– Meeker Recreation Center Pool Closure Sept. 26–28 for pool maintenance. – Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Meeker Veteran’s Community Center. 290 4th Street. Adults 55+, stop by for refreshments and conversation. 970-878-3758. – Friday Craft Class for middle school through adults. Every Friday[Read More…]
Month: September 2019
Legal Notices: September 26, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO HEARING Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday October 15, 2019 the Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:15 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Annex, 17497 Hwy 64, Rangely Colorado to[Read More…]
Highway 13 construction update
RBC | For the week of Sept. 21, expect single-lane, alternating travel, 24/7 at one work zone south of County Road 5, controlled by a signal at night and flaggers during the day. You can expect single-lane, alternating travel through two, possibly three work zones during the day, from 7[Read More…]
Classifieds: September 26, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The 2019 Annual Craft & Gift Show will be Friday, Nov. 1st from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Saturday, Nov. 2nd from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the RBC Fairgrounds. Please email: [email protected] or call Michelle Weston at 970-878-5563 to request a registration form. Booth space is $40.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 19, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – Big frost of forepart of the week was followed by cold nights, warm and dusty days. – A Chapter of the P.E.O. was launched in Meeker Sept. 22 by the state organizer, Mrs. Magill, of Grand Junctions, with a membership of 12. –[Read More…]
County Beat: Sept. 19, 2019
RBC | County resident James Dearman spoke to the Rio Blanco County Commissioners Tuesday about a minor subdivision sale within the county that occurred in 1995, and said he is currently having a dispute with a neighbor on Rio Blanco County Road 2. He claims the neighbor ran a temporary[Read More…]
State bill could impact county budget
RBC | It’s no secret that the Colorado Corrections system is bursting at the seams. According to one report, in December 2018, there were only 93 open beds in the entire state system (with a 14,000 capacity). Many of those headed to jail and prison are there because of drug[Read More…]
Rodeo Royalty Clinic Sept. 28
RBC | All girls interested in participating in rodeo royalty are invited to join Hailey Frederiksen, Lady-in-Waiting, Miss Rodeo Colorado 2020 at the Western Slope Rodeo Royalty Clinic Sept. 28, 2019, in Battlement Mesa. A fun and informative one day clinic open to all girls 10 years and older. Great speakers[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: traction laws
RBC | It’s that time of year again, so we need to address snow storms and driving in them. This year there has been some confusion with the new traction laws that travelers will be facing. So I’m here to help answer some of those questions. Most of the focus[Read More…]
MHS CLASS OF 2023 …
The Meeker High School class of 2023 has started the academic year involved in career planning and Project-Based Learning (PBL). Project-based learning is one of the most promising instructional strategies to drive career readiness. Through effective PBL, students have the opportunity to discover new strengths and interests, dive deeper into[Read More…]
Rangely runners set new records
RANGELY | The Panthers made their way to the Eagle Valley Invitational last Saturday at the Gypsum Creek Golf Course. The race was held on a golf course, which means lots of grass and a few hills. This was a bigger meet with 17 teams represented for a total of[Read More…]
MRC pools closed Sept. 26-28
MEEKER | The pools at the Meeker Recreation Center (MRC) will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26-28 for repairs. This includes repairs to the air handling unit and the pool filtration system. The result of this work will be to better control the environment in the natatorium and to eliminate the[Read More…]
Come say hi!
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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Livestock Judging teams from both sides of the county competed at The Rumble In The Rockies Livestock Judging Contest in La Plata County this past weekend. Read the full story this week online ht1885.com.
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Meeker Cowboy Track continued its season with another meet in Grand Junction, the Frank Woodburn Invitational. The meet went on despite the blustery winds, low temps and snow. Read the story online at ht1885.com.
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Sunglasses, shorts and snowflakes... if that doesn’t sum up a Western Colorado track meet in April, nothing does. The Rangely Panthers will likely have a warmer meet this Friday, April 12, in Grand Junction. Read the recap from the last meet in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
6 days ago
Meeker High School’s FCCLA group placed 10 of 13 students in the top three in their respective categories and six qualified for the national competition in Seattle, Washington, this June. Results: Sam Hightower and Finley Deming - 1st Place Gold - Repurpose and Redesign; Aimee Shults - 1st Place Gold - Job Interview; Becca Hood - 1st Place Gold - Leadership; Lissbeth Sanchez and Shailee Rundberg - 2nd Place Gold - Promote and Publicize FCCLA; Kailynn Watson- 3rd Place Gold - Job Interview; Emma Bauer and Jacey Follman - 3rd Place Gold - Sports Nutrition; Braydin Raley - 3rd Place Silver - Professional Presentation; Graycee Cravens - Silver Medal - Entrepreneurship; Haylee Steele - Silver Medal - Sports Nutrition; Eduardo Cordova- Silver Medal - Career Investigation. More photos and full update online at ht1885.com.
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