The Meeker Herald | 125 years ago • An editor who has been dealing with the average mankind, draws the following conclusion: “A few complimentary notices will often puff a man up like a balloon, and often swell his head so big that everybody can notice that he is overconscious of[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
Hop to it …
Beer has been a part of human history for 5,000 years, and homebrewing and microbreweries have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity during the last 20 years, especially in Colorado. Hops, which provide flavor and act as a preservative, are an essential ingredient in beer. The hop plant is a rhizome,[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Aug. 20, 2020
The Meeker Herald | 125 years ago • The fruit crop at Grand Junction this year suprasses all previous years. All Colorado should turn out and see our western valleys, which are fast becoming California’s rivals. • It is now drawing to the season when citizens who have the interests[Read More…]
News Briefs: Aug. 20, 2020
MSD not offering transportation services MEEKER | In an ongoing effort to put in place appropriate COVID-19 precautions, the Meeker School District will not be offering transportation service inside Meeker city limits. There will be no in-town bus stops to start the 2020-2021 school year. We apologize for any inconvenience,[Read More…]
Close call…
Meeker resident Bob Tobin noticed smoke as he was pulling into his driveway near the top of Seventh Street Friday, Aug. 14. “I thought, ‘well, that can’t be good,’ and ran up to check it out. I was the first one on scene at the fire,” he said. He called[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Aug. 13, 2020
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • A Grand river fruit man was in this week with a load of peaches. The ordinance licensing hucksters is not yet in effect, but likely will be by the 7th of September. In view of the fact that the postoffice store (and at[Read More…]
It’s all in the family…
RBC | This week we are thrilled to announce a new addition to our editorial staff. Lucas Turner, 26, brings a wealth of new skills to the HT. A 2012 graduate of Meeker High School, Turner attended Colorado Mountain College’s Isaacson School of New Media in Glenwood Springs, graduating in[Read More…]
Stage II fire restrictions go into effect Friday, Aug. 14
Rio Blanco County, the White River BLM Field Office and the White River National Forest will enter Stage II fire restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, more dry weather and extreme fire behavior are predicted, indicating the need for Stage[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Aug. 6, 2020
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Joe Rooney, the popular clerk at the Meeker hotel, is now under sheriff. • The Utes have arrived in the lower country on their annual deer-killing expedition. Isn’t it about time the state authorities were taking these hide hunting Indians in-hand? •[Read More…]
9th confirmed positive COVID-19 case in RBC
Following two new cases reported last Friday — one confirmed and one probable case (pending test results) — RBC Public Health announced a ninth laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case late Monday. The person, who lives in Meeker, has been isolated and instructed on self-care at home. Symptoms reported include fever, fatigue, muscle[Read More…]
RBC Days Gone By: July 28, 2020
The Meeker Herald | 125 years ago • True love is all the sweeter because its course doesn’t run smooth. • There is a growing suspicion that the noisiest politician is usually the one who is always ready to entertain a cash proposition from the opposition. The Meeker Herald | 100 years[Read More…]
RBC Fair rabbit show moves to virtual format
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Fair Board has implemented biosecurity measures for the 2020 Fair in regards to the rabbit show due to an outbreak of rabbit hemorrhagic disease in Colorado. In an effort to protect RBC, its exhibitor’s projects, and the species, the Fair Board has changed the[Read More…]
