RBC | The White River National Forest is offering a few tips for forest visitors this busy holiday weekend. “We hope everyone has a happy Fourth of July weekend,” said Acting White River National Forest Supervisor Heather Noel. “Taking a few precautions will ensure your weekend is safe and enjoyable.”[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
CDHS calls on all Coloradans to learn to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect
RBC | As summer approaches, child welfare advocates are calling on all Colorado residents to learn to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect and to call the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (844-CO-4-KIDS or 844-264-5437) if they are concerned a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect. When[Read More…]
HISTORY LIVES HERE
The Rio Blanco County Historical Society is in the process of installing signs to signify Meeker’s historic houses. Stop by the White River Museum to find out more.
LDS missionaries from RBC
RBC | Allie Sanders from Meeker has accepted a call to serve as a full-time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will receive missionary and language training before reporting to her mission area in October, and will serve in this capacity for 18 months. Allie[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 4th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Let the eagle scream. We’ve had July weather for the past few days, and indications point to a continuation of same during the coming week. The town authorities request that parents and others see to it that children keep away from buildings when shooting[Read More…]
Primary Election Unofficial Results
RIO HAPPENINGS: June 16-22, 2024
ARRESTS 6/17 62 yr old female arrested for violation of a Protection Order and is still in custody. 6/20 25 yr old male arrested for disorderly conduct, prohibited use of a weapon and menacing. He bonded on 6/20. 6/20 24 yr old male arrested for resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 27th, 2024
Enter the July 4th Parade! MEEKER | The Theme of the 2024 parade is “Long Live the Cowboy.” The annual parade is hosted by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and is held downtown Meeker on Main Street starting at 10 a.m. Anyone can enter the parade — whether you are[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: The Western Welcome
There was a time when being considered an old-timer was a sign of respect. The traditional call and response on the post office step mornings might lead to a joking, “Well, you don’t see my name on the door, do ya?” All one had to do for name verification was[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – June 27th, 2024
Thanks to voters and concession of the race Dear Editor: Thank you so much to all of you that supported me through this RBC Commissioner campaign. It has been a real pleasure to see all of you that have stood behind me and my abilities. I learned a lot over[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Miller Hill Cemetery Part 3
The Meeker Herald in the July 27, 1895, issue reported the U.S. 8th Calvary was headed to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to persuade members of the Bannock tribe to return to their reservation. A large number of Indians were roaming the area hunting game. They were granted these hunting rights by[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 54
Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, June 26, 1879 Sir: At a recent awarding of contracts for supplies for the Indian service, no proposals to furnish your agency with 20,000 pounds of oats and 1,500 pounds of salt were received, and now N.W. Wells has made a proposition[Read More…]
