It sounds like all the Range Call and 4th of July events were well-attended and, as they used to say, “a good time was had by all.” (That statement is technically untrue, because unless you ask everyone, you don’t know if they ALL had a good time. I know, I know… an editor’s brain is a scary place sometimes.)
I spent three days inside with a 75-pound dog on my lap. Nellie the Newshound is not a fan of fireworks, firecrackers, or thunder. (How about that lightning strike on the 4th of July downtown? A little too close for comfort!)
Meeker
MEEKER | “I figured if I could go again and help, why not? I love helping,” said senior Alex Garcia, who has traveled on Meeker High School’s ecology trip not…
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MEEKER | Whether it’s a regular weeknight or a special occasion, deciding “what’s for dinner” can be an adventure—or an aggravation. And if you ask any foodie, no good meal…
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MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved the appointment of another board member to fill the seat vacated by Scott Nielsen last Tuesday. There were three applications: Dr. Bob Dorsett,…
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MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Health Service District Board and Pioneers Medical Center met last week. All board members were present as they started with their financial meeting at…
Community Calendar highlights…
📚 Babysitter Training Course – July 11–12
Ages 12–18 can learn childcare, safety, leadership, and earn Red Cross certifications. $75 includes certificate & book. July 11: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | July 12: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Sign up: erbmrec.com/register | 970-878-3403
🚧 Circle Park Still Closed
Final construction in progress — no public access. Use 3rd or 10th Street ramps for river entry. Updates: erbmrec.com/news
📖 Library Book Club – July 14
📚 Reading Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle. Meet Monday, July 14 at 1 p.m. at Meeker Library. New members welcome! Extra copies available.
🎉 Final Meekerpalooza – July 18
Shop Meeker Market | 🍻 Beer garden. 🎶 Live music by Hugh Phillips Band (5 p.m.) FREE pulled pork dinner (5–6:30 p.m.) from WREA & Lions Club. Giveaways & more fun downtown! (Make sure you’ve turned in your ballots for WREA’s Board of Directors!)
📝 Last Day to Take Recreation Survey – July 11
Share your opinion in 2 minutes. Chance to win annual membership or $50 gift card. Deadline: Friday, July 11. erbmrec.com/survey
🏐 MHS Volleyball Clinic – July 16
At Meeker High School, K–4th: 8:30–9:30 a.m. | 5th–8th: 9:30–12 p.m. $5 at the door (cash/check). Benefits MHS Athletics
Meeker Sports, Sports
MEEKER | Meeker Sportsman’s Club (MSC) hosted the Freedom Shoot at their range in Meeker on July 5. Possibly becoming an annual 3D Archery Tournament, MSC had 54 archers from…
ERBM, Meeker Sports, Sports
ERBM Recreation & Park District hosted another record-breaking Run For Your Life 5K on July 4. 380 participants walked and ran through a meandering Meeker course. The top female finisher,…
I was in darkness, but I took three steps and found myself in paradise. The first step was a good thought, the second, a good word; and the third, a good deed.
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