Due to a recent scheduling change at the printer, this week’s pages were already headed to press when the unofficial hospital district election results were released Tuesday night. Unfortunately, “stop the presses” only works when the press is in your own building — and your newspaper is the only thing on the schedule.
That means the results won’t appear in print until next week, but you can find them below online. No matter which candidates you supported, that was a remarkably strong turnout for a special district election. Consider it a warm-up for the primaries coming up at the end of June.
In the meantime, this week’s paper is still packed: local meetings, sports, opinions, editorials and all the community-submitted happenings that make up YOUR local weekly newspaper.
And finally, Happy Mother’s Day this Sunday to all who celebrate. Consider this your reminder to make the call, send the card, or say the prayer — whether it’s gratitude, forgiveness or a little of both.
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MEEKER | Voters narrowly selected Danette Coulter and decisively chose Dr. Albert Krueger in Tuesday’s special mail ballot election for the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District board, according…
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🗓️ What’s happening around Meeker
📚 Bookkeeping Bootcamp Friday
The Meeker Chamber will host a small business bookkeeping workshop Friday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $35 and includes lunch. Call 970-878-5510.
🏊 MRC closed through May 25
The Meeker Recreation Center remains closed through May 25 for HVAC replacement and maintenance. Memberships will be extended one month.
🖼️ Smithsonian exhibit opens May 15
The White River Museum’s Smithsonian exhibit Americans opens May 15 with a 6 p.m. reception featuring Mark Wing.
🏛️ Heritage Club meets May 19
The Meeker Heritage Club meets May 19 from 10-11 a.m. at the Meeker Public Library. Open to ages 15 and older.
🏕️ BLM presentation May 20
Learn about responsible camping May 20 from 4-5 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. Open to ages 13 and older.
🎭 MACC auditions May 26
Auditions for MACC Community Theater’s Finding Neverland are May 26 at Meeker High School. Open to ninth graders through adults.
🎨 Crafternoon moved to May 28
The library’s May Crafternoon will be held May 28 from 3-5 p.m. featuring “cloud dough” slime and other crafts.
🐄 Grazing workshop June 6
A grazing workshop with Jim Gerrish is planned June 6 at the 4M Ranch near Meeker. Registration is $35.
🦋 Butterfly Experience in June
The Meeker Public Library will host butterfly-themed programs June 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
📖 Library collecting recipes
The Meeker Public Library is seeking recipes for a community cookbook.
Meeker Sports, MHS Golf, Sports
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls golf team wrapped up its season with two late tournaments, finishing the year with continued progress and development across a young roster. Last…
Rangely Sports, RHS Track & Field, Sports
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers track and field team turned in one of its strongest performances of the season at the 1A/2A Western Slope League meet,…
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