Greetings and Happy Groundhog Day, or, for those of us in Rio Blanco County, Happy Yellow-Bellied Marmot Day!
“I’m a rodent, not a meteorologist.”
Our marmots are *supposed* to be hibernating until April or May, but we’ve had at least TWO confirmed sightings during our weirdly warm weather. Here’s hoping they’re just grabbing a lil’ snack and will descend back into their dens when/if the snow hits. We shall see!
Now that we’re all caught up on the weather happenings, let’s get to the news from this week’s edition.
Weekend plans?
First up, there will be a fundraiser dinner and auction for Cody Crooks this Saturday, February 3.
Cody is fighting brain cancer and the fundraiser will feature a live and silent auction to help support his recovery. Tacos and dessert will be provided by local restaurants, and there will be live music by the 8th Street Pickers. The event is at Smoking River Brewing Co. and begins at 5 p.m.
NIKI TURNER photo Thirty-one Meeker Elementary School first through fifth graders competed in the school’s annual spelling bee on Thursday, Feb. 8. This year’s spelling bee champion is fifth-grader Samantha… Read more.
NIKI TURNER photo Thirty-one Meeker Elementary School first through fifth graders competed in the school’s annual spelling bee on Thursday, Feb. 8. This year’s spelling bee champion is fifth-grader Samantha… Read more.
Meetings are planned for both ends of the county to educate the public on several aspects of Mormon cricket control. The Meeker meeting will be held at the Meeker Fire… Read more.
Meetings are planned for both ends of the county to educate the public on several aspects of Mormon cricket control. The Meeker meeting will be held at the Meeker Fire… Read more.
The downtown window at Heritage was all dressed up for Valentine’s Day with homage to the Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, as well as… Read more.
The downtown window at Heritage was all dressed up for Valentine’s Day with homage to the Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, as well as… Read more.
Information wanted! The man on the left in this photo is Lester Burns, pictured with George Wilber. Mr. Burns worked as a ranch hand at several upriver ranches in the… Read more.
Information wanted! The man on the left in this photo is Lester Burns, pictured with George Wilber. Mr. Burns worked as a ranch hand at several upriver ranches in the… Read more.
Cowboy Up! What an honor. Dear Editor, Thank you to the Meeker High School senior class. Thank you for remembering your time in the library. I appreciate all of you…
Cowboy Up! What an honor. Dear Editor, Thank you to the Meeker High School senior class. Thank you for remembering your time in the library. I appreciate all of you…
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, April 9, 1879. Sir: I have the honor to transmit for your information copy of a communication from Mr. N. C. Meeker, Indian Agent at White…
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, April 9, 1879. Sir: I have the honor to transmit for your information copy of a communication from Mr. N. C. Meeker, Indian Agent at White…
January is officially over today and with it a number of unresolved resolutions. A few stalwart souls continue to work on one or two of these hopeful goals that were…
January is officially over today and with it a number of unresolved resolutions. A few stalwart souls continue to work on one or two of these hopeful goals that were…
I feel very fortunate to have a window over our kitchen sink that translates into an outside view of the world as I cook and prepare meals. It’s a comforting…
I feel very fortunate to have a window over our kitchen sink that translates into an outside view of the world as I cook and prepare meals. It’s a comforting…
“There is a powerful craving in most of us to see ourselves as instruments in the hands of others and thus free ourselves from the responsibility for acts which are…
“There is a powerful craving in most of us to see ourselves as instruments in the hands of others and thus free ourselves from the responsibility for acts which are…
Dear me, The reward isn’t as good without the struggle. I wish I could have hugged you and told you the first time that you walked onto the wrestling mat… Read more.
Dear me, The reward isn’t as good without the struggle. I wish I could have hugged you and told you the first time that you walked onto the wrestling mat… Read more.
The Panther wrestling team competed in the regional wrestling tournament in Cedaredge last weekend. Cameron Preciado wrestled very well and placed fifth in his first high school regional tournament. Preciado… Read more.
The Panther wrestling team competed in the regional wrestling tournament in Cedaredge last weekend. Cameron Preciado wrestled very well and placed fifth in his first high school regional tournament. Preciado… Read more.
The Cowboys are sending 11 wrestlers to the 2024 Colorado State High School Activities Association State Wrestling Tournament at Denver’s Ball Arena this weekend after a very successful regional showing… Read more.
The Cowboys are sending 11 wrestlers to the 2024 Colorado State High School Activities Association State Wrestling Tournament at Denver’s Ball Arena this weekend after a very successful regional showing… Read more.
Could you train a wild American mustang in just 120 days? The Meeker Mustang Makeover is now accepting applications for this year’s event. There are only 25 openings, so be sure to get your information to them ASAP!
In other news …
– Looking for a part-time job? Rio Blanco Schools Federal Credit Union is looking for a part-time teller in Meeker. Find that listing and more in this week’s classifieds.
– Who needs a Valentine when you can have a date with JUSTICE on February 14? Sign up for Meeker Library’s free legal clinic to discuss all areas of civil litigation with a volunteer attorney! Details + more events in the Community Calendar.
Three scantily clad females were reported to be running around a vehicle at about the 73 mile-marker on Highway 64.
A deputy checked the area and was unable to locate them.
~ Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office
WELL.
I can’t think of anything clever to say so … moving on!
– Holy Family Catholic Church will be hosting a Lenten Fish Fry on Saturday, Feb. 23! More details below!
If you’d rather listen to your community news, this week’s newscast will be published shortly, plus there’s plenty more community news in this week’s paper!
To end this newsletter in extra fashionable fashion, here’s a quote from Miss Piggy (an anonymous newspaper supporter is placing these and other fun tidbits to help support the paper each week!)
Wishing you fabulous Miss Piggy energy this weekend!
