The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago At the meeting of the Town Council last week it was decided to cut down all the trees in the Town Park and to replant it at a cost of $500. Our councilmen seem to think the trees are objectionable because they are[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
Days Gone By: June 8, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The town board passed an ordinance this week prohibiting the erection of amy more barbed wire fences within the corporate limits, and all those up now have to be removed by the first of next May. Aren’t we getting metropolitan? Another one of[Read More…]
Community Calendar: June 1, 2023
Grand opening of the The Heritage MEEKER | Mark your calendars for the grand opening of The Heritage on June 3, 2023 in the Hugus Building, 594 Main St. A collaboration of efforts between Christie Borchard, the Rio Blanco County Historical Society, and the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council, the[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 1, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Mrs. Lockwood and daughter, Miss Bloomfield and Mr. __ had a good scare while crossing the Wilber ford last Sunday. The water was quite high and their team balked when about a quarter of the distance was made, and their appeal for help[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 25, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – Garfield Street is being cleared of sagebrush, and if anyone wants to work out his poll-tax he is at liberty to go up there and grub out say two acres a day — four acres in all — or pay $2 in[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 18, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – Mr. Pfeiffer’s Cleveland bay stallion is now in Meeker. Those wishing to see a fine thoroughbred horse should call at the Pioneer Stables. – Thos. H. Iles’ cattle went through town Tuesday, bound for Axial basin. They are one and two year[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 11, 2023
Lions Club centennial and park dedication May 13 MEEKER | The Meeker Lions Club is celebrating 100 years of service this year with an anniversary celebration and park dedication on Saturday, May 13 at 4 p.m. Free lunch/dinner provided. the Park on 6th and Cleveland (admin building). BMS STEM[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 11, 2023
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…]
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
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