Tag: News Briefs

News Briefs: October 21, 2021

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS Trick or treat Oct. 23 RANGELY | The graveyard has been sleeping—it’s time to wake up all the goblins, witches and ghosts to join us in bringing back trick-or-treating at Halloween. Come join us at our house (the Ruperts), 208 Hillcrest Circle in Rangely on Saturday, Oct. 23[Read More…]

News Notes: Oct. 14

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 Oct. 14 and 28, and Nov 4 and 11 from 4–5:30 p.m. at[Read More…]

News Notes: September 9

LDS conference MEEKER | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will hold a two day local conference Sept. 11-12. Speakers will include church leaders serving in the Vernal Temple, the Denver South mission area, and local church officials of the Craig Stake. Meetings will be held in the[Read More…]

NEWS NOTES: September 2

MACC auditions MEEKER | Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s youth theater will perform Bugsy Malone Jr. this fall. Children in third through eighth grade are welcome to participate. Auditions are set for Friday, Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Meeker High School Auditorium. There is a[Read More…]

NEWS NOTES: August 26

Stonecroft event postponed  MEEKER | The Stonecroft Ministries Rio Blanco Christian Women’s Connection event that was set for Sept. 1 at the Episcopal Community Center has been postponed until further notice. New date to be determined.  MACC youth theater auditions   MEEKER | Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s youth theater will[Read More…]

NEWS BRIEFS: June 24, 2021

Piceance Mustangs barbecue June 26 MEEKER | Piceance Mustangs will be hosting its annual barbecue on June 26 at the Yellow Creek Corrals in the Piceance Basin. Start time will be 10 a.m. Piceance Mustangs will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages. Please bring a side dish to share. We[Read More…]

WREA initiates System Fire Settings

MEEKER | Due to high wind advisories, dry conditions, and increased fire danger WREA will move to System Fire Settings which may increase power blinks and temporary outages. WREA monitors conditions to adjust its electric breakers to more sensitive “fire settings” so the system can quickly detect line interferences. These[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…]