Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Next Tuesday there will be a partial eclipse of the moon. Strawberries are becoming more plentiful on the market. ‘Tisn’t like eating money now, as it was a few weeks ago. Almost every day one or more outfits are passing through town, the objective[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 5th, 2025
Father’s Day beef drawing, enter to win! MEEKER | Rio Blanco Cattlewomen are once again teaming up with Watt’s Ranch Market to give away $50 worth of beef for Father’s Day. Enter to win beginning Wednesday, June 4. Drawing will be held Wednesday, June 11. Enjoy delicious beef for Father’s[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 5th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Clear weather has permitted the eclipse to be visible here early last Monday morning. Meeker will present more attractions on the coming Fourth than any other town on the western slope. For Meeker’s celebration, there will be a band here of twenty-two pieces, all[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 29th, 2025
Customer service training May 29 MEEKER | Join the Meeker Chamber for a class on “Mastering Customer Engagement” on May 29, 2025, from 12-1 p.m. at the Business Center (Town Hall). Lunch will be provided. Go beyond basic customer service and turn everyday customer interactions into lasting relationships? Learn the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – May 29th, 2025
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…]
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…]
