On the western side of Rio Blanco County, there is a roadside monument. It is little hard to miss. It’s made of cobblestone, concrete and a 12-foot cedar cross. It stands as a sad reminder to hunters that life is fragile. Clyde Dillon died of exposure not far from the[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
CPW seeking applicants for Outdoor Equity Grant Program
PRESS RELEASE Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is accepting board member applications for the Outdoor Equity Grant Program. Board members are responsible for the governance of the Outdoor Equity Grant Program created by bill HB21-1318. The deadline for the application is Dec. 11, 2023. CPW is seeking to fill the[Read More…]
Natl. Forest Christmas tree cutting begins Friday, Nov. 17
PRESS RELEASE Christmas tree-cutting season begins Friday, Nov. 17 on the White River National Forest. Permits can be purchased now from local vendors and online at www.recreation.gov. Permits will be available for purchase at district offices beginning Thursday, Nov. 16. While you can purchase a permit prior to Nov. 16,[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – November 16th, 2023
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A dozen chickens were stolen from the Miller house hen roost a few nights ago. The comical part of it is: there isn’t a coon in Meeker. Several new musical instruments were brought in this week, consigned to the following citizens: A cabinet grand[Read More…]
BMS Boys Basketball
BMS seventh and eighth graders played in Craig and Steamboat over the weekend. Seventh grade (pictured) B team won against Craig 32-10 and lost to Steamboat 23-17. The A team won both matches, 60-17 in Craig and 38-11 in Steamboat. The ighth grade B team beat Craig 28-17 and Steamboat[Read More…]
Market St. log house demo
Many Meeker residents have asked about the remains of the log house on 880 Market St. near Clark’s. The house, built in 1951, was sold to Jason and Brenda Purkey earlier in January. Along with the house, the Purkeys also purchased Clark’s. Originally, many speculated that the owners wanted to[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 29-NOV. 4
ARRESTS 32 year old male arrested on 11/03 on two Rio Blanco warrants. 47 year old male arrested on 11/03 for a Protection Order violation. He was released on a PR bond on 11/04 CALL SUMMARIES 10/29/2023 @ 4:46 pm. Illegal dumping occured on 7th and Pine. Two juvenilles were[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – NOV 9th
Milk Creek discussion Nov. 11 MEEKER | Come to the Meeker Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. for a discussion about “the words that tear us apart” and the “words that heal.” The essential question is what do people say to create division? Secondly, what do people[Read More…]
Let’s Talk About Grief: A Message for Children’s Grief Awareness Day
In all our lives, grief can cast a shadow, and for children, this feeling is no different. It’s fairly common for this topic to cause uncertainty and discomfort, but it’s a reality that many children and teens face. Children’s Grief Awareness Day is on Nov. 16, and it serves as[Read More…]
FLAG FOOTBALL
The WRB Rec and Park District finished up its 2023 1st-5th grade flag football season in October and would like to thank the Rangely High School Football team and all the volunteer/parent coaches for donating their time. Coach LeBleu, Coach Kracht, Jon Fischer, Travis Peterson, Kyle Hixson, Lyndon Cordova, Scott[Read More…]
History Lessons – The School Street Pool
Ships sink, baseballs sink, submarines sink. What do you mean the POOL sank? Before our current recreation center opened and after the Water Street town pool closed, the Town of Meeker built a pool on School Street where the solar panel farm is now. The School Street pool operated during[Read More…]
Gobble Wobble 5K to benefit Meeker’s Meals on Wheels
As you sit down to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast this month, consider this: more than 44 million people face hunger in the United States today, including one in five children. People in rural communities like ours and senior citizens are especially vulnerable. What can you do about it? Well, after[Read More…]
