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…]
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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…]
CORRECTION
MEEKER | The press release about this year’s Plein Air painting contest in Meeker had incorrect dates listed for the public show and silent auction. The correct dates for the public show and auction, held at the Meeker Public Library are: July 3, Artist and Patron Night Award Ceremony and[Read More…]
State of the River, networking meeting
RBC | The Colorado River District and the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District are co-sponsoring a Rangely State of the River meeting to be held in conjunction with the monthly Community Networking meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, at the Colorado Northwest Community College campus.[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: May 23, 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…]
Meeker Community Clean-Up Day June 1
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.
Mother’s Day beef certificate winners
MEEKER | Winners of the $100 gift certificates towards the purchase of beef at Watt’s Ranch Market are Valerie Sjoerdsma and Julie Jansen. The certificates were donated by Rio Blanco Cattlewomen and Watt’s Ranch Market.
County Beat: Commissioners draft letter to address ‘discrepancies’ in BLM proposed travel management plan
RBC | In response to “discrepancies” in the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed travel management plan for the Wolf Creek reservoir project, the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners have drafted a letter to BLM to address the issue. BLM staff met with Commissioner Gary Moyer and other[Read More…]
Protecting yourself on the internet: the basics of password maintenance
RBC | Protecting yourself on the internet can appear to be a rather daunting tasks but if you’ll follow some simple steps, you very well may prevent yourself from becoming a victim. This is the first of a series of articles that will get you started in the right direction.[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 23, 2019
– Fair Board Meeting May 23, 6 p.m., Rangely Annex Building – 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[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 16, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago • The heavy rains of last Saturday were followed by the usual frosts. • The excavation work for the new State Bank building was finished Thursday forenoon. • When hanging pictures always hang them with the face to the wall at first, then turn[Read More…]
