Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The new Baer residence in Danforth park is beyond all doubt the finest in this valley. Indeed, it would do credit to Capitol Hill, Denver. The Sanderson residence on east Main Street is going up in a rush. The present is the longest dry[Read More…]
Author: Herald Times Staff
MHS HOMECOMING ROYALTY 2025
Pictured from left to right: Second attendants Sam Smithers and Lili Hernandez, first attendants Shailee Rundberg and Trent Sanders, Queen Birdie McCaffrey and King Eli Rundberg. In front are crown bearers Lainey Carroll and Kasen Jensen. PHOTO by Bobby g’s memories
Commissioners hear updates on county fair, set dates for next year’s fair
RBC | In a lengthy meeting last Tuesday in Rangely, commissioners reviewed possible fleet management and replacement options as well as new software to streamline sales and use tax collection. Commissioners also heard an update on this year’s county fair from Fair Board president Crandal Mergelman. Mergelman noted an increase[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 2nd, 2025
Meeker Food Bank food drive now through Oct. 4 MEEKER | In conjunction with Food Bank of the Rockies, the Meeker Food Bank (at White River Methodist Church) is holding a food drive now through Oct. 4. Drop-off locations are Watt’s (our local Food Bank is giving their spot to[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 2nd, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Democratic candidates for county commissioner: James W. Rector, W.S. Simons, Reuben Oldland, Henry Wilson, Ewin Amick, Harry Niblock, James Stevens. Hardly a Western section but becomes vitally interested in the forestry question and the preservation of these reservoirs of nature, when once it is understood[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 25th, 2025
Open Drop-in Community Meeting TODAY for landowners affected by the Lee & Elk Fires MEEKER | We understand there are many challenges following the recent fires, and we want to ensure landowners have support and clear information moving forward. Join us for an open, drop-in, community meeting where staff from[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – September 25th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Revenge may be sweet, but overindulgence in sweet things makes trouble. Sheriff Williams denies emphatically that he wrote the governor,game commissioner or anyone else that the Utes were in this county on a game slaughtering expedition. It took “sixes” to take out a crowd[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 18th, 2025
Circle Park closed through September MEEKER | Circle Park will remain closed through September as Phase III work continues. Remaining tasks include installation of a permanent ADA-accessible vault toilet, new grass growth, irrigation, and other key features. These upgrades will serve to ensure the park is more comfortable, functional, and[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – September 18th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago If the political liar could be eliminated from our campaigns, it would be a long step towards cleaner politics. The man who lies to obtain a business end gets the contempt of all respectable persons. Why shouldn’t the same rule hold good in politics?[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 11th, 2025
Open Drop-in Community Meeting TODAY for Landowners Affected by the Lee & Elk Fires MEEKER | We understand there are many challenges following the recent fires, and we want to ensure landowners have support and clear information moving forward. Join us for an open, drop-in, community meeting where staff from[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – September 11th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Simpson bakery is one of the latest additions to our town’s business enterprises. Mr. Simpson has just received and set up in his place one of the best John Van ovens — capacity 100 loaves at each baking. No need of anybody going[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 4th, 2025
Drop-in community meeting today for landowners affected by the Lee and Elk Fires MEEKER | Join us for a community meeting Thursday with BLM, RBC, and Conservation Districts staff to provide support, answer questions, and share resources after the recent fires at the Piceance Rock School 1-4 p.m. Silent Auction[Read More…]
