Author: Herald Times Staff

Days Gone By: Jan 28, 2021

The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago At the annual meeting of the Highland Cemetery association, the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: A.C. Moulton, President. J.L. McHatton, Vice-President. F.E. Sheridan, Treasurer. F.H. JoHantgen, Secretary and manager. The attendance of stockholders was unusually large and the[Read More…]

Days Gone By: Jan 21, 2021

The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago A social dance will be given at the Coal Creek school house on Friday evening, Jan. 31, 1896. All are cordially invited. By order of Committee. Most of the cattlemen are paying their wolf tax very promptly and as a result the war[Read More…]

Days Gone By: Dec 31, 2020

The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago Judge Platt Rogers is of the opinion that a railroad into Northwestern Colorado is the most important line that Denver men could project for the coming year. For Sale: A four-room dwelling house, with good cellar; lot 75×150; $600 buys it — $100[Read More…]

COMPLETE …

The Colorado Department of Transportation’s project to reconstruct and improve safety on Colorado Highway 13 is complete. Scott Contracting, Inc. reconstructed approximately five miles of roadway, located 16 miles north of Rifle. CDOT and Scott Contracting would like to thank the Garfield and Rio Blanco county communities for their patience[Read More…]

Light Up Rangely, Christmas Cheer Contest encourage hopeful holiday spirit during tough year

RBC | Rangely residents participated in the annual Light Up Rangely contest as part of Christmasfest, brightening up the chilly winter streets. Categories were Griswold, Classical and Blow Up Extreme. Winners will receive Rangely Chamber Bucks from the HT ($100 total will be distributed at the discretion of the Rangely[Read More…]

Days Gone By: Dec 24, 2020

The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago Judge Platt Rogers is of the opinion that a railroad into Northwestern Colorado is the most important line that Denver men could project for the coming year. Perry Spurlock and Mary J. Watkin were quietly married by Justice Mow last Friday evening. Perry’s[Read More…]

Days Gone By: Dec 17, 2020

The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago It was cold enough Wednesday morning to freeze the tail off a brass monkey. There are some people who cannot distinguish between the notoriety itch and a real desire to reform something. The Meeker Herald – 100 years ago An item in another[Read More…]

State moves RBC to Orange on COVID dial

RBC | The state health department moved Rio Blanco County into Level Orange on the COVID-19 dial framework effective Monday, Dec. 14, according to the state website. The dial levels are based on three factors: new cases reported, percent positivity rate, and impact on hospitalizations. The move from Level Yellow[Read More…]