DINOSAUR | The Town of Dinosaur’s first retail marijuana shop, Rocky Mountain Cannabis, opened last week. The store is part of a chain of Colorado retail stores with additional locations in Gunnison and Ridgeway. Rocky Mountain Cannabis, which is located at 420 Brontosaurus Blvd, is open seven days a week from[Read More…]
County
ERBM releases 2017 annual report
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District has released its 2017 annual report that highlights the many accomplishments and challenges along with the future outlook for the district. The report is available to the public on the District’s website (www.ERBMrec.com) or may be viewed in[Read More…]
Learn to cook well on a budget
MEEKER | Need help preparing healthy meals on a limited budget? Sign up for Cooking Matters, a free class held once a week for six weeks. Chefs and dieticians will answer your questions, you’ll eat in class, go home with groceries and have childcare provided. Classes held April 3-May 8[Read More…]
Wagon Wheel OHV Club meeting April 10
MEEKER | The Wagon Wheel OHV Club will hold the first meeting of 2018 next Tuesday, April 10 beginning at 7 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner (Sixth and Market). Current members will be able to renew their membership that evening. All OHV riders are invited to attend and hopefully join to[Read More…]
Towns elect new trustees
RBC | The towns of Meeker and Rangely elected new trustees to their boards Tuesday. Citizens of the Town of Rangely cast 417 ballots out of 1,201 that were mailed (of those, 42 were returned with no forwarding address). Andy Shaffer received 343 votes in his unopposed bid for mayor. The[Read More…]
‘Win a Tree’ essay contest
MEEKER | Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District will be celebrating Arbor Day with the chance to win one of three trees. To be eligible to win a tree, the public is invited to write a one page essay titled “Why I Want a Tree” and submit[Read More…]
MHS drama program April 5, 6
MEEKER | Meeker High School’s drama program will present the Tony Award-winning musical comedy “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” on Thursday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Friday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person and are available at Hollidays and Cuppa Joe.
Rio Blanco’s Easter Celebrations …
Community Calendar: April 5, 2018
– Spring Social April 12 for adults 50 and older. RSVP by April 5 so an accurate count can be given to the caterer at the Meeker Recreation Center or by calling 970-878-3403. – Projects in Grocery Sacks at Meeker Recreation Center from 1-4 p.m. April 6. Adults 18 and older,[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Avoid distracted driving
By Trooper Gary Cutler Colorado State Patrol Special to the Herald Times RBC | “I’m sorry, what was that? I was driving distracted.” “After all of these years, I’m surprised, I’m still surprised.” I hear myself saying this more and more. After reading this you’ll understand why. I’m often approached by[Read More…]
Cedar Ridges golf tournament April 21
RANGELY | The annual Cedar Ridges golf tournament will support the CNCC NIFA team’s trip to national competition. Entry fees are $200 a team or $50 for individuals. For details contact Kris Kauber: [email protected].
Days Gone By: March 29, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – It would seem that the woes of the country editor and publisher are never ending. In addition to ninety-seven and a half columns of “immediate release” matter, this we are in receipt of about a column and half from that old contributor—the[Read More…]