MSD not offering transportation services MEEKER | In an ongoing effort to put in place appropriate COVID-19 precautions, the Meeker School District will not be offering transportation service inside Meeker city limits. There will be no in-town bus stops to start the 2020-2021 school year. We apologize for any inconvenience,[Read More…]
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To market, to market…
A Meekerpalooza farmer’s market was held Friday, July 31 in downtown Meeker and featured music from bluegrass band Wood Belly, snow cones, drinks, various booths and a face mask fundraiser. There will be one more farmer’s market Friday, August 14 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Meeker trustees circle back to Circle Park and river discussion
Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved a $1,500 donation to the Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department to support the annual fireworks display. In the early years, the fire department went door-to-door asking for private donations. “Whatever we got, that’s what we were able to spend,” said Fire Chief Luke Pelloni.[Read More…]
Just keep swimming…
The Meeker Marlins and Meeker Youth Swimming took to the pool in their first competition of the year. Unable to travel, the teams divided as equally as possible into two teams to compete with each other, making all those miles in the pool worthwhile. Results on which team won were[Read More…]
Stars ‘n’ Stripes 3 on 3 basketball results
On Saturday, July 4, 2020, ERBM Recreation and Parks District hosted its annual Stars-N-Stripes 3-on-3 basketball tournament. This year 11 teams competed. The winners for each age division that competed are listed below: 3rd & 4th grade boys division 1st Place – Thunder (Brig Williams, Gael Rodriguez, Lawson Anderson) 5th[Read More…]
ERBM discusses budget projections, projects at June meetings
Double meetings in June focused primarily on the 2021 budget, issues with the Circle Park pond project, and bids for Meeker Recreation Center’s roof replacement. The first meeting, held Tuesday, June 16, began with ERBM’s 2019 audit summary. ColoCPA’s Marlo Coates presented the report, and stated, “the adjustments we had[Read More…]
To market we will go …
Residents took advantage of pleasant June weather to get outside for the first Farmers Market/Meekerpalooza event of the summer last Friday. For more photos from the downtown event, visit https://rioblancoheraldtimes.smugmug.com/Farmers-MarketMeekerpalooza/.
Rockies Skills Challenge …
On Thursday, June 11 the ERBM Recreation and Park District hosted the Rockies Skills Challenge for 6- to 13-year-old youth. It was perfect baseball weather with a turnout of nine kids with parents in attendance. The participants were scored on their ability to hit the ball in total distance, throw[Read More…]
Welcome back…
Rio Blanco County officially has two operational recreation centers again. Rangely Recreation Center opened May 18, and Meeker Recreation Center (MRC) reopened Tuesday after an extended closure for a pool boiler replacement project. Temporary heat exchangers have been installed while MRC waits for remaining parts from Italy. Both recreation centers[Read More…]
ERBM to reopen May 26, pool may face delay
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Incumbents Kent Walter and Travis Mobley were sworn in for three year terms at Tuesday’s ERBM Recreation and Park District board meeting. Members elected to keep all current officers and committee appointments the same. Walter stated it was “an honor” to be selected[Read More…]
Boys B-ball …
All ERBM Recreation and Park District third through sixth grade youth boys’ basketball teams had a successful season that ended in late February. In the third/fourth-grade age division, Meeker had three teams and they ended up with the three best records in the Colorado River Youth Basketball League. For most[Read More…]
Deadline for board nominations this Friday
RBC | As election season churns along at a national level, here in Rio Blanco County residents have a few days left to self-nominate for a smorgasbord of, well, boards. Elections are set for May 5, 2020. Local boards can directly affect the lives of residents in good and bad[Read More…]
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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