Not pictured: Chloe Filfred,[Read More…]
Recycling the recycling debate
MEEKER | Following a joint meeting between Meeker’s Board of Trustees and the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District Board of Directors, town trustees met for their regular meeting. During the joint meeting, Sean VonRoenn, ERBM executive director, and board president Kent Walter updated the trustees on the[Read More…]
MISSION: Third Grade …
Cash Nay marched his way off the Butterfly bus and into Meeker Elementary School for his first day of third grade Monday, Aug. 19. Meeker School District also welcomed 11 new staff members to various positions for the 2019-2020 school year. See Page 6A of this week’s paper for more[Read More…]
Ridin’ and Ropin’ …
Aug. 15 results: Ranch Broncs — None, #8 team roping — Todd Gould and Justin Hanson, Mixed pairs roping— Madison George and Cody Edinger, #11 team roping — Cody Edinger and TJ Toon, Dally ribbon roping — Joe Wood and Leah Wood, Open breakaway— Ellie Anderson, Ladies breakaway— George, Barrels[Read More…]
WREA pole inspections underway
MEEKER | WREA and its contractors will be conducting routine electric pole inspections from Aug. 19–30 in the Thornburg, Maudlin Gulch and Axial Basin areas. Pole inspections are done as a part of WREA’s routine facilities maintenance program. Please call WREA at 970-878-5041 if anyone has any questions.
Highway 13 construction update
MEEKER | This week, Highway 13 motorists can anticipate the continuation of two work zones, north and south of Rio Blanco CR 5. The speed limit is reduced to 35 mph 24/7 as there will be some rough areas north and south of CR 5. Motorists will encounter continued single-lane,[Read More…]
Community Calendar: August 22, 2019
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Thursday, Aug. 22 and Aug. 29, 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. $5 at gate, 12 and under at 65+ free! Nightly raffle. Meeker Farmer’s Market Saturday, August 24, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. downtown. Markets are also scheduled for Aug. 31 and Sept. 14 from 8[Read More…]
Legal Notices: August 22, 2019
Public Notices: Why should I care? We get it. You have TV shows to binge-watch and snack food to eat. Here’s the basics: Public Notices inform citizens of the everyday activities of government. From government spending and developing new policies to requests for proposals and hearings about retail marijuana licenses,[Read More…]
Classifieds: August 22, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Open Range Cowboy Church of Meeker Every Sunday, 6:00 in the evening Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall For more information, Please call Tom 970-260-6820 The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets[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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