Do you have your plans (*ahem* snacks) ready for this weekend’s Super Bowl? If the Broncos had made it, I would have watched the whole thing, but as it is, I’ll be resorting to my usual M.O. — watching the commercials.
Meanwhile, we’ve got MORE art awards for local youth in this week’s paper and all our boards and special districts are back on schedule and in the news.
If you’ve considered playing pickleball (I bought a pickleball set on clearance two years ago and haven’t taken it out of the box), Meeker has a good group of folks playing indoors now and outdoors in the summer months. Good for exercise AND socializing, which for the introverted among us can present a challenge.
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(see page 3 for details on these events)
THIS WEEK
🔥 Post-Fire Recovery Drop-In | Feb. 5
Landowners impacted by the Lee and Elk wildfires can meet with Rio Blanco County Recovery Manager Liz Chandler to learn about the Emergency Watershed Protection Program.
🕚 11 a.m.–2 p.m. | 📍 Meeker Fire Department, 240 7th St.
📧 [email protected]
☕ Coffee Talk: Carbon Credits | Feb. 6
Streamline Realty hosts Coffee Talk with Bob Lawrence on carbon credits—especially relevant for acreage owners and those affected by fire loss.
🕗 8 a.m. | 📍 Streamline Realty, 600 Main St.
COMING UP
📖 Open Book Club | Feb. 9
Discuss Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Extra copies available; eBook and audiobook options on Libby and hoopla.
🕐 1 p.m. | 📍 Meeker Public Library
🍲 Cookbook Potluck Club | Feb. 11
Cook from One-Pot Wonders (America’s Test Kitchen) and enjoy a community potluck.
🕠 5:30 p.m. | 📍 Meeker Public Library Community Room
📞 970-878-5911
🐄 RBC Stockgrowers Meeting | Feb. 13
Rio Blanco Stockgrowers’ Association business meeting and membership renewals.
🕛 Noon | 📍 County Courthouse, 3rd Floor
📦 Cardboard Derby | Feb. 14
ERBM Recreation & Park District’s annual Cardboard Derby (rescheduled).
📅 Saturday, Feb. 14
🎭 Mardi Gras Party & Pancake Supper | Feb. 17
Pancakes, crafts, Dixieland jazz, and King Cake. Donations welcome; no charge.
🕠 5:30–6:30 p.m. | 📍 Richard’s Hall, 368 4th St.
🏛️ Meeker Heritage Club | Feb. 17
Local history presentation with coffee and snacks. Ages 15+.
🕙 10–11 a.m. | 📍 Meeker Library Community Room
🌱 Conservation Districts Annual Meeting | Feb. 18
Annual meeting for the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts.
📅 Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
📚 Short Stories & Snacks | Feb. 28
No-homework book club featuring “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl. Snacks provided.
🕚 11 a.m. | 📍 Meeker Public Library
💻 Online Author Talks | February
Live and recorded interviews with bestselling and award-winning authors.
🔗 Register at meekerlibrary.org
🗳️ Republican Precinct Caucuses | March 3
Republican Precinct Caucus meetings begin at 7 p.m. at Rangely Town Hall or Meeker Fairgrounds. Open to the public; registered Republicans may participate.
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