A pair of reindeer visited downtown Meeker last weekend, courtesy of Home.Made and the Colorado Reindeer Ranch, giving kids and adults alike an opportunity to visit with Santa’s four-legged helpers just before Christmas. Caitlin Walker / Lucas Turner photos.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letters to Santa 2023
Need a little Christmas spirit? Enjoy this selection of letters from Meeker and Parkview elementary school students. I have good news and bad news. The good news is I have bine good this year. Bad news I lost my glove, but fond it. That’s a good thing, right? Also can[Read More…]
Releasing the Wolves
On Monday, Dec. 18, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) experts released five gray wolves onto public land in Grand County. The gray wolves were captured in Oregon where CPW veterinarians and biologists evaluated them to determine if they were fit for relocation to Colorado. Criteria for release included the age,[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: December 10-16, 2023
ARRESTS A 46 year old male was arrested on 12/16/2023 for Domestic Violence. He was transported to Moffat County Jail and released on a PR bond 12/18/2023 by Judge McConaughy. CALL SUMMARIES 12/13/2023 @ 2:50 pm. A caregiver with a home health care agency was accused of taking a client’s[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December 21st, 2023
Skijor Registration open MEEKER | Registration is now open for Meeker Skijor! Register at meekerskijor.com. The event is set for Dec. 29-31 this year at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Community Dinner/Breaking Bread Dec. 21 MEEKER | The White River Methodist Church Team is preparing a holiday ham dinner! Honey[Read More…]
Guest Column – Pat’s Christmas Letters, Part 3
My mother-in-law, Pat Hendrickson lived in Meeker about a year before passing at the age of 94. She didn’t get to meet most of you, so I would like to share some of her humor with you now. Her Christmas letters from Bartlett, Kansas, population 69, were hilarious stories of[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 27
Special to the Herald Times White River Agency, Colorado. March 17, 1879 Sir: I have now not less than twelve Indians regularly at work on the farm, and it is likely that the number will be considerably increased. They are engaged in fencing, in grubbing a large bottom for potato[Read More…]
Guest Column – Gratitude in focus: investing in education and community in HD26
In the spirit of celebration and appreciation, I am reminded how grateful I am to represent all of you in the state legislature. I am excited for the work ahead this legislative session to continue delivering results for our communities. This year, we have a historic opportunity to significantly increase[Read More…]
Shopping small supports Colorado’s local businesses
The pandemic confirmed the essential role that small businesses play in our daily lives. It sounds cliché, but locally owned small businesses truly are the heart and soul of our cities and towns. The holiday shopping season is a crucial time for small retailers and restaurants that depend upon the[Read More…]
Record-breaking applications for low-income energy assistance program
PRESS RELEASE For the second straight year, Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is receiving a record number of applications to start the heating season as the cost of energy and other essentials continue to rise and many Coloradans struggle to pay their bills. As a federally funded, statewide program,[Read More…]
Panthers lose two
Making a long road trip to Yuma, Colorado, the Rangely Panthers encountered tough competition Friday, Dec. 16. Yuma dominated the Panthers from the tip-off with intense pressure in the passing lanes, forcing many Panther turnovers leading to easy baskets. The Panthers went down 24-5 after a tough first quarter. Rangely[Read More…]
Christian, Torsell crowned champions in West Grand
The Panther wrestlers were on the road this past weekend in West Grand. The Panthers dueled a very tough Saratoga Wyoming squad Friday. The team competed but fell short 36-21. Those winning for the Panthers were Aydan Christian, Ronny Anderson, Izaiah Moody and Jaxon Torsell. On Saturday, the Panthers competed[Read More…]
