Merry Christmas from the Herald Times, and all your favorite Meeker businesses! Visit any one of these participating locations and scan the QR Code to be entered into the Shop At Home Giveaway! We will be drawing one winner each week from now until Christmas to win $50 in Chamber[Read More…]
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UPDATED: CPW removes Rio Blanco County from list of potential locations for wolf release
BREAKING: After press time Wednesday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued an updated list of potential counties where the next batch of wolves will be released. Rio Blanco County has been removed from that list, leaving Garfield, Eagle, and Pitkin counties as potential sites. A press release sent Wednesday, Nov. 13[Read More…]
THE GIFT OF COMFORT AND CARE
“We just wanted to honor some of the veterans in our community that served in the armed forces and this is what we do best so we make what we’ve seen,” Jan Keller, member of Rio Blanco Stitchers, stated. The sewing group created 11 patriotically themed quilts for veterans as[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 70
White River Agency, Colorado. August 11, 1879 Sir: You have allowed $400 for skilled labor of millwright; the grist-mill you buy yourself. Now, I find no man willing to come unless his wages are allowed from the day he starts; also his transportation and his board while here; and the wages[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Spring Cave
RBC | According to the Aug. 10, 1895 issue of the Meeker Herald, a cave was discovered up the South Fork of the White River about 1884 by Charley Smith. Charley found it, so Charley got to name it. I guess he didn’t care for the name, Charley’s Cave, so[Read More…]
Meeker trustees have additional concerns about proposed plan for Circle Park
MEEKER | At last Tuesday’s regular meeting for the Meeker Board of Trustees, held Nov. 5, trustees heard an update from Gayle Langley and Traci Stoffel, representing the Main Street Program for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), along with Meeker Chamber Director Stephanie Hanson. Langley and Stoffel highlighted[Read More…]
Library Board discusses book policy, community concerns
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its monthly meeting last Wednesday in the library’s community room. All five board members attended the meeting. The public comment period drew community members concerned about book banning and a draft collections policy up for review. Dr. Bob Dorsett expressed support for[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Potato Polo
RBC | Janice Oldland showed me a photo taken in Meeker on July 4, 1913, of men on horseback holding pointed sticks, resembling swords, around a box on the ground. If you’d like to see a copy, one is on display at the Bank of the San Juans. From left[Read More…]
Spookiest place in town…
“It’s creepy and it’s kooky, mysterious and spooky, it’s all together ooky, Antler Taxidermy,” (sung to the tune of “The Addams Family.”) A photo doesn’t do justice to the detail and complexity of the Halloween decorations at Antler Taxidermy on Market Street. Swing by for a visit to check out[Read More…]
Bringing magic to life on stage:
Celebrating 15 years of community theater MEEKER | At a time when funding for drama, music, and art programs has disappeared from many communities, the town of Meeker and its residents have pressed in and invested in the creative and performing arts in the school district and through external organizations. [Read More…]
Blessing of the animals
St. James Episcopal Church held the annual “Blessing of the Animals” service on Saturday, Oct. 26. Parishioners brought their furry family members to the church for a prayer and treats. Pictured are Kim and Ted Tedford with their dog Shorty, and Father Scott Hollenbeck. KARA HOLLENBECK PHOTO
BIZ SPOTLIGHT: ROZZI’S
MEEKER | Since opening two years ago, Rozzi’s has been dedicated to providing a range of services that make clients feel renewed and confident. Now, with a recent expansion, the salon offers an even wider array of services designed to boost mental and physical well-being. Owner Candace Maes, who has[Read More…]
