EDITOR’S NOTE: The following essay, written many years ago by Meeker resident Esme Sprod (b. 1921-d. 1996), was submitted to this office for publication. Her words are a compelling and poignant reminder of our shared American values and ideals including veneration of the Constitution, government facilities, national parks, public education,[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
GUEST COLUMN: White River Alliance It’s time to tackle invasive species
RBC | Invasive plants and animals introduced to the White River are having a profound effect on our natural resources. These invaders cover a lot of territory. They are nonnative plants and animals introduced by humans, either intentionally or unintentionally, from around the world. Now, they’re spreading into every corner[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS – Letters from history No. 73
Museum Musings are a collection of letters compiled by Tom Baker that were found in the White River Museum. They highlight the situation and conditions locally and nationally during the time that Nathan Meeker was the Indian Agent in this area. Department of the Interior Office of Indian Affairs Washington,[Read More…]
MHS girls secure two big wins, celebrate senior night
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team hosted the Olathe Pirates last week in a game that also marked their senior night. The Cowboys put on a dominant performance, securing a season-high 54-24 victory. By halftime, Meeker had surged to a 34-6 lead, showing[Read More…]
STATE CHAMPION!
Rangely fourth grader Lillie Potter competed in the Colorado State Elks Hoop Shoot on Feb. 22, 2025. Lillie competed in the girls 8-9 age division. Lillie won the shoot and now will compete in the regional shoot against winners from Nebraska, Wyoming and Kansas. The shoot will be held on[Read More…]
Panthers take Mustangs, fall to Cardinals
Special to the HT RANGELY | On Feb. 19, the Panthers boys basketball team traveled to Kremmling, Colorado, to take on the West Grand Mustangs. The Panthers won the first matchup of the season between the two teams at their home tournament in December, 54-41. From the tipoff, this game[Read More…]
PRATER ON PODIUM
Rangely High School sophomore Harleigh Prater (second from right) became a two-time placer, finishing fourth for the second time. She was inadvertently cropped out of the photo used in last week’s edition. The HT regrets the omission. BOBBY GUTIERREZ PHOTO
Obituary – Jerry Dee Eliasen
Oct. 11, 1949 ~ Feb. 17, 2025 Jerry Dee Eliasen, oft called the “Big Dude” in our home, was born Oct. 11, 1949, in Rifle, Colorado, to Antone Bryan (Whitey) Eliasen and Mary Jean Findley Eliasen, the 10th of 15 children along with his twin sister Jenny. Jerry’s parents moved[Read More…]
Obituary – Gloria Lenore Pollard
Aug. 22, 1930 ~ Feb. 15, 2025 Born in Cripple Creek, Colorado, to Wm and Lenore Kyner, she was raised in Colorado; first in Cripple Creek, then Denver and at age 14 she and her mother moved to the oil field “boom town” of Rangely, on the Western Slope, where[Read More…]
Obituary – Marjorie J. (Russell) Rogers
Oct. 12, 1930 ~ Feb. 16, 2025 Marjorie J. (Russell) Rogers passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2025, in Meeker. Marge was born Oct. 12, 1930, on the same family ranch she lived on her whole life. She was the daughter of George Russell and Mary (Hendrix) Russell. In her[Read More…]
West Springs hospital to close March 10
RBC | Effective March 10, West Springs Hospital will officially cease operations – nearly 20 years since western Colorado’s only inpatient psychiatric care provider opened its doors. According to a Mind Springs press release, the organization will ensure a smooth transition of medical records and ongoing treatment to other inpatient[Read More…]
Considering the impact of social media on mental health
MEEKER | It has been established that social media has a significant impact on your physical well-being however it also has a large effect on mental health and how your social skills evolve. Children or adolescents who spend more than three hours on social media a day double their risk[Read More…]
