Author: Caitlin Walker

Art Gallery & Drinks Oct. 27

MEEKER | Enjoy drinks, snacks and local photography at an art gallery this Thursday, Oct. 27 at Trailhead Lounge, 173 1st Street, Meeker. Photographers: Kelly Osborn of Big Sage Photos Kaysyn Davis of Kaysyn Krystal Photography Maker: Christy Parrott of Cedar Trail Creations Jewelry, scarves, and mason jar mugs

Oktoberfest returns this weekend

Oktoberfest celebrations span centuries, continents and cultures.This weekend, thanks to the hard work of the folks at Smoking River Brewing Co., the tradition is back for a second year. Bavarian-inspired festivities are slated to kick off with a Volksmarch (more on that below) Friday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m., followed[Read More…]

Days Gone By: Oct. 13, 2022

The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – Wednesday was the first anniversary of the attempted robbery of the Bank of Meeker. The disastrous outcome of that hold-up needs no special reminder to most of our citizens. – The triangular fight for most of the county offices is getting interesting[Read More…]

HAPPY RETIREMENT!

A good chunk of the Meeker community turned out at Smoking River Brewing Co. last Thursday to honor Bill Jordan’s 33 years of service on the WREA board of directors at his retirement party. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO

ROCKIN’ IT …

New Earth Spiritual and Metaphysical Healing held a grand opening last Thursday. Above, owners Alisa Shimko and Kenda Slaugh. You can find their shop upstairs in the Hugus Building, 594 Main Street, Suite 6.

‘TIS THE SEASON

Sheep made their way through Meeker Tuesday, heralding the beginning of cooler days and nights. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO

MHS Homecoming 2022 {PHOTOS}

MEEKER | Meeker celebrated Homecoming week early this year. Festivities included a parade down Main Street on Friday, Sept. 23, followed by a pep rally on the courthouse lawn. The Cowboys then played the Roaring Fork Rams, crushing them 41-8. Read the Sept. 29 edition of the Herald for more[Read More…]

WELL SEASONED …

It’s nearly soup and sweater season. Leaves are beginning to turn just in time for the fall equinox today. Peak colors are expected in the next few weeks. A 30-day forecast of cool nights and sunny days will help the process along–sunshine helps ‘burn off’ chlorophyll in the leaves to[Read More…]

Sheepdog Snaps

Here are some of our favorite snaps from the 35th annual Meeker Classic. Art Show Flyball, Agility and more … The Classic also included the annual Jammin’ Lamb fest, handler challenge, and more demos and events that are not pictured here. Make plans now to attend next year’s trials and[Read More…]

BACK TO THE CLASSIC …

This year’s Meeker Classic began bright and early Wednesday, Sept. 7. Above, Rob Miller and dog Ben of Middleton, ID, work sheep during a preliminary run. Find the schedule for the weekend, including runs, demos, exhibits and plenty more, at www.meekersheepdog.com. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS

ALL’S FAIR …

The 101st Rio Blanco County fair is coming up. The horse show is set for this weekend and the main event will be Aug. 1 through 6. Find details in this year’s Fair Book, available at https://rbc.us/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/1154

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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/
  • 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.
  • Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
  • The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
  • 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/
  • 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/
  • 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/
  • 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/
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/
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.
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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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