Author: Herald Times Staff

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago n Some things smell worse the more you stir them. One of these is a polecat, another is a neighborhood quarrel. The polecat you may sometimes have to tackle; but steer clear of the other thing if you have to run for dear[Read More…]

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago The taxpayers held their meeting Tuesday and named the following ticket: mayor, Rube Reynolds; trustees, J.M. Hulett, J.E. Rooney and Al Bills. Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Sheridan have reached Los Angeles, and Mrs. S. Is already showing signs of improvement in health as[Read More…]

Discontent…

Becky Dunham, owner of Meeker General Mercantile, urges board members of the ERBM Recreation and Park District to reconsider the Range Call committee’s request for donated funding to support this year’s Range Call Celebration.

Meeker Locals

While the warm weather of the past week has been wonderful, does anyone else have that “waiting for the other shoe to drop” feeling? You know, that little warning that says, “Don’t put away the snow shovel, the ice scraper, or the boots and gloves just yet.” Ah, springtime in[Read More…]

HOME OF: Mathew and Lissa Freeman

RANGELY | Mathew and Lissa Freeman of Rangely are this week’s “home of” honorees. The Freemans have lived here 13 years. They will celebrate 23 years of marriage June 3.

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The town was furnished with a mild sensation last Saturday night when it was found that two prisoners had escaped from the county jail. – Buy a new Easter hat at Mrs. Brown’s, if you wish the correct thing. – A fool[Read More…]

Meeker Locals

Longing for more daylight? This is your weekend. Don’t forget to “spring forward” your clocks one hour on Saturday night as we return to Daylight Savings Time.

Home of: Stan and Patty Wyatt

MEEKER | Stan and Patty Wyatt of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. Stan has lived here for 17 years and Patty has been here 11 years. The Wyatts will celebrate 12 years of marriage June 3.

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago n One of the most enjoyable social affairs of the winter was the “Pumpkin Rollers” dance, given last evening by Charley Bloomfield and his fellow dry farmer of Oakridge park. n The Gem theatre picture shows are good; Thursday, Saturday and Sunday nights.