PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Due to high-risk weather conditions throughout the western slope of Colorado and with fire season in full swing, White River Electric Association (WREA) has set its entire system into Fire Protection Mode. This special mode consists of an alternate relay setting which causes the system to[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
LOOSE ENDS: ‘In the know’
Is there ever a time, when calling someone you love a gossip is OK?” I was recently asked. The friend’s inquiry came after I solicited her opinion first when I inadvertently blurted out that g-word to describe a longtime friend. I should have said she was sweet, kind, and in-the-know[Read More…]
FUNERAL NOTICE – Douglas Wellman
Nov. 16, 1930 ~ July 20, 2025 Craig resident, Douglas Wellman, died on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Memorial Regional Health in Craig. He was 94. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 25, 2025, at St. Mark’s Church of Grace. Inurnment will follow at Craig Cemetery.[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 92
To E. A. HAYT, Commissioner, Washington, D.C.: September 27, 1879 Sir: In answer to your exceptions to my property account for first quarter 1879, I would say that the eight police edits received for December 20, 1878, are properly accounted for in the office copy of property returns for said[Read More…]
FROM V.F.W. POST 5843: American Legion and VFW strengthen community ties in Meeker
The Legion offers a wide range of programs and services that benefit both veterans and the broader community. They organize significant events, such as Memorial Day celebrations and Veterans Day observances, which honor those who have selflessly served in the military. These events not only foster a sense of pride[Read More…]
ALIRE HORSE WINS WYOMING RACE
Jess No Secrets, a 6-year-old quarter horse bred and owned by Rangely’s Ross Alire won the Q-Racing Video Wyoming Distance Challenge Stakes at Wyoming Downs on July 12. The win adds $18,445 to the gelding’s lifetime bankroll of $86,496. Jess No Secrets is trained by Rick Scudder and ridden by[Read More…]
Westernaires to perform at Meeker’s Mustang Makeover event Aug. 23
Special to the HT MEEKER | Colorado’s iconic youth equestrian nonprofit organization, the Westernaires, will bring their thrilling blend of precision and Western spirit to this year’s Mustang Makeover in Meeker, Colorado, at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. The Westernaires Precisionettes team, along with select specialty performers, will take the[Read More…]
Special event Aug. 13: “The Western Colorado Bison Project: Evidence of Prehistoric and Historic Bison Hunting in Western Colorado.”
Special to the HT MEEKER | The White River Alliance and the Rio Blanco County Historical Society are co-sponsoring an event on Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center. Archaeologist H. “Sonny” Shelton, is an archaeologist, faunal analysis specialist, and field crew member for Grand River Institute[Read More…]
STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS ORDER
Pursuant to Rio Blanco County Resolution 2019-06 the following acts are prohibited in Rio Blanco County. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire except within agency-provided fire grates at developed recreation sites. Devices using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel are permitted. 2. Using burn[Read More…]
Flagpole repairs at Highland Cemetery
MEEKER | Observant locals may have noticed that the large flag at the cemetery in Meeker has been taken down in the last week. According to cemetery staff, the flagpole “needs an overhaul” and the flag had to be brought down for safety reasons because of how windy it gets[Read More…]
Nelson receives Lifetime Member Award from CCW
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | During the Colorado CattleWomen, Inc. (CCW) Annual Meeting held June 24, 2025 in Steamboat Springs, Colo., three members were announced as recipients of the Lifetime Member Award. To earn the distinction of Lifetime Member, a receiver has to be a long-time member who has contributed and[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 6-12, 2025
ARRESTS 7/10/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 60-year-old male for Driving Under the Influence. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. CALL SUMMARIES 7/6/2025 @ 8:54 am. A pet owner thought maybe a deer was out to get her when it stomped on her dog. Colorado[Read More…]
