MEEKER | Call now for reservations to Dinner and a Movie in Meeker Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Meeker Veterans Community Center at 290 4th St. The Meeker VFW, Auxiliary, American Legion and ERBM Recreation and Park District will provide a showing of “Hacksaw Ridge.” Attendees must be 18[Read More…]
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Fundraiser for Tisha Rieger May 12-13
MEEKER | Family and friends of Tisha Rieger will be holding a fundraiser this weekend, Friday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to noon in the old Brother’s parking lot at 101 E. Market St. Proceeds will go to help with[Read More…]
Tourism event in Meeker May 11
MEEKER | Join the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) for the Discover Colorado Roadshow to showcase the new Colorado Tourism Roadmap. The CTO team will be on a 1,000-mile, five-day trip across the state sharing insights into a new statewide strategic plan in eight destinations[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 4, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The war cloud darkens and draws nearer—U.S. must fight. Conscription has passed both houses, between the ages of 18 and 27. – The very bad weather of the past week has caused great loss among the cattle. – If a man is[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…]
Weekly Call Review: May 4, 2017
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…]
Locals gather for medical history lesson in Rangely
RANGELY | Last week a handful of longtime Rangely residents and history lovers gathered for an impromptu history lesson and slide show provided by former childhood resident Larry Meens, son of locally famous Dr. Meens. Arriving in 1947, Dr. Meens was the first doctor to come to Rangely and stay[Read More…]
Armadillo …
A team of ambassadors and critters from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs visited Meeker Elementary School (MES) last Thursday. The entourage included an armadillo, tortoise, porcupine, corn snake and Burmese python. Zoo personnel talked about animal myths. All the kids had the opportunity to pet the porcupine and[Read More…]
Blood Drive…
Blood is essential for life: it carries oxygen and nutrients throughout the body, fights infections, and helps heal wounds. And everyone has this self-generating resource that can be generously given to others—when and where it is needed most. The Rangely High School Student Council teamed up with the Kottenstette family[Read More…]
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…]
White River Electric buys Mexican House property on Market St.
MEEKER | Location, location, location is a popular saying in the real estate business. And location was the key factor in White River Electric Association’s decision to buy the property located at 624 Market St. which is home to the popular Mexican House Restaurant. The purchase was completed in December[Read More…]
SGM announces Meeker 2017 scholarship winners
MEEKER | SGM is pleased to announce Meeker High School seniors Chase Rule and Casey Turner are recipients of the 2017 Steve Westhoff Scholarship. Both demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for engineering, creativity and a commitment to service, all qualities embodied by Steve Westhoff, a beloved and inspirational SGM employee[Read More…]