WRCD planning advisory meeting Mar. 25 MEEKER | The White River Conservation District’s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will be meeting on Thursday, March 25 at 6 p.m. in Meeker at the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District Building (240 7th St.). A virtual link will be provided upon request. Please email[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
DAYS GONE BY: March 18, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago Celebrations will take place this week in honors of St. Patricks’s Day. I. G. Mitchell is supervising the building of the new hotel, which is moving at a steady pace. The White River Stock Growers’ association will meet on April 14 at 2 o’clock. The[Read More…]
News Briefs: March 18, 2021
Celebrate Agriculture” BBQ Mar. 20 MEEKER | The Meeker Lions Club will be hosting a “Celebrate Agriculture” barbecue on March 20 from 4-7 p.m. at the courthouse pavilion in Meeker. Stop by and have a free hot dog or hamburger with chips and a drink to help us show our[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 11, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago The other day, a telegram was sent to Meeker from President Cleveland. It read, “We have 500 cowpunchers, ready at your call, for a fight with the ‘cigarettos.’ Reserve the right to furnish our own horses and grub. Signed, Dwight Edwin Ryland, president, and Harry[Read More…]
Let government know who’s boss
RBC | When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.” That’s human nature, particularly for officials in the public eye who may have to run for office again. No one wants to be held directly responsible for letting the public down. Case in point is[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 4, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago The Dreifuss ranch, which was previously owned by W. F. Dendy, was sold to H. S. Harp for under five thousand dollars. The proceeds of the New Castle relief ball will go to those affected by the recent disaster at the mine. It’s said that[Read More…]
LIGHT IT UP …
Meeker Sand and Gravel’s ski-themed float rolled down Main Street during Saturday’s Parade of Lights. The event is sponsored by the Meeker Chamber and is usually held in December, but was postponed this year due to the pandemic and coincided with the second annual Meeker Skijor.
SKIJOR RETURNS
The second annual Meeker Skijor event held last Saturday and Sunday at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds was a success, with close to 100 teams competing from multiple states Final results were expected to be posted at the Meeker Skijor Facebook page this week. New this year, the full event[Read More…]
County COVID cases trending downward
RBC | In good news, and following the same pattern recognized nationwide, COVID-19 case counts locally are starting to drop. They may drop far enough that RBC can apply to move from Level Yellow to Level Blue on the state’s COVID dial this week. “The trajectory appears to be moving[Read More…]
PRESIDENT’S LIST
2020 Rangely High School graduate and CHSAA Track and Field standout Hannah Wilkie was placed on the President’s List at Chadron State College in Chadron Nebraska for the fall semester by President Randy Rhine. The President’s list requires a minimum of a 4.0 semester grade point average earned as a[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: February 12, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago Simp Harp has secured the mail contract for summer service from New Castle to Marvine Lodge and will run a line of fast passenger coaches in connection with same. Mediocrity wages incessant warfare against superior ones. Patronage solicited at City Restaurant. Meals at all hours.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: February 4, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago At the most recent Cattle Growers’ Association it was proclaimed that a big boom in the cattle business is in store for the future. “Fame never pursues men. It’s wreath is won by standing where honor dwells. Notoriety pursues; fame is enthroned.” The Meeker Herald100[Read More…]



