If you want a copy of “Two Gone Guys” for the book signing on Jan. 18, preorder now
MEEKER | We’re sold out of copies of “Two Gone Guys” and the next batch isn’t expected to arrive until the end of January. If you need a copy for the Jan. 18 book signing at the Heritage Culture Center, you have to order direct from Amazon (proceeds remain local) or come by the HT office and preorder a copy. Deadline to order: Jan. 5.
MAMBA meeting Jan. 5
MEEKER | The first Meeker Area Mountain Biking Association (MAMBA) meeting for 2026 will be Monday, Jan. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting room at Town Hall.
January drop-in meetings for landowners affected by the Lee and Elk Fires
MEEKER | The White River Conservation District invites landowners affected by the Lee and Elk Fires to stop by our drop-in community meetings on the Thursdays of Jan. 8, 15, 22, and 29, from 1-4 p.m. at the District office, 345 7th St. in Meeker (no appointment needed). Staff will be on hand to visit about three wildfire recovery assistance programs for ditch cleaning, diversion infrastructure improvements, and reseeding with simple, one-page applications available on site for anyone interested. These programs are made possible through the District in partnership with local producers, agencies, and recovery funders.
Library Book Club Jan. 12
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Open Book Club is reading The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, Jan. 12, at 1:00 p.m. Extra copies are available for check out at the library. The memoir is also available as an ebook or audiobook on Libby. New members are always welcome!
Meeker Empty Bowls Tuesday, Jan. 13
MEEKER | Mark your calendars for 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13 for the annual Empty Bowls fundraiser in the Meeker High School Lobby before the Rangely/Meeker basketball games. Bowls are handmade by the MHS Art Department, and provided with soup, salad and bread prepared by the MHS Culinary students and FCCLA. All proceeds go to PMC Meals on Wheels. Please contact Ben Quinn at [email protected] or at (970) 878-9070 ext. 227 for more info.
Cookbook Potluck Club Jan. 14
MEEKER | New Program at the Meeker Public Library! The Cookbook Potluck Club will let patrons explore new cookbooks and enjoy a potluck dinner together each month. 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 inaugural meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. The first featured cookbook is The Soup Book, edited by Sophie Grigson. Give us a call at 970-878-5911 or stop by the library for details.
Four States Irrigation Council Jan. 14-15
MEEKER | The Four States Irrigation Council will hold its 2026 annual meeting Jan. 14–15 at the Delta Hotel in Northglenn, focusing on regional water-infrastructure issues. The public is welcome. Details and registration: www.4-states-irrigation.org.
Short Stories & Snacks Club
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Short Stories & Snacks Club is the book club for people who don’t have time to read. We will be reading The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton. Copies of the story are available at the library, at www.gutenberg.org, or you can read it or listen to it on hoopla. We will meet at the Meeker Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. Snacks will be served.
Conservation Districts’ annual meeting
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. More information to come.
Sponsor veterans event in May 2026
MEEKER | Organizers of the first annual Meeker Veterans Community Center Bull Riding Concert and Gala, set for May 24, 2026, are seeking sponsors to help fund veteran services, wellness programs, family support and scholarships. For details, contact Amanda Smith at 970-208-4742 or [email protected].