Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The first house built in Rifle was torn down this week, says the Reveille. It was the the old adobe house built by A. W. Maxfield in ‘82. Dr. Bell is putting in a private telephone between his residence and office, with a switch[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 19th, 2026
Online Author Talk March 24 MEEKER | Meeker Public Library online author talk and live interview on March 24. Available to watch at the library or on your own personal device. All interviews are recorded and archived. Go to meekerlibrary.org for details and to register. Homeschool Resource Fair March 25[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – March 19th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The festive woodtick is getting in his work on mankind as well as livestock. Tomorrow is the day we Irish celebrate, and if you should happen to see anything green in the course of the day, you want to pay due respect to it. [Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 12th, 2026
Join the Geezer Gather Tuesdays at the Rec Center MEEKER | Gentlemen 62 and older, come enjoy free donuts and coffee Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. at the Meeker Recreation Center Lounge. Questions: 970-878-3403 Online Author Talk with Kate Quinn today! MEEKER | Meeker Public Library online author talk and[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – March 12th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Knowing that there will be a shortage of water in the Piceance creek the coming season, some of the ranchmen there are already diverting water onto their land. They want at least one cutting. St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, but[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 5th, 2026
Democratic Caucus and Assembly March 7 MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Democrats’ Precinct Caucus and County Assembly will be held Saturday, March 7, from 9:45 a.m to 12 p.m., at the Meeker Public Library meeting room. Check-in for registered RBC Democrat voters in Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 will[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – March 5th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A lone blue-bottle fly made its appearance in this office one day this week, buzzed the force occasionally to let them know that he was here, and then lit out–presumably for Craig. There were no brands on him. Bicycles were out in force this[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – February 26th, 2026
Coloring Mandalas Feb. 27 MEEKER | Coloring Mandalas, use the cover of your current read to pick the colors used in your mandala, or just come and color with friends. For teens and tweens, from 3-5 p.m. at the Meeker Library. Snacks will be provided. Women’s Gathering Saturday, Feb 28[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – February 26th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago There has been quite a lot of sickness among the school children lately. It is of slight consequence, however, being in the nature of colds and coughing. Another boarding and lodging house for Meeker was informally thrown open this week. It is located a[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – February 19th, 2026
Community Dinner TONIGHTMEEKER | Community Dinner at Elbert Hall, 809 Park Ave. The United Methodist Church Team will be preparing and serving a Soup & Chili Meal with sides and desserts! As always, it’s FREE. Family Movie Night TONIGHTMEEKER | Family Movie Night in the sanctuary of the White River[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – February 19th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Dinner parties are all the rage now. In conversation with Governor Roosevelt last evening, he told the reporter that he wished The Herald would express his most sincere thanks to the citizens of this valley for the courteous manner in which he has been[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – February 12th, 2026
RBC Stockgrowers’ meeting Feb. 13 MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Stockgrowers’ Association’s business meeting is scheduled for noon Friday, Feb. 13, at the Rio Blanco County Commissioners’ hearing room (3rd floor Rio Blanco County Courthouse) in Meeker. To renew your membership ($50 per ranch), you can pay at the meeting[Read More…]
