News Notes

Community Calendar: June 29, 2017

– Modified Meeker Recreation Center hours. The rec center and pool will close at 4 p.m. on July 3 and be closed all day on July 4. Join us downtown for all our July 4 events. For more information visit meekerrecdistrict.com or call 878-3403. – Hunter Education class in Meeker[Read More…]

Elks Park Rib Cook-Off July 1

RANGELY | Contest is Saturday, July 1, at Elks Park. You may begin cooking no earlier than 8 a.m. and judging will be at 3 p.m. If you need more information on cooking time please notify Camilla, Kirstin or Bethany at 675-8211. Competitors are responsible for supplying their own cooking[Read More…]

Summer kids’ camps underway

MEEKER | CNCC summer kids’ camp opportunities: Stamp Camp (ages 10-14) June 6-July 18 (six sessions), 10 a.m. to noon; Chef Camp (ages 12 and up) June 7, 14, 22 from 5-7 p.m.; Lego Mindstorm Robotics Camp (fourth through eighth grade) Monday-Friday, June 19-23 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.[Read More…]

Paleontology dig June 25 through CNCC

RANGELY | Paleontology field experience June 25 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Located in the heart of dinosaur country, CNCC is offering the chance to work alongside professional paleontologists to uncover fossils that have been buried for more than 65 million years. Under the guidance of a professional, students will[Read More…]

Reception for Hicken today

MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Historical Society would like to honor Sue Hicken with a farewell reception at the Old West Heritage Culture Center (517 Park Ave.) this Thursday, June 22, from 5-7 p.m. Hicken served as secretary for the historical society for the past six years and was a[Read More…]