MEEKER | The Colorado Arrow Busters competed on March 23, 2024, in Grand Junction at the Colorado S3DA State Indoor. Ten members from Meeker competed and all placed in the top six of their classes. The success of these archers led them to the 2024 S3DA Western Indoor National Championship[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
DAYS GONE BY – April 4th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The weather was more spring like during the past week. Word reached town yesterday that a man was found dead in a cabin on the east fork of Big Beaver. Coroner Niblock has gone up there to investigate. Dave Karren has bought the WH[Read More…]
DOWNTOWN GLOW UP
Town and WREA begin installation of 130 LED downtown outdoor street lighting luminaires. It’s been a long time coming, but with the replacement of the downtown street light fixtures, Meeker is one step closer to being “dark sky-friendly.” (Left) The old fixtures cast an eerie green glow on night photos.[Read More…]
RHS PROM ‘24
Rangely High School prom royalty for 2024 were Kobey Chism, Macy Morgan, Ronny Anderson, Kastyn Dembowski, Dalton LeBleu, Lauren Ward. Attendants were Eva Blackburn and Graham Young. KELSEY PETERS PHOTO
County Beat: Proposed legislative bills discussed by commissioners
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners met in Rangely Tuesday. Following regular business, the board and emergency and natural resources manager Eddie Smercina reviewed several bills proposed at the state level that, if passed, could negatively impact Rio Blanco County. Those proposed bills include House Bill 24-1346 which would[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: March 17-23, 2024
ARRESTS A 50 year old female was arrested on 3/22/2024 by Rio Blanco Sheriff’s Office for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Marijuana. She was later released on a summons. CALL SUMMARIES 3/17/2024 @ 6:53 pm. A deputy on routine patrol came across several college students looking over the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 28th, 2024
Meeker Library book club MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day. Both books are written by Claire Keegan. We will meet to discuss the books at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, April 8, at 1 p.m.[Read More…]
Loose Ends – All-season sports fans
Watching local students participate in the wide variety of school sports activities offered throughout the year, one begins to notice the increased amount of spectators at almost every event compared to previous years. Has our demographic been altered greatly with more young people moving to the area? While the saying[Read More…]
History Lessons – Mt. Streeter, Pt. 4
I have driven Highway 13 many times and have passed Mount Streeter without knowing it is there. Today, without its buildings and mine structures, it is totally unremarkable. It is fenced off and marked with formidable private property signs for a good reason, so please don’t trespass. As I drove[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 41
White River Agency, Colorado May 12, 1879. Sir: I send herewith estimate of funds required for this second quarter, 1879. A good deal of heavy work must be done this quarter, caused by the necessity for running the saw-logs cut last winter, and as I intend[Read More…]
White River Alliance to discuss over appropriation of water resources
MEEKER | Water users in our basin will likely become very familiar with what “over appropriation” means and how it will affect the way we use water on the White River. Over appropriation is a designation the state uses when water demand exceeds supply and water users must follow much[Read More…]
HopeWest Meeker: Where compassion meets healthcare
MEEKER | HopeWest Meeker is more than a healthcare provider; we’re a community dedicated to offering dignity and comprehensive support to individuals and families navigating the complexities of chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, COPD, kidney failure, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and many more. Our palliative care program is designed around[Read More…]