Author: Herald Times Staff

Public Notices: March 15, 2018

    **LEGAL NOTICES** TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE ANNEXATION AND INITIAL ZONING OF BELLAND/FITZGIBBONS ANNEXATION PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing before the Meeker Planning Commission (April 2nd) and Meeker Board of Trustees (April 3rd) at the following time and place:[Read More…]

Days Gone By: March 8, 2018

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Trot out your candidates for mayor and alderman. – Snow is almost all gone in this section; and, unlike in other seasons, it didn’t run off into the river. It went into the frost-free ground. – Tom Ruckman of the Park, looked the town[Read More…]

Classifieds: March 8, 2018

Ads for 3/8/2018 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE March 2018 NOTE: Please schedule out -of-town appointments before 2:00 PM and call- in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. 970-878-9368 or Cell# 970-456-7701. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below: 3/8 – Bus in town/Rifle[Read More…]

Days Gone By: March 1, 2018

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The limit of time for filing tax returns has been extended to April 1. But don’t wait till the time limit expires. Do it now. – Some of our citizens who put “this and that” together and then drew satisfying conclusions, are of the[Read More…]

Community Calendar: March 1, 2018

– March Madness Fitness Challenge begins March 1. MRC/MRC Fit Room/MRC Pool/Admin Gym/MES. Pick up a challenge card at MRC for $25 and earn points throughout the month for swimming, working out, attending programs and more!  More details at the Meeker Recreation Center. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – Spring[Read More…]

Classifieds: March 1, 2018

**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The Rangely Food Bank is open on Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards.[Read More…]

Days Gone By: February 28, 2018

The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – The Meeker Grade School opened in various quarters as follows: Grades one and two in F.E. Sheridan’s house next to the Herald office; grades three, five, six, seven in Rooney’s building; grade four in the district courtroom and grade eight in one room[Read More…]

Remembering Humphrey …

From the Herald Times 25 years ago: “Humphrey the Camel and 2-year-old Ty Gates share a ride around an upriver pasture. Ty, now 13, was 2-years-old. Humphrey, now 20, was 9-years-old. Humphrey no longer spits at strangers and is quite pleasant to visitors to his current home at the Watt’s[Read More…]

Community Calendar: February 22, 2018

– Spring Group Fitness Early Bird Deadline Feb. 26 at the Meeker Recreation Center. Sign up for some of your favorite classes for discounted prices! Visit www.erbmrec.com for details, or call 970-878-3403. – March Madness Fitness Challenge begins March 1. MRC/MRC Fit Room/MRC Pool/Admin Gym/MES. Pick up a challenge card[Read More…]

Classifieds: February 22, 2018

**ANNOUNCEMENTS** RADINO & CHUCKWAGON Please call before 8:00a.m. day of meal 878-5627 or 675-8112 Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Meals served at noon. Reservations appreciated. Suggested Donation Over 60 – $2.50. (Did you know? Homebound trays can be ordered for over 60, suggested donation $2.50 – 12:10 p.m. pickup.) Friday, 2/23/18,[Read More…]

Days Gone By: February 15, 2018

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Some people are so constituted that they are disappointed when their worst suspicions fail to come true. – Oil prospecting is now a live issue in this county. – Harry Kincher, who recently returned home after spending several years on the coast,[Read More…]