The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Those who have used it say we have the best forging coal in the state. Mr. F. N. Johantgen considers it is the best coal for fine work he has ever used. It is his No. 1 welding coal and he has[Read More…]
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Water tank…
Alan Ducey of Ducey’s Electric, Friends of the Tank executives Bruce Odland, Lois LaFond and Mark McCoin and Moon Lake Electric Association (MLEA) District Manager Bob Kissling discuss the logistics of connecting power to the water tank west of Rangely.
BOCES recognizes retiring members…
Brad Bauer, second from left, the coordinator of student services for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), presented certificates of appreciation to the three members of the Meeker School District Board of Education who are retiring this year.
MES Library gets $3,000 grant
MEEKER | The Meeker Elementary School Library is pleased to announce it has received a grant in the amount of $3,000 from the Colorado State Library through the State Grants to Libraries Act.
Meyer says MSD will require cutbacks after loss of tax vote
MEEKER I Obviously disappointed by the 64-vote failure of Ballot Issue 3A in Meeker, new school superintendent Mark Meyer said although it is a known fact that cuts will now have to be made, he will certainly comply with the voters’ decision on the measure.
St. James’ Harvest Festival…
Father Scott Hollenbeck, center rear, looks over the crowd taking part in the St. James Episcopal Church’s Fall Harvest Festival at the church on Sunday evening. A couple hundred area church members and visiting guests took part in the annual turkey dinner with all the fixings in the parish hall,[Read More…]
Cattle rustling an increasing problem
MEEKER I It’s that time of year again when cattle start to fill the lower meadows and truckloads of calves begin to leave the county, providing a once-a-year payday for many ranchers in the area.
Obituary: Merle Evelyn Snyder Brenton
Merle Evelyn Snyder Brenton was the youngest daughter of Parker Lindley and Grace Minnie Shugart Snyder. She was born in Independence, Montgomery County, Kan., on May 10, 1910. She passed away on Oct. 19, 2013, at the age of 103 years, five months and nine days.
Obituary: Merle Evelyn Snyder Brenton
Merle Evelyn Snyder Brenton was the youngest daughter of Parker Lindley and Grace Minnie Shugart Snyder. She was born in Independence, Montgomery County, Kan., on May 10, 1910. She passed away on Oct. 19, 2013, at the age of 103 years, five months and nine days.
Enter the Meeker Parade of Lights
MEEKER | Preparations are under way for the Second Annual Parade of Lights, which will be held on Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Meeker.
Chamber promotes local shopping, small business
MEEKER I Gearing up for the holiday season, the Meeker Chamber of Commerce is promoting Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30.
What having your health insurance cancelled means for state residents
RBC I As health insurance changes for 2014 take shape, many Coloradans have been mailed notices regarding the cancellation of health insurance policies. The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) wants to address consumer confusion and alarm related to these cancellations.
