RBC | The fish are starting to bite at waters all around the state. To give everyone an opportunity to get out and get some hits, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting anglers of all ages to participate in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 3 to 4. The[Read More…]
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Meekerpalooza Saturday at Ute Park
Meeker | Meekerpalooza Arts and Music Festival, June 3 from 12-9 p.m. at Ute Park. Fun for the whole family! Meekerpalooza will showcase all aspects of dance, singing, music, visual and culinary arts. Events include live music performances, workshops and demonstrations, interactive kid art zone, arts and craft fair and[Read More…]
Meeker Farmers Market starts Saturday
MEEKER | The first Farmers Market of the summer season begins at 8 a.m. Saturday in downtown Meeker.
Colorado Hay Directory accepting listings from producers, buyers
RBC | The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting listings for the 2017 Colorado Hay Directory. The annual publication connects hay producers with buyers. “We receive calls from across the country requesting information about Colorado hay,” said Wendy White, marketing specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “This publication helps[Read More…]
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‘American Pickers’ returning to Colorado
RBC | Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team are excited to return to Colorado. They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout the region in July 2017. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on the History Channel.[Read More…]
Memorial Day | May 29, 2017
Meeker FD gets grant for expansion
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (Meeker Fire and Rescue) has achieved another milestone toward the expansion and renovation of its headquarters at 236 Seventh St. in Meeker. Following the purchase of the former Rocky Mountain Bowstrings building on the corner of Seventh and Main streets in 2012,[Read More…]
Western Slope woman in Extreme Huntress competition
RBC | Once again, a Western Slope woman is vying for the role of Extreme Huntress, a competition dedicated to the preservation of our nation’s outdoor heritage and creating positive role models for women who want to participate in hunting. This is the contest’s eighth year. Erin Clark, who lives[Read More…]
Former teacher speaks at Rangely High School graduation
RANGELY | On Sunday the Rangely High School gym filled with square caps, green and white gowns, the smiling faces of graduates and the joyful tears of parents. Each year the senior class is allowed to pick the speaker they hope to be inspired by. This year the twenty five[Read More…]
Pioneers Healthcare Foundation announces 2017 scholarship winners
MEEKER | “We are excited to award $4,500 in healthcare scholarships this year,” said Healthcare Foundation Executive Director, Margie Joy. Five outstanding students and healthcare professionals received this year’s scholarships, awarded to Kinzy Burke (nursing), Meghan Gerloff (nursing), Alexis Gutierrez (nursing), Maggie Phelan (occupational therapy) and Brittany Smith (occupational therapy).[Read More…]
College Graduation …
