Courtesy Photos RANGELY | The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce would like to offer a big thank you to Bill Hume of Nichols Store for picking up, storing and helping to clean all those pounds of crab. Thank you also to the individuals and businesses who donated items for the[Read More…]
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Nine Cowboys qualify to defend 2A title in Big Show
MEEKER | The Cowboys qualified nine wrestlers for the 2017 Colorado State Wrestling Championships, also known as the “Big Show,” as it brings all classifications into the Pepsi Center in downtown Denver, and where, starting today, Meeker will begin its quest to defend its 2A team title. Eight of Meeker’s[Read More…]
Girl Scout Cookie Booth Saturday
MEEKER | Meeker Girl Scouts’ Cookie Booth will be Saturday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (or until sold out) at the Meeker High School lobby (in association with the Rec Center’s 5th-6th grade boys’ basketball games). Most cookies are $4/box.
Community Calendar: February 16, 2017
– Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tournament Saturday, February 18 at the Elks Club 1907 BPOE-633 East Main in Rangely. Starts at 9 a.m. $20 entry fee includes lunch and prizes. Call Tim Webber at 970-629-1715 with any questions. – Mountain Valley Bank will be doing a “Lobby Blitz” every Wednesday.[Read More…]
CNCC registration for spring classes open
MEEKER | Mosaic workshop, Feb. 17-18, 9 a.m.-noon: unique craft to apply surface decoration for gift ideas. Machine quilting, March 1-April 12, 4-7 p.m.: new session for spring, learn new skills or complete projects. Microsoft Excel, March 3-April 4, 6-8 p.m.: spreadsheet calculations, etc. Microsoft Powerpoint, April 11-18, 6-8 p.m.;[Read More…]
Days Gone By: February 9, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The average man’s ideas do not exist beyond his own opinion. – The question of acquiring a camping ground within the town limits, on the river bank, was under discussion at the last meeting of the town council. We believe this is[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: February 9, 2017
RBC | 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[Read More…]
Obituary: Dianne Elizabeth Baughman
Dianne Elizabeth Baughman Dec. 6, 1953~Feb. 2, 2017 Meeker resident Dianne Elizabeth Baughman died with her husband at her side at her home in Meeker on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017. She was 63. It was Dianne’s wish that a funeral not be held but there will be a memorial service/[Read More…]
Second annual White River Rumble a success
MEEKER | The White River Snowmobile Club couldn’t be happier with the outcome of the 2017 White River Rumble. There were 50 entries this year. “We had both professional and amateur racers, all of whom were extremely excited about the Rumble after they completed the race. We also added a[Read More…]
Letter: Strate family thankful for first responders
Dear Editor: Our family would like to thank all those dedicated people on the ambulance crew who came to our house when Chris broke his hip. They did such a professional job of getting him down our stairs (which any of you who have been to our house know is[Read More…]
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Ficken~Scoggins Engagement
