RBC | The first issue of the paper was set to appear on Aug. 8 and would have been the earliest paper to be published in northwestern Colorado, but just before “going to press”
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Community Calendar: August 9, 2018
– Meeker Farmers Market Aug. 11, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Main & Fifth. – Summer Entertainment Series Aug. 11, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Downtown Pavilion. Enjoy music by Bluegrass Offenders and beer, cocktails, wine, cheese and snacks from Blanco Cellars/The Little Cheese Shop, Meeker Arts &[Read More…]
Legal Notices: August 9, 2018
RIO BLANCO COUNTY EMPLOYEES TOTAL GROSS SALARY PAID IN JUNE 2018. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS IN ADDITION TO COMPENSATION DURING JUNE WAS 50% OF GROSS SALARY. TITLE, GROSS SALARY Assessor, 4,875.00 Assr Admin Analyst, 3,276.00 Assr Appraiser, 2,912.28 Assr Cartographer I, 3,949.77 Assr Chief Appraiser, 2,622.01 Assr Office Asst, 3,602.62 Assr Oil[Read More…]
Classifieds: August 9, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Effective immediately Aspen Leaf Dental Office will no longer accept new patients or appointments. We appreciate your patronage of our business for many years. However, it is time for me to close my doors. Thank you Meeker for your support. Sincerely, Dr. Clifford C. Chapin DDS The Rangely Food[Read More…]
ROAR Rider Registration still open
RANGELY | Rangely OHV Adventure Rally registration is open. You may register at the event. Late registration: each rider 10 years and older is $75, and T-shirt order is not guaranteed. Please read and agree to the rules and regulations found at www.rangelyohv.com. Event registration includes guided rides (optional), breakfast[Read More…]
Methodist Church celebrates 125 years
MEEKER | Meeker United Methodist Church is celebrating it’s 125th anniversary this year! Everyone is invited to a community barbecue and reunion at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12 at Town Park. Those attending are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert. There will be music from past musicians[Read More…]
Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago • On their way to their home at Juniper mountain near Maybell, newlyweds Delos Parr and bride had an adventure. Delos heard a rattler and attempted to kill it. He was struck on the third finger of his right hand by its mate, which[Read More…]
Owl be seeing you…
This owl was perched on the rooftop of the editor’s house Tuesday afternoon in Meeker.
William’s Brothers Band Friday, Aug. 11 in Rangely
RANGELY | William’s Brothers Band in concert at Elks Park in Rangely on Friday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Rec and Park District.
Diabetes self-management support now locally available
MEEKER I Have you, or someone you care about been diagnosed with Diabetes? Are you curious about the best way to manage the disease? What is a Hemoglobin A1C? What should your blood sugars be? How do you know what to eat and what not to eat? Pioneers Medical Center[Read More…]
Rangely Outdoor Museum picnic Aug. 31
RANGELY | Rangely Outdoor Museum invites you to the second annual Old Timers’ and Alumni Picnic Aug. 31 from 4-8 p.m. at the East End Park by the Rangely Outdoor Museum. Tickets are $15 each and include a catered dinner. Ken Bailey will do a presentation entitled “School Days and[Read More…]
Who is DOLA and what do they do?
RBC I It is nearly impossible to attend a meeting of any of the local taxing districts and not hear the phrase “DOLA grant” mentioned. It seems everyone is putting in for funds from the Department of Local Affairs and hoping to help move projects along with their help. But[Read More…]
