Herald Day is here again!
Hopefully with all the pages in the right places this week!
The return of smoke in the air from wildfires in neighboring Utah and in Garfield County triggered some anxiety this week, snapping many of us right back to last year’s Lee and Elk fires and their accompanying stress.
Rio Blanco County and BLM lands are currently in Stage 1 fire restrictions (as of press time), the White River National Forest goes into Stage 2 restrictions tomorrow, and we’re heading into another hot, dry week and people wanting to play with fireworks and have campfires because we like to be entertained and we like our traditions. Maybe we could just skip those risky activities this year, for everyone’s benefit? Are we, as a society, even capable of that kind of altruism? That’s an existential question for us to ponder as we head into America’s 250th birthday.
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🌟 Kids in Business Day June 26
MEEKER | Young entrepreneurs are invited to participate in the 5th annual Kids in Business Day on June 26. Vendor applications are available at Mountain Valley Bank.
🎣 Fish Fry fundraiser June 26
MEEKER | The White River Alliance will host a Fish Fry fundraiser during Meekerpalooza on June 26, featuring food, fly-fishing activities and educational exhibits. Proceeds support river restoration efforts.
📖 Library seeking recipes
MEEKER | Meeker Public Library is collecting recipes for a community cookbook. Submit recipes at the library or email [email protected].
🎨 Crafternoon June 26
MEEKER | Meeker Public Library will host Crafternoon on June 26 from 3-5 p.m. featuring mini-canvas painting, snacks and crafts.
🔥 Wildfire meeting June 30
MEEKER | A community wildfire mitigation meeting will be held June 30 at 6 p.m. at the Buford Schoolhouse to discuss defensible space funding, chipping days and site assessments.
🌲 Local Working Group July 2
MEEKER | The White River Conservation District will host an NRCS Local Working Group meeting July 2 at 6 p.m. at the Meeker Fire Protection District. Public input is encouraged.
🏊 MRC holiday hours
MEEKER | The Meeker Recreation Center will close at noon July 3 and remain closed July 4. Regular hours resume July 5.
🏓 Pickleball tournament July 3
MEEKER | ERBM’s Fireworks Pickleball Tournament will be held July 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Downtown Plaza. Registration is open through July 2.
🏀 Basketball tournament July 4
MEEKER | ERBM’s Stars & Stripes Basketball Tournament begins at noon July 4. Teams may register through July 3.
🏃 Run for Your Life 5K July 4
MEEKER | The annual Run for Your Life 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. July 4 at the Downtown Plaza. Registration is open through July 3.
🚒 Fire Preparedness Day July 17
MEEKER | A free Fire Preparedness Bootcamp for Landowners will be held July 17 from 5-7 p.m. on the courthouse lawn during Meekerpalooza. Topics include defensible space and home hardening.
Meeker, Sports
MEEKER | Competitors returned to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on June 18 for Week 2 of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series, with winners crowned across multiple events and larger…
Meeker Sports, Sports
MEEKER | The Meeker 2 Goldrush 11-13 Rec Center softball team opened its season at home at Paintbrush Park on Thursday, June 18, with a 26-14 win over Glenwood 1,…
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