Meet and greet with Republican candidates DINOSAUR | There will be a meet and greet with at least two Republican candidates for state office at the Dinosaur Fire Hall (301 Stegosaurus Way) from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. Confirmed candidates attending include Savannah Wolfson, candidate for Colorado House District[Read More…]
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NEWS NOTES: APRIL 21, 2022
Water Initiative meetings in April RBC | The White River Integrated Water Initiative is holding its next round of public meetings in April. We will be discussing priority projects for each segment of the White River. All meetings are from 6-8 p.m. Upper Reach April 19 at the Buford School, [Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: April 14, 2022
Water Initiative meetings in April RBC | The White River Integrated Water Initiative is holding its next round of public meetings in April. We will be discussing priority projects for each segment of the White River. All meetings are from 6-8 p.m. Upper Reach April 19 at the Buford School, [Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: April 7, 2022
Sportsman’s Club meeting April 7 MEEKER |The Meeker Sportsman’s Club regular monthly meeting will be this Thursday April 7, at 7 p.m. at WREA Kilowatt Korner. Glow in the dark Easter egg hunt RANGELY |Join us in Elk’s Park to hunt for eggs in the dark. You will need to[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: MARCH 31, 2022
Fairfield grant apps due tomorrow MEEKER | The deadline for the semi-annual Freeman E. Fairfield grant applications is 5 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2022. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market St. Applications must be received, not postmarked,[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: March 24, 2022
Conservation district river committee meeting Mar. 30 RBC | The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) of the White River Conservation District will be meeting on Wednesday, March 30 at the Rio Blanco Fire Protection Building in Meeker. The meeting will run from 6-8 p.m. The PAC will be updated on the[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: March 17, 2022
Free community dinner tonight MEEKER| Free Community Dinner at the Meeker V.F.W. / American Legion, 290 4th Street, Thursday, March 17 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Victory Motors hosting broadcast CRAIG | Victory Motors in Craig has been chosen to host a live television broadcast on RFD-TV during the 2022[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: March 10, 2022
Livestock watering facility funding RBC | Landowners and Public Land Permittees: the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are offering a stipend to landowners/permittees within the Conservation Districts to implement projects to maintain and/or improve livestock watering facilities (including ponds), during this extended drought period. Landowners/permittees are eligible to[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: March 3, 2022
Coffee at Streamline Mar. 4 MEEKER | Please join us for free coffee and conversation at Streamline Realty, 600 Main Street, this Friday, Mar. 4 at 8 a.m. Wool Growers annual meeting Mar. 4 MEEKER | Mark your calendars for the annual meeting of the Rio Blanco County Wool Growers will[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: February 24, 2022
Shoe collection drive ends Feb. 28 MEEKER | Meeker High School student Ainsley Selle has organized a shoe collection drive in Meeker, working with funds2orgs.com to collect shoes for people in third world countries such as Haiti and Africa. Boxes for collecting shoes will be located at Watts Ranch Market,[Read More…]
News Briefs: Feb. 10, 2022
Conservation Corps RBC | Young people between 17 and 25 years of age: work outdoors in the beautiful Colorado outdoors. Gain skills, be part of a team, gain confidence, give back and build your muscles. HS diploma or GED required, stipend and more provided. Learn more here about the Western[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: February 3, 2022
Paid leave mandates presentation MEEKER | Attend this presentation on the new paid leave mandates Thursday, Feb. 3 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at the Meeker Regional Library, lunch provided Open Mic Feb. 3 MEEKER | Open Mic Night Thursday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m. at Smoking River Brewing Co. Sing,[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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