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NEWS BRIEFS: April 2, 2021

Lions Club egg hunt at rec center

MEEKER | The Meeker Lions club will host their annual Easter Eggstravaganza this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. sharp at the Meeker Recreation Center parking lot, 101 Ute Road. The event is for ages 10 and under. Check out a fire truck, find prize eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny. Masks are encouraged.


Elks egg hunt at Elks Park

RANGELY | Come find more than 4,000 treat-filled eggs at the Rangely Elk Park, 311 S. Stanolind Ave., this Saturday, Apr. 3 beginning at 10 a.m. Exalted Ruler Chris Hall invites Rangely kids ages zero to 12 to participate.


Wagon Wheel OHV meeting April 7

MEEKER |The next meeting of the Wagon Wheel OHV Club will be April 7 at Kilowatt Korner at 7 p.m. (COVID-19 precautions observed). Officer and board elections will be held at the April meeting.


Calling all small business owners!

MEEKER | Please join us Tuesday, April 13 for the first-ever Virtual Small Business Day at the Main Street Now Conference. With content designed uniquely for small business owners and their supporters with guidance and actionable insight to help entrepreneurs move forward in our continuously changing commerce landscape. Since Meeker is a Main Street community we can register up to five businesses FOR FREE! Ask us for the code. Otherwise, registration is only $25. Call 970-878-5510 for more details.


Free legal clinic Apr. 14

MEEKER | Upcoming Rio Blanco County free legal clinic Wednesday April 14, 2021 from 2-5 p.m. Contact your local library at 970-878-5911 to be added to the sign-up sheet. As a COVID work-around, instead of clinic patrons coming to your local public library (which may have limited access), your local library staff will schedule all appointments. It is especially important to provide a reliable phone number, so the volunteer attorney can call the clinic patron’s telephone directly, during scheduled clinic hours. Space is limited.


Historical society quarterly meeting

MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society quarterly meeting is set for April 18 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center. Bring your own lunch.


R100 returning to Meeker this June

MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club is proud to be hosting the R100 again in 2021. Promote your business and be seen at the event by over 500 participants. The R100 will be held June 25-27 this year. We are expecting 500-plus participants. We would like to offer you this opportunity to be a part of this event. All sponsorship forms are due by May 10. If you have any questions, please contact: Cassie McGuire at 970-665-8822.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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