RANGELY | Dozens of people will take the plunge into the chilly waters at Kenney Reservoir this Saturday for a good cause: Special Olympics. Last year 44 “plungers” took the leap into 39 degree water, raising just under $6,000 for Special Olympics in Colorado. “We’re the only plunge on the[Read More…]
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The world of ‘Harry Potter’ recreated at Parkview Elementary School
RANGELY | The world of Harry Potter was recreated within the walls of the Parkview Elementary School in Rangely on Friday, Oct. 21. Some of the attractions present for A Night at Hogwarts included Gringots Bank, a visit to the infirmary with Madam Pomfrey, Hagrid the Giant and Snape’s Potions Class.[Read More…]
RHS “Pink Out” …
Dancing For a Good Cause…
It took a little time to get everyone warmed up and out on the dance floor, but the benefit dance and fundraiser to help two Meeker residents with medical bills for cancer treatment was a success all around. At the end of the evening, glowing balloons were released outside[Read More…]
Lucky Ducks …
Rubber Ducky Race benefits schoolhouse project MEEKER | “I see them! Here they come!” Young voices rang out from the riverbanks below and atop Meeker’s Tenth Street bridge as little yellow rubber duckies came bobbing around the river bend. A bit of brisk and wet weather didn’t dampen the spirits of[Read More…]
Pie, salsa and jam/jelly contest winners
MEEKER |The Mountain Valley Bank Fall Festival pie, salsa and jam/jelly contest was a huge success, despite some damp, chilly weather. Best overall pie and $100 went to Tawny Halandras; best fall festival pie and $100 went to Jay Johnson; best fruit pie and $100 went to Barb Vaughn; prettiest[Read More…]
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Rubber duck race to raise funds for Coal Creek School
“A Pleasant Event” was reported in the Meeker Herald on Sept. 24, 1892, about the dedicatory ball held at Coal Creek School. People from all over the county came to this “temple of learning” for a dance and a supper that was an “epicurean feast.” The total cost of the[Read More…]
Ridin’ For Bradi …
The Riden’ For Bradi poker run Aug. 27 was a huge success with more than 60 bikes participating and 32 hands sold. The 217-mile ride started in Meeker and looped through Craig, Dinosaur and Rangely before ending at Chippers in Meeker where an afterparty and raffle were held. All proceeds[Read More…]
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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