– Elks Hoop Shoot Nov. 16, 10 a.m. at MHS Gym. Eight to 13 year olds are invited to participate in the Elks Hoop Shoot free throw competition. More details at www.ERBMrec.com. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – Meeker Recreation Center Holiday Hours: Meeker Recreation Center and pool will[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: November 8, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Ed Sanderson is about to open up a tannery in Meeker, carpenter McKenzie being at work for some time past in making the vats and other necessary fixtures. All kinds of hides will be tanned. The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – Another[Read More…]
Holiday Meeker Market Dec. 7-8
MEEKER | Stop by to browse items from arts and crafts vendors, commercial and manufacturing vendors, direct sales and home party merchandisers, farmers market and food item vendors, traditional heritage trades, goat milk soaps and candles, health and wellness, woodworking. Friday, Dec. 7 from 12-6 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8[Read More…]
Enter the Parade of Lights
MEEKER | This year the festivities will begin Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. with the Courthouse Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights. Enjoy the Christmas choir, hot chocolate and cookies and more. Brought to you by the Chamber of Commerce, Pioneers Healthcare Foundation, White River Electric Assoc., and Horizons[Read More…]
Ten meaty podcasts for hunters and hunting enthusiasts
RBC | You really can find whatever you want on the internet. The global information age has allowed hunters to learn the latest conditions, animal population numbers and hunting season outlooks just by typing in a few words. In the world of podcasts — digital audio recordings on whatever subject[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Oct. 28-Nov. 4, 2018
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…]
Nov. 13 “Thanks, Birth Control” Day
RBC | Modern contraception methods are listed as one of the 10 great public health achievements in the 20th century by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The advent of safe, effective measures of birth control in the 1960s arguably changed the culture of the country by allowing men[Read More…]
LEAP launches new online application
Special to the Herald Times RBC Colorado’s Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), will kick-off the 2018-19 season with a new online application process for individuals and families needing heating assistance. Enrollment for the 2018-2019 program starts Nov. 1 and continues through April 30. “With the new online application process, individuals[Read More…]
Remember our veterans Monday
MEEKER | Monday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. in Meeker the Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a special wreath ceremony and salute in front of the courthouse commemorating all veterans. The ceremony will include a special emphasis on World War 1 veterans, as this is the 100th anniversary of[Read More…]
Scheduled broadband outages this week
RBC | Rio Blanco County will be conducting major maintenance on the fiber network and wireless network from midnight to 6 a.m., starting Tuesday, Nov. 13 and ending Sunday, Nov. 18. This fiber maintenance is one of the remaining steps in finalizing the fiber network and moving the fiber to[Read More…]
MACC’s Mary Poppins, Jr. makes debut Nov. 15
MEEKER | Mark your calendars for Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s latest production. The Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group will present Mary Poppins, Jr. Thursday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium. $7 admission, kids[Read More…]
Meeker VFW hosts double feature Nov. 11
MEEKER | Need a booster shot of patriotism? Come to the VFW at Fourth and Main streets at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11 for a double feature. “Sgt. York” starring Gary Cooper and “To Hell and Back” starring Audie Murphy. Admission is free! Popcorn and snacks.
