Author: Herald Times Staff

Clear snow, ice from gas meters and vents

Residents with natural gas meters are reminded to carefully clear snow or ice from meters. The buildup of snow or ice can cause significant damage to gas meters and external pipes, in addition to impacting the accuracy of meter readings and preventing quick access to meters in case of an[Read More…]

Public Notices: February 6, 2020

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Western Rio Blanco Metro Recreation and Park District of Rio Blanco County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 5th day of May, 2020, between the hours of[Read More…]

Public Notices: January 30, 2020

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management [LLCON05000.L71220000.EU0000.LVTFC1802900.18X; COC-78815] Notice of Realty Action: Segregation of Public Land for Proposed Sale in Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties, Colorado AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Notice of realty action. SUMMARY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to segregate[Read More…]

Days Gone By: January 16, 2020

FROM THE MEEKER HERALD, 1913 … Gray Wolves The winters got so bad for a while, gray wolves were literally knocking on people’s doors. Bounties were offered and some lucky people had the good fortune to bring in a couple of month’s wages in just a day… Gray wolves have[Read More…]

Days Gone By: Jan. 9, 2020

The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Those interested in the future of this section should attend the meeting at the court house Thursday evening to discuss the latest railway project. – The coupon system has been adopted at the City Meat Market and will be strictly observed. The system[Read More…]

MHS VOLLEYBALL …

The 2019 Meeker volleyball season came to an end this past Monday. The 2019 team celebrated their season accomplishments with a team banquet to acknowledge success. The team had five Western Slope League winners. Kirsten Brown, Emma Luce and Caleigh Morlan with Western Slope League All-conference honorable mention, Julia Dinwiddie[Read More…]

Community Calendar: Jan. 9, 2020

– Membership Blitz at the Meeker Recreation Center, Jan. 2–15. Get your annual membership for 50% off during the Blitz! Discount runs from 5 a.m. Jan. 2 though 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 15. No exceptions. Call 970-878-3403 for more info. ERBM Recreation and Park District – WRBM’s 2020 annual membership[Read More…]

TOPPING OFF …

The Haselden construction team is well underway with the building of the new Meeker High School. During the last busy day of finals week for high school students, Haselden held true to the construction tradition and held a “topping off ceremony.”  The history of a topping off ceremony is when[Read More…]

Community Calendar: Jan. 2, 2020

– Membership Blitz at the Meeker Recreation Center, Jan. 2–15. Get your annual membership for 50% off during the Blitz! Discount runs from 5 a.m. Jan. 2 though 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 15. No exceptions. Call 970-878-3403 for more info. ERBM Recreation and Park District – Cardboard Derby at Paintbrush[Read More…]