Barone Middle School students and staff had a contest collecting food for the Meeker Food Pantry. More than 600 items were collected and will be used to help those in need in the community. The Meeker Food Pantry is housed in the United Methodist Church. If you are in need[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: March 9, 2023
Library board bylaws mix-up Dear Editor: As a past library board member, I notice that the commissioners have appointed a town resident to fill the county (out of town) seat on the library board. The structure and intent of appointing two county board members, two town board members and one[Read More…]
Guest Column: Wild camels
The Meeker Herald Feb. 18, 1899, edition reported: “The last wild camel in the United States died the other day. While full particulars of the event are not at hand, it is probable death was caused by the last straw breaking his back.” I am not quite sure how much[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Public participation encouraging
A recent rise in more people running for special district elections and local board appointments shows a renewed willingness to participate more fully in community life. All of the various board appointments and elections are usually well advertised. Active community members, who may no longer serve because of term limits[Read More…]
Six lady Cowboys gear up for golf season
MEEKER | This year head coach Amanda Back of the lady Cowboys golf team has six girls getting ready to hit the links. “I have three girls returning this year: senior Aiyana McCook and juniors Vivian Brown and Averee Woodward,” commented Back. Back welcomes to the team this year senior[Read More…]
CPW: Fishing season is officially here!
RBC | The 2023-2024 fishing license is valid from March 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Regulations and pricing for annual, daily and multi-day fishing licenses can be found in the 2023 Colorado Fishing Brochure (Pesca en Colorado (En Español). For individuals, ages 18 through 64, an $11.50 Habitat Stamp[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: March 9, 2023
Industrial greenhouse gas standard virtual meeting March 14 RBC | The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is hosting a small community conversation via Zoom on a new regulation to reduce air emissions from industrial facilities. The rule will apply to American Gypsum, Natural Soda and 16 other facilities[Read More…]
INFLATABLES INCOMING!
The inflatable obstacle course will be set up to enjoy at the Meeker Recreation Center pool from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24. | ERBM COURTESY PHOTO
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 26-MARCH 4, 2023
ARRESTS There were two arrests this week. A male party was arrested on 2/28/2023 for several warrants. He received 1 year of probation and 9 days jail credit for time served plus fees. Several of his charges were dismissed by Judge Edwards. A male party was also arrested on 3/4/2023[Read More…]
I SOLEMNLY SWEAR …
It was another magical night in Rangely, with everything Hogwarty returning to Parkview Elementary School for a wonderful community evening. Attendees enjoyed wand shopping, magical creatures, the Leaky Cauldron and much more. More photos on page 10. | BARBARA URBANIK/COURTESY PHOTOS Honeydukes, Ollivander’s Wand Shop, Zonko’s Joke Shop and quidditch[Read More…]
BELIZE TRIP FUNDRAISER
Eighteen Meeker students hosted a fundraiser at Smoking River Brewing Co. on Sunday to raise money for their ecology trip to Belize in June. The fundraiser was a huge success due to the tremendous support from our generous community. From lower left, front row: Ruby Holliday, Gage Richardson, Adi Selle,[Read More…]
Gilsonite
As I was standing in the White River Museum, someone uttered the word “Gilsonite.” I thought about saying “Gesundheit!” This was the first time in my life I had ever heard the word Gilsonite. They patiently explained it was something mined in the Western part of Rio Blanco. I nodded[Read More…]
