MEEKER | Fifty-two students of the Class of 2018 at Meeker High School’s 111th commencement exercises graduated Saturday. Junior Savana May sang the Star Spangled Banner. High School Principal Amy Chinn welcomed everyone and Salutatorian Eli Newman gave the initial comments. His remarks centered on “The High Cost of Fear,” a[Read More…]
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GO FISH: Kenney Reservoir’s annual Fishing Derby offers free fishing and $2500 in cash and prizes
RANGELY | This weekend the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District is hosting their annual Fishing Derby at Kenney Reservoir as part of Colorado’s statewide Free Fishing Weekend. The weekend includes free camping and boating at Kenney Reservoir from Friday, June 1 through Sunday, June 3 and more than $2,500 in[Read More…]
Ma Famiglia making changes
Dear Editor: As a member of the Meeker business community for 13 years, we have continually strived to provide the best value, quality and consistency in service and product. As we move forward, we are faced with serious challenges regarding staffing and product procurement. With these important challenges ahead of[Read More…]
Red Cross Home Fire Campaign tomorrow
RANGELY | The Home Fire Campaign is a Red Cross program with the goal to reduce injuries and fatalities in home fires by 25 percent. This is done by teams of volunteers visiting homes to check smoke alarms for functionality, installing new smoke alarms where needed and providing basic fire[Read More…]
Community Calender: May 31, 2018
TODAY! Colorado Rockies Skills Challenge May 31, 10 a.m. at Paintbrush Park. Boys and girls ages 6-13 as of Dec. 31, 2018 are invited to this free competition! Test your skills in base running, throwing and hitting. Forms available at the Meeker Recreation Center and online at www.ERBMrec.com. ERBM Recreation[Read More…]
Classifieds: May 31, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE June 2018 NOTE: Please schedule out -of-town appointments before 2:00 PM and call- in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. 970-878-9368 or Cell# 970-456-7701. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below: 6/1 – Bus in town 6/2- No bus[Read More…]
Public Notices: May 31, 2018
LEGAL NOTICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ANNOUNCEMENT Meeker School District RE-1 is seeking proposals to extend concrete at the Barone Middle School playground area. Proposals will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on June 14, 2018. For a more detailed scope of work, interested applicants may contact Chris Selle, at [email protected] or[Read More…]
ALL CONFERENCE HONORS…
Three Meeker ball players received All-Conference team honors: Logan Hughes, Trapper Merrifield and Doak Mantle. Luis Villalpando received an All-Conference Honorable Mention. CATHIE DOLAN PHOTO
Weekly Call Review: May 14-20, 2018
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Promote your business at the OHV Rendezvous
MEEKER | More than 200 people will be coming to Meeker to ride out trails, dine at our restaurants, shop at our stores and stay at our lodging. For more information contact the Meeker Chamber at 970-878-5510 or go to http://www.wagonwheeltrails.org/.
Days Gone By: May 24, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – In the presence of a few invited friends, Mr. Arthur Wilber and Miss Anna Kracht were united in marriage at Glenwood, last Sunday. – Following are the names of the 1918 graduates: Helen Anderson, Clara Critchlow, Mae Esther Fish, G. Ira Hahn,[Read More…]
Be safe in bear country
RBC | When you head out into Colorado’s great outdoors, you’re heading into country that’s long been home to black bears. With so many people spending time in bear country, human-bear conflicts are on the rise. So before you go, learn more about how to enjoy the outdoors without creating[Read More…]
