ERBM Recreation and Park District

Meeker Youth Basketball …

It was the Cowboys against the Cowboys — Meeker vs. Collbran — for youth basketball on Jan. 21 in Rifle. The Meeker rec district team lost in overtime 14-11. SAMME PURKEY PHOTO

January 24, 2024 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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An explosion of color and fun hit the Meeker stage last weekend with the Arts and Cultural Council’s Seussical Jr. the Musical. More than 40 third through eighth graders entertained the audience, including (top left) Ashton Tapia and Alex Trout as Who’s Mr. and Mrs. Mayor (top middle) Stella Gray[Read More…]

November 22, 2023 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

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KEEPING IT COOL …

July 26, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

New location for Stars N’ Stripes basketball tourney

MEEKER | Start your Fourth of July with a bang and a bounce. The Stars N’ Stripes 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns this Independence Day. The event will have a new location this year. Games will take place in the parking lot behind the Administration Building at 555 Garfield St. We[Read More…]

June 22, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Love, Moffitt join ERBM Recreation and Park District board

MEEKER | ERBM Recreation and Park District’s new board members Ginny Love and Lisa Moffitt attended their first meeting as board members this week. Directors Vicky Edwards and Travis Mobley both resigned from their positions on the board within the last month. Board business went as usual this month. Following[Read More…]

May 17, 2023 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

FINAL BOWS …

ERBM put on the 23rd annual Spring Recital over the weekend, which included solo performances and final bows from MHS seniors Grace Roberts, Gracie Blagg, Stacie Mack and Ariel Gallegos. They were presented with bouquets from dance instructor Kari Jo Ruchti (far left.)

May 10, 2023 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

DERBY DAY

MEEKER | ERBM’s annual cardboard derby returned last weekend with participants bringing homemade sleds of all shapes, sizes and colors to race down the sledding hill at Paintbrush Park. Koye Waldref won fastest overall and the ages four and under category. Other winners included: Braylee Diaz–ages 5-7 Quinn Thomson–ages 8-10[Read More…]

January 11, 2023 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

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ERBM pool closure

MEEKER | As of Monday, Sept. 21, the Meeker Recreation Center pools will be closed until further notice due to roof repairs and pool maintenance. For future updates on reopening dates, visit www.ERBMrec.com.

September 26, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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ERBM board election results

MEEKER | ERBM Recreation and Park District’s unofficial election results are as follows: Travis Mobley (incumbent) – 104 Kent Walter (incumbent) – 76 Chris Lockwood – 61 Chance Walker – 47 Voters were encouraged to utilize absentee ballots this year, and Designated Election Official Cathy Kiser had stated previously more[Read More…]

May 5, 2020 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

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Q&A with candidates for ERBM’s board of directors

By TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The HT asked 10 questions of the four individuals running for two seats on the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Park and Recreation District. The election is May 5. If you have not requested and received an absentee ballot, voting will[Read More…]

May 3, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Premature boiler failure extends pool closure to May 25

MEEKER | The stay at home order officially lifts next week, April 27, but don’t expect to be jumping back into the pool until after Memorial Day. Somewhat surprisingly, this particular news is not COVID-related. In February, we reported on the failure of one of Meeker Recreation Center’s (MRC’s) pool[Read More…]

April 28, 2020 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

DERBY …

ERBM Recreation and Park District hosted the annual Cardboard Derby on Saturday, Jan. 4 at Paintbrush Park. The hill was filled with cardboard creations as they slipped, crashed, and flew down the hill to the finish line. Results are as follows with age group first. Most Creative: 2 and under[Read More…]

January 20, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled