The unsurprising news that the second appeal for FEMA aid for wildfire recovery had been denied arrived after press time Tuesday. An article on the subject from KUNC is linked below.
Election season is heating up, with letters to the editor rolling in and the first round of candidate Q&As in this week’s edition. When your hospital district ballot arrives (find details on eligibility for voting in this special district election here), you’ll have a clearer picture of who’s running — and why they’re stepping up for a volunteer board position.
There’s plenty more in this week’s paper — guest columns, local sports and the kind of community coverage you won’t find anywhere else.
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(see page 3 for details on these events)
📅 Meeker Events & Happenings
🎨 April 17 — Teen Crafternoons
3–5 p.m. at the library (embroidered bookmarks; snacks + crafts).
💃 April 17 — Father-Daughter Ball
6–7:30 p.m. at Fairfield Center. $5/person.
👑 April 18 — Golden Gala
Doors open 5:15 p.m. at Fairfield Center. Ages 62+, $8.
🏛️ April 19 — Historical Society lunch
1 p.m. at Heritage Culture Center featuring Barone Middle School projects.
📚 April 21 — Heritage Club
10–11 a.m. at the library. Local history, coffee and conversation.
💵 April 21 — Financial literacy class
3–4 p.m. at the library (budgeting, credit, scams and more).
💼 April 23 — Small business workshop
12–1:30 p.m. “Ready, Set, Pitch” (free, Meeker Chamber).
🔥 April 23 — Fire Ready meeting
6–8 p.m. at the 4-H Building. Wildfire prep, speakers, equipment.
💵 April 28 — Financial literacy class
10–11 a.m. at the library.
🎯 April 25 — Muzzleloader Shoot
9:30 a.m. at MSC range. $10, prizes, food available.
🥾 April 25 — Meeker Trail Days
9 a.m.–noon. Volunteer trail work (Ute Park Trailhead).
🎶 April 25 — “The Suits” concert trip
Craig show with ERBM transport. $30.
💼 May 1 — Small business workshop
8–9:30 a.m. “AI Marketing” (free, breakfast included).
💼 May 8 — Bookkeeping Bootcamp
9 a.m.–2 p.m. $35, includes lunch.
🎨 May 22 — Teen Crafternoons
Mini canvas painting at the library.
📖 Ongoing — Community Cookbook
Submit recipes at the library (forms or email request).
Meeker Sports, MHS Track & Field, Sports
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team competed this past weekend at the Demon Invitational, turning in several strong performances on both the boys and girls sides…
Rangely Sports, RHS Track & Field, Sports
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely High School track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Phil Wertman Invitational on April 10, competing against 21…
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