Nov. 18, 1937 ~ June 2, 2024 Walter Noel Powell passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024 in Meeker, Colorado. He was born Nov. 18, 1937, in Fruita, Colorado to Les and Ila Powell, who homesteaded on Douglas Creek. He was one of 10 children born to them. He attended[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
DAYS GONE BY – June 13th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago It looks and feels as though summer has arrived. Excessive heat is killing people off in the East. Here it is just warm enough to be pleasant. The Lord is good to the colonel these times. It rained over in the basin nearly every[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 52
White River Agency, Colorado. June 17, 1879 Sir: Hitherto the appropriation for pay of herder and Indian assistants has been remitted and kept under the head of “fulfilling treaty”, &c. (etc.); and under sub-head of “subsistence, pay of herders”. Not I note in your statement, May 22, 1879, that you[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN – Lukens: Breakthrough session
RBC | Two years ago, you elected me to serve in the Colorado State House and stand up for Northwest Colorado. From Vail to Rangely, Oak Creek to Maybell, I continue to keep my commitment to the people of House District 26 to deliver on the three Es: education, the[Read More…]
Cowboys named to CHSAA All-State teams
RBC | Meeker High School’s basketball program was represented this week at the All-State games in Denver. Jace Mobley, Jonathan Fitzgibbons, and Ryan Sullivan received honorable mentions in Class 3A. Head Coach Klark Kindler was selected as one of the coaches for the the All-State games. In baseball, three Meeker[Read More…]
Tips for recreating safely and responsibly
RBC | With summer outdoor recreation activities picking up, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) encourages state park visitors to act as stewards for the state’s land, wildlife, and water by balancing outdoor recreation with mindful conservation. Below are a few tips on how to recreate responsibly to help you have[Read More…]
Q&A with the District 3 Commissioner Candidates
REGAS HALANDRAS Background and qualifications: I have a long history in Rio Blanco County. I was born in Meeker and have been back here since 1992. After graduating from the University of Denver in 1988, I have lived in a few other places including South Texas and Hawaii. In 1992,[Read More…]
Primary ballots have been mailed
RBC | Primary ballots were mailed to registered Colorado voters beginning Monday, June 3. June 17 is the last day to submit a voter registration if you want to receive a ballot in the mail. Unaffiliated voters will receive both the Republican and Democratic party ballots, but must choose[Read More…]
CMU president visits MHS campus
MEEKER | Colorado Mesa University (CMU) President John Marshall recently visited Meeker High School to share the CMU Promise with Meeker High School students. The CMU Promise is: • An opportunity for a better life through education. • If your family makes 65K or less, CMU will pay your tuition. [Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 26-June 1, 2024
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 5/27/2024 @ 9:35 am. A fight amongst juveniles was reported in the area of 6th & Garfield. Two juveniles were fighting and a third juvenile was using his cell phone for lighting. 5/29/2024 @ 6:49 pm. A road rage situation started[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 6th, 2024
Water Initiative planning meeting June 6 MEEKER | The Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) of the White River Integrated Water Initiative will be meeting on Thursday, June 6 at the Meeker Firehouse. The meeting will run from 6-8 p.m. The PAC will receive an update on the water model being developed[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – June 6th, 2024
Support for Scritchfield from Meeker resident Dear Editor: I am writing to express my support of Callie Scritchfield in the upcoming County Commissioner election. As someone who has worked closely with Callie, I can speak to her knowledge, work ethic, and experience. Callie will bring a great deal of knowledge[Read More…]
