RBC | Local schools and libraries may be closed, but their maker-space equipment is busy. Meeker students Ethan and Joshua Quinn, supervised by their dad — art instructor Ben Quinn — are using one of the school district’s 3D printers to produce frames for medical face shields. The shields are[Read More…]
Tag: Meeker Public Library
Meet the candidates for Meeker’s board of trustees, mayor’s race
MEEKER | There are five people — three incumbents and two challengers — vying for three open seats on the Town of Meeker’s board of trustees, and two people — a former trustee and a former county attorney — running for mayor on the town’s April 7 ballot. The Herald[Read More…]
Candidates…
Republican candidates for county commissioner Kai Turner, Ty Gates, Scott Nielson and Mona Avey participated in two public forums last week, one in Rangely at CNCC on Monday and one in Meeker at the library Thursday. Current board chair and uncontested candidate Jeff Rector took part in the Rangely forum[Read More…]
Country Mustard …
Meeker’s Calvin Shepherd will be in town this Friday and Saturday at the Meeker Public Library for the showing of his film, “Country Mustard.” Last spring, Calvin Shepherd and his production team, filled with diverse, talented actors and actresses, filmed Country Mustard around Meeker. His idea was to capture a[Read More…]
Books the cat…
Book delivery for shut-ins
MEEKER | Inspired by a service that delivered and picked library books for her homebound mother in Jefferson County, former Meeker Elementary School teacher Peggy Strate has volunteered to start a similar program in Meeker. “It’s for anybody who has a hard time getting to the library,” Strate said. All[Read More…]
Community Calendar: December 8, 2016
– Winter Wonderland Party. Swimming party at the Meeker Rec Center pool Friday, Dec. 9. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Free monthly movie, “Trumbo.” 1:30 p.m. at the Meeker Rec Center multipurpose room. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – The Meeker Library Book Club meets at 1 p.m. the[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 24, 2016
– Thanksgiving modified hours at the Meeker Recreation Center. The center is closed Nov. 24-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. – A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m on Dec. 6 at the Meeker Public Library at 490 Main[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 17, 2016
– Elks National Hoop Shoot Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. in the MHS gym. Youth 8-13 (as of April 1, 2017) are invited to this free throwing competition. Visit meekerrecdistrict.com or call 878-3403. – RSVP deadline Nov. 23 for registration for the Holiday Social and Father-Daughter dance closes at noon.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: November 10, 2016
– Free monthly movie at the Meeker Recreation Center Nov. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Featured film: “Little Boy.” Visit meekerrecdistrict.com or call 878-3403. – Fall swimming fundamentals free group swimming lesson for all ages. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Visit meekerrecdistrict.com or call 878-3403. – The Meeker Library Book Club[Read More…]
Community Calendar: October 27, 2016
– The Meeker Library Book Club meets at 1 p.m. the second Monday of each month (excluding holidays). The next meeting will be Nov. 14. We will be discussing “The Little Paris Bookshop” by Nina George. All interested readers are welcome. Stop by the Meeker Library for details. – Quilting[Read More…]
Community Calendar: October 6, 2016
Discover the Parks Oct. 11 from 9:30-11 a.m. at Paintbrush Park. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney will be featured from 2-3:30 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the Meeker Public Library at 490 Main St in Meeker. Please contact the Meeker[Read More…]
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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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The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. Catch up online at ht1885.com.
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Natalie Kracht took first in her 100M heat for the MHS Cowboys at the Glenwood Springs Invitational last weekend. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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