By Pat Turner [email protected] RBC | My first thought is that the price of a newspaper should at least cover the cost of the paper and the ink. After some number crunching, I realized this is no longer the case for the Herald Times, and hasn’t been for quite some[Read More…]
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Holiday trade show in Meeker Dec. 8-9
MEEKER | Holiday Meeker Market and Craft and Trade Bazaar Friday, Dec. 8 from 12-7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hugus Building, Sixth and Main. Booths are available for exhibitors to display and share information about your businesses, crafts and trades. Holiday[Read More…]
Sales and use tax revenue up 16 percent
RBC | At the end of the second quarter, Rio Blanco County Sales and Use Tax Administrator Debbie Morlan said it looked like things were “moving in the right direction” again. The third quarter sales and use tax numbers would appear that she was correct. For the county, sales and[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 30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Meeker Library[Read More…]
Junior Range Call Royalty try-outs
MEEKER | Horses not required. Must be 5-12 years old. Try-outs Nov. 18 starting at 9 a.m. 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 application.
Dinosaur prepares for retail marijuana
DINOSAUR | Last November during the general election the voters of Dinosaur determined that the town should allow for marijuana dispensaries to operate within town limits. Fast forward a year to 2017 and the town is preparing to give their first business permits for retail marijuana sales. The town has[Read More…]
Turkey Shoot this Saturday, Nov. 18
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…]
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…]
