Happy Mother’s Day from the HT!
The idea of an official day to honor mothers came from a woman named Anna Jarvis, who set out to honor her own mother’s legacy with a national holiday on the second Sunday in May, the day of her mother’s death. Mother’s Day was officially recognized by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914, just before the start of WWI.
Voter turnout for the special district elections on Tuesday was excellent, according to those in the know. The hospital board will return Wade Bradfield to his seat, and add Jean Gianinetti and Sherri Halandras. The fire district board will return J’Leah Richardson to her seat and add Charles Day. And the rec district will add new board members Andrea Gianinetti, Peter Doan, and Kevin Borchard. Here’s to exercising our right to vote for our representatives at every level of government!
ERBM, Meeker
The dance program at the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District, headed by Kari Jo Ruchti, marked a milestone anniversary last weekend with it’s 25th annual dance recital….
Meeker
MEEKER | In the quiet town of Meeker, where the scent of pine mingles with the earthy aroma of malt, Chip Brown has replaced the shiny stainless steel of modern…
Meeker
Mountain Charisma owner Brittney Shonk (left) and Bluebell Boutique owner Jenna Holt (right) joined forces in 2024 to share a space at 646 Main St. MEEKER | Since opening its…
Community Calendar highlights…
Reminder! TOMORROW (MAY 9) IS THE DEADLINE FOR PARENT ADS FOR THE MEEKER HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SECTION! Email [email protected] to get your message included!
🌟 May 9 – YEA Meeker is Back! – Have a business idea? YEA (Young Entrepreneurs Are Awesome) returns with hands-on support for youth entrepreneurs! 📍 Meeker Business Center | 🕘 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
🎨 May 12–16 – Meeker High School Art Show – Stop by Streamline Realty to admire student artwork from MHS. 📍 600 Main St. | 🕘 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily
📚 May 12 – Library Book Club – This month’s read: The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore. Join the discussion or pick up a copy! 📍 Meeker Public Library | 🕐 1 p.m.
🚡 May 12 – Glenwood Gondola & Caverns Tour – Join ERBM for a scenic adventure! 💵 $65 (includes transportation & entry) | Ages 18+ 🎟 Tickets: erbmrec.com/glenwoodtrip
💼 May 13 – Opportunity Expo – Network, get career advice, and explore small business resources. 📍 Meeker Business Center | 🕟 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
🧒 Childcare and snacks provided. Featuring Natural Soda and more!
🌿 May 14 – Rangely Local Working Group – Share your input on local conservation priorities with NRCS & CD Districts. 📍 CNCC Weiss Building, Rangely | 🕕 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 🍴 Food and beverages included.
🔬 May 15 – Barone STEM Games Carnival – Family-friendly games, prizes, and fun supporting STEM education! 📍 Bob Tucker Drive | 🕓 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. | 🎟 50¢ per game
🐮 May 17 – Rio Blanco Stockgrowers Annual Banquet – Prime rib dinner, auctions, poker games, and more in support of local agriculture. 📍 4-H Community Center | 🕠 Social hour 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m. 💵 $60 per ticket – stay tuned for ticket outlets.
💬 May 29 – Mastering Customer Engagement Training – Improve your customer service skills in this free class hosted by the Meeker Chamber.
📍 Business Center (Town Hall) | 🕛 12:00 – 1 p.m. 🍽 Lunch provided.
Rangely Sports, RHS Track & Field, Sports
RANGELY | The 1A/2A Western Slope League has long been home to Colorado track and field standouts like Shane Gates, Scottie Vines and Kathryn Doll. This past weekend, a new…
Meeker Sports, MHS Golf, Sports
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls golf team returned to the course last week, traveling to Eagle to compete in the Eagle Ranch Tournament. It was the team’s first…
Meeker Sports, MHS Track & Field, Sports
MEEKER | Meeker High School hosted the 1A/2A Western Slope League track and field meet Friday and Saturday to kick off the month of May, welcoming teams from across the…
“Mothers are not the nameless, faceless stereotypes who appear once a year on a greeting card with their virtues set to prose, but women who have been dealt a hand for life and play each card one at a time the best way they know how. No mother is all good or all bad, all laughing or all serious, all loving or all angry. Ambivalence rushes through their veins.”
~ Erma Bombeck
Motherhood: The Second Oldest Profession
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