MEEKER | Stop by the Cultural and Heritage Center, 517 Park to see Jay Sullivan’s bird and wildlife drawings. Check with the host in the museum next door for admittance. Sullivan will be doing a drawing demonstration from 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 12, 13 and 14. Enjoy some stories and watch[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: November 28, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – A handsome headstone will mark the final resting place, in Highland cemetery, of the late Johnny Gebhardt. The marble memento was purchased by the brother of the deceased after his late visit to Meeker, and as soon as the different parts arrive will[Read More…]
ROYALTY THANKS …
Range Call Royalty would like to send a huge thank you to all our sponsors who are making it possible for us to attend the National Western Stock show in January, and represent our great county. Urie Trucking, Urie Rock, Yardley’s Automotive, The Salon, Napa in Rangely, Rangely Conoco, Rangely[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Nov. 18-24, 2019
Nov. 18-24, 2019 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 418 phone calls last week including 23 911 calls, 57 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 128 outgoing calls. A total of 124 calls for service were created. Note the department breakdown of calls may differ from the total number reported[Read More…]
Upstairs Gallery open house Dec. 6-7
MEEKER | Kick off your holidays with an open house at The Upstairs Gallery Friday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The featured artwork will be paintings and intaglio prints by Pat Sheeran/Daggett and Maym Cunningham, ceramics by[Read More…]
Wreath making workshop Dec. 8
MEEKER | Horizons is hosting a holiday wreath making workshop Sunday, Dec. 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Meeker Coworking Space. Decorate your own holiday wreath with the help of Annie from Flora Bellas. Drinks and desserts provided by Wendll’s, Blanco Cellars and Ma Famiglia. Wreaths are $40[Read More…]
Soak up the Christmas cheer with holiday events galore
MEEKER | It’s that time of year! Once you’ve gobbled up the turkey and stuffed yourself with stuffing, the Christmas season, with all its parties, events and activities gets underway. The annual Parade of Lights and downtown tree lighting ceremony is Wednesday, Dec. 4 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Along with[Read More…]
#ShopSmall this Small Business Saturday
Did you know? Small businesses make up 99.7% of businesses in the U.S. RBC | This Saturday is the annual Small Business Saturday event, designed to promote holiday shopping at small, local businesses. It’s no secret that shopping at big box stores or online is easy and convenient on shoppers,[Read More…]
Officials urge caution after norovirus outbreak in Mesa County
RBC | If you’re headed to Mesa or Garfield counties to shop, socialize or relax during the upcoming holiday anytime soon, take some precautions so you don’t bring home more than you bargained for in the form of a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus. An outbreak of norovirus—a virus which typically[Read More…]
Join us Monday, Dec. 2 for a conversation on mental health in rural Colorado
RBC | Join us for a discussion on mental health in rural Colorado this Monday, Dec. 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at CNCC’s Weiss Conference Room, 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely. December marks the year anniversary of Daniel Pierce’s death. The newcomer to Rangely was suffering from untreated paranoid schizophrenia[Read More…]
ONE BIG RIG …
People lined the streets in Rangely as if a parade were coming through town Monday. The parade was actually a nuclear steam generator estimated to be 23 feet wide by 400 feet long with several pilot cars and additional semi trucks in a long line of DOT compliance. Just the nuclear steam[Read More…]
Gather and donate your used shoes
MEEKER | Meeker International Ecology Program is hoping you gather SHOES when you gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving. If you are gathering with out of town friends and family please ask them to gather their shoes too. Collections continue at Meeker Library, St. James Church and the Rio[Read More…]
