CPW hosting shooting event in Rangely Aug. 16 RANGELY | Join Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the the Rangely Family Shoot on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Rangely Elks Trap Range (1/2 mi. south of Rangely, east side of Dragon Trail) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free for all[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
DAYS GONE BY – August 14th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago With this issue the Herald enters its 16th year. W.F. Hossack has been appointed a forest ranger. A good appointment. A hypocrite is a man who, in trying to fool others, fools himself. Campaign documents prove the untruthfulness of the adage, “Figures cannot lie.”[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – August 7th, 2025
Community theater production of ‘Matilda’ postponed MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda: The Musical” scheduled for this weekend has been postponed due to the wildfires and will be rescheduled. Circle Park remains closed during final construction MEEKER | The public is reminded that[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – August 7th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The man who believes that he benefits himself by taxing himself poor to make others rich is not in a good position to poke fun at those who believe in the faith cure. About the heaviest rain ever seen in this section visited Meeker[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 31, 2025
Community theater production of ‘Matilda’ coming Aug. 7-9 MEEKER | Mark your calendars for Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda: The Musical” on Thursday, Aug. 7, Friday, Aug. 8, and Saturday, Aug. 9. All performances are at 7 p.m. at Meeker High School and tickets are[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 31st, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Burnham Smith had the misfortune to have the fingers of his left hand mashed Thursday at the Cross-Bar-Z ranch at the mouth of North Elk Creek. The little fellow was working around the water wheel which is used to run the grindstone and other[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 24th, 2025
Food Bank needs this week MEEKER | Specific needs of the Food Bank of Meeker this week: mustard, peanut butter, jelly, coffee, chili, pork/beans, baked beans, refried beans, tuna, cream/mushroom soup, tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, canned spaghetti, cereal — we thank our friends and neighbors for their generosity to the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 24th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The wind assumed tornado-like velocity in this section Wednesday evening. We have a few straw hats left that must go at “any old price.” ~ J.W. Hugus & Co. Commissioner Jim Rector went out Thursday with 250 head of beef steers – headed for[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 17th, 2025
Kids’ Pet Show at the rodeo tonight! MEEKER | The first annual Kids’ Pet Show will be tonight at the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series at 7 p.m. at the Meeker Fairgrounds. All kids and pets welcome! Free to enter (and watch). Call 970-623-0855 to register. Final Meekerpalooza, WREA annual meeting[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 10th, 2025
Babysitter Training Course July 11-12 MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District is hosting a Babysitter Training Course for teens ages 12–18. The program will cover basic childcare, leadership, professionalism, safety, and how to start a babysitting business, as well as Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications from the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 10th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The body of Clover Ward, who was drowned at the government bridge nearly a month ago, was found last Saturday at the Lily Park ranch, about 50 miles below the scene of the accident. By authority of the Board of Trustees of the town[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 3rd, 2025
Freedom Shoot on July 5 MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club (MSC) is hosting the Freedom Shoot—3D Archery Event during Range Call. Join us at the MSC range (2553 CR 11) on July 5 – event starts at 9:00am sharp! Entry fee is $30 – adults, $20 – youth age[Read More…]