MEEKER | Since Oct. 1 falls on Sunday, the deadline for Freeman E. Fairfield semi-annual grant applications will be 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, Colo., 81641, or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market. Mailed applications must be received, not postmarked[Read More…]
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RBC Farm Bureau annual meeting Oct. 2
MEEKER | RBC Farm Bureau annual meeting on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m., Kilowatt Korner, Sixth and Market. Speaker Shawn Martini, CFB vice-president of advocacy, will address current AG and H2A labor issues. Refreshments will be served.
Letter: P.E.O. Chapter extends thanks for support of ‘Quilts in the Country’
Dear Editor: Meeker’s local P.E.O. Chapter would like to extend a gracious thank you to the community for its support of our seventh annual “Quilts in the Country” quilt show and bake sale held at the Fairfield Center during the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials. This fundraiser enables us to continue[Read More…]
Meeker Town Park grand re-opening this Saturday
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District is pleased to announce the completion and grand re-opening of the Town Park renovation project. Several years in the making, the park upgrade started with a public engagement process in 2012 on a full remodel concept design as[Read More…]
Three Panthers race in Fruita
RANGELY | As the Rangely Panther cross country team had several of their athletes dealing with some sickness, they only had three runners for the weekend. The three traveled to Fruita for the traditionally fast and furious race called the Anna Banana. Unfortunately, the race had to change venues and[Read More…]
{Guest Column} History: The ‘Meeker Massacre’ and the not-so-distant past
EDITOR’S NOTE: Friday, Sept. 29 marks the 138th anniversary of the “Meeker Massacre.” By Brandi Denison Special to the Herald Times Meeker | I grew up in Western Colorado, and, maybe like other residents of the area, I learned the story about the Meeker Massacre. I spent summers in my[Read More…]
County agrees on plan to finish broadband project
By Niki Turner [email protected] RBC | Following news that Colorado Fiber Community (CFC), the company contracted to install broadband infrastructure had run out of money and new connections would slow to a crawl, Rio Blanco County Commissioners met to find a way to finish the project. Commissioner Shawn Bolton said[Read More…]
‘Your Empathic Nature’ workshop Sept. 30
RANGELY | You’re invited to “Your Empathic Nature” a workshop with flute and harp musician Karen Rugg. Saturday, Sept. 30 from 2:30-4 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church,109 S. Stanolind St., Rangely. Journal, sketch, or simply sit as Karen opens new doors through nature and music. Empathy means “the experience of[Read More…]
Pie contest and auction at Fall Festival benefits 4-H Foundation
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H Foundation held its fall meeting on Sept. 13 to review applications for annual awards. The 4-H Foundation was established nearly 50 years ago to support education opportunities for 4-H members in Rio Blanco County. The foundation makes scholarship awards to deserving seniors moving[Read More…]
MHS Homecoming Photos & Contest Results
MEEKER | The results of Meeker’s Homecoming spirit week contests were announced during last Friday’s football game against Monte Vista High School. The MHS Student Council, which was responsible for organizing and running Homecoming week except for the dance on Saturday, chose to honor the school’s three custodians: Brent Rowles,[Read More…]
Ellis Eliasen memorial service Saturday
MEEKER | Memorial services for long time resident Ellis Eliasen will be held Sept. 30, 2017, at Highland Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will follow at red barn on river on Sixth Street.
Cowboys pound Pirates 30-7, remain undefeated
MEEKER | Last year’s 1A state runners-up football team, the Meeker Cowboys, were the hosts to the Monte Vista Pirates for their 2017 Homecoming game in Starbuck Stadium and the Cowboys remain undefeated after winning 30-7. The Cowboys (4-0), are currently ranked second by Coloradopreps.com and will host the Hotchkiss[Read More…]
