MEEKER | At the July meeting of the Meeker Cemetery District board, board members discussed how to maintain the lawns at the cemetery in the midst of severe drought conditions, including extending the hours of part-time (32-hour a week) employees to 40 hours. “I don’t see that they need to, unless[Read More…]
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VFW/American Legion Dinner; Ford and Trout give updates
MEEKER | AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY GIRLS STATE CAMP REPORT Incoming Meeker High School senior Lacey Ford was sponsored by the Meeker American Legion Post 0074 for participation in the American Legion Auxiliary Girls’ State Camp on the University of Northern Colorado campus in Greeley in June with 160 delegates from[Read More…]
UPDATED: Sulphur Fire 977 acres, 100 percent contained
SULPHUR FIRE Location: approximately 5 miles north of Meeker in steep, rugged, inaccessible terrain; a power line in the area has made things difficult for air resources Size: 977 acres Cause: Lightning Containment: 100% County Road 11/Sulphur Creek Road is now open. MEEKER | Several people called in reports of smoke north of Meeker[Read More…]
ERBM addresses concerns, talks 2019 goals
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District board reviewed and discussed concerns presented at the June meeting by the Herald Times regarding executive sessions and access to public records according to the open meetings and open records law. “Based upon the discussion we did have an oversight,”[Read More…]
A day in the life of an Incident Management Team firefighter
By DOC WATSON Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Meeker was for several days host to the Northwest Incident Management Team 11, which from its base at the Barone Middle School managed the Fawn, Sprague, Smith and Ridgetop fires. With all the fires in Colorado this year, it became necessary[Read More…]
Wagon Wheel OHV Rendezvous & Rodeo 2018
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Town of Meeker institutes outdoor watering restrictions through Sunday
The Town of Meeker has instituted outdoor watering restrictions effective immediately through 5 p.m. Sunday. According to Town Clerk Lisa Cook, the Town is seeing extremely high usage numbers this summer. Last month, Meeker residents used a record 62,000,000 gallons, six million more than ever before. “The Town of Meeker[Read More…]
Volunteers urged to attend workshop
By ROBERT AMICK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Community Heart and Soul will present an informational workshop at the Main Street Project 45/Heritage Culture Meeting Tuesday, July 24, 12-1:30 p.m. at the Old West Heritage Culture Center, 517 Park Ave. Alexsis Halbert and her CHS team will present a[Read More…]
4th of July Parade Winners
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Congratulations to everyone who entered the July 4th parade! We appreciate your effort and creativity in bringing your message to the Parade! These are the 2018 winners: – Best of Show: White’s Construction and Excavation – Most Creative: Operation Christmas Child – Judges Choice: U.S. Forest[Read More…]
Watch for rattlers
MEEKER | In the last week two verified reports have surfaced of rattlesnakes coming down into town in Meeker, one in Sage Hills subdivision and one behind the visitor bleachers at Starbuck Stadium. Additional anecdotal reports have come in as well, but without photographic evidence. Of the 30 or so[Read More…]
Run for Your Life 5K Results
MEEKER | The Run for Your Life 5K on July 4, was a success with 252 runners and walkers registered in the event. Hosted by the ERBM Recreation & Park District, this race is an annual event during the 4th[Read More…]
Range Call 2018 Highlights
MEEKER |The 133rd annual Range Call Celebration kicked off with the Meeker Pageant Tuesday night and concluded Saturday night with a Redhead Express and Clint Black concert at the fairgrounds. In between those touchstone events, residents and visitors were treated to a parade, fireworks show, several rodeos, downtown vendor booths[Read More…]