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NEWS NOTES: MARCH 31, 2022

Fairfield grant apps due tomorrow

MEEKER | The deadline for the semi-annual Freeman E. Fairfield grant applications is 5 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2022.  Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market St. Applications must be received, not postmarked, by April 1, 2022. The Freeman E. Fairfield Charitable Trust is established exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes in Meeker, Colorado. You can contact the Rio Blanco Herald Times office for a grant application.

Coffee at Streamline

MEEKER | Please join us for free coffee and conversation at Streamline Realty, 600 Main Street, this Friday, Apr. 1 at 8 a.m.

OHV club meeting

MEEKER | The next meeting of the Wagon Wheel OHV Club will be Wednesday, April 6 at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker at 7 p.m. with an agenda to include officer elections, the July poker run, monthly ride/work days and more. 

Library book club

MEEKER | The book club will be reading “Homegoing” by Yaa Gyasi. We will discuss the book on Monday, April 11 at 1 p.m. at Meeker Public Library. All are welcome to join in the fun.

Free legal clinic

MEEKER | The next free legal clinic in Meeker will be Wednesday, April 13 from 2-5 p.m. for parties without an attorney. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one via computer link. Contact the Meeker Public Library at 970-878-5911 to be added to the sign-up sheet. Space is limited. 

Glow in the dark Easter egg hunt

RANGELY | Join us in Elk’s Park to hunt for eggs in the dark. You will need to bring a flashlight and something to put your eggs in. Prizes will be won by all! Register at Rangely Rec Center by April 5.

When: April 8, 8:45 p.m.

Who: 6 years and younger

Children younger than 6 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: $8 per participant

Pool Easter egg hunt

RANGELY | Come enjoy a fun way of hunting Easter eggs. You’ll have a challenge looking for eggs in the pool (sectioned off by age groups). Prizes will be awarded for golden eggs found, so ‘hop’ on in and don’t forget to bring a waterproof bag to collect your findings.

When: April 14, 7:30 p.m. SHARP

Where: Rangely Rec Center

Who: All children welcome

Cost: FREE with a donation to the Rangely Public Schools Backpack program. Items for donation include, but are not limited to, individual prepackaged items (granola bars, fruit snacks, oatmeal, cup-o noodles, etc.)

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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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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student.  Story at ht1885.com.
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