Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Jerry Simpson sold 250 fat cattle at a big price the other day and now has plenty of money in his sock. – Denver Post. Mike Connel the noted wrestler and all ‘round athlete, dropped into town this week on a visit to his[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – November 14th, 2024
Beauty and the Beast Jr. tonight thru Sat. MEEKER | Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. will be performed live at Meeker High School in the auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – November 14th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The south fork of the White River is now represented in town by families of Messrs. T.M. Bailey, Joe Peltier and Fred W. Kracht. They are here to take advantage of our excellent school facilities. Locally the elections passed off quietly. On the face[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Unofficial 2024 Election Results
Days Gone By – November 7th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago In addition to doing a good professional business during the week, Dr. Walpole went out the other day and bagged a fine buck. Stock Agent Barney of the Rio Grande spent a few days among our stockmen this week. The popular Barney is always[Read More…]
Community Calendar – October 31st, 2024
Pumpkins, Eats & Treats tonight in downtown Meeker! MEEKER | Bring the whole family downtown for ERBM’s Pumpkins, Eats & Treats. Trick-or-treat at local businesses, costume parade and contest, and more. Starts at 4:30 p.m. Candidate Adam Frisch to visit Meeker Sunday, Nov. 3 MEEKER | Adam Frisch is coming[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 31st, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Beef raising, a recognized Colorado industry, is in the midst of a profitable season. Beef on the hoof has lately sold at $7 a hundred at Chicago stock yards, the highest October price since 1884. Henry Stadtman, of Angora, was in town yesterday and[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 24, 2024
Art exhibition at Meeker Library MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library is thrilled to invite you to view artwork dedicated to our resident cat, Books, crafted by the talented students of the Meeker High School College Drawing Class! The art exhibition will run Oct. 21-25 in the Library Community Room. [Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 24th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago When you see a man’s ears stuffed with cotton, it’s a question whether he has earache or a scolding wife. The most important project to be discussed by the International Geographical Congress is the making of a new map of the world on a[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 17th, 2024
MHS Ecology Trip Fundraiser Oct. 20 MEEKER | Join 22 MHS students at the Smoking River Brewery (101 E Market St.) this Sunday, Oct. 20 from 12-5 p.m. to help them raise funds for an ecology trip to Costa Rica in June 2025. Live music, silent auction, and food. Suggested[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 17th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Herbert S. Howey, one of our well-known and popular young cattlemen, adn Blanche M. Schooler were married last Wednesday at the home of the bride’s parents on Piceance creek, Rev. H.A. Handel officiating. The Herald erred last week in stating that J.B. Malone of[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 10th, 2024
Walbridge Wing annual Craft Sale Oct. 11 MEEKER | The annual Walbridge Wing craft sale will be held in the board room at Pioneers Medical Center on Friday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come buy embroidered tea towels, aprons, hanging towels, afghans, doilies, scarves, hats… much more.[Read More…]
