MEEKER | Stop by the Cultural and Heritage Center, 517 Park to see Jay Sullivan’s bird and wildlife drawings. Check with the host in the museum next door for admittance. Sullivan will be doing a drawing demonstration from 4-7 p.m. on Dec. 12, 13 and 14. Enjoy some stories and[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: December 5, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – Indeed, so completely have fashions and materials changed in a century that the articles included in the following advertisement of goods to be sold on Fishbourne’s wharf, “back of Mrs. Fishbourne’s dwelling,” have scarcely any meaning for us. – Senator Don B. Colton[Read More…]
Community Counts presents Certificate of Appreciation to Alvillar
RBC | Susan Alvillar, founding board member was honored at Community Counts annual meeting held Nov. 20, 2019, at the Town of Parachute, as she retired after 12 years with the organization. Alvillar, along with a small group of operators in 2007, founded Community Counts and helped bring the existence[Read More…]
MVB hosts ‘Socks for Seniors’
Kids card-making workshop for Walbridge Wing residents Dec. 13 MEEKER | Socks for Christmas? When you’re a kid, finding new socks under the tree can feel like a Christmas gyp. But the older (and wiser) you get, the more appreciative you become of the comfort and simple pleasure a new[Read More…]
County Beat: Commercial landfill costs decreasing
RBC | During a public workshop for the Rio Blanco County Commissioners Tuesday, Nov. 26, local property owner Melinda Parker approached the commissioners seeking financial help with taking her old apartment buildings down. The estimated costs from 2017 were $16,800 for the dump fee, $15,000 for trucking fees and $4,950[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Proper Passing
RBC | One of the things about living in rural parts of Colorado means often having to travel on two lane roads. Where it is sometimes a lot more pleasant than driving on a big highway, it can have its drawbacks. One of those is not having a passing lane[Read More…]
Letter: Support MEF on Colorado Gives Day, Dec. 10
Dear Editor: Meeker Education Foundation’s mission is “to support and enhance educational opportunities for the Meeker School District.” All funds raised, currently, support our Grant Award Program as well as the growth of our Endowment. The former provides staff grant awards for academic and student enrichment opportunities, classroom/program needs. Tuesday,[Read More…]
Historical Society joins Colorado Gives
RBC | You can now donate to the Rio Blanco County Historical Society online at coloradogives.org (https://tinyurl.com/y62eylsd). Colorado Gives is a year-round, online giving website that has raised more than $296 million for Colorado nonprofits since 2007. Donors can set up recurring donations, memorial donations, fundraising pages, and more for[Read More…]
Lady Panthers looking to make a run in ’19-20
RANGELY | Rangely’s lady Panthers started their 2019-2020 campaign on Monday, Nov. 18. Returning for the Panthers are three seniors, Hannah Wilkie, Zoey Peck and Susan Gillard. Accompanying the seniors are juniors Kacie Lapp and Dixie Rhea; and sophomores Mary Scoggins, Adelynn Halcomb, Shauna Lapp, Aspen Low and Elyssa Byers will add[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: The mad dash to Christmas
It’s a week after Thanksgiving and the pressure is on. Do you have your tree put up? House decorated? Shopping done? Gifts wrapped? Cards mailed? Cookies baked? Stockings hung? Parties planned? Donations made? Carols sung? You know the drill… it’s a mad dash from Thanksgiving to Christmas, and it can[Read More…]
Colorado Gives Tues., Dec. 10
RBC | ‘Tis the season for giving, and Tuesday, Dec. 10 is a good day to remember your favorite Colorado nonprofits. This year is the 10th anniversary of Colorado Gives Day, a statewide opportunity to support local nonprofits with a kick: there’s a $1.5 million incentive fund that boosts the[Read More…]
MHS Cowboys open Tues. at home
MEEKER | The Cowboys boys basketball team has been in the gym for nearly three weeks, getting ready for the 2019-2020 season. Head coach Klark Kindler has a change in staff this year and welcomes Greg Cravens as the junior varsity coach. Trey Morris will be returning for the third[Read More…]
