The Meeker Public Library recently announced their newly founded Teen Advisory Board (TAB), a student-led volunteer organization that strives to gather teen input to make suggestions for the teen materials collection, create teen programs and facilitate a welcoming community for teens at the library. Kristina Selby, Library Assistant and founder[Read More…]
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Books the Cat is a welcome presence at the Meeker Public Library. | KATIE LOCKWOOD PHOTO
News Notes: September 16
MACC art school MEEKER | Thursday Art School, hosted by the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council, is back! Kids ages 5–14 can attend every other Thursday for fun projects and a snack! Art schools are scheduled for Sept. 16 and 30, Oct. 14 and 28, and Nov 4 and 11[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: June 3, 2021
RDH foundation yard sale fundraiser RANGELY | In support of the senior-living park—North Park—an outdoor recreational park for seniors, the Rangely Hospital Foundation Board will host a “community yard sale” on Saturday, June 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 511 South White Ave. All proceeds will be applied[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: May 27, 2021
Bluebell Boutique grand opening Friday MEEKER | Visit 610 Main St. in Meeker Friday, May 28 for the grand opening of Bluebell Boutique, owned by Jenna Holt. There will be light refreshments available and a ribbon cutting in the afternoon. RDH foundation yard sale fundraiser RANGELY | In support of[Read More…]
News Briefs: May 20, 2021
White River clean-up day May 22 MEEKER | Join us Saturday, May 22 at the bottom of the Lake Avery dam for a morning of White River clean-up starting at 8:30 a.m. We will pick up trash there before stopping at several public river access sites on the way down[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Knowledge Treasure Trove
MEEKER | Where can you go in Meeker for a 3D printer, a telescope, a piano keyboard, and a beautiful summer retreat? Get reacquainted with our beautiful Meeker Public Library that includes something for everyone. The Library is open Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30-5:30, Tues/Thurs 9:30-9:00, Sat 9:30-2:00 and moving ahead with new[Read More…]
Upcoming RBC free legal clinic
RBC | Wednesday March 10, 2021 from 2-5 p.m. Contact your local library at 970-878-5911 to be added to the sign-up sheet. As a COVID work-around, instead of clinic patrons coming to your local public library (which has limited access), your local library staff will schedule all appointments. It is[Read More…]
News Briefs: Oct. 29, 2020
Trick-or-treat at the White River Museum MEEKER | Trick-or-treaters young and old are invited to stop by the White River Museum on Saturday, Oct. 31 for some “night at the museum” style Halloween fun from 5-7 p.m. Walbridge Wing Halloween Parade Oct. 31 MEEKER | The Walbridge Wing will be[Read More…]
New addition…
The Meeker Public Library recently bought a “Charlie Cart.” The cart is part of a national program to educate kids on culinary and kitchen skills and comes with a sink, toaster oven, and kitchen equipment. Classes will be held at the library for kids from age 5 to fifth grade.[Read More…]
News Briefs: Sept. 17, 2020
Drive thru flu clinics in Meeker, Rangely RBC | RBC Department of Public Health and Environment is holding drive through flu vaccination clinics this year. Meeker’s clinic will be held Thursday, Oct. 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m at the RBC Fairgrounds and Rangely’s clinic will be held Tuesday, Oct. 6 from[Read More…]
News Briefs: June 25, 2020
Enter the July 4th Parade! MEEKER | The theme of the 2020 parade is “FREEDOM”. The annual parade is hosted by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and is held downtown Meeker on Main Street starting at 10 a.m. Anyone can enter the parade — whether you are an individual, an[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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