MEEKER | Firefighters are planning to burn up to 800 acres Tuesday, Aug. 29, and Wednesday, Aug. 30, 14 miles northeast of Meeker in the Aldrich Lakes area. Smoke may be visible from Highway 13 and Meeker. Crews have been working to build and improve upon control lines for this[Read More…]
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Special Section: Mountain Valley Bank Summer Festival 2023
DEATH NOTICE: Peggy Lee Wilkinson
Peggy Lee Wilkinson, 74, formerly of Meeker, died on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, at Sandrock Ridge Care Center in Craig, Colorado. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Peggy was employed for several years as a gemologist for many jewelers and also owned and operated her[Read More…]
Time for learning …
(Top) Parkview Elementary students in Rangely started the year on Wednesday, Aug. 23. (Bottom) buses wait for Meeker Elementary students to board after the first day of school, Aug. 21. Katie Faye King/Caitlin Walker Photos
Meeker Classic to commence Sept. 6
MEEKER | In just a few short weeks, from Sept. 6-10, the 36th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials will commence, and once again little ol’ Meeker will fill up with visitors excited to belong to our small community if only for a few days. This is an international, world class[Read More…]
New eatery brings fresh flavors to town
MEEKER | “We’re bringing a different flavor, sourcing everything from South Louisiana, and you know, we just want Meeker to taste what we grew up with on a regular basis,” said Don Lima, owner of Meeker’s latest eatery, Caroline’s Louisiana Kitchen. The new establishment brings fresh tastes from fresh ingredients,[Read More…]
Colorado Sleep Institute at PMC receives accreditation as AASM A-Step Provider
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Colorado Sleep Institute at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker recently received accreditation from the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP), making them the first A-STEP Introductory Course Provider in Colorado. The accreditation process involved a detailed evaluation of The Colorado Sleep Institute’s program, including the[Read More…]
Meeker trustees approve Sanderson re-subdivision
MEEKER | County Planner Leif Joy encouraged Meeker’s Board of Trustees to consider taking on the task of constructing and paving the through streets in new subdivisions, such as the one approved Tuesday in the Sanderson Hills area, for the sake of the town’s residents. “This subdivision that you are[Read More…]
HOME COOKIN’
Meeker’s newest restaurant, Caroline’s Louisiana Kitchen, opened Friday, Aug. 11 at 7t23 Market St. An interview with the chef will be published in next week’s paper. | LUCAS TURNER PHOTO
Meeker biking association hosts FUN Ride Poker Run Aug. 26
MEEKER | The Meeker Area Mountain Biking Association (MAMBA) will host a FUN Ride Poker Run on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. Online registration is $15; same-day registration (cash only) is $20 and opens at 7:30 a.m. The event is open to all ages. Minors will need to have[Read More…]
BIG FISH
A big community cast put on three productions of Big Fish over the weekend. Meeker Arts & Cultural Council’s community theater program continues to grow each year. | CAITLIN WALKER Special to the Herald Times
UPS AND DOWNS
The youngest rodeo riders had their turn in the arena last week during the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series with mutton bustin’ — a perennial crowd (and kid) favorite. It always seems like the sheep are doing more bustin’ than their riders. Tonight is the last rodeo of the 2023 series,[Read More…]
