MEEKER | The 2019 Meeker Volleyball season has come to an end. With an outstanding year of amazing memories, an undefeated league season and a fifth place at the state tournament, the Cowboys have nothing to hang their heads about. The Cowboys traveled to Denver last Wednesday to compete in[Read More…]
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Cowboys fall to Centauri in quarterfinal
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys made it two games into the postseason before falling to the Centauri Falcons 41-6. The Cowboys struggled to get out of the gates on a warm November afternoon. Starting quarterback Ryan Phelan, junior, suffered a season-ending injury in the first playoff game against Buena Vista.[Read More…]
Shop@Home giveaway Nov. 21 through Dec. 19
RBC | Shop at home this season and you could win $25 in Holiday Bucks each week through Dec. 19! Enter at the following participating businesses: Meeker: Blanco Cellars & The Little Cheese Shop Blind Guy Shades (entry slips available at the HT office) Ma Famiglia Meeker Drugs Nana Goose[Read More…]
County Beat: Nov. 21, 2019
RBC | During the regular commissioners meeting in Rangely Tuesday, the commissioners: – Approved the Rio Blanco County Columbine Park Advisory Board bylaws. – Approved a support letter from the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado to the BLM White River Field Office regarding a state funded[Read More…]
Get your flu shot now
RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health is again providing flu shots for all ages. Receiving a flu vaccine in November is still in time to keep patients protected for flu season, according to the CDC. Call to schedule: 878-9520 Meeker, 878-9525 Rangely.
Gather and donate your used shoes
MEEKER | Meeker International Ecology Program is hoping you gather SHOES when you gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving. If you are gathering with out of town friends and family please ask them to gather their shoes too. Collections continue at Meeker Library, St. James Church and the Rio[Read More…]
Health department urges prevention, precautions to avoid norovirus
RBC | If you’re headed to Mesa or Garfield counties to shop, socialize or relax during the upcoming holiday anytime soon, take some precautions so you don’t bring home more than you bargained for in the form of a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus. An outbreak of norovirus—a virus that typically[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: You can be part of the problem, or part of the solution … your choice
It’s the first of our annual five-week Shop@Home holiday section that both encourages residents to “shop local” and gives those who do a chance to win some extra bucks with which to shop. When you stop in at any of the participating merchants in Meeker and Rangely, take a second[Read More…]
Rangely’s 4-H Appreciation Night …
Rangely 4-H held its 2019 Appreciation Night at CNCC on Nov. 17. Giovanni’s Italian Grill prepared dinner. Awards and recognition were given to members, leaders, parents, and community members. The ceremony was organized by the Rangely 4-H Community Council Members and Rangely’s CSU Extension 4-H Coordinator Jayda Lewis. Roxie Fromang Photo
Public Notices: Nov. 21, 2019
RIO BLANCO COUNTY ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PUBLICATION LIST OCTOBER 31, 2019 FUND: GENERAL VENDOR NAME, ACCOUNT NAME, AMOUNT CO ASSOC OF TAX APRSRS, PRCH SVCS, (1,190.00) U.S. POSTAL SVCS, PRCH SVCS, 153.32 U.S. POSTAL SVCS, PRCH SVCS, 684.08 ALL STATE COMM, PRCH SVCS, 7,592.40 ALSCO, PRCH SVCS, 1,277.86 AMAZON, SPPLY, 3,197.47[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Nov. 21, 2019
– Meeker Public Library Book Club will meet Monday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. to share and discuss a Christmas book of your choice. All are welcome to join in the fun. – Open Archery Indoor Shooting held by the Meeker Sportsmans Club. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Kids[Read More…]
Reserves needed to balance 2020 Meeker budget
MEEKER | Tuesday was the final hearing for the 2020 town of Meeker budget, which will be formally adopted at the Dec. 12 meeting. The total budget for the general fund, with changes made since the October presentation, totals $3,463,166. Of that, $1,407,392 is budgeted for capital improvements including $400,000[Read More…]
