MEEKER I In conjunction with the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree, Rolling Stone’s keyboardist Chuck Leavell, Choose Outdoors Colorado and New Earth Pellets hosted the first year of Sing4TheTrees songwriting contest. The contest was established to help people start thinking about our forests and the important role they play in our[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Cooperative effort makes event a true tribute
MEEKER I The Capitol Christmas Tree project and celebration is not only a showcase of Colorado’s “Gift to the Nation,” it is also a showcase of how well organizations in Meeker work together to build lasting memories for our community. Together, the U.S. Forest Service, Town of Meeker, Eastern Rio[Read More…]
Utes join in Capitol Christmas Tree celebrations
MEEKER I Colorado’s gift to the nation will leave Meeker for Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and the aboriginal peoples of this land — known today as the Utes of the Uintah and Ouray Tribe, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe — are joining[Read More…]
Santa and Mrs. Claus honored as grand marshals for Parade of Lights
MEEKER I During his travels throughout the past 56 years, Santa discovered the small community of Meeker and decided that this special little place would become a focal point of his yearly travels. Santa has been bringing smiles to faces and cheer to all residents of Meeker for more than[Read More…]
Meeker craft show this weekend
MEEKER I This year the Meeker craft and gift show will be held at the old elementary school and will be in conjunction with the Capitol Christmas Tree Celebration. We have a record number of vendors this year — more than 40!
Celebrate Colorado’s gift to the United States
MEEKER I Everyone is invited to the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree Celebration in downtown Meeker on Friday, Nov. 2 and Saturday, Nov. 3. Friday events kick off with the public invitation to watch the tree cutting process at 10 a.m. The Meeker Recreation District and the Meeker Chamber of Commerce[Read More…]
Capitol Christmas Tree Events
Parade of Lights MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is currently taking vendor applications for the street fair, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 3, 2-7 p.m., in downtown Meeker.
News Briefs: Nov. 1, 2012
MACC will meet Monday, Nov. 5 MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will meet Monday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the old elementary school gymnasium.
Classifieds: Nov. 1, 2012
Ads for 11/01/12
Capitol Christmas Tree cutting Nov. 2
MEEKER I The Meeker Recreation District and the Meeker Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to provide transportation to the cutting location of the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree on Friday, Nov. 2. The public is welcome at the cutting site, however, there is limited vehicle space. Persons interested in taking[Read More…]
Obituary: Ken Jett
Ken Jett, lodge owner and outfitter, passed over Oct. 19, 2012, at the age of 83.
Bugling ’em in …
Brendan Clatterbaugh won first overall in the annual elk bugling contest.
