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…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
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…]
DAYS GONE BY – May 15th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Link Tagert returned to the county seat Thursday morning after completing his work of assessing the western end of the county. Link says they were all glad to see him and all gave him the “glad hand.” The bathrooms at the Antlers Steam Laundry[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 8th, 2025
YEA Meeker is back! May 9 It’s that time of year again—YEA Meeker is back! YEA (Young Entrepreneurs Are Awesome) is a hands-on program that helps kids turn their passions into real businesses—with support, mentorship, and a whole lot of fun. Come see what it’s all about! Do you have[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – May 8th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Marvine Lodge will be open to the public about June 1, under the able management of John Goff. White river began rising perceptibly the past week. The North Fork is up, while the South Fork hasn’t started yet. Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 1st, 2025
Mother’s Day Special! MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Cattlewomen are hosting a free Mother’s Day drawing at Clark’s Market on Wednesday, May 7. Sign up starts May 1. Two $50 gift certificates for purchase of beef and two swag bags. Come by for meatballs and dips from 11 a.m. to[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – May 1st, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Travelers over the Yampa river divide in the early part of this week reported the roads in bad condition. Word was received from Sheriff Amick Thursday evening to the effect that he had caught the horse thief (Sam Green) he was after. The capture[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 24th, 2025
Jim Harmon Memorial Muzzleloader Shoot April 26 Meeker | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club is hosting the annual Jim Harmon Memorial Muzzleloader Shoot. Join us at the MSC range on April 26. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. – $10 entry fee. Open to all experience levels and there will be prizes![Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 24th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Powell Park bridge is said to be in bad condition. The commissioners examined it Thursday and will take steps at once to repair it. Although the season is young yet, Rio Blanco County has received quite a number of new and substantial settlers[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 17th, 2025
Buy one, get one free book fair TONIGHT MEEKER | Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair at Meeker Elementary School tonight (Thursday, April 17) from 4-7 p.m. Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 18 MEEKER | The Meeker United Methodist Church is inviting our community to celebrate the[Read More…]