Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago There is a disposition in some quarters to divide the trusts into “good” and “bad”, but self-interest seems to be the main factor in making the division. It’s the old story—what helps me is good, what helps the other fellow is bad. Sanderson &[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
Climate trends show warmer winters, earlier runoff and declining late-summer flows on the White River
RBC | A new analysis of 38 years of SNOTEL data and more than a century of USGS streamflow records compiled by local science educator Dr. Bob Dorsett shows clear signs that the headwaters of the White River are warming, drying, and running off earlier each spring—conditions that have profound[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December 18th, 2025
Blue Christmas Service Friday, Dec. 19 MEEKER | Join Meeker United Methodist Church (368 4th St.) on Friday, Dec. 19, for our Blue Christmas Service at 7 p.m. Christmas can be a difficult time of the year, and the holidays aren’t always merry and bright. If you are carrying grief,[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – December 18th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Delaney funeral was the largest ever seen in this county. Weather conditions the past week were all that could be asked for. Sunshine from morn till night, and clear, cold nights — what more do you want? Rangely was the center of a[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December 11th, 2025
Stories & Snacks @ the Library Dec. 13 MEEKER | New program at the Meeker Public Library! The Short Stories and Snacks Club is the book club for people who don’t have time to read. We will be reading The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. Copies of the story are available[Read More…]
AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
The annual Parade of Lights, hosted by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, was held last Saturday, Dec. 6. Award-winners this year were: (left) GO Services (formerly Overton Recycling) with the Clark Griswold Brightest Award, (center) the Miller Family and the Four Leaf Clovers with the Santa’s Elves Choice Award and[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – December 11th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A rumor was current on the streets yesterday that Vice President-elect Roosevelt and a large party of eastern nabobs had engaged rooms at the Meeker hotel for the latter part of January, preparatory to a lion hunt in those parts. Last week the Herald[Read More…]
Homeland Uranium reports mapping results, begins Phase II drilling north of Meeker
MEEKER | According to press releases, Homeland Uranium Corp., a British Columbian firm, has confirmed multiple radioactive horizons at its Coyote Basin and Red Wash uranium projects in northwestern Colorado and has begun drilling the first holes of its Phase II exploration program. The company released results from its 2025[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December 4th, 2025
MHS Drama presents ‘Murder in the Knife Room’ Dec. 3-5 MEEKER | MHS Drama presents a murder mystery comedy in one-act, appropriate for all ages, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, Thursday, Dec. 4, and Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – December 4th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Says a rural editor: “Money is close, but not quite close enough for us to reach it.” Ambrose Oldland, who has been on the sick list, was up and around this week. The state authorities have finally tired of appealing to the Washington authorities[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – November 27th, 2025
MHS Drama presents ‘Murder in the Knife Room’ Dec. 3-5 MEEKER | MHS Drama presents a murder mystery comedy in one-act, appropriate for all ages, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, Thursday, Dec. 4, and Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – November 27th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Rev. William John and family this week moved into the Oldland house, which was recently fitted up in elegant shape. Yesterday Boyd Walbridge began moving his household effects from the Flemming house, where he has lived over a decade, to the Riley place corner[Read More…]
