White River Agency, Colorado. February 3, 1879. Sir: I have yours January 20, 1879 “A” Colorado, “M” 2413 1878, in reply to mine of December 2, 1878, in regard to furnishing wagons to Indians in exchange for horses, and I agree with you that difficulties might arise. My suggestion arose[Read More…]
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Guest Column – Pulling thistles, sowing hope
EDITOR’S NOTE: Musk thistle has been identified this year infesting a significant stretch of property along both sides of Hwy. 13 between Meeker and Rifle. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/invasion-of-the-noxious-weeds-growing-concern-over-blooms/meeker/ For the past few years I’ve participated in “Thistle Thursdays,” targeting a popular trail near Jackson, Wyoming. The weekly weed party was organized in[Read More…]
SEUSSICAL THIS WEEKEND
Enjoy three performances of Seussical Jr. The Musical this weekend at Meeker High School. Shows are at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Presented by Meeker Arts and Cultural Council and the ERBM Recreation and Park District. Caitlin Walker Photo.
PMC receives leadership award from Chartis Center
Special to the Herald Times Meeker, Colorado November 16, 2023 – As part of National Rural Health Day, Pioneers Medical Center today announced it has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in 2023 Quality, Outcomes and Patient Perspective Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.[Read More…]
History Lessons – Clyde Dillon, Part 1
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…]
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…]
