The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Motioned and seconded that town purchase three street markers (“Turn to Right”) and four town limit signs. – Down with sedition and treason is now becoming a very forcible slogan in this country. – The Surgical Dressings Committee is in need of[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
Community Calendar: October 5, 2017
– Free Legal Clinic Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 2-3 p.m. at the Meeker Library. Call 878-5911 to be added to the sign-up sheet. – The Rangely Moms Group meets the first Thursday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at First Baptist Church (207 S. Sunset Ave.) to help connect moms[Read More…]
Classifieds: October 5, 2017
Ads for 10/05/17 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE October 2017 NOTE: Please call 878-9368 in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below: 10/5 – Bus in town 10/6 – Bus in town Grand Junction 10/7 – No Bus[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 28, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The woman who was too modest to wear a slit skirt and expose her calf four years ago is now wearing a skirt that exposes both knees. – Never run into debt if you can find anything else to run into. –[Read More…]
Winter Storm Warning in effect through this evening
RBC | The first winter storm warning of the season will continue through 6 p.m. Monday for the Central Yampa River Basin-Upper Yampa River Basin including the cities of Craig, Hayden, Meeker and Steamboat Springs. Heavy snow with limited visibility at times and difficulty traveling are expected. The Elkhead and Park[Read More…]
Classifieds: September 28, 2017
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Please join us for the RBC Farm Bureau Annual Meeting on Oct. 2nd at 7pm, Kilowatt Korner, 6th & Market, Meeker. Speaker Shawn Martini, CFB Vice-President of Advocacy, will address current AG & H2A labor issues. Refreshments will be served. The Rangely Food Bank is open on Wednesdays from[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 21, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Everywhere newspapers are trying to get sufficient increase in advertising rates in order to meet conditions and pay bills and continue publication. This is a serious matter, for a town without a newspaper has no way of speaking to its citizens; and[Read More…]
Fire on CR 7 contained, under investigation
On Tuesday, Sept. 26 at approximately 2 p.m., Rio Blanco County Communications Center received a call of a brush fire approximately mile marker 4 on County Road 7 (Strawberry Creek). The fire was moving rapidly toward structures and vehicles. Meeker Fire, Craig Interagency BLM, Rio Blanco County Sherriff’s Office and[Read More…]
Wildfire closes Hwy. 40 near Maybell
High winds are contributing to a fast-growing wildfire in near Elk Springs west of Maybell. Hwy. 40 is closed and mandatory evacuations are in place for Deerlodge Park. A Type 3 fire team has been called in to fight the blaze, which is burning on BLM and private land.
Community Calendar: September 21, 2017
– Adult Open Gym pickleball Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the MES gym. For 18 and older. Volleyball Tuesdays from 7:30-9 p.m. in the MES gym. Adult open gym basketball Wednesdays from 7:30-9 in the MES gym. Call 878-3403 for details. – The Meeker Library Book Club meets at 1[Read More…]
Classifieds: September 21, 2017
Ads for 9/21/17 **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. Under 60 – Guest Fee $7. (Did you know? Homebound trays can be ordered for over 60,[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 14, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The British Tommy’s definition of a “Slacker” as given in the dictionary of the trenches is: “An insect who stays back in England and lets other men do the fighting.” – You can’t worry and be glad at the same time—so just[Read More…]
