Aug. 31, 1917 ~ Nov. 26, 2020 After a long and fulfilling life, Ethel Starbuck died at the age of 103 at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker on Nov. 26, 2020. Ethel was born on Aug. 31, 1917, to Arthur Mark Stone and Ada Alice Bell Stone. When Arthur died[Read More…]
Month: December 2020
Obituary: Barbara June Sidebottom
Dec. 22, 1936 ~ Nov. 20, 2020 Barbara June Sidebottom, 83, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She worked as an administrative secretary and retired from the San Diego Court System in 1994. She enjoyed reading, gardening, baking and spending time with her family. She[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: Wishing everyone a fantastic New Year
RBC | The end of the year is upon us. This has been the most unforgettable year that I, and many others, have ever lived through, but all of us have made it and are looking forward to 2021. CNCC was prepared for the pandemic and all the changes that[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Stigma, snowflakes, and sensationalizing
Last week when I wrote about finding gratitude, I wasn’t expecting to be quite so tested by that notion. I’ll begin with this: I am profoundly grateful for and proud of our local law enforcement and EMS crew and dispatch. We had an upsetting Thanksgiving eve that ended with my[Read More…]
Cuppa joe
MEEKER | Blame it on the first “cuppa joe” I was handed by an old cowboy so many years ago. It was nothing like the kind you are handed these days. No fancy flavorings, no frothy, creamy swirls topping the inky liquid. It was a simple mug of the steaming,[Read More…]
Christmas music joys
MEEKER | I love Christmas in part because I love the joyful music that is part of this season. I dig out my well-worn holiday music and start playing my piano even if it is only for me because the sounds are so comforting. The old familiar tunes bring back[Read More…]
Rangely School District transitions to remote learning effective Dec. 9
Rangely School District Superintendent Matt Scoggins announced early Tuesday the entire district would be transitioning to remote learning until January. “Unfortunately, and with a sense of sadness, the school district will be transitioning to a distance learning platform effective tomorrow, Dec. 9, 2020. As many of you are aware, there has[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Dec 3, 2020
The Meeker Herald125 years ago A very pleasant sight was witnessed by Meekerite’s Sunday morning, when a “drive” of cattle a mile long passed through back of town. The stock belonged to local owners who were shoving them down onto the winter range. Inspect the holiday display in Saltmarsh’s window.[Read More…]
PERPETUAL HOPE …
The season of Advent started last Sunday. In lieu of inside worship, St. James Episcopal in Meeker has added advent candles outside the building for everyone to enjoy. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS
OPEN HOUSE …
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Open House for the Biz of the Month Restored Grace on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28. Pictured are owners Sondra and Kelli Garcia, Stephanie Kobald, Chamber Director, and Sabine Murray, Chamber board member.
Letters to the Editor: Dec. 3, 2020
Support the Meeker Education Foundation this Colorado Gives Day Dear Editor:Colorado Gives Day 2020, scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, is an opportunity to support local nonprofits across the state through online giving. The Community First Foundation, FirstBank and other community members have created a $1 Million Incentive Fund to[Read More…]
Give where you live on Colorado Gives Day
RBC | It’s better to give than receive, and our nonprofits need our support more than ever this year. Tuesday, Dec. 8 is the 11th anniversary of Colorado Gives Day, a statewide opportunity to support local nonprofits with a kick: there’s a $1 million incentive fund that boosts the value[Read More…]
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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