Show your local businesses some love this season! Shop at the establishments below Nov. 25 through Dec. 23 and enter to win $25 in Chamber Bucks at each place you visit! Fill out a paper slip or scan the QR code. One Meeker winner, one Rangely winner per week for[Read More…]
Author: Caitlin Walker
Bugsy Malone {PHOTOS}
Chatting with ‘Dandy Dan’
The HT has been on location for the first two showings of Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s Bugsy Malone Jr. this week. We chatted with seventh-grader Tucker Chinn, AKA dapper gangster Dandy Dan, about the play and the drama program. Here’s a transcript of our short conversation (lightly edited for[Read More…]
CDPHE authorizes COVID boosters for all adults; pediatric vaccines now available
Due to Colorado’s high rate of COVID transmission, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has authorized boosters for any adult 18+ in the state, as long as it’s been six months since the initial mRNA series or two months since the initial Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Additionally, pediatric[Read More…]
Election 2021
Low voter turnout for off-year election Only 1,675 registered RBC voters cast their ballot this election season; they decided who will take seats on school boards (four in Meeker, three in Rangely) and whether the Rangely School District would receive a bond increase allowing them to apply for a BEST[Read More…]
Pumpkins Eats ‘N Treats 2021 {PHOTOS}
ERBM Recreation & Park District hosted the annual Pumpkins Eats N’ Treats event downtown Saturday, October 30. Local businesses lined up on both sides of Main Street to pass out goodies, followed by a costume parade and contest.
2021 Unofficial Election Results – Round 2
RBC | The second round of unofficial election results up voter turnout to 38.25% from 30.83%. 1,675 ballots were cast; there are 4,379 active voters in Rio Blanco County. The biggest items on RBC’s ballot were school board elections in both Meeker and Rangely, and a school bond in Rangely.[Read More…]
2021 Halloween Happenings
Eat, drink and be scary! We’ve compiled a list of everything (that we know of) set for this Halloween weekend. Please trick-or-treat safely and enjoy the holiday! IN MEEKER: THURSDAY, OCT. 28 MACC Thursday Art School! Thursday Oct. 28, 4–5:30 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center. Creative kids ages 5-14[Read More…]
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We’re trying something new this fine Friday. Check your email for a quick rundown of recent stories designed to help you stay informed without taking up too much of your time (or your inbox!) Didn’t get it? You can sign up using the form below. Want to check it out[Read More…]
Final redistricting maps submitted to Colorado Supreme Court
Proposed Congressional Redistricting Map Proposed State Senate Redistricting Map Proposed State House Redistricting Map For more. on the proposed changes, including potential ramifications for RBC’s current State House Representative Perry Will and State Senator Bob Rankin, read this piece by Thy Vo and Sandra Fish of The Colorado Sun. Caitlin[Read More…]
Oktoberfest this weekend
MEEKER | Oktoberfest celebrations span centuries, continents and cultures.This weekend, thanks to the hard work of the folks at Smoking River Brewing Co., the tradition is making its way to Meeker. Bavarian-inspired festivities are slated to kick off with a Volksmarch (more on that below) Friday, Oct. 15 at 4[Read More…]
FALL, Y’ALL …
Apples are blushing, mums are blooming and the morning air is crisp. Soon all the smart bucks will be hanging out in town, and all the hunters will be hanging out in the forest looking for them. | Caitlin Walker Photo
