HT Staff MEEKER | Three Meeker residents were seriously injured last Tuesday, June 10, on Hwy. 13 between Meeker and Craig in an early morning collision with a large boulder that had fallen onto the highway. All three men were airlifted to St. Mary’s Hospital with serious injuries. Bill Pool[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
DAYS GONE BY – June 19th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago From all directions comes word that crowds from the four points of the compass will be in Meeker on the Fourth. The telephone will be in operation for the Fourth of July. George Hald, the manager of the Hugus company at Rifle, has the[Read More…]
Meeker trustees discuss Garfield Street water line project, approve Smith to fill board vacancy
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker Board of Trustees convened on June 3. Along with the manager’s report and monthly disbursements, board members welcomed a new Trustee, acknowledged staff for excellent work, were brought up to date on the Dark Skies Project, and discussed a proposed change to the Garfield[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 12th, 2025
Who is ALICE? MEEKER | Join United Way of the Yampa Valley members TODAY (June 12) from 2-4 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner (233 6th St.) to talk about ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families who represents a growing number of working individuals and families who are unable to afford[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 12th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Next Tuesday there will be a partial eclipse of the moon. Strawberries are becoming more plentiful on the market. ‘Tisn’t like eating money now, as it was a few weeks ago. Almost every day one or more outfits are passing through town, the objective[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 5th, 2025
Father’s Day beef drawing, enter to win! MEEKER | Rio Blanco Cattlewomen are once again teaming up with Watt’s Ranch Market to give away $50 worth of beef for Father’s Day. Enter to win beginning Wednesday, June 4. Drawing will be held Wednesday, June 11. Enjoy delicious beef for Father’s[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 5th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Clear weather has permitted the eclipse to be visible here early last Monday morning. Meeker will present more attractions on the coming Fourth than any other town on the western slope. For Meeker’s celebration, there will be a band here of twenty-two pieces, all[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 29th, 2025
Customer service training May 29 MEEKER | Join the Meeker Chamber for a class on “Mastering Customer Engagement” on May 29, 2025, from 12-1 p.m. at the Business Center (Town Hall). Lunch will be provided. Go beyond basic customer service and turn everyday customer interactions into lasting relationships? Learn the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – May 29th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Vacation days are here. This, however, does not apply to the editor or the printer or the printer’s devil, nor to other trades and professions too numerous to mention. Rumors have been circulating of late that the Rifle-Meeker telephone project had fallen through, but[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 22nd, 2025
What’s in store for the White River?Join us May 22 to find out! MEEKER | Curious about the future of water in the White River Valley? Join us for a special evening with Dr. Ryan Bailey on May 22 at 6 p.m. at the Meeker Firehouse, where he’ll unveil the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – May 22nd, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Our schools will close for the term next Friday the 25th. We need a new race track and baseball grounds. Will our enterprising citizens get together on this proposition? More brick buildings are in contemplation by some of our residents. As proof of it[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 15th, 2025
Barone STEM Games Carnival May 15 MEEKER | Join Barone Middle School on Thursday, May 15 from 4:15-5:30 p.m. for the 2025 STEM Games Carnival (Bob Tucker Drive). Fun for the whole family with games, prizes (50¢ per game) and fun! All proceeds go to supporting the STEM (Science, Technology,[Read More…]
