First off, congratulations to the newly elected members and reelected incumbents of the fire district board, the rec center board and the hospital board. Voter turnout for this combined special district election was higher than the voter turnout for the town election in April. That’s excellent news, and hopefully a[Read More…]
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Rangely Museum Fireside May 11
RANGELY | The first Fireside event of the season sponsored by the Rangely Outdoor Museum will begin at 6:30 p.m. on May 11 at 200 Kennedy Dr., in Rangely. Join Glade Hadden and Richard Ott for an evening’s tour through the archaeology and history of Canyon Pintado National Historic District,[Read More…]
Cowboys compete in Grand Junction league meet
By Tiffany Jehorek Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Meeker Cowboy track and field competed in the three-day league meet in Grand Junction, Colo., on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 3-5. This meet’s atmosphere is phenomenal for preparing the state qualifiers for Pueblo. The number of competitors—exceeding 1000—and the[Read More…]
Cowboys play ‘must win’ game
By Tiffany Jehorek Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Cowboys were in a must win situation due to the RPI ranking system on Thursday, May 3 as they faced off against the Roaring Fork Rams. The game originally scheduled to be hosted by Meeker had to be moved[Read More…]
Rangely council splits vote on judge
RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely Town Council reappointed a variety of town positions and addressed conflict of interest concerns surrounding the reappointment of Municipal Judge Karen Wilczek, wife of Police Chief Vince Wilczek. Mayor Andy Shaffer also responded to a recent controversy regarding CNCC President Ron Granger’s performance. Appointment of[Read More…]
Reminder: ERBM annual building closure May 9-13
MEEKER | Each year the Meeker Recreation Center must close for critical maintenance that cannot be performed around normal operations. This year’s building closure will be May 9-13. MRC opened in 2008 and is seeing normal wear and tear that must be addressed in order to avoid more costly repairs[Read More…]
Spring band concerts May 10, 15
MEEKER | The spring band concert for Barone Middle School will be held today at 7 p.m., and the Meeker High School combined band and choir concert will be Tuesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Both concerts will be held in the high school auditorium.
Community Calendar: May 10, 2018
– Meeker Recreation Center Annual Shutdown. The Meeker Recreation Center and pool will be closed May 9-13 for annual maintenance. Normal hours resume May 14. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403 – Tootsie Care Day at 290 Fourth St., May 12 from 12-3 p.m. Open to anyone 74 and under[Read More…]
Legal Notices: May 10, 2018
**LEGAL NOTICE** PUBLIC NOTICE MEDICAL RECORD DESTRUCTION PIONEERS MEDICAL CENTER Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District, dba Pioneers Medical Center, formerly known as Pioneers Hospital of Rio Blanco County, The Meeker Family Health Center, and The Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing will be destroying Medical Records related to visits and/or[Read More…]
Classifieds: May 10, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Meeker High School Open House Who: All community members invited Where: Meeker High School When: May 15- 6 p.m., May 16- 10:00 a.m. June 7- 6 p.m. What: Open house to learn about MHS and Bus Garage facility needs. Question and answer session followed by a school tour. Please[Read More…]
Plein Air returns to Meeker this summer
MEEKER | The seventh annual Plein Air Meeker art competition, public show and silent auction will be held July 5-8. The northwest corner of Colorado’s Western Slope region is a hidden treasure, providing ideal painting backdrops for many local and visiting artists. Artists can capture the beauty and hospitality of historic[Read More…]
New Eden pancake breakfast May 12
MEEKER | New Eden Pregnancy Center in Meeker is hosting its annual pancake breakfast and silent auction on Saturday, May 12 from 7-9:30 a.m. at the Fairfield Center. Enjoy pancakes hot off the grill. $10 for adults, $5 for moms (even if your kids are grown), and $5 for kids.
