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…]
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Touch-A-Truck June 1
MEEKER | Touch-A-Truck is a family friendly event designed to allow children to explore, climb and touch vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There will be fun for everyone in the family—meet the people who build, protect and serve the town of Meeker. Free barbecue lunch. Saturday, June 1, 11[Read More…]
107th Old Timer’s Reunion June 1
MEEKER | The 107th annual Old Timer’s Reunion dinner and dance will be held at the Fairfield Center in Meeker on June 1. Doors open at 3 p.m. followed by a social hour, dinner, business meeting and dance. To determine your eligibility to attend, visit http://rbcpioneers.org/. Tickets are $35 per[Read More…]
Meeker Community Clean-Up Day
MEEKER | The Blanco Ranger District and Meeker High School agricultural department are hosting a cooperative community clean-up day following this year’s World Migratory Bird Day theme: “Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution.” MHS student Nick Massey has organized this event as part of his SAE fulfillment through the MHS[Read More…]
Trail Maintenance Day June 1
MEEKER | On June 1, Tucker Ercanbrack will be organizing a group of volunteers for his Eagle Scout Project “Trail Maintenance Day.” Please bring gloves and a rake, if available. Garbage bags will be provided. Meet at the Sanderson Hills Park at 8 a.m. to help clean the ERBM trails.
First Aid/CPR/AED Class June 8
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation and Park District will be hosting a First Aid/CPA/AED class on Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Meeker Recreation Center multipurpose room. Interested individuals 12 years of age and older may register on or before May 30 for $40 by[Read More…]
CPW accepting applications for statewide Sportsmen’s Roundtable openings
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications for a two-year membership to the statewide Colorado Sportsmen’s Roundtable. The application period is open from Friday, May 17 through Friday, May 31 at 5 p.m. CPW aims to maintain a diverse membership on the Roundtable. Currently, we are looking to[Read More…]
Join us for a Meeker luau May 31
MEEKER | Meeker Chamber of Commerce invites you to its annual business and community celebration May 31. Social hour starts at 5:30 p.m. and includes lei greeting by our Polynesian dancers, followed by a pig roast dinner with all the fixings at 6:30 p.m., Meeker Happenings and ceremony at 7:30 p.m.,[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 30, 2019
– Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Meeker Veteran’s Community Center. 290 4th Street. Adults 55+, stop by for refreshments and conversation. 970-878-3758. – Warrior at Heart men’s prayer group. Thursdays from 5:45 to 7 a.m. at the Meeker VFW. Non-denominational and non-doctrinal. www.waheart.com –[Read More…]
White River Natl. Forest campgrounds open for the season; camp responsibly
RBC | The summer season is fast approaching and many White River National Forest campgrounds are scheduled to open in mid-May. Lower elevation campgrounds are expected to open at times indicated on the Forest Campground list ; however, higher elevation campgrounds (above 8,000 feet) including many near Aspen and the[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 23, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – Jeffries Brothers have a new tea, which is named “Silver-Tip Formosa Oolong”—O-O-long. They say it has a kick equal to the one time Elevation Rye, and is in great demand. – There are only about 900,000,000 ways to keep out of trouble, but[Read More…]
First Aid/CPR/AED Class June 8
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation and Park District will be hosting a First Aid/CPA/AED class on Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Meeker Recreation Center multipurpose room. Interested individuals 12 years of age and older may register on or before May 30 for $40 by[Read More…]
