Summer reading challenge ends July 31 MEEKER | The Summer Reading Challenge at the Meeker Public Library ends July 31st! Win cool prizes – and ice cream – for reading! Short stories and snacks at the Library. MEEKER | Stop by Meeker Public Libray on Saturday, August 1 at 11[Read More…]
News Notes
Community Calendar: July 16, 2026
Fire Preparedness Day at Meekerpalooza MEEKER | The Conservation Districts and Forest Health Partners invite the community to a free Fire Preparedness Bootcamp for Landowners on Friday, July 17, from 5-7 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn. Topics include defensible space, home hardening, chainsaw and fire extinguisher safety, slash management and[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 9th, 2026
Craft Crazy at the Library July 9 MEEKER | Craft Crazy With Erin will be painting Flower Magnets on July 9 at 5 p.m. For more information go to meekerlibrary.org and check out our calendar. Drop by the library or call 970-878-5911 to register. Fire Preparedness Day at Meekerpalooza MEEKER[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 2nd, 2026
Wildfire mitigation meeting June 30 MEEKER | Residents of the Ute, Papoose, Buford and Marvine areas are invited to attend a community meeting on local wildfire mitigation efforts Tuesday, June 30, at 6 p.m. at the Buford Schoolhouse. Project partners will discuss a funded defensible space program, community chipping days,[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 25th, 2026
Kids in Business Day June 26 MEEKER | Mountain Valley Bank is looking for budding entrepreneurs to participate in the 5th annual Kids in Business Day, which will take place on June 26, 2026. Kid business owners can submit their vendor application and learn more details in person at Mountain[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 18th, 2026
Scenic Byway reception June 18 MEEKER | Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway reception June 18 — The Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway Committee will host a community reception Thursday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the White River Museum in Meeker. The event will celebrate the Smithsonian exhibit and offer[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 11th, 2026
Short Stories & Snacks at the Meeker Public Library June 13 MEEKER | Saturday, June 13 at 11 a.m. Reading “A Jury of Her Peers” by Susan Glaspell. Presentation by Dr. Bob Dorsett June 15 MEEKER | New technologies are revolutionizing our capacity to edit the genetic code. Gene engineers[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 4th, 2026
Area Agency on Aging seeking input RBC | The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado is seeking public input for its four-year plan. Meetings June 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Radino Senior Center in Rangely. Grazing workshop planned June 6 MEEKER | A drought and wildfire grazing workshop,[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 28th, 2026
Crafternoon rescheduled to May 28 MEEKER | Meeker Public Library’s May Crafternoon has been rescheduled to May 28 from 3-5 p.m. The featured project is “cloud dough” slime, limited to 11 participants; reservations are required by calling 970-878-5911 or stopping by the library. Additional crafts will also be available. Pig[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 21st, 2026
Tole craft at library May 21 MEEKER | Craft Crazy With Erin will be making a Tole Dragonfly Decoration on May 21 at 5 p.m. For more information go to meekerlibrary.org and check out our calendar. Drop by the library or call 970-878-5911 to register. Lukens and Roberts hold Town[Read More…]
Legislative Town Halls with Roberts, Lukens planned for Thursday, May 21
RBC | State Representative Meghan Lukens, House District 26, and State Senator Dylan Roberts, Senate District 8, are inviting you to attend a Rio Blanco County Legislative Town Hall in Meeker Thursday, May 21, at noon at the Meeker Library, or in Rangely at 5:30 p.m., at 209 East Main[Read More…]
Commissioner candidate forum hosted by White River Alliance
MEEKER | The White River Alliance is hosting a candidate forum focused on questions about water for the candidates running for Rio Blanco County Commissioner on Monday, May 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Meeker Chamber Business Center meeting room (Town Hall, 345 Market St., second floor.)