RBC | As of press time, the shows of Dog, Cat, Poultry, Rabbit and Goat will have known Champions. All of the Horse Show events are completed, yet the competitors will continue to enjoy their passion for horses and stock. Coming on Thursday morning will be the Swine Show with[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Inside Community Development with Leif Joy and Matt Franks
MEEKER | Leif Joy, who is a prominent figure in the community, is known for wearing many different “hats” in terms of his job descriptions. Last Friday, Joy and his co-worker, Matt Franks, sat down to discuss the various roles of the Community Development Department. The department handles numerous tasks,[Read More…]
Meeker welcomes new market
MEEKER | Meeker has welcomed a new business called Los Nogales, located where the old Meeker Bakery used to be on 6th Street. Owner Virginia Arroyos sat down to talk about her excitement regarding the opening of her new store. When asked what brought her to Meeker, Arroyos explained, “The[Read More…]
WOOD MAKES NAT’L HS RODEO FINALS
Leah Wood was one of two Meeker youth to qualify for the National High School Rodeo Championships along with Jessy Pelloni, who finished in the top 20. Wood competed in breakaway roping, catching her first calf in 2.95 seconds. She missed the second calf and finished 60th out of 135[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JULY 21-28, 2024
ARRESTS A 35 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for out of county Warrants. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 7/21/2024 @ 10:08 pm. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a fire near Prospect/River St. in the town limits of Rangely. The fire was contained at 10:38 pm.[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Back to school vibes
The back to school advertising campaigns have been bombarding one and all for the past few weeks. As a teacher and parent, now a grandparent, I appreciate preparedness but continue to prefer everyone wait until mid-August. I know once the summer sales overlap with school supplies, both consumers and businesses[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – August 1st, 2024
Gratitude from the Clyde Slaugh family Dear Editor: The family of Clyde Slaugh would like to send out a huge thank you to everyone who helped, called, text, sent prayers, came by, brought food, or helped in any way possible. We appreciate you all so much. A few special thanks[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Agency Survivors, Part II
Descendants of Edwin L. Mansfield claim that he was only White River Indian Agency employee to escape with his life. That statement was not entirely correct as we shall see later. All during the summer of 1879, Agent Meeker had urged military intervention to enforce his ideals of a Ute[Read More…]
PMC NURSING TEAM
Pioneers Medical Center is delighted to announce the growth and expansion of our fantastic nursing team. These ladies are dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients. (Left to right) Anita Ruder, Nursing Supervisor; Kaitlyn Habert, Colorado Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine and Spine Clinic Director; Janelle Borchard, Chief[Read More…]
Obituary – J.C. ‘Sonny’ Eatherton
July 15, 1942 ~ July 6, 2024 J.C. “Sonny” Eatherton passed away on July 6, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. His passing is the result of open-heart surgery, resulting in a stroke, fall, and brain-bleed. Sonny was born to Jack and Lydia Eatherton on July 15,[Read More…]
Meeker Education Foundation receives grant for arts programs
Mike and Ruth Schueller Art Fund will benefit fine arts, performing arts and music MEEKER | The Meeker Education Foundation (MEF), a local non-profit that raises funds independently to support and enhance educational opportunities for the Meeker School District, has received a very generous bequest which will fund the Arts[Read More…]
Meeker Mustang Makeover awarded Western Colorado Community Foundation 2024 Community grant
MEEKER | The Meeker Mustang Makeover was pleased to be awarded $2,500 from the Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) as part of their 2024 Community Grants; Youth Outside and Offline. We are proud to be chosen as one of 14 organizations receiving this funding which totaled $125,000 across western Colorado. [Read More…]
