I missed Tuesday’s dramatic display of the Northern Lights and was hopeful for a repeat performance on my way home with the papers late Wednesday, but, alas… nature did not cooperate. The closest I got to flashing lights were the two deer vs. car incidents on Hwy. 13 with their hazard lights on.
If you’ve asked yourself if we’ve ever seen the Aurora Borealis this far south in Colorado before, we have. Most recently in 2024, then in 2003. Before that, there are reports in the Rocky Mountain News and Rocky Mountain Gold Reporter of a celestial event that lit up the Colorado sky so bright “you could read a newspaper by it.” NASA published a comprehensive report in 2005 of the “Great Auroral Storm of 1859.”
As the saying goes, there’s nothing new under the sun, but it’s still pretty cool to witness these rare events in real-time without having to travel to the Arctic!
On to the news (and GO COWBOYS!)…
🩺 Medicare/SHIP Help • Nov. 13, 19 + Tuesdays
MEEKER | Free appointments at Fairfield Center (Nov. 13 & 19) and PMC every Tuesday. Call 970-942-7511 or 970-878-9797.
🦃 Thanksgiving Baskets • Order by Nov. 19
MEEKER | Need a basket? Call Peggy: 970-366-0072. Donations at St. James; turkeys at White River Methodist. Volunteers meet Nov. 22, 12:30 p.m.
🦫 Author Talk • Nov. 19
MEEKER | Ben Goldfarb presents Eager at Town Hall, Wed., Nov. 19, 6 p.m.
💗 Pink Friday • Nov. 21
MEEKER | Shop local, win prizes! Bingo card at participating businesses.
🎁 Rangely Craft Fair • Dec. 6
RANGELY | Annual craft show, Sat., Dec. 6, EEC building. Holiday shopping!
🇺🇸 Veterans Gala Sponsors Needed • May 24, 2026
MEEKER | Seeking sponsors/auction items for bull riding, gala & concert. Info: 970-208-4742 or [email protected].
📚 Meeker Library Book Club — Dec. 8
MEEKER | Join us to discuss The World’s Strongest Librarian by Josh Hanagarne, Monday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. 📖 Extra copies available to check out, or listen/read on Hoopla or Libby. New members welcome!
🍪 Short Stories & Snacks — Dec. 13
MEEKER | No time for a full book? Try our new Short Stories & Snacks Club! This month’s pick: The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. 📘 Read or listen on Hoopla/Libby or grab a copy at the library. Meet Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1 p.m. — snacks provided!
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