On Friday, May 3 there will be a cannon test fire in downtown Meeker between 2-2:30 p.m. (see Community Calendar). If all goes according to plan, the replica Civil War-era cannon will be part of the 4th of July parade festivities two months from now!
Saturday is the grand opening of The Museum Store at Heritage in the Hugus Building (see ad and article on the front page this week), and the 24th annual dance and tumbling recital for the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Park and Recreation District. Details are in the ad on Page 4.
The sheep are coming! A social media post from Theos/Swallow Fork Ranches indicates their flocks are headed this way on Hwy. 64 to Hwy. 13 and should pass through Meeker this weekend on their way to County Rd. 8.
Sunday is Cinco de Mayo if you need an excuse to indulge in tacos, enchiladas, burritos, queso, and margaritas! In all seriousness, Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.
The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) wants your input! Grab a cup of coffee and visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCEI-ENWX-1 to take a survey managed through the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative (NCEI). (There are 29 questions, estimated 15 minutes to complete.)
This survey covers five main categories: Demographics, Opinion, Personal Knowledge, Personal Impressions, and Facts & Thoughts regarding energy production and usage. Participants’ input will directly contribute to shaping development initiatives that benefit the region during this crucial energy transition time.
The survey is open through May 15, so don’t delay! Let your voice be heard!
The Museum Store offers donated vintage and vintage-style items for purchase. Proceeds support the White River Museum/Rio Blanco County Historical Society. The grand opening is Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.
The children’s park located close to the Meeker School Administration Building has a plaque giving credit to those entities that helped make this park possible.
RHS catcher Kobey Chism was a u0026ldquo;standout playeru0026rdquo; in the Grand Valley game. RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers baseball team enjoyed a successful outing last week, capturing two solid winsu0026hellip;
u003cpu003eEllie Hossack and Braydin Raley in the 4×8 relay. Meeker’s relay teams are on track for state competition later this month. AMBER GARCIA PHOTO MEEKER | The Cowboys are…u003c/pu003e
Parents, grandparents, friends, businesses… put an ad in the graduation sections to honor a graduating senior or the whole Class of 2024. All ads must be received and prepaid no later than May 9! Email [email protected].
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