The Meeker Herald 100 years ago • The heavy rains of last Saturday were followed by the usual frosts. • The excavation work for the new State Bank building was finished Thursday forenoon. • When hanging pictures always hang them with the face to the wall at first, then turn[Read More…]
Month: May 2019
Letter to the Editor: A heartfelt thank you
Dear Editor: We find ourselves speechless with all that we have been blessed with: the love, support, prayers and the generosity of the town of Meeker’s community, businesses, churches, others from near and far towns and our family and friends during this challenging time.
Weekly Call Review: May 6-12, 2019
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
P.E.O…
MHS seniors Gracie Bradfield, Ellie Anderson and Kenzie Turner were the recipients of this year’s Meeker P.E.O. Chapter BA academic scholarship awards. The awards were presented during the Chapter’s 95th annual dinner provided for the graduating girls of Meeker High School. JIM COOK PHOTO
WREA EV charging units coming soon
MEEKER I WREA will begin installation of its electric vehicle (EV) charging units next week and for some passing motorists it can’t come fast enough. The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has fielded recent calls regarding EV charging unit availability in Meeker, and two weeks ago had a passing motorist stop[Read More…]
Former private investigator joins HT staff
RBC I Former (and recently returned) resident of Meeker, Brett Dearman started his career in information technology in 1984, teaching himself how to use an Apple IIe in a real estate office environment. This was the springboard that ultimately landed him in the field of information security and more specifically,[Read More…]
Obituary: Susie Cooper Wheeler
Susie Cooper Wheeler, of Rangely/Dinosaur, Colorado, left this earth on Jan. 30, 2019, at the young age of 71, to join her cherished Lord in heaven. After a brief yet unexpected medical complication Susie passed with her beloved daughters Wendy Campbell, Dondi Osborne, and granddaughter Taylor Campbell by her side[Read More…]
Rangely Outdoor Museum…
The Rangely Outdoor Museum would like to once again thank the youth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Every year, they help the museum clean-up the grounds to prepare for the upcoming season. We are so impressed with their work ethic and willingness to help their community.[Read More…]
ERBM Recreation and Park District honored by CPW for collaboration
MEEKER I At the recent Partners in the Outdoors Conference in Breckenridge, April 25, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) honored the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (ERBM) with the 2018 Partner Collaboration of the Year award.
Editor’s Column: About those rocks…
There are decoratively painted rocks all over Meeker, tucked into nooks and crannies and out in plain view. If you’re on Facebook, you’ve probably seen them. If not, you may have stumbled upon (or stepped over or walked past) a painted rock and not known what it meant or what[Read More…]
Meeker Investment Group celebrates 25th anniversary
MEEKER I The Meeker Investment Group is a chapter of the National Association of Investors Corporation. The NAIC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing investing education. The association is based in Madison Heights, Michigan, and is composed of investing clubs along with individual investors from around the United States.
OHV rentals now available
MEEKER I Residents and visitors to Meeker will now have a local option to rent an off-highway vehicle (OHV) for a couple hours, a half-day or full-day. Meeker residents Nick and Andrea Gianinetti opened the doors to Gianinetti’s, Ltd., on Wednesday, May 15.
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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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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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