RBC | The Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire and Aviation Management Unit (UCR) is preparing to conduct several prescribed burns on White River National Forest and Bureau of Land Management lands in Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin and Rio Blanco counties, weather and conditions permitting. Prescribed burns are implemented to provide benefits[Read More…]
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Panthers earn PRs at Bulldog Invitational
RANGELY | Despite being on spring break the Rangely Panthers track and field team headed to Delta for the Hotchkiss Bulldog Invitational. They were able to take 14 athletes and all competed well. There were many athletes who reached a new personal record (PR) and many improved from the previous[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Those Pesky Legal Notices
Some papers call them public notices. We call them legal notices. They’re in the classifieds section, before the stuff like what’s for rent and who’s having a yard sale this weekend. Most of us ignore the legal notices, because they tend to be written in legalese. (I’m dating myself here,[Read More…]
Military service academy info day April 1
RBC | A U.S. Military Service Academies Information Day will be conducted in Grand Junction, Colo., on Saturday, April 1 at noon at Colorado Mesa University Love Recital Hall at the Moss Performing Arts Center (1100 North Ave.). This event provides the opportunity for parents and students to join representatives[Read More…]
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Dinosaur mayor seeks letter of ‘no objection’ from Rangely council on casino proposal
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council met for their regular meeting on Tuesday night. During the meeting they heard a request for support from the Dinosaur casino project from the Dinosaur Mayor and approved additional funding for the Chamber of Commerce. Town of Dinosaur Mayor Richard Blakely approached the council[Read More…]
FFA hosts Mr. Meeker pageant March 30
MEEKER | The Meeker FFA Chapter will be hosting a Mr. Meeker Pageant on March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the elementary school. The pageant is an all-men’s beauty pageant that involves a variety of events. The theme for the boys will be Miss America and will include a gown[Read More…]
Obituary: Juan Alonso Chumacero Sr.
Juan Alonso Chumacero Sr. Aug. 17, 1938~March 14, 2017 Juan Alonso Chumacero Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on March 14, 2017. Juan was born in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Aug. 17, 1938, to Benito Chumacero and Paula Pena Chumacero. Juan lived his childhood in Texas along with his[Read More…]
CNCC culinary classes available
MEEKER | Chef Karla will be teaching several culinary classes this spring. They are one or two session classes on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Spaces are limited so register early. March 30—Menu Planning For A Week (tips for busy families); April 6—Breakfast Surprises (for the most important meal of the[Read More…]
Community Calendar: March 30, 2017
– Free monthly movie. In the Meeker Recreation Center MP Room at 1:30 p.m. April 3. Featured film: “Miracles From Heaven.” Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Mountain Valley Bank will be doing a “Lobby Blitz” every Wednesday to provide customers with a one on one online banking and mobile[Read More…]
Classifieds: March 30, 2017
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** If unit 17 at Rangely Self Storage and units 13A and 18 at DKG Storage are not paid in full by March 31, 2017 contents will be sold. SPRING OPEN HOUSE Meeker Golf Course Sunday, April 2, 2017 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Meet and greet, cash bar, hors[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 23, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Roy Tucker continues to give Meeker people high-class “movie” entertainment. Show your appreciation by turning out to see them. – Assistant manager W.D. Simms of the Hugus company made a business trip to Axial during the week. Will reports that when you[Read More…]