Post-Fire Recovery Drop-in Session Feb 5
MEEKER | Landowners impacted by the Lee and Elk Wildfires can meet with Rio Blanco County Recovery Manager Liz Chandler to learn about the Emergency Watershed Protection Program at the Meeker Fire Department (240 7th St.) on Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Questions: email liz/[email protected]
Coffee Talk: Feb. 6
MEEKER | Streamline Realty is hosting Coffee Talk with Bob Lawrence, who will be talking about carbon credits. This will interest anyone with acreage, especially those who suffered land loss with the fires. Coffee Talk is at Streamline Realty (600 Main St.) in Meeker on Friday, Feb. 6 at 8 a.m..
Open Book Club Feb. 9
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Open Book Club is reading Outlander, by Diana Gabaldon. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, Feb. 9, at 1 p.m. Extra copies are available for check out at the library. The eBook & audiobook are available on Libby, and hoopla has audiobooks. New members are always welcome!
Cookbook Potluck Club Feb. 11
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Cookbook Potluck Club allows patrons to explore new cookbooks, prepare new recipes, & enjoy a potluck dinner together each month. The February cookbook is One-Pot Wonders, edited by America’s Test Kitchen. Patrons can stop by the library to choose a recipe to prepare out of the featured cookbook, then bring their prepared recipe to a potluck meal in the Community Room at the Meeker Public Library. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Give us a call at 970-878-5911 or stop by the library for details.
RBC Stockgrowers’ meeting Feb. 13
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Stockgrowers’ Association’s business meeting is scheduled for noon Friday, Feb. 13, at the Rio Blanco County Commissioners’ hearing room (3rd floor Rio Blanco County Courthouse) in Meeker. To renew your membership ($50 per ranch), you can pay at the meeting or mail your payment to the address below. Checks can be made out to and/or mailed to:
Rio Blanco Stockgrowers Association, P.O. Box 1419, Meeker, CO 81641
Cardboard Derby Feb. 14
MEEKER | Due to a lack of snow, ERBM Recreation & Park District’s annual Cardboard Derby has been rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 14.
Mardi Gras party and pancakes Feb. 17
MEEKER |St. James Episcopal Church and Meeker United Methodist Church would like to invite the community to a Mardi Gras party and pancake supper on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This will take place at Richard’s Hall 368 4th St. We will have crafts for the kids, some Dixieland jazz and King’s cake. If you like, you can donate money for charity; but there will be no charge for the evening’s festivities.
Meeker Heritage Club Feb. 17
MEEKER | Meeker Heritage Club at the Library on Feb. 17t Come join us for a presentation by the museum, local history, and good conversation from 10-11 a.m. every third Tuesday. For ages 15+ in the Meeker Library Community Room. Coffee and snacks provided.
Conservation Districts’ annual meeting Feb. 18
MEEKER | Save the date and mark your calendar! Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, will be the annual meeting for the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts. See Conservation Corner ad on page 5. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more info.
Short Stories & Snacks Feb. 28
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Short Stories & Snacks Club is the book club for people who don’t have time to read. We will read the story & talk about it at the library – no homework! The featured short story is Lamb to the Slaughter, by Roald Dahl. We will meet at the Meeker Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 11 a.m. Snacks will be served.
Online Author Talks
MEEKER | Meeker Public Library Online Author Talks are live interviews with best-selling authors & award-winning writers, available to watch at the library or on your own personal device. All interviews are recorded & archived. February guests include authors Vanessa Riley, Dr. Lindsey Stewart, & Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch. Go to meekerlibrary.org for details & to register.
Republican Precinct Caucus Meetings
MEEKER | Republican Precinct Caucuses will be held on Tuesday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at the following locations: Rangely Town Hall or Fairgrounds in Meeker. Precinct 1 (South, East Rangely): Courtroom, Rangely Town Hall Precinct 2 (North, West Rangely): Boardroom, Rangely Town Hall. Precinct 3 (West Meeker, Piceance Creek): New 4-H Building at Fairgrounds, Precinct 4 (East Meeker): Exhibit Hall at Fairgrounds. Open to the public,tered Republicans in that precinct may participate.