MEEKER | One of Meeker’s most special events is the annual quilt show sponsored by the local P.E.O. Chapter BA. There will be 111 quilts on display this year so allow plenty of time to look at all of them. These are handmade quilts made by the talented folks of[Read More…]
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Library board considers building concerns, reviews programs
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker Public Library Board held its monthly meeting for August. Board Vice President Keri Grieser, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt, and member Dan Olson attended in person. Board President John Moffitt attended via Zoom. Board member Michael Cobb was absent from the meeting that evening. The meeting[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker’s Founders — P.P. Harp
When the Army occupied the White River valley (1879-1883) they kept the troops busy by improving the road from Rawlins. The road was realigned and new bridges built to accommodate the heavy traffic of supplying 2000 men. The road became known as the Government Road. The Army was not known[Read More…]
CPW reopens Oak Ridge, Piceance SWAs
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Colorado Parks and Wildlife has decided to reopen Oak Ridge and Piceance State Wildlife Areas (SWA) with the following restrictions in place. Oak Ridge SWA: Public access and campgrounds within the Oak Ridge SWA will reopen to the public, except for the “Sleepy Cat” entrance and[Read More…]
PMC board reviews finances, Medicare concerns and billing issues at August meeting
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health District Board of Directors for Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) held its monthly meeting in August, opening with a 9:30 a.m. financial session before moving into the regular meeting at 10 a.m. All board members were present. Chief Financial Officer John[Read More…]
Fire suppression repair efforts underway on Elk, Lee fires
MEEKER | Last week, reporters from the Herald Times had the opportunity to observe suppression repair efforts on both the Lee Fire and the Elk Fire, led by Northern Rockies Team 1, offering a firsthand look at the extensive work required after a wildfire is contained. Lee Fire: Repairing Firefighting[Read More…]
From classroom to office: Holliday takes on principal role at Meeker Elementary
MEEKER | After 15 years as the art and music teacher at Meeker Elementary School, Shana Holliday is stepping into her next chapter in education as the school’s new principal. “I’ve been teaching here for 15 years,” Holliday said. “Watching some administration changes over the last five years made me[Read More…]
90% containment reached for Lee Fire
MEEKER | As of press time Wednesday, the Lee Fire was mapped at 137,758 acres. The acreage was updated to reflect more accurate mapping. The FDNY Incident Management team assumed command of the fire on Monday. There were 211 total personnel on the Lee Fire per the Wednesday update. Tuesday[Read More…]
Rec district board seeks change to parks agreement with town
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker’s Board of Trustees were taken aback during a joint work session with the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (ERBM) Board of Directors when ERBM Board President Kent Walter read a prepared statement that ERBM wants to end the lease agreement with[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS:Letters from history No. 95
Los Pinos Indian Agency, October 2,1879 TO THE OFFICERS IN COMMAND AND THE SOLDIERS AT THE WHITE RIVER AGENCY: Gentleman: At the request of the chief of the Utes at this agency, I sent it to Joe. W. Brady, an employee, the enclosed order from Chief Oray to the Utes[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker’s Founders — A.J. Gregory
EDITOR’S NOTE: In honor for the Town of Meeker’s 140th birthday in September, we are publishing the histories of the Town’s founders who’s names are listed at the White River Museum and on the plaque on the boulder in front of the courthouse. When the Army occupied the White River[Read More…]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife concludes active removal period to address chronic wolf depredation in RBC
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | On August 16, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service-Wildlife Services (WS) deployed a team to Rio Blanco County to lethally remove an uncollared wolf that was determined to be responsible for six depredations in[Read More…]
