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Community Calendar: May 23, 2019

– Fair Board Meeting May 23, 6 p.m., Rangely Annex Building – Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Meeker Veteran’s Community Center. 290 4th Street. Adults 55+, stop by for refreshments and conversation. 970-878-3758. – Warrior at Heart men’s prayer group. Thursdays from 5:45 to[Read More…]

Legal Notices: May 23, 2019

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the Town of Dinosaur (Owner) has established June 10, 2019 as the date of final settlement with Colorado West Contracting (Contractor) for work in connection with the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, Phase IIIA Project. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation[Read More…]

Classifieds: May 23, 2019

**ANNOUNCEMENTS** PROPER USE of the TREE AND BRUSH DUMP Open on Weekends Only About 7 years ago the Town of Rangely began providing an additional service for those needing to eliminate limbs, brush and grass harvested in and around your properties. A biomass dumpsite was made available just east of[Read More…]

Days Gone By: May 16, 2019

The Meeker Herald 100 years ago • The heavy rains of last Saturday were followed by the usual frosts. • The excavation work for the new State Bank building was finished Thursday forenoon. • When hanging pictures always hang them with the face to the wall at first, then turn[Read More…]

Weekly Call Review: May 6-12, 2019

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 as to[Read More…]

P.E.O…

MHS seniors Gracie Bradfield, Ellie Anderson and Kenzie Turner were the recipients of this year’s Meeker P.E.O. Chapter BA academic scholarship awards. The awards were presented during the Chapter’s 95th annual dinner provided for the graduating girls of Meeker High School. JIM COOK PHOTO

WREA EV charging units coming soon

MEEKER I WREA will begin installation of its electric vehicle (EV) charging units next week and for some passing motorists it can’t come fast enough. The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has fielded recent calls regarding EV charging unit availability in Meeker, and two weeks ago had a passing motorist stop[Read More…]

Former private investigator joins HT staff

RBC I Former (and recently returned) resident of Meeker, Brett Dearman started his career in information technology in 1984, teaching himself how to use an Apple IIe in a real estate office environment. This was the springboard that ultimately landed him in the field of information security and more specifically,[Read More…]

Obituary: Susie Cooper Wheeler

Susie Cooper Wheeler, of Rangely/Dinosaur, Colorado, left this earth on Jan. 30, 2019, at the young age of 71, to join her cherished Lord in heaven. After a brief yet unexpected medical complication Susie passed with her beloved daughters Wendy Campbell, Dondi Osborne, and granddaughter Taylor Campbell by her side[Read More…]

Rangely Outdoor Museum…

The Rangely Outdoor Museum would like to once again thank the youth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Every year, they help the museum clean-up the grounds to prepare for the upcoming season. We are so impressed with their work ethic and willingness to help their community.[Read More…]