Herald Day is here again!
And now the theme song from “Happy Days” is stuck in my head. “Sunday, Monday, happy days. Tuesday, Wednesday, happy days…” You know, that’s probably not a bad earworm to have right now. Thanks, brain.
Summer may still be a few weeks away on the calendar, but with graduation (the Meeker High School graduation section is in this week’s paper, by the way) and Memorial Day now behind us, it certainly feels like we’ve crossed into summer territory.
Thank you, each and every one of you, for supporting this 141-year-old institution. It’s one of the things that makes this community stand apart — right alongside our Memorial Day traditions and the phenomenal accomplishments of our graduating seniors, and a whole list of other things that make this place special.
Have a wonderful week, dear readers.
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MEEKER | Water, growth, energy development and the future of Rio Blanco County dominated discussion during a candidate forum hosted by the White River Alliance featuring county commissioner candidates Rich…
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📚 Library Crafternoon rescheduled — Meeker Public Library’s May Crafternoon has been moved to May 28 from 3-5 p.m. The featured project is “cloud dough” slime, and reservations are required.
🤠 Pig roast & country dance May 30 — The White River Community Association’s annual fundraiser at the Buford Schoolhouse features a pig roast, live music by Cimarron and dancing. Dinner starts at 6 p.m.
🏛️ MAMBA meeting June 1 — MAMBA will meet June 1 at Meeker Town Hall to discuss trail planning, grants, National Public Lands Day and volunteer opportunities.
📖 Summer Reading Challenge begins — Sign-ups for the Meeker Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge start May 26, with prizes and ice cream for participants.
🥩 Beef Day at Clark’s Market June 3 — Rio Blanco CattleWomen will host samples, recipes, nutrition info and giveaways featuring locally raised beef.
👵 Area Agency on Aging seeks public input — Community meetings for the agency’s four-year plan are set for June 3 in Meeker and June 8 in Rangely.
🐄 Grazing workshop planned June 6 — “In the Field with Jim Gerrish,” a drought and wildfire grazing workshop, is scheduled June 6 at the 4M Ranch.
CANCELLED! 🦋 Butterfly Experience returns — Meeker Public Library will host a three-part “Butterfly Experience” series June 1, 8, 15 and 22 for all ages.
🩺 Free CNA training starts June 9 — Pioneers Medical Center is sponsoring a free CNA training program in Meeker from June 9 through July 9. Space is limited.
💵 Free financial literacy classes offered — United Way of the Yampa Valley will host a three-class financial literacy series June 10, 24 and July 8 in Meeker.
🍲 Library cookbook project underway — Meeker Public Library is collecting community recipes for a cookbook.
🔥 Community wildfire mitigation meeting June 30 — Residents in eastern Rio Blanco County are invited to learn about local wildfire mitigation and forest health initiatives at a June 30 meeting in Buford.
🌱 Local Working Group meeting July 2 — The White River Conservation District will host a meeting focused on rangeland health, water quality, drought resilience and more.
🚒 Fire Preparedness Day at Meekerpalooza — A free wildfire preparedness event July 17 will feature defensible space information, chainsaw and extinguisher safety, Smokey Bear and a fire truck.
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MEEKER | Long weekends on the road, countless hours with horses and the dedication required to compete at a high level are all part of life for the Watson family…
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MEEKER | Golfers are invited to take part in a new community tradition this weekend as the Meeker Chamber of Commerce hosts its first-ever golf tournament on Saturday, May 30…
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