HON. E. A. HAYT, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C. White River Agency, Colorado August 11, 1879 Sir: I think a statement as to our crop prospects will be acceptable. We are now cutting the 20 acres of wheat, the quality is good and the yield will be about 150,[Read More…]
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Open House for Senior Life Solutions program
RANGELY | Community members are invited to join the Rangely District Hospital’s Senior Life Solutions program for an open house at 225 Eagle Crest Dr., Rangely on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 1–3 pm. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the program facility and ask questions while enjoying light[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – February 20th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The telephone line will fill a “long felt want” in Meeker. Monday was Lincoln’s birthday and Wednesday was St. Valentine’s Day. Both events were observed quietly in Meeker. The recent improvements in St. James church are a lasting memorial to the work and tireless[Read More…]
Valentine’s Day Couples Contest Winners!
“Let’s Stay Together” (longest running relationship) Living proof love can last a lifetime, Joe and Evalyn Carstens are the winners of the “Let’s Stay Together” award. The couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 10, 2025. The Carstens were nominated by Suzanne Gerloff. Congratulations to Joe and Evalyn! “Love[Read More…]
SPELLING BEE CHAMP!
Fourth-grader Fletcher Chinn was the winner of the annual Spelling Bee last Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Meeker Elementary School. Fletcher is the son of Dan and Amy Chinn of Meeker. Fletcher now has the opportunity to compete at the next level of Spelling Bee competition. Congratulations to Fletcher, and to[Read More…]
MHS holds third annual Empty Bowls fundraiser
MEEKER | This past Tuesday, Meeker High School held its Empty Bowls fundraiser during the girls’ and boys’ basketball games against Roaring Fork. This year marked the third year of the event, with proceeds benefiting the Meals on Wheels program through Pioneers Medical Center. The fundraising goal for this year’s[Read More…]
State suspends MedRide transportation services
Special to the HT MEEKER | Area recipients who have depended on MedRide for transportation to and from necessary medical appointments will have to find another option after the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing issued a notice of suspension to MedRide. According to the Department, MedRide is[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB 2-8, 2025
ARRESTS 2/9/2025 – Rangely PD arrested a 22 year-old male for Harassment and Criminal Mischief. He was released on bond. CALL SUMMARIES 2/04/2025 @ 7:03 am. A couple was reported to be stopped along Highway 13 at mile-marker 22. A female jumped out into traffic making obscene gestures at[Read More…]
Apply now to be a 2025 Meeker Mustang Makeover trainer; new halter class and two-day extravaganza
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Applications are open for aspiring wild horse trainers to be part of the 2025 Seventh Annual Meeker Mustang Makeover set to take place August 22nd and 23rd. This year promises to be even bigger and better with the addition of the new Halter Class division, expanded[Read More…]
Meeker Board of Trustees discuss community wildfire defense grant, approve liquor license transfers
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting last week at the town hall at 7 p.m., with all board members present. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, followed by the approval of minutes from the previous meeting. The board then moved to approve[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – February 13th, 2025
Library book club MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading All You Have To Do Is Call by Carrie Maher. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, March 10, at 1 p.m. Extra copies are available for check out at[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: What makes a leader great?
“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” ― Lao Tzu (Tao Te Ching) I’m taking a class on leadership, ethics and social responsibility this semester. Several weeks into class discussions and textbook readings[Read More…]
