Meeker

RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago – Until disposed of we will offer 17¢ 20¢, 25¢, 30¢ and 35¢ values In organdies, batistes, lawns and dimities at 10¢ and 12¢ cents per pair. The famous Russell gloves for $1.50 per pair. – County surveyor Dan Moog is kept on[Read More…]

Sheepdog demonstration …

What’s better than a live demonstration to whet your appetite for the real thing? Meeker Classic trial director Maym Cunningham and her sister, retired trial director Ellen Nieslanik were invited to perform a sheep herding demonstration at the Snowmass Night Rodeos.  

Loose Ends: The art of saying hello

“We are so glad to be able to hello each other” the editor of the Meeker Herald noted more than 100 years ago, shortly after the telephone lines were connected between Meeker and Buford.

Thanks for the business banners

Dear Editor: I would like to thank the following sponsors for their support in purchasing and installing the county fair banners: White River Electric Assn., Meeker General Mercantile and Meeker Lodging Tax Board. Your generous donations and help are greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Pete Kiser Meeker

Oh deer, more discussion

RBC I Another meeting to discuss the declining mule deer herd was held by the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife (CDPW) Aug. 15, to focus on a few of the many factors contributing to the decline in mule deer numbers.

Logging traffic on Yellow Jacket Pass

MEEKER I Intermountain Resources of Delta, Colo., is currently harvesting timber in the Wilson Park area. Visitors using Forest Road 250 near Yellow Jacket Pass should expect to encounter logging trucks and increased activity in the area over the next few months.