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News Briefs: Feb. 10, 2022

Conservation Corps

RBC | Young people between 17 and 25 years of age: work outdoors in the beautiful Colorado outdoors. Gain skills, be part of a team, gain confidence, give back and build your muscles. HS diploma or GED required, stipend and more provided. Learn more here about the Western Colorado Conservation Corps:  https://www.wcccpartners.org/positions-available

Meeker book club

MEEKER | The book club will be reading “Animal Dreams” by Barbara Kingsolver. We will discuss the book on Monday, February 14 at 1 p.m. All are welcome to join in the fun.

‘Valentines is So Cheesy’

MEEKER |  Monday, Feb. 14, 4 to 8 p.m. at Smoking River Brewing Co.–order your cheese fondue, cupcakes and beer! Also available–Mini Couples Photo session with Mtn Made Media. Call to reserve your plate, 970.620.9448

Free community dinner at VFW

MEEKER |  Free Community Dinner at the Meeker V.F.W./American Legion, 290 4th Street, Thursday, Feb. 17 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Stop the Bleed Classes Feb. 18

MEEKER |  Stop The Bleed Classes, Friday, Feb. 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Meeker V.F.W./American Legion, 290 4th Street.  SPACE IS LIMITED, please contact Vicki Crawford to sign-up, 970-756-5023.  

Shoe collection drive

MEEKER |  Meeker High School student Ainsley Selle has organized a shoe collection drive in Meeker, working with funds2orgs.com to collect shoes for people in third world countries such as Haiti and Africa. Boxes for collecting shoes will be located at Watts Ranch Market, the Church at Meeker, as well as the three school buildings. The last day to get all of the shoes collected will be Feb. 28. Your donations are appreciated.

Wagon Wheel OHV Club meeting Mar. 2

MEEKER |  The next meeting of the Wagon Wheel OHV Club will be Wednesday, March 2 at 7 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner. Board elections will be held in April. Please step up to keep the club alive and get your membership forms in so your vote counts. Credit card payment is an option but checks are preferred. New membership forms are required annually. Email [email protected] or check the Wagon Wheel OHV Facebook page for more information. 

Wool Growers annual meeting Mar. 4

MEEKER |  Mark your calendars for the annual meeting of the Rio Blanco County Wool Growers will be held Friday, March 4 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Fairgrounds. 

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  • The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
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Friends don't let friends drink and drive. 

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Friends don't let friends drink and drive. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-april-21-27-2024/rio-blanco-county/
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Our next Marketing Mixology Spotlight is the one-of-a-kind Home.Made in downtown Meeker, Colorado. Stop in to find home decor, gifts, clothing, jewelry, fresh flowers, gourmet chocolate, kids items, and so much more! Custom embroidery and engraving are also available! 💜 Meeker Colorado Chamber of Commerce Home.Made. @meekerchamber @home.made.meeker
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The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
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Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
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With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
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This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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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/
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."
As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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