– Meeker Recreation Center closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Normal hours resume on Jan. 2. ERBM Recreation and Park District, 970-878-3403. – Hoops for Charity tournament Dec. 29 at 9 a.m at the Meeker High School gym. Third-eighth graders are invited[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: December 21, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – LOST—Between Joe Ralston’s and Meeker, two black skirts and waist to ladies overall suit. Call at this office. – At the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Smith on Saturday, Dec. 15, Mr. Elmer W. McGruder and Miss Lura Swarts were united[Read More…]
WREA to allocate additional capital credits
MEEKER | White River Electric Association is pleased to notify its members that it recently allocated additional capital credits to members from 1995-2006. In 2017, WREA returned $1.3 million to WREA members who had electric service in 1997-1998 and adopted a resolution to allocate past and future Tri- State G&T[Read More…]
National Farmers Union President speaks to Rocky Mountain members
RBC | The National Farmers Union (NFU), which has been around since 1902, considers itself to be a community of farmers, ranchers, educators, policy makers, journalists and other citizens who share common concern about current and looming threats to agricultural production and food security primarily in the United States as[Read More…]
Spring classes at CNCC Meeker Center
MEEKER | Registration for Spring 2018 CNCC Community Education classes is now open. Classes beginning in early January include computer skills, watercolor, oil painting, machine quilting, Quickbooks, intro to programming, crocheted rugs and photography. Visit the CNCC Meeker Center at 346 Sixth St., call 970-878-5227 or email [email protected] to register.[Read More…]
Meeker VFW to open Mon.-Fri. after Jan. 8
MEEKER | The Meeker VFW is proud to announce that its Meeker Veterans Community Center, a 501C3 non-profit located at 290 Fourth St., across from the Mountain Valley Bank, will be open Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and noon beginning Jan. 8, 2018. Stop by for a cup of[Read More…]
Tristan Nielsen named new conservation district manager
RBC | The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts announce the hiring of Tristan Nielsen as the new district manager. Nielsen began, on a part-time basis, with the districts in October while she finished a temporary position with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. As of Dec. 1, she is full[Read More…]
Commissioners address assessor’s budget concerns
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners met in Rangely on Tuesday for a speedy regular meeting, lasting less than five minutes, followed by a work session about code violations and budget concerns. Without discussion the commissioners unanimously approved a Grant Agreement between the County and the State for the[Read More…]
Letters to Santa from local elementary school students
Editor’s Note: The following is a selection of letters written to Santa from kindergarten, first and second graders. Names have been omitted at the request of the schools and spelling errors have been left in. Dear Santa, I want a mat for Christmas. One reason is I can practice tumbling[Read More…]
Family Ice Fishing Day postponed
MEEKER | The Dec. 30, 2017, Family Ice Fishing Day has been reschedule to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, due to the mild weather conditions and lack of ice at Lake Avery. Hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the event is free for all ages[Read More…]
Clarification
RBC | Last week we reported that the county approved an annual agreement to pay the United States Geological Survey (USGS) $98,272 for water sampling on the White River and in the Piceance Basin. The total amount should have been $100,292 according to the amended agenda from the Dec. 11[Read More…]
Christmas Day celebration open to all
MEEKER | Years of military and first responder service have left Ken and Brenda Culler with one resounding thought: NO ONE SHOULD BE ALONE ON CHRISTMAS DAY. In partnership with the Battle Buddy Ranch, VFW Post 5843, the Lions Club and the Methodist Church food bank, everyone is invited to[Read More…]
