Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago If you miss the parade of Slave of the Silver serpent at the Festival this year you will regret it. The Sanderson building is undergoing extensive repairs. The number of students from outside districts in attendance at the Meeker school is in evidence as[Read More…]
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Man who kidnapped Westlands employee convicted in Wyoming
MEEKER | The man charged with kidnapping a Meeker woman from Westlands Ranch in February 2022 has been found guilty on all counts by a Federal court jury in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Joseph Lee Beecher, who was 48 at the time of the crime, burglarized a residence in Craig and stole[Read More…]
Classic time is here again!
The flags representing the multiple countries from whence the Meeker Classic competitors hail were raised on Monday in anticipation of the start of this year’s event Wednesday. See the full schedule of events on PAGE 7 of this weeks edition, as well as ads throughout for various events, including Jammin’[Read More…]
Every mustang finds a home at 2024 Mustang Makeover
MEEKER | The 2024 Meeker Mustang Makeover, held on Aug. 24, will be remembered as a landmark event, shattering records and capturing the hearts of all who attended. From a record-breaking audience turnout to a spectacular auction, this year’s Makeover set a new standard for mustang events across the nation.[Read More…]
New Meeker police officer was first emergency responder to house fire
MEEKER | Officer Keydon Long joined the Meeker Police Department late last year. He was the first emergency responder to arrive at the scene of the house fire at 11th and Pinyon on Aug. 24. According to Meeker PD, when Long arrived, two female residents were still inside the smoke-filled[Read More…]
Former chief hydrologist of area USGS Presents to White River Alliance
MEEKER | Last week, local water expert Bob Tobin took members of the White River Alliance back in time as he presented his findings during the Alliance’s monthly speaker series. Tobin ran the United States Geological Service in Meeker as the District Sub Chief from 1974 to 1988, and spearheaded[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Aug 25-31, 2024
ARRESTS No arrests this week CALL SUMMARIES 8/24/2024- During District Court proceedings a hacker got into the State system presenting themselves as Rio Blanco County Jail. Inappropriate content was then displayed for all to see who were attending court virtually. 8/25/2024 @ 4:37 pm. A single vehicle injury accident was[Read More…]
Commissioners hear concerns from Rangely resident
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners held a public meeting in Rangely, Colorado, on Aug. 27, 2024. Commissioners Doug Overton and Ty Gates attended in person, while Jennifer O’Hearon joined via Google Meet. During the public comment period, Charles Brady of Rangely expressed disagreement with line item B which[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 5th, 2024
Upcoming concerts at The TANK RANGELY | Tickets, Sept. 21 Alan Mackwell Quartet 8 p.m. Free, Sept. 28 Ars Nova Singers, Open Rehearsal 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Author book signing during Meeker Classic MEEKER | Local author Lou Dean will be signing copies of her books, “The Amazing[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – September 5th, 2024
“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.” ― Aristotle With Labor Day just passed, I’ve been mulling over the outrageous value of the thousands of hours of volunteering and other unpaid work and service that keep our society functioning. The presence — and necessity[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – September 5th, 2024
Thank you to the Meeker Fire Dept. Dear Editor: We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all of our neighbors that helped us put out a hay fire on our property on Sunday afternoon. They were so helpful while we waited for the Fire Department, and we[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Mountain Valley Bank Summer Festival Pie Baking Contest raises $3,400 for HopeWest
HopeWest thanks the Mountain Valley Bank Summer Festival and all who participated in this year’s pie baking contest. The fundraiser netted $3,400 to support the programs of HopeWest – providing compassionate care and comfort to patients and families in Rio Blanco County during some of life’s most difficult moments. Eight[Read More…]
