MEEKER | Start planning now to enter your float in Meeker’s annual Parade of Lights on Wednesday, Nov. 30 in downtown Meeker. The Festival of Lights will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the courthouse tree lighting ceremony, decorated wreath display and the parade. Showcase your business, organization or lighting display.[Read More…]
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Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt
RANGELY | The elf will be located throughout the town at different businesses every day from Nov. 28 through Dec. 10. Once you find the elf, you must take a selfie with him and post it on the Rangely’s Elf on the Shelf Facebook group page. Once you do this,[Read More…]
Protect your home from fires
Special to the Herald Times RBC | The American Red Cross is asking every household in America to take some simple steps that can help prevent home fires and save lives. “Home fires can be a deadly threat because they happen so quickly,” said Gino Greco, CEO for the Red[Read More…]
Get your flu shot now, build up your immunity
RBC | Thanksgiving is already here and the December holidays are closing in. It takes about two weeks after getting a vaccine for a person to build immunity against the flu. “Active germs love crowded places such as family reunions, malls and airports,” said Dr. Rachel Herlihy, director of the[Read More…]
Meet CNCC’s new president in Meeker
MEEKER | Save the date for an open house on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 3-5 p.m. at the Meeker VFW building (290 4th St.) to welcome new CNCC President Ronald Granger to Meeker and Eastern Rio Blanco County. Anyone arriving early for the open house can meet up with Ron[Read More…]
Christmas tree permits now available
RBC | Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase at White River National Forest office locations. The cost per permit is $10 and may be purchased with cash, check or credit card at the Blanco Ranger Station at 220 E. Market St., in Meeker. There is a maximum of[Read More…]
CNCC computer classes available
MEEKER | Want to learn Powerpoint? CNCC is offering a class in December. For further information call 878-5227 or stop by the office at 345 Sixth St. next to the post office.
Small Business Saturday highlights year-round impact of shopping small
RBC | As the voice for our nation’s entrepreneurs, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrates all small businesses on a daily basis. When our small businesses do well, our communities do too. Therefore, as part of our annual tradition, I encourage you to join millions of Americans and “shop[Read More…]
Letter: Touched by food bank article
Dear Editor: I was very touched by the article contributed by Jennifer Hill in last week’s paper regarding the Rangely Food Bank. I’ve sent my donation for the food bank to Christine Brasfield today. I would encourage everyone to read the article to understand their current situation and donate whatever[Read More…]
Colorado State Parks offering free admission on Black Friday
RBC | Make the pledge to enjoy some fresh air this Black Friday. Enjoy free admission to Colorado’s state parks on Nov. 25. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office are teaming up to offer access to all 42 Colorado state parks[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 24, 2016
– Thanksgiving modified hours at the Meeker Recreation Center. The center is closed Nov. 24-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. – A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m on Dec. 6 at the Meeker Public Library at 490 Main[Read More…]
Christmasfest plans underway
RANGELY | The Western Rio Blanco Recreation & Park District is making preparations for the annual Christmasfest celebration, scheduled for Dec. 8-10 this year. The theme for this year’s Christmasfest is Elf on the Shelf. They are seeking help with the planning committee, volunteers and donations. Please contact Kirstin Cushman,[Read More…]