The month of April kicked off with plenty of soggy white stuff and a low of 5 degrees yesterday morning. Brr. Never fear, the forecast has us warming up to the low 70s late next week. A word of advice, do not put your winter clothes away, turn off your furnace, take the extra blanket off your bed, or swap out your snow tires yet. Based on anecdotal evidence and past experience, those activities are practically guaranteed to make more snow appear!
We are beginning to get responses coming in from candidates for the special district board elections on May 6. We’ll be publishing those Q&As throughout the month of April so you are prepared and ready to vote. Note: if you are a candidate and haven’t received your questions via email, please call the Herald at 970-878-4017 ASAP!
- Prom 2025 Celebrations 👑 Rangely High School crowned Riley Chism as Prom Queen and Tristan Scott as Prom King! More details on the rest of the royalty to come.
- Lions Club Convention in Meeker 🦁 The Meeker Lions Club hosted a successful regional convention. Past International Director Tom Matney presented President Terry Ivie with a special certificate. 🏅
- MHS Student Council Goes to Denver 🏛️ Meeker High School Student Council visited the state capitol, met with legislators, and even testified on a bill. 📝
- New Natural Resource Director in RBC 🌳 Reece Melton takes on the challenge of balancing economic growth with environmental conservation in Rio Blanco County.
- County Commissioners Meet in Rangely 💼 Discussions on emergency management, Harmonie House services, precinct changes, and broadband updates. 🌐
- Arrests and Incidents: 🚨 Rangely PD made arrests for child abuse and assault. Deputies responded to various calls, including a hit-and-run, a wildland fire, and a napping horse! 🐴
- Call Summaries: 📞 A busy week for law enforcement with 312 total calls, including 21 911 calls.
- Stations of the Cross ✞ at Noon, Friday, April 4 with the Meeker United Methodist Church at the Courthouse Plaza downtown.
- Fish Fry 🐟 Holy Family Catholic Church is hosting a Fish Fry on April 4th (see ad below).
- Chili Cook Off 🌶️ Smoking River Brewing Co. is having its 4th Annual Chili Cook Off on April 5th.
- Prime Rib Dinner & Pie Auction 🥧 Rio Blanco Masonic Lodge is hosting a fundraiser on April 13th.
- Various other events! Check the calendar for book clubs, meetings, and more! 📅
- RBC Athletes at Mickey Dunn Invitational 🏃 Meeker and Rangely High School track teams competed in Grand Junction. Several personal records were set.
- Cowboys Baseball Season Begins ⚾ Meeker High School baseball team faced tough games against Battle Mountain and Gunnison.
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