Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Never entirely happy! Beginning to kick because the streets were getting dusty. No kicking because they are muddy. Bound to have so much trouble and kick — coming. Fred Carstens of Miller Creek ditch company was in the city Monday and reports good progress[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 30th, 2026
Small business workshops MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce announced a series of upcoming small business workshops. May 1, 8–9:30 a.m.: “AI Marketing: Made Simple” (Adam Chandler). Free, includes 7 a.m. breakfast. May 8, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.: “Bookkeeping Bootcamp” (Helen Roe). $35 registration includes lunch. Contact the Meeker Chamber[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 30th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago It wouldn’t be a bad idea if the town council would plant a row of native cottonwood trees around the outside of the town park. These trees will grow. It is doubtful whether any other kind will. Meeker business houses could be made a[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 23rd, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Owing to bad roads the stage from Rifle has been late every day during the past few weeks. The roads were never before so bad, but will improve every day from now on Messrs. Harp and Cole and their operating force have been doing[Read More…]
PMC Special Election May 5 — Candidate Profiles
EDITOR’S NOTE: Pioneers Medical Center submitted the candidate profiles it received from the four individuals running for two seats on the board. The HT also sent specific questions to each candidate. Their profiles and responses, edited for space constraints, are included here. ONE-YEAR TERM CANDIDATES SHAWN BOLTON Background: I grew up[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 9th, 2026
NWCO Alliance meeting TONIGHT! MEEKER | NWCO Alliance meeting will be Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 6-8 p.m at Meeker Town Hall. Open Book Club April 13 MEEKER | “The Radium Girls” by Kate Moore, Monday, April 13 at 1 p.m. Crafternoons at the library for teens MEEKER | Crafternoons[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 9th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Ben Nichols donned the marshal’s badge Wednesday morning. A few rains during the past week freshened things up considerably in this section. Those who had planted seed were fortunate. Water will be turned into the town ditch the coming week. The laterals around town[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 2nd, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Monday morning the thermometer registered zero. This was the first zero weather since the 14th of February. Indications point to the election of L.B. Walbridge for mayor next Tuesday. The campaign was brief, but in his canvass Boyd hasn’t overlooked a voter. Mark the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 2nd, 2026
Stations of the Cross on Good Friday MEEKER | Meeker United Methodist Church would like to invite the community to observe the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 3 starting at noon. We will start on the west side of the courthouse lawn. Everyone is also welcome to[Read More…]
Agriculture anchors Rio Blanco County economy but faces mounting pressures according to CMU study
RBC | In Rio Blanco County, agriculture isn’t just part of the landscape — it’s a major piece of the local economy. According to a 2026 study from Colorado Mesa University’s Davis School of Business, agriculture supports 452 jobs locally, accounting for roughly 9.4% of all employment in the county[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 26th, 2026
Fairfield grant application deadline April 1 MEEKER | The deadline for the semi-annual Freemain E. Fairfield grant applications will be 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026. 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 26th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The first house built in Rifle was torn down this week, says the Reveille. It was the the old adobe house built by A. W. Maxfield in ‘82. Dr. Bell is putting in a private telephone between his residence and office, with a switch[Read More…]
