MEEKER | There’s always something new happening at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials and this year is no exception. There are new workshops, a photography competition to complement the annual art contest, and a whole new take on the lamb cook-off. In its 31st year, the Meeker Classic continues[Read More…]
Tag: Old West Heritage Culture Center
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Historical Society presentation April 2
RBC | Join the Rio Blanco County Historical Society Sunday, April 2 for Dan Davidson’s historical presentation titled “A Bumpy Ride into Northwest Colorado: The Story of the Early Stagecoach” at the Old West Heritage Culture Center. There will be a potluck luncheon (please bring a salad or a dessert)[Read More…]
Coal Creek School starts ‘125 Challenge’
MEEKER | Coal Creek School is happy to start 2017 with the completion of its exterior restoration and ready to begin the Coal Creek School 125 Challenge. The school has been successfully weather-proofed for the winter. The stone walls have been restored to their original 1892 appearance. New trusses have[Read More…]
ERBM hosts annual Halloween activities
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Youth and adults are invited to participate in the many Halloween festivities the ERBM Recreation and Park District has to offer this frightful time of year! Check out the following events for all things spooky, haunted, and fun! Tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 28), youth are[Read More…]
RBC Historical Society presents ‘This is Rangely’ Oct. 9 in Meeker
RBC | Rio Blanco County Historical Society presents: “This is Rangely—Celebrating Rangely History!” on Oct. 9 from 1-3 p.m. at the Old West Heritage Culture Center (517 Park Ave., Meeker, Colo., next door to the White River Museum). Luncheon is at 1 p.m. Guests can bring salad or dessert. Board[Read More…]
Historical fund team members to visit Meeker
MEEKER I This summer, the History Colorado State Historical Fund outreach team has been traveling across the state to give presentations on grant opportunities for local historic preservation projects, including an upcoming meeting in Meeker.
RBC Historical Society, Heritage Culture Center complete plans for 2016
RBC I In the past two-plus years, the Rio Blanco County Historical Society has discussed the need to become involved in heritage tourism. Everyone had become painfully aware of the economic downturn and the toll it was having on our communities, and it was pointed out that heritage tourism was[Read More…]
Meeker culture group hosts mentor in regard to heritage agri-tourism
MEEKER I The Heritage Culture Center Committee benefited from a CHAMP mentor this past week who spent three days in Meeker educating the committee on strategic planning—helping them re-formulate their mission statement and documenting their goals and objectives.
Kids’ programs start Saturday
RBC I The Meeker Culture and History Program at the Old West Heritage Culture Center (517 Park Ave., next door to the White River Museum) begins Saturday with Kids’ Art Day from 10 a.m. to noon.
Local meeting focuses on agri-tourism
MEEKER I If the thought of agri-tourism ever raised questions, or if the thought of living briefly the life of a ranch or farmer is interesting, a meeting in Meeker on Tuesday should slake your thirst for knowledge.
Benefit garage sale for Old West Heritage Culture Center Saturday
MEEKER | A benefit garage sale for the Old West Heritage Culture Center, located at 517 Park Ave. in Meeker, will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center.
