MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club’s annual Kenny Johnson Memorial Turkey Shoot will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Meeker Sportsman’s Club. $2 per event with a “turkey winner” at the end of each round. Bring your family, your shotgun, rifle, pistol and[Read More…]
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Warning: WREA bill payment scam
MEEKER | Please be advised that someone claiming to be from WREA is calling members demanding immediate payment for alleged delinquent electric bills or their power will be shut-off. This is a scam. WREA does not terminate service for delinquent accounts without proper notice and does not terminate service after[Read More…]
Willy Wonka performances Nov. 16-18
Meeker | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s Center Stage Youth Theatre Group proudly presents “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Jr.” at the Meeker High School auditorium Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets are available[Read More…]
Art exhibit at Coal Creek School tomorrow and Saturday
MEEKER | Mary “Maym” Strang Cunningham’s original artwork is the subject of an exhibit at the Coal Creek School Friday, Nov. 17 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be live music, food, printmaking demonstrations and more. For more information, call Maym[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 16, 2017
– Elks Hoop Shoot Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. in the MHS gym. Youth ages 8-13 (age as of April 1, 2018) are invited to participate in this free basketball competition. ERBM Recreation and Park District, 970-878-3403. – The Rangely Moms Group meets the first Thursday of each month from[Read More…]
Days Gone By: November 9, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Woman’s suffrage seems to have carried in New York state. In Ohio, latest returns indicate a “wet” victory and the defeat of woman’s suffrage. – Meeker’s hotels, boarding houses and private family inaugurated the “meatless and wheatless” days this week. Fish and[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Oct. 16-22 and Oct. 30-Nov. 5
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…]
Funding loss could impact up to 5 percent of RBC children
RBC | Up to 5 percent of Rio Blanco County children under 18 receive healthcare via the Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), a public low-cost health insurance program for certain children and pregnant women in Colorado. Generally, these families earn too much money to qualify for Medicare, but not enough[Read More…]
Handling the Holidays grief workshop
MEEKER | The holidays can be a difficult time of year when grieving the death of a loved one. HopeWest invites you to a free information session that will provide ideas for self-care, new traditions and memorializing your loved one. Thursday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov 30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.[Read More…]
BLM Christmas tree permits on sale
RBC | Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within suggested areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale. Permits are $10 per tree and may be purchased at the White River Field Office, 220 E. Market St., Monday through Friday between 7:45[Read More…]
Elk hunting has been good so far
RBC | A combination of cooperative weather in the form of early snowfall coupled with last year’s elk harvest being lower than normal resulted in the first rifle season going well for hunters. “Hunters in general were finding elk,” said Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area 6 Wildlife Manager Bill deVergie.[Read More…]
Junior Range Call Royalty Try-outs
MEEKER | Horses not required. Must be 5-12 years old. Royalty Clinic Friday, Nov. 10 from 6-8 p.m., try-outs Nov. 18 starting at 9 a.m. All at the Meeker Fairgrounds. Call or text Lynn at 970-361-0960, Natalie at 970-942-3205, or Karolyn at 970-433-3250 for more information and to get an[Read More…]