The Meeker Cowboys may have had a slow start to the beginning of the season, 0-4, but they finished second in the league, upset a higher seeded Brush at regionals, and qualified for the final 16 state tournament. “With a heavy heart it’s time to talk about the end of[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
DAYS GONE BY – October 26th, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Wash Wakeman of Buford, was in town Monday with a load of ranch products. Literally speaking, Wash went into the wilderness some years ago and by the expenditure of lots of muscle, backed by a praiseworthy determination to win, has succeeded in making[Read More…]
BLESSED
People and their pets gathered on the lawn at St. James’ Episcopal Church for the annual Blessing of the Animals service in honor of the feast day for St. Francis of Assisi. Multiple dogs and a single cat present, as well as a handful of pets represented virtually, received a[Read More…]
ANNULAR ECLIPSE
In the path of totality, the annular eclipse Oct. 14 created a “ring of fire” effect. This was taken by the solar optical telescope Hinode as the Moon came between it and the Sun. Viewers here enjoyed about 80% totality with special glasses, lenses, and homemade pinhole cameras. A total[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 8-14, 2023
ARRESTS A male party was arrested on October 10, 2023 for a protection order violation. He was released on October 11, 2023 on a PR bond. A male party was arrested on October 11, 2023 for a protection order violation and criminal trespass. He was released on October 12, 2023.[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
After Dear Editor, Our community suffered a tragic loss this weekend. I have only lived in Meeker for three years and did not have an opportunity to interact with the boys. I do know that in this town most of you are family or friends or both. While I am[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Please don’t stop the presses
There is an old slang expression that seems to be used a lot during lately in a new way – all in. Whether someone uses a different version, such as “count me in,” these two words convey more weight. It becomes apparent that the person offering their support and help[Read More…]
History Lessons: Molly Rink, Part 1
As we come upon the 127th anniversary of the famous Oct. 13, 1896, Meeker Bank Robbery [attempt], I would like to take a different slant on the event. With exception of our Ute conflicts, sheep wars, and the various Roosevelts, Meeker and Rio Blanco County did not get much ink[Read More…]
Museum Musings: Letters from History, No. 19
Department of the Interior Office of. Indian Affairs, January 24, 1879 Sir: I am in receipt of your letter of the 6th instant, inclosing an estimate of funds required for the service in the White River Agency during the first quarter, 1879. In part compliance with said estimate I have[Read More…]
Rangely’s live-action group raises funds for backpack program
By Jasmine DeFreitas RANGELY | Amtgard, a worldwide organization dedicated to medieval and fantasy combat sports and recreation, has seen its members band together to combat a more modern and real-world issue: hunger. The Rangely and Grand Junction Larpers, known as Yggdrasil’s Oasis and Phoenix Rise respectively, recently joined forces[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center receives $600K Coal Transition grant
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Governor Polis, the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, and the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) have partnered to fund pivotal economic development projects in Meeker and Yampa, Colorado. These Coal Transition Community grants are intended[Read More…]
FRESH PAINT
Moon Lake Electric Association and Deserado Mine Blue Mountain Energy on behalf of Deseret Power Electric Cooperative took part in Cooperative Service Day. Three community service projects were completed around Rangely Oct. 10, Cooperative Service Day which was a partnership between Moon Lake Electric Association and Utah’s Rural Electric Cooperative[Read More…]
