RBC | A head-on crash between a pickup truck and a semi tanker Tuesday on Colorado State Highway 13 closed the road in both directions at mile marker 15 between Meeker and Rifle. There were two fatalities reported by the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, a 79-year-old Colorado man and a[Read More…]
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Planned emergency exercise May 19-20
RBC | On May 19-20 law enforcement officers, county staff, fire and ambulance crews, industry reps and others will participate in a detailed full-scale training exercise to test all levels of emergency response—from communication to personnel to equipment—in the event of a multi-layered domestic threat. The exercise will take place[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 18, 2017
– Movie Under the Big Top tonight at Meeker High School from 6-8 p.m. Featured film will be “Finding Dory.” $1 admission. Concessions available. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Softball and baseball clinic May 16 from 6-8 p.m. at Paintbrush Park Ball Fields. Free clinic for K-8th grade youth[Read More…]
Classifieds: May 18, 2017
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Colorado Volleyball Officials Associatin (CVOA) is looking for those interested in becoming a certified official. This certification allows you to officiate high school and middle school games. The certificate process begins in late July. Call or text 970-942-7500 if interested. RADINO & CHUCKWAGON Please call before 8:00a.m. day of[Read More…]
Cowboy poets return to Meeker June 2
MEEKER | The indoor Meeker Cowboy Poet Gathering occurred from 1999-2009. Proceeds from the show went to local organizations or projects between 10th and 12th grade. Held in February each year, it drew an audience from throughout Colorado plus Wyoming, Nebraska and Utah, supporting an attendance of 200 at the[Read More…]
Register now for Old Timers Reunion
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association will host the 105th Old Timers Reunion on Saturday, June 3. The theme this year is “Ride for the Brand,” honoring the dedication of our pioneers. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. Help the Rio Blanco County Historical Society preserve our local[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 11, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago – On motion the marshal was instructed to notify the management of all pool halls not to allow “kitty pool” to be played on their tables, nor to allow gambling of any kind or nature in their places of business. – Yes, we[Read More…]
Visit Rangely Day May 25
RANGELY | Mark your calendars for Visit Rangely Day on Thursday, May 25. The day will begin with a meet and greet from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Rangely Automotive Museum, followed by a visit to the TANK Center for Sonic Arts, a visit to the Rangely Outdoor Museum, lunch and[Read More…]
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Rangely to host road rally in July
RANGELY | In July the roads around Rangely will be turned into a race track for Rally Colorado 2017. Friday, representatives and drivers from Rally America, the sponsoring organization, met with town and county representatives in a fitting location—Bud Striegel’s Automotive Museum—to announce Rangely as the site for this year’s[Read More…]
Networking Group meeting May 23
RANGELY | The next Community Networking Group meeting will be on Tuesday, May 23 in the Weiss Conference Room from 12-1:30 p.m. Ron Granger will kick off the meeting with a CNCC review and then open it up to the networking group to give updates on their current activities and[Read More…]
HopeWest volunteer information May 20
MEEKER | HopeWest is hosting an educational opportunity for individuals who are interested in learning more about the various ways to get involved with HopeWest and give back to the community. Explore HopeWest’s many volunteer opportunities including pet therapy, music, patient and family support, special events and more. HopeWest welcomes[Read More…]