MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Trustees approved a liquor permit for the first annual Cornhole Tournament fundraiser for HopeWest on Sept. 25 at the 4-H Building at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. It will be the only fundraising event for HopeWest for the year. Live music, kids’ activities, local[Read More…]
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Water use climbs in Meeker
MEEKER | Meeker’s board of trustees heard a request from the Fair Board for a $1,000 donation to help fund prize money for a new event this year: a barbecue competition in conjunction with the Kansas City Barbecue Society’s “Backyard Cookoff” contest series. Fair Board president Quentin Smith said the[Read More…]
Summer events on tap in Meeker
MEEKER | Gearing up for summer events, the Town of Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved special event liquor permits for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet (June 12) and four Meekerpalooza events (June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23). The board also approved a fermented malt beverage license for[Read More…]
Trustees discuss spring cleanup
MEEKER | Meeker resident Jeff Madison addressed the board of trustees Tuesday regarding the possibility of restoring the annual spring cleanup program to the town. The program was suspended in the mid-1990s because people from out of town were reportedly taking advantage of the program. The Lions Club is willing[Read More…]
Meeker board continues discussion on large livestock
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees continued a discussion about the status of large livestock within town limits Tuesday. A previous discussion sparked complaints on social media. According to Meeker Animal Control Officer Laurel Haney, changes to the code involving livestock would impact “nine to 10” households. “We get[Read More…]
Split vote ends fall grazing, keeps spring calving in Ute Park
MEEKER | In a split vote that had to be decided by Mayor Kent Borchard, Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved a lease for the use of Ute Park for cattle grazing only during the spring calving season. In past years — since the Town purchased the property — there has[Read More…]
Infrastructure project goes on
MEEKER — Getting a plan of action is the critical next step towards addressing the community infrastructure needs.
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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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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