Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Travelers over the Yampa river divide in the early part of this week reported the roads in bad condition. Word was received from Sheriff Amick Thursday evening to the effect that he had caught the horse thief (Sam Green) he was after. The capture[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 24th, 2025
Jim Harmon Memorial Muzzleloader Shoot April 26 Meeker | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club is hosting the annual Jim Harmon Memorial Muzzleloader Shoot. Join us at the MSC range on April 26. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. – $10 entry fee. Open to all experience levels and there will be prizes![Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 24th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Powell Park bridge is said to be in bad condition. The commissioners examined it Thursday and will take steps at once to repair it. Although the season is young yet, Rio Blanco County has received quite a number of new and substantial settlers[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 17th, 2025
Buy one, get one free book fair TONIGHT MEEKER | Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair at Meeker Elementary School tonight (Thursday, April 17) from 4-7 p.m. Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 18 MEEKER | The Meeker United Methodist Church is inviting our community to celebrate the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 17th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Several of the street crossings are in wretched shape and need replacing. Why not put in a few more of stone? They’re cheaper in the long run when put in properly. The work of enlarging the Sheridan ditch is progressing as fast as 10[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 10th, 2025
Kiss Me, Kate in Vernal April 11 MEEKER | Take a trip to Vernal, Utah with ERBM Recreation & Park District to enjoy Vernal Theatre’s production of the Tony Award Winning Musical Kiss Me, Kate. $25/person (includes transportation and ticket). Dinner cost is the responsibility of the participant. Ages 18[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 10th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The weather was all that you could’ve wished for this week. Mrs. F.W. Fairfield and her daughter, Mrs. JoHantgen departed this week for an extended eastern visit. Ex-Mayor Oldland is as happy these days as a small noy with his first pair of pants.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 3rd, 2025
Lenten Fish Fry April 4 MEEKER | The Meeker community is invited to the Holy Family Catholic Church (889 Park Ave.) Lenten Fish Fry, April 4, from 5-7:30 p.m. The cost: adult is $17/adult, $6/child (under 12 years old). The meal includes: two pieces of fish, French fries, coleslaw, dessert[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 3rd, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The robins and meadow larks are warbling their joyous songs to-day; in fact everybody is joyous–except those who have the “grip.” Mayor Oldland is a genuine sport. His latest acquisition is a lot of pure bred Belgian hares. An effort will be made during[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 27th, 2025
Fairfield semi-annual grant deadline April 1 MEEKER | The deadline for the semi-annual Freeman E. Fairfield grant applications will be 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Applications may be mailed to PO Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to White River Electric (233 6th St), ATTN: JH Sheridan, between[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – March 27th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Mrs. Dunn, whose serious illness was reported in last week’s Herald, was so far recovered this week as to be able to go to Victor, Co., with her son Thomas. Owing to causes too numerous to mention, St. Patrick’s Day celebration was a failure[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 20th, 2025
Fairfield semi-annual grant deadline April 1 MEEKER | The deadline for the semi-annual Freeman E. Fairfield grant applications will be 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Applications may be mailed to PO Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to White River Electric (233 6th St), ATTN: JH Sheridan, between[Read More…]
