MEEKER | The Meeker Lions Club is requesting funds through a fundraiser for new playground equipment for the administration building. Recently the old equipment, originally funded by the Lions Club, was removed and destroyed. The Lions Club is attempting to raise $25,000 to replace the playground equipment. They have opened[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
Country Mustard …
Meeker’s Calvin Shepherd will be in town this Friday and Saturday at the Meeker Public Library for the showing of his film, “Country Mustard.” Last spring, Calvin Shepherd and his production team, filled with diverse, talented actors and actresses, filmed Country Mustard around Meeker. His idea was to capture a[Read More…]
Community Calendar: December 12, 2019
– ERBM Holiday Appreciation Drawings begin Dec. 2 at Meeker Recreation Center. Enter the drawing once a day until Dec. 22 for your chance to win ERBM prizes! ERBM Recreation and Park District, 970-878-3403. – Card-making workshop. Join Mountain Valley Bank in spreading Christmas cheer! All children who visit the[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 5, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – Indeed, so completely have fashions and materials changed in a century that the articles included in the following advertisement of goods to be sold on Fishbourne’s wharf, “back of Mrs. Fishbourne’s dwelling,” have scarcely any meaning for us. – Senator Don B. Colton[Read More…]
County Beat: Commercial landfill costs decreasing
RBC | During a public workshop for the Rio Blanco County Commissioners Tuesday, Nov. 26, local property owner Melinda Parker approached the commissioners seeking financial help with taking her old apartment buildings down. The estimated costs from 2017 were $16,800 for the dump fee, $15,000 for trucking fees and $4,950[Read More…]
Reward offered for information in Rangely True Value burglaries
RANGELY | Information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individuals who burglarized Rangely True Value on Sept. 30 — walking away with 28 firearms — and who broke in again, it’s believed, on Nov. 4, could be worth up to $10,000. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms[Read More…]
Community Calendar: December 5, 2019
– ERBM Holiday Appreciation Drawings begin Dec. 2 at Meeker Recreation Center. Enter the drawing once a day until Dec. 22 for your chance to win ERBM prizes! ERBM Recreation and Park District, 970-878-3403. – Breakfast with Santa Dec. 7, 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Fairfield Center. Visit Santa[Read More…]
JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH …
Outstanding performances of “James and the Giant Peach Jr.” were given by members of the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council youth drama program last week in Meeker. Paige Jones Photos
Josephine’s Gifts …
In September 2019, local business owners Jewell Kindler and Nancy Owens saw a need for local artisans to display and sell their hand crafted items. Kindler and Owens had the business background and the space to achieve their vision. They gathered together a few local vendors and Josephine’s Gifts was[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys close season at state
MEEKER | The 2019 Meeker Volleyball season has come to an end. With an outstanding year of amazing memories, an undefeated league season and a fifth place at the state tournament, the Cowboys have nothing to hang their heads about. The Cowboys traveled to Denver last Wednesday to compete in[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Nov. 21, 2019
– Meeker Public Library Book Club will meet Monday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. to share and discuss a Christmas book of your choice. All are welcome to join in the fun. – Open Archery Indoor Shooting held by the Meeker Sportsmans Club. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Kids[Read More…]
CHAMPS! Lady Cowboys win third regional tournament title, first state match tonight
MEEKER | It is no surprise that the Meeker Cowboys volleyball team are at the state tournament this weekend. With back to back wins this weekend at home for Regionals, the Cowboys beat the Sargent Farmers in four matches and the Telluride Miners in three. Some key highlights from this[Read More…]