Two rotten and diseased Russian Olive trees were recently removed from the Meeker School District administration building grounds. The district would like to thank Muxlow’s Lawn Service and Stump Removal service for removing the stumps at no cost. The new trees at the admin building were donated to the FFA[Read More…]
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107th Old Timer’s Reunion June 1
MEEKER | The 107th annual Old Timer’s Reunion dinner and dance will be held at the Fairfield Center in Meeker on June 1. Doors open at 3 p.m. followed by a social hour, dinner, business meeting and dance. To determine your eligibility to attend, visit http://rbcpioneers.org/. Tickets are $35 per[Read More…]
Omission
MEEKER | In last week’s HT article about the I.O.O.F. building history, we failed to mention that the building was owned by Ruckman Construction from 1973 to sometime in the early 1990s, and housed Rocky Mountain TLC, A Kay Bivens Frame Shop, Ruckman’s Paint Store as well as Ruckman Construction.[Read More…]
RBC Warranty Deeds: Nov. 2018 through Mar. 2019
NOVEMBER SELLER: JAMES NEFF BUYER: THOMAS AND KARIN DIETRICH DESCRIPTION: TOWN OF MEEKER 1, 2 98 567 12TH STREET TRANSACTION PRICE: $187,000.00 SELLER: LEE OVERTON BUYER: DALLAS AND KARYN COLLINS DESCRIPTION: TOWN OF MEEKER 4 98 1256 CLEVELAND STREET TRANSACTION PRICE: $192,900.00 SELLER: MICHAEL AND LAUREL MULLINS BUYER: LARRY GALLEGOS[Read More…]
Meeker Mustang Makeover: six trainers, 100 days
MEEKER | Calling all horse trainers: Rio Blanco County announces an exciting new event scheduled during its internationally renowned Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials, a Meeker Mustang Makeover. Designed to showcase the horses of the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area and the training ability of regional horse trainers, both professional[Read More…]
ERBM reviews annual report, plans workshop
MEEKER | There was an ERBM Recreation and Park District board meeting Tuesday, April 16. Quarterly reports were a major agenda point. Of special note was the Capital Investments Projects (CIP) report. As of March 31, the total of all CIP expenditures was $753,000. This includes projects and equipment such[Read More…]
CPW Hunter Outreach give six young hunters exciting experience
MEEKER | On a snowy, cold weekend in mid-April, six young turkey hunters and their mentors huddled quietly on pristine private land on the outskirts of Meeker, scanning the terrain for their elusive quarry. Participating in their first turkey hunt, the youngsters battled the frigid air and their own nervous[Read More…]
MHS Drama Club presents “Pippin”
MEEKER | The Meeker High School drama program will present three performances of the Broadway musical “Pippin” on May 9, 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. in the Meeker High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Obituary: Michael Walter Turgeon
Michael Walter Turgeon Dec. 17, 1953 ~ Feb. 7, 2019 Michael Walter Turgeon was born to Theodore and Louisa Turgeon, on Dec. 17, 1953, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Mike grew up in Yankton, South Dakota. though he most enjoyed his time spent on his grandparents’ farm in Academy, South[Read More…]
Meeker Makeover: Rehab, Remodel, Revive
MEEKER | Is the home or rental property you own in need of repairs, but your bank account disagrees with you? The Town of Meeker has announced two new programs to help property owners in conjunction with Housing Resources of Western Colorado and the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority. Now available[Read More…]
Four candidates vie for district seat on MLEA board
RANGELY | In the first contested election for the Rangely district seat on the Moon Lake Electric Association (MLEA) board in several years, Brad Casto, Alan Ducey, Sam Tolley and Tim Webber have thrown their hats in the ring. This year’s election is a contested one for the first time[Read More…]
OPED: Travel Matters in more ways than one
RBC | National Travel and Tourism week is May 5–11, 2019. This year’s theme is “Travel Matters,” a recognition of the innumerable ways in which travel enriches lives and strengthens communities. It’s a time when travel and tourism professionals across the country unite to celebrate the value travel holds for our economy, businesses and personal well-being. Travel[Read More…]
