At CNCC we are starting the year off running. There is already a wonderful buzz and bustle of energy and activity on our campuses. The college campuses reopened on Jan. 2 to prepare our facilities, and help those looking to begin their education this spring semester. Class registration will be[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Guest Column – 2024 legislative session begins
We’re heading back to work at the Colorado State Capitol for the 120-day legislative session of your Colorado General Assembly. After thousands of miles traveling to all 10 counties of Senate District 8 and hearing your concerns this past summer and fall, I am ready to bring your ideas to[Read More…]
Four Leaf Clovers collect donations for animal shelter
The Four Leaf Clovers 4-H group held a donation drive for the animal shelter during the Parade of Lights in downtown Meeker on Nov. 29. We collected four grooming tools, five toys, six collars, eight bags of treats, 183 pounds of food and $20 in cash. Thank you to everyone[Read More…]
Nick Theos Family Ranches conserved
The Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) announces the completion of a new conservation easement with the Neilson family that conserves 3,427 acres across three parcels on the Nick Theos Family Ranches. The Nick Theos Family Ranches conservation easement becomes the third largest easement CCALT holds in Rio Blanco County.[Read More…]
Obituary – Mark Hamilton Sheridan
July 20, 1944 ~ Jan. 2, 2024 Mark Hamilton Sheridan, 79, passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, in his home in Aguila, Arizona. A devoted husband, father, grandpa and friend, his kindness and humor touched all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be held in the spring.
Obituary – Barbara Jean ‘Barbie’ Purkey
Aug. 10, 1962 ~ Dec. 27, 2023 Longtime Meeker resident, Barbara Jean “Barbie” (Lyke) Purkey passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Meeker on Dec. 27, 2023. She was 61. A celebration of Barbie’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at[Read More…]
GIRLS WRESTLING
Rangely High School freshman Harleigh Prater finished second in the 125-pound bracket of the Central Grand Junction girls wrestling tournament last Saturday, which the Phoenix won. Since Rangely does not have a girls’ wrestling team, the dedicated freshman makes the trip to Grand Junction daily for practice, then travels to[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – January 11th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The year may be young, but that is no excuse for supposing that it needs you as its guardian. On Thursday evening, the Rev. Handel gave a party to a few of his friends. The occasion was Mr. Handel’s birthday. About 20 persons sat[Read More…]
Pre-2024 Legislative Session Virtual Town Hall
Senator Dylan Roberts, Representative Elizabeth Velasco, and Representative Meghan Lukens are hosting a virtual town hall on January 8 from 5 to 6 p.m. Please join us for a preview of the upcoming session. There will be a Spanish interpreter at the Town Hall. https://bit.ly/24townhall
Fourth year for Skijor …
The fourth annual Meeker Skijor returned to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Teams competed on Saturday, Dec. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 31 with 90 runs down the track each day. View more event photos from Samme Purkey here: Day 1 >>> Day 2 >>> Novice Division – Overall average time[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: December 24-29, 2023
ARRESTS No arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 12/24/2023 @ 1:06 pm. There was a hit and run accident at Watts Ranch Market. The driver’s side mirror was hanging down when they returned to their car. 12/28/2023 @ 1:41 pm. An ambulance was called out to the Ripple Creek parking lot[Read More…]
PRIME PROBLEMS …
While most of us were stunned by the idea of a “300-400 daily average” of packages handled by the Meeker Post Office, that number is the average for just one of the larger local routes, not the entire Post Office, according to Postmaster Beth Fox. The average total of packages[Read More…]
