The downtown window at Heritage was all dressed up for Valentine’s Day with homage to the Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, as well as some other fun characters. With Valentine’s Day falling on a Wednesday this year, we were too late, like the White[Read More…]
Tag: Shop Local
Shopping small supports Colorado’s local businesses
The pandemic confirmed the essential role that small businesses play in our daily lives. It sounds cliché, but locally owned small businesses truly are the heart and soul of our cities and towns. The holiday shopping season is a crucial time for small retailers and restaurants that depend upon the[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: August 12
White River Alliance meeting MEEKER | The next meeting of the White River Alliance will be Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. at Circle Park in Meeker. Join us for pizza and beverages. Public meetings for water initiative RBC | Public meetings for the White River Integrated Water Initiative Please join[Read More…]
Colorado Beef Council creates local beef directory
RBC | The Colorado Beef Council (CBC) has created an online directory to help connect Colorado farms and ranches that sell beef with consumers who want to buy it. The Colorado Beef Directory will help educate consumers about beef sourcing and allow them to purchase directly from Colorado producers who[Read More…]
Local matters …
Restaurants like the historic Meeker Cafe are closed to dine-in customers, but most are offering take out and delivery services during the statewide stay at home order. You can help your friends and neighbors stay in business by a) getting hungry (and thirsty!) and b) ordering something delicious. We have[Read More…]
Shop@Home giveaway Nov. 21 through Dec. 19
RBC | Shop at home this season and you could win $25 in Holiday Bucks each week through Dec. 19! Enter at the following participating businesses: Meeker: Blanco Cellars & The Little Cheese Shop Blind Guy Shades (entry slips available at the HT office) Ma Famiglia Meeker Drugs Nana Goose[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: You can be part of the problem, or part of the solution … your choice
It’s the first of our annual five-week Shop@Home holiday section that both encourages residents to “shop local” and gives those who do a chance to win some extra bucks with which to shop. When you stop in at any of the participating merchants in Meeker and Rangely, take a second[Read More…]
Shift 10 percent of your holiday shopping to local retail
Buying local has multiple positive impacts on the community By Katelin Cook Special to the Herald Times RBC I During the holiday season shop local campaigns can be found nearly everywhere. But the true question always comes back to: What does shopping local mean for me and my community. How[Read More…]
Shopping local benefits everyone
RBC | ‘Tis the season to Shop Small®! Small businesses will welcome customers Saturday, Nov. 25 for the eighth annual Small Business Saturday. Created by American Express in 2010 as a way to help small businesses get more customers, Small Business Saturday is held annually on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.[Read More…]
Country Raised in New Location …
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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