MEEKER | Horses not required. Must be 5-12 years old. Royalty Clinic 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 application.
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Veterans Day activities in Meeker
MEEKER | There will be a meal for veterans hosted by Barone Middle School students at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 with an assembly to follow. Additionally, the Meeker VFW Auxiliary would like to cordially invite the public to our Flag Retirement Ceremony which will be opened with our[Read More…]
CNCC holiday treats workshop
MEEKER | Register now for the Holiday Treats Workshop with Chef Karla on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Come join the fun from 6-9 p.m. at the Meeker High School FACS Room. Get ready to be inspired for a wonderful holiday season! For further information or to get on a class list,[Read More…]
Return to daylight standard time Sunday: Turn back your clocks and change your driving habits
RBC | Nov. 5 marks the end of daylight saving time, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds motorists to be particularly cautious to avoid wildlife-related accidents on our roads as daylight hours get shorter. “The fall time change happens to be right in line with peak mating season for some[Read More…]
Accidental death of infant
RBC | A 4-month-old infant, Keeana Stewart, died of accidental asphyxiation near Trappers Lake last Thursday. The family, visiting from out of state, was on a hunting trip. The infant’s father called 911 at 9:26 p.m. and reported they found their infant daughter unresponsive after they laid her down to[Read More…]
Craft and Gift Show this weekend
MEEKER | The annual Meeker craft and gift show will be held at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds this Friday and Saturday. Show times are 4-8 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, sponsored by the Ladies Social Club of Meeker. Dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday[Read More…]
Parenting classes start Nov. 7 in Meeker
MEEKER | Connections 4 Kids is hosting a six session series that will provide information to families on how to promote social-emotional development, understand problem behavior and how to address challenging behavior in young children. Dinner is provided at each class and child care is available with two days prior[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 2, 2017
– Free Movie Matinee Monday, Nov. 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Meeker Recreation Center multipurpose room. Adults 18-plus are invited to watch “Ghostbusters.” Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – The Rangely Moms Group meets the first Thursday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at First Baptist Church (207 S.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 26, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – LOST—A black and white, long-haired dog, about 8 months old; has a black head and a bob tail. Return to Mrs. David Smith and receive reward. – The notice which appears in these columns regarding Halloween deviltry means what it says. For[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Oct. 16-22, 2017
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…]
Junior Range Call Royalty Try-outs
MEEKER | Horses not required. Must be 5-12 years old. Royalty Clinic 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 application.
County opts to take over network operations for broadband system
RBC | In a unanimous decision among commissioners, and county departments including legal, budget, human resources and IT, Rio Blanco County has terminated its agreement with Colorado Fiber Community (CFC) to function as the network operator for the county’s fiber broadband network. The decision was based on a combination of[Read More…]
