The plein air painters have returned to Meeker for another plein air art competition. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
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White River Alliance formalizes structure, asks for survey completions
MEEKER | A recently formed citizens’ group calling itself the White River Alliance has been participating in many of the county algae task force meetings. Several of the founding Alliance members and others met this past Saturday at Welders’ Outfitting just above the confluence of Marvine Creek with the White River.[Read More…]
Ghost Adventures visit delayed until August
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Due to scheduling conflicts, the Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures” team will be in Meeker in August instead of at the end of June, as was originally planned. Members of Hotchkiss Paranormal Investigators were in town again this week, scouting locations for the Ghost Adventures[Read More…]
What this year’s MHS graduates are planning
MEEKER | The last couple years or so, we have reported, from the Meeker high school graduation ceremony, what the year’s graduates are planning to do next. MHS counselor Trina Kennedy said at Commencement that in thinking about the Class of 2018, “The words of Maya Angelou come to mind…’You may[Read More…]
Man who brought modern dentistry to Meeker retiring after 47 years
MEEKER | It’s been 47 years since Dr. Charles Vandiver hung out his shingle and opened Meeker’s first preventive dentistry. Since that time he has repaired countless teeth, raised a family, made lifelong friends and made Meeker home. After a lengthy career—the average American changes careers every five to seven years—Vandiver[Read More…]
Rec district hears concerns regarding access to public information, passes financial audit
MEEKER | After hearing concerns from the Herald Times about a resolution passed in May that will make it more difficult for the public and press to obtain access to Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s public records, and concerns about perceived violations of the Colorado Open Meetings[Read More…]
Truck, trailer stolen from Meeker area; blood trail raises concerns
MEEKER | During the night of June 4 a truck with a trailer were stolen from a business at Curtis Creek Industrial Park in northeast Meeker. The truck contained numerous tools and a semi-auto handgun. The trailer had lumber and a new safe door. On June 6, the trailer with[Read More…]
MSD spending down reserves
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Education (Board) approved the school district’s 2018-2019 budget June 11. Their projected revenues for the year are $7.1 million while projected expenses are $7.7 million, leaving a deficit of $600,000. Board member Tom Allen, at the meeting last month, pretty well summarized the sense of comfort[Read More…]
Ensight offers free low vision workshop June 20 in Meeker
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Ensight Skills Center will host a presentation June 20 from 10 a.m.to 12 p.m. at the Meeker Library. Learn about: – eye diseases – vision loss – low vision – demonstration of tools available to help individuals with low vision function more efficiently –[Read More…]
Cremains garden improvements
By Paige Jones Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | In the last few years cremations have become more popular at cemeteries around the states. The Highland Cemetery in Meeker recently revamped the cremains garden, switching from gravel to concrete walkways. This improvement has reduced maintenance for the cemetery staff. On[Read More…]
Here fishy-fishy …
COURTESY PHOTOS About 50 individuals took part in the annual Youth Fishing Day, held this year at Lake Avery in Meeker. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Lions Club helped host this event along with the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District.
Get your Range Call wristbands now
By PAIGE JONES Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Fourth of July is a busy time of year for Meeker. Bringing in new and old faces to its festivities, Meeker Range Call provides an old-fashioned good time. This year’s Range Call Events start Tuesday, July 3 and end Saturday,[Read More…]