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News Briefs: Feb. 10, 2022

Conservation Corps

RBC | Young people between 17 and 25 years of age: work outdoors in the beautiful Colorado outdoors. Gain skills, be part of a team, gain confidence, give back and build your muscles. HS diploma or GED required, stipend and more provided. Learn more here about the Western Colorado Conservation Corps:  https://www.wcccpartners.org/positions-available

Meeker book club

MEEKER | The book club will be reading “Animal Dreams” by Barbara Kingsolver. We will discuss the book on Monday, February 14 at 1 p.m. All are welcome to join in the fun.

‘Valentines is So Cheesy’

MEEKER |  Monday, Feb. 14, 4 to 8 p.m. at Smoking River Brewing Co.–order your cheese fondue, cupcakes and beer! Also available–Mini Couples Photo session with Mtn Made Media. Call to reserve your plate, 970.620.9448

Free community dinner at VFW

MEEKER |  Free Community Dinner at the Meeker V.F.W./American Legion, 290 4th Street, Thursday, Feb. 17 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Stop the Bleed Classes Feb. 18

MEEKER |  Stop The Bleed Classes, Friday, Feb. 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Meeker V.F.W./American Legion, 290 4th Street.  SPACE IS LIMITED, please contact Vicki Crawford to sign-up, 970-756-5023.  

Shoe collection drive

MEEKER |  Meeker High School student Ainsley Selle has organized a shoe collection drive in Meeker, working with funds2orgs.com to collect shoes for people in third world countries such as Haiti and Africa. Boxes for collecting shoes will be located at Watts Ranch Market, the Church at Meeker, as well as the three school buildings. The last day to get all of the shoes collected will be Feb. 28. Your donations are appreciated.

Wagon Wheel OHV Club meeting Mar. 2

MEEKER |  The next meeting of the Wagon Wheel OHV Club will be Wednesday, March 2 at 7 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner. Board elections will be held in April. Please step up to keep the club alive and get your membership forms in so your vote counts. Credit card payment is an option but checks are preferred. New membership forms are required annually. Email [email protected] or check the Wagon Wheel OHV Facebook page for more information. 

Wool Growers annual meeting Mar. 4

MEEKER |  Mark your calendars for the annual meeting of the Rio Blanco County Wool Growers will be held Friday, March 4 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Fairgrounds. 

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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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