We were informed Wednesday afternoon that wildfire-related power outages and internet interruptions at the press in Montrose have delayed their ability to print this week’s paper by a full day. We won’t get our papers until sometime on Thursday. Single copies and subscriptions will be coming to you as soon as possible.
There’s a line in the Serenity Prayer I return to often: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change…” This is one of those times I’ll be repeating that line a lot. Today is also my birthday. Can’t change that (or the number that goes with it) either!
Meanwhile, the online edition is available. If you have a print subscription, online access is included at no extra charge. Let us know and we’ll set it up, all we need is your email.
In other news, don’t miss the Kids’ Pet Show at the Thursday rodeo this week, and be sure to head downtown Friday for the last Meekerpalooza of the season, along with White River Electric Association’s annual meeting and membership appreciation dinner.
Meeker
People’s Choice – Rich Parr and the Meeker Fire Department’s vintage fire truck won the People’s Choice Award in this year’s Fourth of July Parade during the 140th Range Call…
Meeker
MEEKER | Standing on the banks of the White River just outside Meeker, members of the Yampa-White-Green Basin Roundtable gathered last week for a hands-on look at the region’s most…
County, County Beat
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a special work session last week ahead of their regular monthly meeting in Meeker with all three commissioners—Jennifer O’Hearon, Callie…
Editor’s Column, Opinion
“Big Brother isn’t watching. He’s singing and dancing. He’s pulling rabbits out of a hat. Big Brother’s busy holding your attention every moment you’re awake. He’s making sure you’re always…
Community Calendar highlights…
🐾 Kids’ Pet Show Tonight! Meeker Fairgrounds | 7 p.m. Free entry! All kids & pets welcome! Register: 970-623-0855
🎶 Final Meekerpalooza + WREA Celebration – Friday, July 18
Meeker Market 4–8 p.m. | 🍺 Beer garden & 🎸 Live music @ 5 (Hugh Phillips Band) | Free pulled pork dinner by Lions Club (5–6:30) | Giveaways + Community fun!
🎪 County Fair Setup Party – Sunday, July 20
RBC Fairgrounds | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Volunteers needed! Free hot dogs, chips & drinks. 4-H & fair families encouraged to help out!
🍰 Ice Cream Social – Sunday at 6 p.m.
Heritage Culture Center Courtyard | Cake, ice cream, storytelling & birthday fun! All are welcome!
🚧 Circle Park Closed During Construction
Use 3rd & 10th St ramps for river access. Updates: erbmrec.com/news | 970-878-3403
📚 Library Book Club – Aug. 11 @ 1 p.m.
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver | Meeker Public Library | Extra copies available – all welcome!
Meeker, Meeker Sports, Sports
MEEKER | For middle school wrestler Arionah Gutierrez, attending a summer wrestling camp in Baggs wasn’t just about refining her technique — it was about building confidence, meeting new people,…
Meeker Sports, Sports
MEEKER | The Meeker Marlins swim team competed in their first meet of the season in Montrose in early May. Most recently, they returned to Montrose for the Montrose Marlins…
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