The Wagon Wheel OHV Club would like to announce and congratulate Ariel Gallegos of Meeker as the recipient of the Alvin Jones Memorial Scholarship. Gallegos wrote an excellent essay about OHVs and the environment. Good luck in pursuing your Bachelor of Science degree in aviation maintenance and your future career.[Read More…]
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Community Happenings: January 26, 2023
THE NEWS IN THIS PAPER IS SOURCED FROM AND SUBMITTED BY YOU, THE COMMUNITY! If you would like to see an event, story, photo, letter or other news item in your local paper, email [email protected] or call 970.878.4017. Give feedback on Circle Park project MEEKER | Meeker Riverfront / Circle Park Improvement[Read More…]
WHEELs & DEALS …
The 2022 Wagon Wheel OHV Poker Run is in the books. “We had an awesome turnout! Thank you, club members, sponsors, participants, USFS Blanco District OHV trail crew, CPW, Meeker Fire Rescue, and Wendll’s! We couldn’t have done without all of you,” said Wagon Wheel Club President Dave Murray via[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 NOTES: February 17, 2022
Free community dinner at VFW MEEKER | Free Community Dinner at the Meeker V.F.W./American Legion, 290 4th Street, Thursday, Feb. 17 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Stop the Bleed Classes Feb. 18 MEEKER | Stop The Bleed Classes, Friday, Feb. 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to[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…]
NEWS NOTES: January 20, 2022
Open mic night at brewery MEEKER | Open Mic Night Thursday, Jan. 20, 4 to 8 p.m. at Smoking River Brewing Co. All Ages are welcome. Co-hosted by Meeker Arts and Cultural Council. River Alliance to discuss mosquito management MEEKER | The next meeting of the White River Alliance will[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: January 13, 2022
Historical Society quarterly meeting MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society will hold its January meeting on Sunday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center (517 Park). We’ll be discussing preservation of historic photographs and documents, renewing memberships and voting on board officers. Chili will be[Read More…]
Wagon Wheel OHV Club Work Day June 12
MEEKER | The Wagon Wheel OHV Club’s work day originally set for June 5 has been changed to June 12. Meet at the BLM/USFS office parking lot at 8 a.m.
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…]
NEWS BRIEFS: April 29, 2021
WREA Solar lease renewals due today MEEKER | May is upon us and it is time to make sure your solar lease renewal forms have been returned to WREA. Signed solar lease renewals are due by April 29. The renewal fee will be automatically applied to your May power bill.[Read More…]
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