“The month of August had turned into a griddle where the days just lay there and sizzled.” ~ Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees
It’s hard to believe we’re already at the end of July. The county fair wraps up this weekend, school supplies are popping up in stores the way dandelions emerge in the spring, high school sports practices start in a week or so, and it’s time to start thinking about autumn and praying for a monsoon season that seems to have missed us here in northwest Colorado.
In the meantime, it’s paper day again! On with the news!
County
The cat show is a relatively new feature of the RBC Fair. This year two competitors brought their feline friends to compete. Names and results were not available as of…
County, County Beat
RBC | As local governments prepare for budget season, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners heard a presentation about the county’s insurance policies from Meredith Burcham of County Technical Services, Inc….
History Lessons, Meeker
EDITOR’S NOTE: In preparation for the Town of Meeker’s 140th birthday in September, we are publishing the histories of the Town’s founders who’s names are listed at the White River…
Community Calendar highlights…
🎭 Matilda the Musical Aug. 7-9
Catch the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s production of Matilda at Meeker High School — 7 p.m. each night, $5 at the door!
🚧 Circle Park CLOSED
Final construction underway — please stay out! Use 3rd or 10th St. river access instead 🌊
📚 Book Club Aug. 11
Join the Meeker Library book club to discuss Demon Copperhead at 1 p.m. New members welcome!
🏐 Youth Coed Volleyball
Starts Aug. 18 (3rd/4th) & Aug. 19 (5th/6th) — Register by Aug. 13 at erbmrec.com/register
🍂 ERBM Fall Activities
Get ready — the fall activity calendar drops soon! Registration opens Aug. 8 🗓️
🏈 Football Clinic Aug. 13
MHS athletes teach K–8 kids at BMS Field — $5 at the door, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. sessions!
Meeker, Sports
MEEKER | From a blistering 89-point bull ride to a lightning-fast 2.58-second breakaway run, Week Six of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series delivered high-level competition and standout performances from both…
ERBM, Meeker Sports, Sports
MEEKER | The 8–10 and 11–13-year-old recreation center softball teams wrapped up their seasons last weekend as both squads hosted end-of-season tournaments in Meeker. The 11–13 team hosted their…
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