Dear community: In October, nearly 200 people joined together to save the Herald through an absolutely WILD $40,000 donation drive. Six months later, we have tons of new subscribers, 2,000+ newsletter readers, and tens of thousands of visitors to the website each month. People read the paper, y’all. (Sure …[Read More…]
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Loose Ends – All-season sports fans
Watching local students participate in the wide variety of school sports activities offered throughout the year, one begins to notice the increased amount of spectators at almost every event compared to previous years. Has our demographic been altered greatly with more young people moving to the area? While the saying[Read More…]
History Lessons – Mt. Streeter, Pt. 4
I have driven Highway 13 many times and have passed Mount Streeter without knowing it is there. Today, without its buildings and mine structures, it is totally unremarkable. It is fenced off and marked with formidable private property signs for a good reason, so please don’t trespass. As I drove[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 41
White River Agency, Colorado May 12, 1879. Sir: I send herewith estimate of funds required for this second quarter, 1879. A good deal of heavy work must be done this quarter, caused by the necessity for running the saw-logs cut last winter, and as I intend[Read More…]
White River Alliance to discuss over appropriation of water resources
MEEKER | Water users in our basin will likely become very familiar with what “over appropriation” means and how it will affect the way we use water on the White River. Over appropriation is a designation the state uses when water demand exceeds supply and water users must follow much[Read More…]
HopeWest Meeker: Where compassion meets healthcare
MEEKER | HopeWest Meeker is more than a healthcare provider; we’re a community dedicated to offering dignity and comprehensive support to individuals and families navigating the complexities of chronic illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, COPD, kidney failure, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and many more. Our palliative care program is designed around[Read More…]
NW Colo. Energy Initiative will seek community input
MEEKER | Matt Solomon, representing the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative, gave a brief presentation to Meeker trustees on April 19. The Initiative, started by Sen. Bob Rankin, operates under the umbrella of the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC). The group has received federal funding to do surveys and education[Read More…]
Obituary – Kathy Jo (Clapper) Floyd
Sept. 7, 1957 ~ March 7, 2024 Former Craig resident, Kathy Jo (Clapper) Floyd passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at her home in Grand Junction. She was 66. A celebration of Kathy’s life was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2024, at the Grant Mortuary Chapel[Read More…]
Obituary – James Chris Gibbons
March 5, 1957 ~ March 10, 2024 James Chris Gibbons, born in Steubenville, Ohio, in 1949, now 75, of Dinosaur, Colorado, passed into his eternal life on March 10, 2024, leaving his wife, Bonnie, of Dinosaur, and his two daughters, Michelle and husband Greg Deffinbaugh, and Rebecca and husband Luke.[Read More…]
Costanzo saddles up with Streamline Realty
MEEKER | Suzan Pelloni, owner/broker of Streamline Realty, LLC, proudly announces the expansion of her brokerage to the Roaring Fork Valley. With the addition of fourth-generation local and esteemed real estate professional, Klayton Costanzo, Streamline Realty now serves the Rio Blanco, Moffat and Garfield County markets. “I am thrilled to[Read More…]
Healthgrades Names Pioneers Medical Center a 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ recipient
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center announced that it has been recognized as a 2024 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. This achievement, along with Pioneers Medical Center’s accomplishments as a 2024 Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ recipient, reflects Pioneers[Read More…]
Cowboy baseball posts first two wins for season
MEEKER | Meeker baseball posted its first two wins this weekend over Olathe. Coming from behind in game one the Cowboys strengthened the defense in the second half of the game and got the bats going to win 12-6. Ethan Quinn with four runs and Ryan Sullivan with three[Read More…]
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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