May 10, 1949 ~ Aug. 8, 2020 Lifetime Meeker resident, Allen Arthur Maybury, died as a result of a motorcycle accident on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Meeker. He was 71. A funeral service honoring Allen’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, at The Church at Meeker. A[Read More…]
Month: August 2020
Obituary: Jerry Earl Moomey
Mar. 9, 1936 ~ Sept. 15, 2019 Jerry Earl Moomey was born March 9, 1936, in Eldorado, Butler Co., Kansas. He was the oldest son of Harry Francis and Mary Mercedes Sapp Moomey. Due to his father’s and grandfather’s occupations, he also worked about 35 years in every position from[Read More…]
Stage II fire restrictions go into effect Friday, Aug. 14
Rio Blanco County, the White River BLM Field Office and the White River National Forest will enter Stage II fire restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, more dry weather and extreme fire behavior are predicted, indicating the need for Stage[Read More…]
To market, to market…
A Meekerpalooza farmer’s market was held Friday, July 31 in downtown Meeker and featured music from bluegrass band Wood Belly, snow cones, drinks, various booths and a face mask fundraiser. There will be one more farmer’s market Friday, August 14 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Days Gone By: Aug. 6, 2020
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Joe Rooney, the popular clerk at the Meeker hotel, is now under sheriff. • The Utes have arrived in the lower country on their annual deer-killing expedition. Isn’t it about time the state authorities were taking these hide hunting Indians in-hand? •[Read More…]
NEPA Regulation Changes
What does the acronym “NEPA” stand for and how does it affect you as a Rio Blanco County resident? “NEPA” is the National Environmental Policy Act and the process that is required for all decisions made by all federal agencies. In July, President Trump and the Council on Environmental Quality[Read More…]
Coach pitch…
Cowboy golf
Trail maintenance restores access for hikers, riders
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Two seldom-used trails in the Blanco Ranger District recently received some much-needed maintenance and are now available for people looking for some solitude. The Cliff Lakes Trail #1831 and the Yellow Horse Trail #2288 were recently maintained in partnership with Rocky Mountain Youth[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series results: July 30
RBC | The Meeker Summer Rodeo series has three competitions left in August on the 6th, 13th, and finals on the 20th. The July 30 results are: Barrel riding – Marley Hammer Junior barrels riding – Cylee Dunsmore Number 11 team roping – Kash Atwood and JD Slogowski Ladies breakaway[Read More…]
General election will be held as scheduled
U.S. Constitution does not grant the president power to move election date Special to the Herald Times RBC |Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold today reaffirmed that the state’s General Election will be held as scheduled on Nov. 3. This comes in response to President Trump’s assertion that the election[Read More…]
It’s tradition…
A few photos from the first few days of the Rio Blanco County Fair, 2020.
Come say hi!
Friends don't let friends drink and drive.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-april-21-27-2024/rio-blanco-county/
3 hours ago
Our next Marketing Mixology Spotlight is the one-of-a-kind Home.Made in downtown Meeker, Colorado.
Stop in to find home decor, gifts, clothing, jewelry, fresh flowers, gourmet chocolate, kids items, and so much more! Custom embroidery and engraving are also available! 💜
Meeker Colorado Chamber of Commerce
Home.Made.
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4 hours ago
The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
12 hours ago
Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
1 day ago
With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
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This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
2 days ago
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
4 days ago
As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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