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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: January 19, 2023
Archery shoots MEEKER | There will be two archery shoots at the RIo Blanco County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Jan. 21. Scholastic 3-D Archery (S3DA) youth ages 5-18 will shoot in the morning and Meeker Sportsman’s Club will shoot in the afternoon beginning at 1 p.m. Wendll’s will be on site[Read More…]
Community Happenings: Jan. 12, 2023
Historical society annual meeting MEEKER | The annual membership meeting of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society will be Sunday, Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center on Park St. Come and renew your membership or join for the first time, enjoy a potluck lunch and entertainment,[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: January 5, 2023
New officials to be sworn in Jan. 10: UPDATED INFO RBC | Newly elected county officials will be sworn into office on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the Sheriff’s Office Training Room in the Rio Blanco County Justice Center (entrance on the east side, across from St.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: December 29, 2022
Youth archery club starting up MEEKER | Kids between 5-18 years of age who are interested in archery are encouraged to join the Meeker S3DA Arrowbusters Club. The Club is a chapter of the Scholastic 3-D Archery program tailored for young archers. A special focus for this non-profit organization is[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: December 22, 2022
Christmas Masses in Meeker and Rangely RBC | Christmas Eve Mass at St. Ignatius’ Catholic Church in Rangely (109 S. Stanolind) will be at 5 p.m. on Dec. 24, and Christmas Day Mass will be Sunday, Dec. 25 at 8 a.m. In Meeker, Christmas Day Mass will be at Holy[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: December 15, 2022
Get ready for Skijor! MEEKER | Registration is open for Meeker Skijor, but hurry–space is limited. Find details and sign up at meekerskijor.com. Mark your calendars for this year’s event Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 at the NEW Ute Park Location, and don’t miss the New Year’s Eve dance Dec.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: Dec 8, 2022
Photo exhibit at Cultural Center Dec. 9 MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Heritage Cultural Center is currently hosting a photographic exhibition entitled “Mediterranean Reflections: Images from Italy, Greece and Turkey” taken during April and May this year by Rio Blanco County resident Gary Oba. Anyone who is interested is[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: Dec 1, 2022
Upstairs Gallery open house postponed MEEKER | The Upstairs Gallery Christmas Open House will be postponed until Dec. 9 and 10 due to Illness. Meeker Holiday Market this weekend. MEEKER | The Meeker Classic is sponsoring a holiday craft and trade bazaar this weekend at the 4-H Community Building.There will[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: November 24, 2022
Christmas Bazaar in Rangely Dec. 10 RANGELY | Mark your calendar for Christmas shopping at the Rangely Bazaar/Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 402 W. Main St. (EEC Building). Christmas decor and gifts, Rada cutlery, knit and crochet items, wood art, horseshoe art[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: Nov 17, 2022
Shop Local on “Pink Friday” MEEKER | Some Meeker retailers will be participating in “Pink Friday,”reminding customers to “shop small first.” The holiday, created in 2021 by the Boutique Hub, a national organization, is intended to encourage people to visit small local retailers a week prior to Black Friday deals.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: Nov 10, 2022
Grand Junction VA back to normal hours RBC | The Grand Junction VA Medical Center Emergency Room resumed normal hours of operation (24/7) on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Mission Act will cover veterans at non-VA emergency rooms. You must call 1-844-724-7842 or email [email protected] within 72 hours of receiving care.[Read More…]
