By Kris CaseySpecial to the Herald Times Thirty-one Barone Middle School eighth graders traveled to Mesa University on Saturday, March 9, to compete in the Western Slope Regional History Day competition. Each student qualified after competing in our local competition in early February. Every year the eighth-grade students are tasked[Read More…]
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SPRING—LOADING…
Members of the Rio Blanco Golf Association got a jump on spring this past week as volunteers shoveled and blew the snow off the greens. The winter’s snow and ice layers suffocate the fragile bent grass putting surfaces and getting the snow off allows Mother Nature to start her healing[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS – Mt. Streeter… the town that almost happened
In the April 9, 1920 edition of the Moffat County Bell, Streeter announced construction would soon start on the 30-mile stretch of rail from Craig to Mt. Streeter. There was some grading done by Ed O’Neill, contractor, but it didn’t last long. Money was running out. The bubble burst for[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS – Letters from history, No. 39
White River Agency, Colorado May 5, 1879 Sir: I think it both important and economical that a stock of hogs should be had at this agency. We are milking a good many cows, from which comes refuse milk, and now is a good time to get a start. I therefore[Read More…]
Plumb earns new designation
Meeker, Colorado’s Alex Plumb with Alpine West Properties Real Estate has been awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representation (ABR®) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR). Alex Plumb joins more than 27,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the[Read More…]
Negotiations on Circle Park riverfront project continue
After an engineering review that found “no fatal flaws” but did include some suggestions for changes, Meeker trustees asked for additional time to approve a proposed contract agreement with Diggin It Riverworks Inc. during the March 5 board meeting. The contract discussion was rescheduled for April 2. Trustees also reviewed[Read More…]
Grand Opening!
Mountain Sage Therapeutics held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 640 Main St. in Meeker. Owners Teresa Wilde and Justin Noller offer movement, energy, and massage therapy for animals and their human companions. They are pictured here with the Chamber of Commerce and local citizens[Read More…]
Town of Meeker candidate Q&A
The Herald emailed questions to the candidates for the three open seats on the town’s board of trustees and the mayoral office. Running for mayor is current trustee and mayor pro tem Travis Day. Board candidates include Jessica Browning, Charles Day, Trisha Granahan, Aubrey Perry and Kathy Sizemore. Matt Franks’[Read More…]
BOOK BARN
The Rio Blanco Cattlewomen would like to recognize Mike Grady for his kindness and generosity in building The Book Barn at Meeker Public Library. This popular attraction provides a fun way to support both the enjoyment of reading and the importance of agriculture in our world. Thanks for doing great[Read More…]
Spring…
PAT DAGGETT PHOTO The crocuses are emerging, despite the usual spring snowstorms. It’s a bright and happy reminder that warmer weather is on the way.
History Lessons – M.T. Streeter (Part 1)
The July 23, 1930, edition of the Craig Empire Courier carried the obituary of M. T. Streeter, “one of the greatest promoters of the West, who for many years had interests in Northwestern, CO, died Sunday in Oklahoma City, OK, … A sudden heart attack is given as the cause[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 38
White River Agency, Colorado May 5, 1879 Sir: The working force at this agency has been reduced during April by four men, who, as previously reported, have gone into business on their own account or returned to their farms. Three men are on their way hither to fill their vacancies.[Read More…]