Well-known Meeker resident Ruby J. Hart, after living on this earth for 98 years, passed from this life and moved on to a better place May 22, 2015, at Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colo.
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Inaugural Meeker Cattledog Trials to offer day of competition Sunday
MEEKER I On Sunday morning, 40 dogs and their handlers will again test their skills on the trial field at Ute Park, but this time it is cattle who will be their challengers. The Meeker Classic has long been known as the site of one of the best sheepdog trials[Read More…]
Oldtimers’ Celebration in Meeker on Saturday
MEEKER I The annual Oldtimers’ Celebration will be held Saturday at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center in downtown Meeker.
Obituary: Brandan Justin Kracht
Brandan Justin Kracht was an amazing son, brother, father and friend. He was an extremely caring and loving person.He had a laugh and always a smile on his face that was very contagious. He was always there to help anyone in need without a second thought.
Work underway on Highway 13 road collapse south of Meeker
MEEKER I On May 20, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) maintenance crews reported the failure of a downhill Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining wall on southbound State Highway 13 at mile marker 29, causing the roadway to sag up to five feet in the area adjacent to the wall.
Obituary: Bill Metzger
Bill Metzger passed away on Memorial Day—Monday, May 25, 2015—at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Colo. He was 75.
Meekerpalooza set for Saturday
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Culture Council (MACC) is hosting the third annual Meekerpalooza Arts and Music Festival on Saturday in Meeker’s Ute Park.
WREA’s annual White River Golf Tourney is June 19
MEEKER I A flat-screen TV and cash prizes will be up for grabs as the White River Electric Association hosts its 31st annual White River Golf Tournament on June 19. Registration includes Thursday’s dinner and Friday’s cart and green fees, range balls and a sack lunch.
Letter to the Editor: Don’t destroy economies in the name of climate change
Dear Editor: Strong contrasting views on human caused global warming (HCGW) exist as expressed in Joseph Newman’s letter printed in the May 14 issue of the Herald Times and in my earlier letter. My views are swayed by the many predictions of world-ending catastrophes that didn’t happen during my 91[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Proud of MHS students
Dear Editor: A week or so ago, I had the opportunity to attend the awards assembly at Meeker High School. I was more than impressed.
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Plans underway to fix Highway 13 problems south of Meeker
MEEKER I On May 20, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) maintenance crews reported the failure of a downhill Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining wall on State Highway 13 at mile marker 29, causing the roadway to sag up to five feet in the area adjacent to the wall.