Historical society quarterly meeting MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society quarterly meeting is set for April 18 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center. Bring your own lunch. VA resource tour April 21 RANGELY | The VA Western Colorado Health Care System invites all veterans to a[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
Death Notice: Dean Burke
April 18, 1928 ~ April 3, 2021 By his request a celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Walbridge Wing or the Fred and Annie Burke Scholarship at Bank of the San Juans.
Days Gone By: April 8, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago New grass is starting to make a showing. The annual town financial statement shows Meeker’s finances to be in a healthy condition. The Old Fellows of Meeker will soon start a two story building designed for lodge, store, and office purposes. The Meeker Herald100 years[Read More…]
News Briefs: April 8, 2021
Broadband maintenance Apr. 7-9 RBC | Rio Blanco County broadband internet access may be affected by ongoing maintenance. The county will be moving a core switch and testing communications to service provider routers. Maintenance windows are scheduled for 11:59 p.m. April 7 through 6 a.m. April 8 and 11:59 p.m.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: April 1, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago While the late blizzard touched us gently here it was not so considerate with other portions of Colorado, as travelers arriving during the last few days say it was quite severe at Denver and other points east of the main range. Christians and believers in[Read More…]
CORNHOLE …
Jesse Smuts and Shad Peters contemplate their next throw at the newest sporting event in Rangely. The White River Cornhole League meets Friday nights at Rangely’s Fire Training Center. The first season has been underway since March 5 and several teams have formed for this fun competitive league. You can[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: April 2, 2021
Lions Club egg hunt at rec center MEEKER | The Meeker Lions club will host their annual Easter Eggstravaganza this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. sharp at the Meeker Recreation Center parking lot, 101 Ute Road. The event is for ages 10 and under. Check out a fire truck, find[Read More…]
Seven Lakes Ranch property to change hands for $40 million
MEEKER | Pro golfer Greg Norman said his official goodbye to Seven Lakes Ranch via Instagram post on Monday, Mar. 22. Norman purchased the 11,900 acre property in 2004 for $9.5 million and relisted it last year with real estate company Hall and Hall for $40 million. According to reports,[Read More…]
Death Notice: John Anthony Daugherty
Jan. 14, 1940 ~ March 18, 2021 A celebration of life will be held at a later date. His family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in his name to the charity of your choice. Donations can be mailed to Grant Mortuary at P.O. Box 333, Meeker,[Read More…]
News Briefs: March 25, 2021
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…]
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…]
