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Author: Herald Times Staff
Dec. 7, 1941: Pearl Harbor Day
“War, war, war has been the all important topic of everyone since Sunday afternoon when the radios started broadcasting the news that Pearl Harbor and the Hawaiian Islands had been bombed by Japanese planes. Everyone knew that strained relations existed between the United States and Japan but no one was[Read More…]
Public Notices: December 7, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Robert James Johnson, AKA Robert J Johnson, Robert Johnson, Bob Johnson, Deceased Case No.: 2023PR11 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of undefined County, Colorado on or[Read More…]
Public Notices: November 9, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dorothy May Baker, Deceased Case No.: 2023PR9 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Rio Blanco County, Colorado on or before February 26, 2024, or said claims[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 2, 2023
Backgammon night at Blanco Cellars MEEKER | Every Wednesday with Happy Hour food and drink menu from 4-8 p.m. All backgammon skill levels welcome! Bring your board or use ours. 317 E. Market St. Free legal clinic MEEKER | A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney will[Read More…]
Where to find a paper now
In order to reduce expenses, we’ve limited the distribution of single copies to high-selling stores only. To ensure you get a paper every week in your mailbox, become a subscriber. To purchase extra print copies, call the newspaper office at 970-878-4017. Single-copy delivery to Rangely and Dinosaur has been discontinued[Read More…]
Public Notices: November 2, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Dorothy May Baker, Deceased Case No.: 2023PR9 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Rio Blanco County, Colorado on or before February 26, 2024, or said claims[Read More…]
That Classic magic …
The 36th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials entertained hundreds of attendees this past week. Here are some photos from the event.
Colorado Grand coming Tuesday
The Colorado Grand returns to Meeker on Tuesday, Sept. 12, combining classic cars and philanthropy for 34 years. This remarkable event has contributed more than $8.3 million to Colorado charities to date. Approximately 150 cars will start rolling onto Main Street around 11:30 a.m. and stay through lunch. The drivers[Read More…]
Days Gone By: August 10, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Several wagon loads of fruit have come in from Grand River within the last week or two, but the quality is not what it was a year ago. The apple crop of Garfield county bids fair to be an abundant one this year,[Read More…]
Days Gone By: August 3, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Two trout poachers, Charles Harrison and Edward Gorman, were nailed at Trappers Lake, on Tuesday, with 77 pounds of trout in their possession, by a Glenwood deputy game warden. They pleaded guilty, and now languish in jail in default payment of $67.50 fine[Read More…]
Community Calendar: July 20, 2023
Book club Aug. 14 MEEKER | The book club book will be reading Troubled Trails: the Meeker affair and the expulsion of the Utes from Colorado by Robert Silbernagel. We will discuss the book on Monday, Aug. 14 at 1 p.m. All are welcome to join in the fun. Feedback[Read More…]
Come say hi!
Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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