The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago
– Mr. Pfeiffer’s Cleveland bay stallion is now in Meeker. Those wishing to see a fine thoroughbred horse should call at the Pioneer Stables.
– Thos. H. Iles’ cattle went through town Tuesday, bound for Axial basin. They are one and two year old steers in fair condition, and came from Arizona.
The Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago
– There is no substitute for butterfat.
– Dr. Hunsaker went to Denver this week with a carload of hogs belonging to Fred Gibble and himself.
– Gibble and Hunsaker have opened the former Wallace meat and produce market in Baer block. Fred can raise most of the pork needed on his Flag Creek farm.
The Meeker Herald ~ 50 years ago
– 49 members of the MHS Class of 1973 will be awarded their high school diplomas during formal ceremonies at the MHS auditorium tonight at 8 p.m.
– Trout to stock fishponds are available to landowners in the White River Soil Conservation District through arrangements with the Silver Spring Trout Farm at Montrose.
The Meeker Herald ~ 25 years ago
– We note here with sadness the passing of K. James Cook, who for 34 years was editor and publisher of The Meeker Herald. He died May 16 after a battle with cancer at age 69.
– The eighth grade class recently started a recycling program and recycled nearly 412 pounds of paper.
Rangely Times ~ 50 years ago
– Town Manager Bruce Barker this week urged residents to notify him of any large items to be picked up by town crews in the annual Clean-Up Drive which ends Friday.
– The Rangely Sanitation District Board of Directors met Tuesday night in regular session and voted to raise the sewer tap fees and the monthly swerve charge, effective July 1, 1973.
Rangely Times ~ 25 years ago
– There are many moments to remember from the 1998 RHS Graduation ceremony. Tales about practical jokes from Rangely’s brightest students, a speech about excellence, and mistimed “hat throwing.”
– Bob Tobin, a retired USGS Hydrologist turned astronomy enthusiast, gave some of the alternative students a lesson about the stars.He is just one of the many people who contribute their time and experience to help enrich the student’s education.
