RBC | A U.S. Military Service Academies Information Day will be conducted in Grand Junction, Colo., on Saturday, April 1 at noon at Colorado Mesa University Love Recital Hall at the Moss Performing Arts Center (1100 North Ave.). This event provides the opportunity for parents and students to join representatives[Read More…]
County
Fairfield grant applications due by April 3
MEEKER | Freeman E. Fairfield semi-annual grant applications due no later than 5 pm, Monday, April 3, 2017. Completed applications may be submitted to a member of the Trust Committee: Scott Hollenbeck, Mike Hoke, Bud Ridings, Niki Turner or mailed to P.O. Box 2302. Mailed applications must be received, not[Read More…]
Commissioners hold brief meeting in Rangely Monday
RANGELY | Monday the county commissioners met for their regular meeting in Rangely. The short session included review and approval of numerous bids and agreements. Approved in the consent agenda were several budget variances and contract modifications. The commissioners opened up bids for three projects, two involving pest control and[Read More…]
FFA hosts Mr. Meeker pageant March 30FFA hosts Mr. Meeker pageant March 30
MEEKER | The Meeker FFA Chapter will be hosting a Mr. Meeker Pageant on March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the elementary school. The pageant is an all-men’s beauty pageant that involves a variety of events. The theme for the boys will be Miss America and will include a gown[Read More…]
CNCC culinary classes available
MEEKER | Chef Karla will be teaching several culinary classes this spring. They are one or two session classes on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Spaces are limited so register early. March 30—Menu Planning For A Week (tips for busy families); April 6—Breakfast Surprises (for the most important meal of the[Read More…]
Black Powder Blanket Shoot March 25
MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club annual Jim Harmon Memorial Black Powder Blanket Shoot will be Saturday, March 25. Sign up at 9 a.m., shotgun shoot starts at 10 a.m. Traditional muzzleloaders, black powder pistols and in-lines, iron sights only and patch and ball only. Traditional dress encouraged but not[Read More…]
CNCC Foundation banquet March 25
RANGELY | The 13th annual CNCC Foundation fundraising banquet and auction will be held March 25 at 6 p.m. in the Colorado Room at CNCC in Rangely. Funds raised from the live and silent auctions will go toward scholarships for CNCC students at all CNCC campuses. Tickets for the prime[Read More…]
Community Calendar: March 23, 2017
– Range Call meeting March 16 at 7 p.m. in the OEH room at the Fairgrounds. We will be discussing and planning events for this year’s Range Call and welcome any volunteers to participate. – Spring Fitness Class Early Bird Deadline March 24 from 2-7 p.m. at the Meeker Rec[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 16, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago – Our experience has been that the man who claims to have been converted, and who needs a brass band and a press agent to inform the world what a sinner he used to be, isn’t going to stay converted long. – The[Read More…]
Cribbage tournament April 2 in Meeker
MEEKER | American Legion “Nicholas Goeder” Post 74 is holding a fundraising cribbage tournament on Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m. at the VFW building at 290 Fourth St. across from Mountain Valley Bank. Meeker’s American Legion post has come back from near extinction and would like to be able[Read More…]
Commissioners name Bolton to serve on Meeker URA board
RBC | The county commissioners named Shawn Bolton as their representative on the Meeker Urban Renewal Authority board at their March 13 meeting. They also discussed problems between the road and bridge department and BLM regulations when it comes to maintaining various roads in the county. The commissioners meet next[Read More…]
FFA hosts Mr. Meeker pageant March 30
MEEKER | The Meeker FFA Chapter will be hosting a Mr. Meeker Pageant on March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the elementary school. The pageant is an all-men’s beauty pageant that involves a variety of events. The theme for the boys will be Miss America and will include a gown[Read More…]