– Free monthly movie March 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Meeker Rec Center MP room. Featured film: Florence Foster Jenkins. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Free legal clinic at Meeker Public Library for parties who have no attorney from 2-3 p.m. on March 8. Call 970-878-5911 to be[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
Classifieds: March 2, 2017
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The Rangely Food Bank is open on Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: February 23, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – It had been reported about for some weeks that scarlet fever existed in this community. With a view to proper state authority investigation of the matter, the town council communicated with the state health department. The doctor appeared Friday night. He reported[Read More…]
Classifieds: February 23, 2017
Ads for 2/23/17 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** The hens are laying again! A couple Meeker-area chicken producers want you to know that our farm fresh chicken eggs are once again available at Wendll’s on Highway 13. These are natural, cage-free, free-range, white and brown eggs. And remember, eggs are the perfect protein. That[Read More…]
Days Gone By: February 16, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Outside papers are commenting on the fact that Rio Blanco and Baca counties are the only strictly “dry” counties in Colorado. On the face of the “returns,” it does look as though our citizens are reduced to the necessity of singing that[Read More…]
Classifieds: February 16, 2017
**ANNOUNCEMENTS MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE February 2017 NOTE: Please call 878-9368 in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below: 2/16 Bus in town/Grand Junction medical 2/17 Bus in town 2/18 No bus 2/19 AM bus 2/20 Bus in[Read More…]
Community Calendar: February 16, 2017
– Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tournament Saturday, February 18 at the Elks Club 1907 BPOE-633 East Main in Rangely. Starts at 9 a.m. $20 entry fee includes lunch and prizes. Call Tim Webber at 970-629-1715 with any questions. – Mountain Valley Bank will be doing a “Lobby Blitz” every Wednesday.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: February 9, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The average man’s ideas do not exist beyond his own opinion. – The question of acquiring a camping ground within the town limits, on the river bank, was under discussion at the last meeting of the town council. We believe this is[Read More…]
Community Calendar: February 9, 2017
– Sweetheart Pool Parties: Itty Bitty (children 6 and under with parent/guardian) from 9-11 a.m. Feb. 10. $5 per adult; $1 per child. K-5th from 11:30-1:30 p.m. $3 per child. Teens and Tweens: 5:30-8 p.m. for sixth-12th graders. The Disney classic “Lady and the Tramp” will be showing. $3 per[Read More…]
Classifieds: February 9, 2017
Ads for 2/9/17 **ANNOUNCEMENTS Looking for a little something for your sweetie? Don’t forget The Upstairs Gallery•Ceramics, jewlery & fine art. 592 Main, Meeker. Upstairs The Rangely Food Bank is open on Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. ATV, Boat and[Read More…]
Days Gone By: February 2, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Ignorance places fear where courage and faith might find refuge in knowledge. – Prohibition with the lid down and riveted is the program and doubtless will go through, but none of us should take up the idea that it will result in[Read More…]
‘Waving Hands Review’ seeks submissions
RBC | The ninth annual publication of “Waving Hands Review,” the literature and arts magazine of Colorado Northwestern Community College, will publish this spring. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 15. For submission guidelines and more information, visit www.cncc.edu/waving-hands-review or visit www.cncc.edu, click on “About CNCC” and then “Publications.”