MEEKER I HopeWest-Meeker is offering “Mending Hearts,” a structured 10-week adult grief support group that is open to anyone in the community dealing with the loss of a loved one.
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Rangely Community Gardens wraps up fruitful season
RANGELY I The Rangely Community Gardens wrapped up a diverse and fruitful season this month with its annual pumpkin giveaway to all children in Rangely and Dinosaur.
Junior judges…
The Western Rio Blanco County Junior 4-H Livestock Judging Team traveled to the Northern International Livestock Exposition in Billings on Oct. 12, finishing in third place overall. Members of team are, from left: AJ Garner, Del Garner, Raelynn Norman and Cia Buxton. Raelynn Norman swept awards in every category and[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from Dorsett
Dear Editor: Thanks very much to all who entrusted me with their votes to the Meeker Board of Education. I will do my best to represent the Meeker community as a member of the school board. Robert Dorsett, MD Meeker
Rangely to host first Polar Plunge on the Western Slope
RANGELY I In November, supporters of Special Olympics Colorado will gather at Kenney Reservoir for the first ever Polar Plunge held on the Western Slope of Colorado.
Meeker Cowboys head into the second round of playoffs
MEEKER I “We have been here before and the games get tougher every week,” Meeker head football coach Shane Phelan said after his team defeated the Platte Canyon Huskies 32-20 in the first round of the 2015, 1A Colorado State Football playoffs last Saturday in Bailey. The Cowboys will host[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Nov. 12-18
• Science Friday with Doc Bob. Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. • Winter Line-Up Registration begins Nov. 16. Make sure you get your spot in the classes you want for the Winter session of ERBM Recreation & Park District programs! Visit www. MeekerRecDistrict.com[Read More…]
From My Window: Connecting Veterans Day and Thanksgiving; Broncos loss a temporary setback
We are caught today between Veterans Day, which was Wednesday, and Thanksgiving, which is in two weeks. Are they related? Could they be? Should they be?
‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ production starts tonight
RBC I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group, in cooperation with the ERBM Recreation and Park District, will present Walt Disney’s “The Little Mermaid Jr.” tonight, Friday and Saturday at the Meeker High School auditorium. Tonight and Friday, the performances will take place at 7[Read More…]
MHS Volleyball…
The Meeker High School volleyball season came to an end on Friday in Grand Valley as the Cowboys competed in the district tournament, where the girls were eliminated after losing matches to Cedaredge and Soroco. Meeker was young, with no seniors playing on the team, so many younger players earned[Read More…]
County’s economic development plan nears completion
RBC I In the coming weeks, Rio Blanco County will receive the final Recommended Action Plan from Better City, an economic development firm based in Ogden, Utah. Over the past year, Rio Blanco County, working collaboratively with the Towns of Meeker and Rangely, Meeker and Rangely chambers of commerce, Colorado[Read More…]
LEAP can assist with winter heating bills
RBC I Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is now accepting applications for its 2015/16 season, and with an increase in applicant income qualification this season, more Coloradans will qualify for assistance with paying their home heating costs.
