The Meeker Herald
125 years ago
– Fishing parties from Meeker up to the mouth of the canyon and above report lots of dead fish floating in the river; the result of the dynamiting, no doubt, going on near the headwaters of the White.
– John Wildhack, of Pekin, Illinois, father of our county judge, came in Tuesday evening and will spend a few weeks visiting his son.
The Meeker Herald
100 years ago
– A wind storm drove away a prospective good rain Thursday afternoon.
– August first is Colorado Day, and it will be observed as a big affair in Denver this year.
– People in general are hereby warned not to meddle with the fire plugs, blow-offs, valves or anything pertaining to the waterworks, without first obtaining permission from the undersigned.
The Meeker Herald
50 years ago
– Roof repair at the elementary school, plastic covers for the high school stadium seats, underground water sprinkling system for the high school football field and tentative approval of the junior high budget were the main topics discussed at the school board meeting.
– According to facts and figures released by the government, local residents are more transient than the majority of Americans. They tend to move more frequently than most.
– If you are going to do something tonight that you will be sorry for tomorrow, sleep late in the morning.
The Meeker Herald
25 years ago
– For the seventh year in a row, Rio Blanco County qualifies for federal emergency feed funding as a result of the extremely hot and dry conditions throughout the county.
– Dennis and Torrie Cook are the proud parents of a new baby girl, Andrea Lynn Cook. Andrea was born Friday, July 15, 1994.
Rangely Times
50 years ago
– Rangely’s city council Monday night agreed to offer a $500 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of those involved in vandalism to street lights on Kennedy Drive.
– Plans for financing the proposed new library building were announced by members of the Rangely Library Board this week.
– Landing of the two astronauts on the moon represents the fulfillment of one of man’s oldest dreams and a truly remarkable technological achievement.
Rangely Times
25 years ago
– William H. (Bill) Lewis took over the reins at Rangely’s Town Hall on Wednesday, July 13. Bill is replacing former town manager Don Peach, who retired at the end of June.
