MEEKER | First through fifth graders are welcome to participate in Meeker Police Department’s elk bugling and camouflage contest Wednesday, Oct. 17. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. and the contest starts at 7 p.m. at Meeker Elementary School. Join us for door prizes, fun and a whole lot of bugling!
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Community workshop on ‘placemaking’
MEEKER | Join us as we discuss placemaking in a public workshop Monday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker Coworking Community at 625 Main St. Placemaking is a community-fueled approach to designing and building public spaces that revolve around one simple idea: creating great places where people want[Read More…]
Community Calendar: October 11, 2018
– Itty Bitty Spooktacular Pool Party Friday, Oct. 26 10 a.m. to noon at the MRC Pool. Youth six and under are invited to this Halloween-themed pool party. $3 for children, free for parent/caregiver. All pool rules apply. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – Pumpkins Eats ‘n’ Treats October[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 4, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – A number of North Fork residents were in town this week, their object being to prevail upon the county commissioners to have the road built, as surveyed and laid out, from the mouth of Big Beaver to Wakeman’s place. That the road should[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Sept. 24-30, 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…]
Trooper Tips: Bus stops, it’s all about the kids
By TROOPER GARY CUTLER Colorado State Patrol RBC | “Bus stops, it’s all about the kids.” It’s that time of year when the trees lose their leaves and parents lose their kids to the school system. This means we have kids all over the place going to school along with[Read More…]
October Community Ed Classes at CNCC
MEEKER | Restaurant employers and persons interested in food service are encouraged to take advantage of one of the sections of Food Safety Works Training for three year certification in a hands on environment. The classes will be held Tuesday, Oct. 9, 9-11 a.m. or 2-4 p.m. Cottage Food Training[Read More…]
Finish your Christmas shopping early
MEEKER | The Walbridge Wing Craft Sale will be held Friday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pioneers Medical Center lobby. Find quality handmade craft items at reasonable prices. All proceeds go to the Walbridge Wing activity fund.
Community Calendar: October 4, 2018
– Garden Workshop Oct. 8, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., MRC MP Room. Learn how to prep the garden for winter, share mulching techniques, tips for planning next year’s garden, and more. Early bird cost is $3 (pay by October 1) and full cost is $5. Sign up today! ERBM Recreation[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Bicycles and automobiles or is it automobiles and bicycles?
RBC | Colorado is a bicycling state; so you either ride a bicycle or at least see bicycles often. You’ll see the casual riders, weekend riders, bike to work riders and there are also many weeklong and weekend biking tours throughout the state, such as Ride the Rockies and Pedal the[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 27, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Some 600 head of White River cattle were loaded at Rifle last week, bound for the markets. – A. Burnham returned from Limekiln Hill Thursday, where he has burned enough lime to last Meeker until next summer. – The party who lost a set of[Read More…]
RBC Clerk & Recorder News Update: September 27, 2018
RBC | The clerk’s office has been very busy lately.
