Tuesday was National Dog Day, so here’s Nellie the Newshound enjoying a pup cup last week during our weekly trip to pick up the papers. She won’t get to ride along for a while because classes are back in session for this late-returning college student.
It’s been wonderful to finally have monsoon rains make an appearance, just in time for Labor Day weekend and the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, which start next Wednesday. Meeker is open for business, so if you’re not already here, next week is a great time to take a trip to the Classic!
We’ve got more fire news this week, as Jared and Ed were able to go on tours to see some of what’s involved in remediation after a wildfire. Suffice to say, getting the fire put out is not the end of the assignment.
On that note, there’s a meeting on Thursday at the firehouse in Meeker from 1-3 p.m. for landowners impacted by the fires. And business owners, ag producers, land owners, etc., who suffered losses or damage as a result of the wildfires are urged to complete a survey so those losses can be reported for disaster impacts and needs (see links below).
Also back this week are lots of high school sports, and one sporting event I missed in the mad rush to put the paper together. If you’ve got a young wrestler in the house, the parent meeting for Athlos Life is Sept. 10 at Meeker High School at 7 p.m. Mark your calendars!
This weekend, plan to attend one (or more!) of the performances of Matilda in the MHS auditorium. Tickets are $7 and shows are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Meeker
MEEKER | Last week, reporters from the Herald Times had the opportunity to observe suppression repair efforts on both the Lee Fire and the Elk Fire, led by Northern Rockies…
Meeker, Milestones, School
MEEKER | After 15 years as the art and music teacher at Meeker Elementary School, Shana Holliday is stepping into her next chapter in education as the school’s new principal….
Meeker
MEEKER | As of press time Wednesday, the Lee Fire was mapped at 137,758 acres. The acreage was updated to reflect more accurate mapping. The FDNY Incident Management team assumed…
Meeker, Town of Meeker
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker’s Board of Trustees were taken aback during a joint work session with the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (ERBM) Board of…
🔥 Wildfire Recovery Meeting
MEEKER | Drop-in meeting for landowners impacted by wildfires. BLM, county & conservation staff available for questions/resources. Thurs, 1–3 p.m., Fire Protection District (240 7th St.).
📝 Wildfire Impact Surveys
Your input is needed!
🎭 Matilda the Musical
Meeker Arts & Cultural Council’s Matilda rescheduled → Aug. 28–30.
🎶 Septemberfest at the TANK
RANGELY | Aug. 30–Sept. 1. Free medieval music installation by TENET. Times: 9a–1p & 7–9p (Sat & Sun).
🥘 RBC Democrats Potluck
MEEKER | Sept. 3, 5–8 p.m. at Town Park Pavilion. Meet 2026 candidates. Bring a dish!
📚 Library Book Club
MEEKER | James by Percival Everett. Discussion Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Extra copies available.
👶 Tot Spot Returns
MEEKER | Drop-in childcare at MRC, Mon/Wed, 9–11 a.m., Sept. 3–Dec. 17. $2–3 per child.
🤸 ERBM Fall Activities
MEEKER | Dance, cheer, karate & more starting week of Sept. 8. Register: erbmrec.com/register.
🚂 Leadville Train Ride
MEEKER | Scenic trip Fri, Sept. 12. $75 per person, 18+. Register by Sept. 3 at erbmrec.com/train.
www.theheraldtimes.com
MEEKER | The competitive folkstyle season will begin in December this year and will conclude with the elementary/middle school state tournament. That season will be followed by a competitive freestyle…
Meeker Sports, MHS Softball, Sports
MEEKER | The Meeker High School softball team packed plenty of action into its opening week, playing five games in four days, including a trip to the Eaton Tournament where…
Meeker Sports, MHS Cross Country, Sports
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys cross country team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete at Las Colonias Park for the Warrior Invitational, hosted by Central High School….
Rangely Sports, RHS Cross Country, Sports
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely harriers kicked off their season at the Basalt Longhorn Invitational, held at Crown Mountain Park in El Jebel, Colorado. The team, which…
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