The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – A team belonging to J. H. Beard tried to run away with a load of sand near the corner of Sixth and Park on Monday afternoon. The driver, Brown, had a foot badly crushed under a wheel when the wagon struck a[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
Days Gone By: May 4, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – Water was turned into the town ditch this week. The town ditch will be in charge of T.D. Riley, and all wishing water will settle with him. – A month or two ago a move was made by several of our sportsmen[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 4, 2023
Trail system clean-up moved to this weekend MEEKER | The Meeker trail cleanup has been moved to this weekend due to trail conditions. All ages are welcome to volunteer. Join the Meeker Area Mountain Bike Association on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and/or Sunday, May 7[Read More…]
Community Happenings: February 2, 2023
Give feedback on Circle Park project MEEKER | Meeker Riverfront / Circle Park Improvement project design plans are moving forward. Please find updated park and river design documents open for public feedback at: erbmrec.com/parks Wolf plan meeting Feb. 4 MEEKER | Livestock producers and other stakeholders concerned about the current[Read More…]
Community Happenings: January 26, 2023
THE NEWS IN THIS PAPER IS SOURCED FROM AND SUBMITTED BY YOU, THE COMMUNITY! If you would like to see an event, story, photo, letter or other news item in your local paper, email [email protected] or call 970.878.4017. Give feedback on Circle Park project MEEKER | Meeker Riverfront / Circle Park Improvement[Read More…]
Days Gone By: January 12, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Upon the request of the requisite number of petitioners, our county commissioners have decided to pay a bounty of $5 on wolf scalps, $3 for lion and 50 cents for coyotes. To meet this expense an extra mill was levied on the 1897[Read More…]
Warranty Deeds: July ~ Oct. 2022
JULY 2022 Seller: Eric Popham Buyer: Michelle E Esser Description: SOUTH SUBDIVISION 97332 2, 3, 4 D 146 FOOTHILL DR Transaction Price: $95,000 Seller: Sage Hills II LLC Buyer: Justin T and Rebekah A Grant Description: SANDERSON HILLS SUBDIVISION 185454 244-250 MULTIPLE LOTS IN SANDERSON HILLS Transaction Price: $75,000 Seller:[Read More…]
ARE THEY HERE?
The HT asked Travis Duncan, Public Information Supervisor for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, for comment on some reader-generated questions after last week’s report of possible wolf depredation near Meeker. His responses follow, edited for space and clarity. How far from Meeker did the depredations occur? The incident occurred approximately 15[Read More…]
PRESS AWARDS …
The HT brought home six awards from this year’s Colorado Press Association convention, including first place finishes for for our weekly news roundup, best news photograph, photo and design and best page design. We also received a second place award for a news media/house ad promotion. Finally, Sophia Goedert’s feature[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: August 25, 2022
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • The open season for the killing of deer begins next Wednesday.• Six new dwelling houses are now underway in different parts of the town, and ground will soon be broken for the new Methodist church at the southeast corner of Market and Fifth streets[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: August 11, 2022
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • Mr. McHatton and niece — Mrs. Walbridge, returned from Salt Lake Saturday evening. The Mormon jubilee was a grand affair and well worth seeing, but the most interesting feature (to Mac) was the opportunity of hearing Bryan speak. The great champion of the people’s[Read More…]
FAIR SNAPS …
A few more photos from the 101st county fair. Full results will be published next week. KIM EKSTROM PHOTOS NIKI TURNER PHOTOS
