Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago “Prairie schooners” with the usual accompaniment of goodly sized families, loose stock, poultry and household effects, have been passing both ways during the past week. Will Simms, who has taught the Rangely school very efficiently during the past two school years, left yesterday to[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
DAYS GONE BY – May 28th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Lark Craig of Danforth park was in town a few days ago and reports having killed a coyote in his house. The predatory roamer of the park wilds was first discovered in the parlor by Mrs. Craig, so Lark says, and he was called[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 21st, 2026
Tole craft at library May 21 MEEKER | Craft Crazy With Erin will be making a Tole Dragonfly Decoration on May 21 at 5 p.m. For more information go to meekerlibrary.org and check out our calendar. Drop by the library or call 970-878-5911 to register. Lukens and Roberts hold Town[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – May 21st, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago John F. Wilson of Thornburg says 13 feet of snow fell during the past season on Wilson flat tops and adjacent ridges of the Milk Creek and Morapos watersheds. Strehlke and Givens received a beautiful soda fountain Tuesday, and the City Drug store will[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 14th, 2026
Meet & greet for Romero Friday, May 15 MEEKER | Dwayne Romero, candidate for Congress in CO-03, will be in Meeker this Friday, May 15, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the meeting room at Mountain Valley Bank for a meet and greet. Smithsonian Exhibit opens Friday, May 15 MEEKER | The[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – May 14th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Rube Ball returned from Glenwood Monday where he tried to boil out his rheumatism. Rube is still lame but much better. In keeping with the usual custom of this town, the school election passed off quietly and without any friction Monday. Postmaster Sheridan, a[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 7th, 2026
Small business workshop this Friday MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will host a small business workshop Friday, May 8, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.: “Bookkeeping Bootcamp” (Helen Roe). $35 registration includes lunch. Contact the Meeker Chamber of Commerce 970-878-5510 for details. MRC closed May 4-25 for HVAC replacement, cleaning and maintenance[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – May 7th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Never entirely happy! Beginning to kick because the streets were getting dusty. No kicking because they are muddy. Bound to have so much trouble and kick — coming. Fred Carstens of Miller Creek ditch company was in the city Monday and reports good progress[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 30th, 2026
Small business workshops MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce announced a series of upcoming small business workshops. May 1, 8–9:30 a.m.: “AI Marketing: Made Simple” (Adam Chandler). Free, includes 7 a.m. breakfast. May 8, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.: “Bookkeeping Bootcamp” (Helen Roe). $35 registration includes lunch. Contact the Meeker Chamber[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 30th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago It wouldn’t be a bad idea if the town council would plant a row of native cottonwood trees around the outside of the town park. These trees will grow. It is doubtful whether any other kind will. Meeker business houses could be made a[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 23rd, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Owing to bad roads the stage from Rifle has been late every day during the past few weeks. The roads were never before so bad, but will improve every day from now on Messrs. Harp and Cole and their operating force have been doing[Read More…]
PMC Special Election May 5 — Candidate Profiles
EDITOR’S NOTE: Pioneers Medical Center submitted the candidate profiles it received from the four individuals running for two seats on the board. The HT also sent specific questions to each candidate. Their profiles and responses, edited for space constraints, are included here. ONE-YEAR TERM CANDIDATES SHAWN BOLTON Background: I grew up[Read More…]