By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Saying that Meeker resident Linda Bakkar is a hiker is like saying Arnold Palmer was a golfer. Having completed the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2012, at press time, SoulFlower—her current trail name, changed from Blue Butterfly—was already on the[Read More…]
Features
Annual free fishing weekend June 3-4
RBC | The fish are starting to bite at waters all around the state. To give everyone an opportunity to get out and get some hits, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting anglers of all ages to participate in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 3 to 4. The[Read More…]
Family-friendly Meekerpalooza has live music, crafts for kids and more
MEEKER | It’s an excellent weekend to hang around in Meeker. Set aside Saturday afternoon for the fifth annual Meekerpalooza, one of the most family-friendly festivals in Colorado. Kids 10 and under can participate for free in a rock-painting project or create a fairy garden to take home, while parents[Read More…]
Meekerpalooza Saturday at Ute Park
Meeker | Meekerpalooza Arts and Music Festival, June 3 from 12-9 p.m. at Ute Park. Fun for the whole family! Meekerpalooza will showcase all aspects of dance, singing, music, visual and culinary arts. Events include live music performances, workshops and demonstrations, interactive kid art zone, arts and craft fair and[Read More…]
Meeker Farmers Market starts Saturday
MEEKER | The first Farmers Market of the summer season begins at 8 a.m. Saturday in downtown Meeker.
Colorado Hay Directory accepting listings from producers, buyers
RBC | The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting listings for the 2017 Colorado Hay Directory. The annual publication connects hay producers with buyers. “We receive calls from across the country requesting information about Colorado hay,” said Wendy White, marketing specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “This publication helps[Read More…]
Successful rangeland management the result of cooperation, shared vision
By Mary Gillespie U.S.F.S. Blanco District Special to the Herald Times RBC | The White River National Forest is truly the land of many uses. Some of the more visible uses include downhill skiing, mountain biking, camping and hunting. Meeker, home of the Blanco Ranger District, remains a stronghold for[Read More…]
Wing pals…
‘American Pickers’ returning to Colorado
RBC | Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team are excited to return to Colorado. They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout the region in July 2017. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on the History Channel.[Read More…]
Mike Washburn retires from Meeker PD after 29 years
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | After 29 years of service to the citizens of Meeker and Rio Blanco County, Mike Washburn is retiring from the Meeker Police Department (MPD) at the end of May, having also served with the Sheriff’s Department before the MPD. Born[Read More…]
Memorial Day | May 29, 2017
Colorado State High School Track Championships 2017
