– Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Thursdays at 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. June 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8 and 15. $5 at gate, 12 and under at 65+ free! Nightly raffle. – Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Meeker Veteran’s Community[Read More…]
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SUMMER SOFTBALL …
“They were competitive in all their games but fell to their more seasoned opponents who are playing on average 150 games a year. They enjoyed themselves. Tournaments were great fun for all. Five games in two days for both teams. The kids got to all gain a new vision of[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 13, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Marshal Tovey is down in the lower country looking after his asphaltum interests. The road from the mines to Fruita will be completed the coming week, and shipments will then begin. – Reuben S. Ball and wife arrived in Meeker Wednesday evening, having[Read More…]
Historical fund workshop July 10
MEEKER | Create the future and honor the past with History Colorado. The History Colorado State Historical Fund wants to help you earn grant money for historic preservation and archaeology projects that matter to you and your community. Attend a free grant workshop at the Mountain Valley Bank meeting room[Read More…]
Protecting yourself on the internet: mobile device security basics
RBC | Of all the cases I’ve worked on as a private investigator, well over 50% of them included a cell phone and/or a tablet. If you think that a passcode for your phone is enough to protect you, you would be mistaken. According to Symantec (one of the leading[Read More…]
Water Law in a Nutshell June 28
MEEKER | The White River Conservation District is hosting a Water Law in a Nutshell class on June 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairfield Community Center at 200 Main St. in Meeker. All aspects of the law related to water rights and ditch rights as applied[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: June 3-9, 2019
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Enter the 4th of July parade
MEEKER | Anyone can enter the parade—whether you are an individual, an organization, a business, or just have a message! Click here to print and fill out the 2019 July entry form and send it to the Chamber of Commerce by June 27. Entry is free! This year’s theme is[Read More…]
Sign up for Park to Art run races
MEEKER | Runners are invited to participate in the Park to Art Run Races, hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and MAD Racing Colorado, on Saturday, June 22. The race features a 5K, 10K and half marathon that cruises through downtown Meeker and the Phillip and Dorcas Jensen Memorial[Read More…]
Rural School Reunion June 15
CRAIG | The Moffat County Rural School Reunion will be June 15 at the Luttrell Barn, 411 Emerson St. in Craig, starting at 11 a.m. If you were a student, teacher or just interested in our rural schools you are welcome to attend. For more information call 970-824-6455 or 970-824-6761.
Flat Tops snowpack could cause flooding issues later this summer
RBC | It’s going to be awhile before summer comes to the Flat Tops. According to RBC Road and Bridge Director Dave Morlan, there’s still five feet of snow at the top of Ripple Creek. “We’re working to get those passes open,” he said during Tuesday’s commissioner meeting in Meeker.[Read More…]
Plein Air paint-out starts Saturday
MEEKER | The Plein Air Meeker paint-out starts this Saturday. Bring your canvases to the Chamber office at 710 Market St. between 8-10 a.m. to get stamped. Call 970-878-5510 for more information. First place prize is $1,000.
