MEEKER | Rio Blanco County will be conducting major maintenance on the fiber network in Meeker from 12-6 a.m., starting Saturday, Sept. 22 and ending Saturday, Sept. 29. This maintenance is the final step in finalizing the fiber network and moving the fiber to the Rio Blanco County Data Center in[Read More…]
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Community Calendar: September 20, 2018
– MHS Softball Clinic. 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at Paintbrush Park Field No. 1. Boys and girls K-8th grade are invited to this free softball clinic run by the MHS Softball Team. ERBM Recreation and Park District 970-878-3403. – National Public Lands Day Volunteering at Sanderson Hills Park[Read More…]
Panthers head to Meeker, Vail Mtn. and North Park
RANGELY | The lady Panthers hosted the Vail Christian Saints on Friday.
Lady Cowboys win in Limon, Rocky Ford
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys traveled in force to Limon, Colo., last weekend. A host school rich in athletic tradition, Meeker made the 300-plus mile trip to battle it out in volleyball, football and softball.
Cowboys win one, lose three on the road
MEEKER | It was a busy week for the number 10 ranked lady Cowboys softball team, with four games all on the road. On Sept. 11 they traveled to Basalt to play the Longhorns in a tough match losing 9-6.
Networking Meeting Sept. 25
RANGELY | The next Community Networking Meeting will be held at CNCC in Rangely on Sept. 25 from 12-1:30 p.m. Rangely School Superintendent Matthew Scoggins will be providing updates regarding their focus for 2018/19 school year. Lunch will be provided. If you are able to attend this meeting please RSVP to 970-675-3219[Read More…]
Legal Notices: September 20, 2018
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS ANNOUNCEMENT MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES Meeker School District RE-1 is soliciting a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) from candidates interested in Owner’s Representative services for building construction, with specific emphasis on Meeker High School and the Meeker School District Bus Garage. The RFQ/P is currently[Read More…]
Classifieds: September 20, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** RADINO & CHUCKWAGON Please call before 8:00a.m. day of meal Chuckwagon: 878-9671 or Radino: 878-9638 Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Meals served at noon. Reservations appreciated. Suggested Donation Over 60 – $2.50. (Did you know? Homebound trays can be ordered for over 60, suggested donation $2.50 – 12:10 p.m. pickup.)[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Sept. 3-9, 2018
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…]
Days Gone By: September 13, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – District Attorney Johnstone received a letter recently from J.H. Bloodworth, formerly of this valley, asking if he would sign a petition for his pardon from the state penitentiary. We believe the letter was indefinitely tabled. – Through the courtesy of Mr. F.N. JoHantgen,[Read More…]
ERBM teams in volleyball league
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation and Park District youth coed volleyball program hosted Rifle on Thursday, Sept. 6 as part of the Colorado River Volleyball League season. Meeker 1 and Meeker 2 each won their matches against the two Rifle teams. Meeker 1 is coached by Angie Follman and Holly[Read More…]
GOLDEN SPADE …
Brenda and Peter West of Rangely were the July residential winners of the Golden Spade award, and Moosehead Lodge, accepted by manager Terry Drake, was the business winner. COURTESY PHOTOS



