By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Herald Times had the privilege to interview two of the five veterans who enjoyed a wilderness adventure on July 30–Aug. 4 in the Flattops Mountains hosted by Freedom Alliance and supported by Adams Lodge Outfitters right here in Meeker.[Read More…]
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Town owns Sulphur Creek ditch, responsibility for maintenance still in question
MEEKER | Responding to a citizen’s question about who is responsible for maintenance of the Sulphur Creek ditch, town attorney Melody Massih said after further research, town manager Scott Meszaros determined the town is the owner of the ditch, but staff is still looking into the town’s responsibilities. “We’re working[Read More…]
Bonnie Coryell awarded Meeker’s citizen of the year
MEEKER | The citizen of the year award is nominated by the public and honors an outstanding person who has made a significant contribution to our community. “This year’s citizen goes above and beyond when it comes to volunteering,” said Meeker Chamber board president Diana Jones Friday at the chamber’s[Read More…]
End of summer …
WREA pays out $1.2 million in capital credits for members
MEEKER | The WREA Board recently approved to pay out $1.2M in capital credits to its membership. When people sign up to receive electric service from White River Electric Association they become a member of a rural electric cooperative. With membership comes privileges. WREA is owned by its members and[Read More…]
Three rodeos remaining in the summer series
MEEKER | Grand Junction radio station disc jockey Ty Morgan (Moose 92.3) gives the play-by-play for Meeker’s summer rodeo series. He will be back at it at 7 p.m. today at the county fairgrounds as the summer rodeo series, produced by Farris Bucking Bulls from New Castle, goes into its[Read More…]
Grady, Klinglesmith ranches focus of Conservation Stewardship program tour and discussion Aug. 15
RBC | Tiffany Jehorek, Meeker District Conservationist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced last week the Grady and Klinglesmith Ranches Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Tour Tuesday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Everyone and anyone interested in range management[Read More…]
Meal Mobile …
Connie Theos named Colorado Wool Grower of the Year
MEEKER | Connie Theos of Meeker was named the Colorado Wool Growers Association (CWGA) Wool Grower of the Year at the association’s summer convention last month in Montrose. CWGA underscored Theos’ lifelong love of sheep, her dedication to protecting ranchers, both large and small, and tirelessly advocating for the roots[Read More…]
Mission accomplished…
MHS students create decorative benches for a community project
By ALLIE WILLEY Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | This year the Meeker High School created a Community Development Group. The group came together in the fall of 2016 through the United States Forest Service (USFS), Rocky Mountain Youth Corps (RMYC) and Meeker High School. Victoria Houser, recreation staff officer;[Read More…]
The end of an era…
