MEEKER | Hello, my name is Jared Henderson. I recently graduated from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado. I moved back to the town of Meeker, Colorado, at the start of July and began writing for the Herald Times. I am so excited to write more stories about Meeker[Read More…]
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Editor’s Column – The parable of the two travelers
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” ― Viktor Frankl, “Man’s Search for Meaning” I came across this parable months ago, lost it, and just found it again.[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – July 25th, 2024
Share your family story for history at the Pioneers Association dinner/dance Dear Editor: Everyone has a story. Every story is worth telling. And saving. You may think your story isn’t interesting, or that it doesn’t have enough history. But it IS interesting and it IS history, unless it hasn’t happened yet.[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Agency Survivors
A couple of weeks ago Kevyn Mack of the White River Museum produced Letter No. 56. Correspondence between Nathan Meeker and E.A. Hayt, commissioner, Indian Affairs. On July 2, 1879, the commissioner had approved the appointment of five employees and mentioned two resignations: Edgar E. Clark and James S. Fullerton. This[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 57
Editor’s Note: For those following these previously unpublished letters between Nathan Meeker and officials in Washington, D.C., it’s worth pointing out that the letters below were written just a few months before the uprising of the White River Utes and Meeker’s death. White River Agency, Colorado July 7, 1879 Sir:[Read More…]
More yoga classes, new instructor coming to Mountain Charisma
MEEKER | Mountain Charisma (646 Main St.) is introducing a new option for yoga classes with a new instructor in August. Dr. Lizzie Ross is a nutritionist, osteopathic physican and an athlete in her own right. “I fell in love with yoga when I was playing ice hockey on the[Read More…]
Obituary – Sharon Linn (Vanderpool) Samuel
March 8, 1959 ~ July 19, 2024 Sharon Linn (Vanderpool) Samuel lost her battle with thyroid cancer on July 19, 2024 in the care of HopeWest. Her family was by her side throughout her final days. Born March 8, 1959 in Meeker, CO to Esther (Proctor) and Robert Vanderpool, Sharon[Read More…]
Obituary – David Ray Davis
Feb. 12, 1952 ~ July 4, 2024 David Ray Davis, born on Feb. 12, 1952, passed away on July 4, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was the son of Ray and LaVone Davis and grew up alongside siblings Terry, Mike and Linda in the Denver metro area. Dave attended[Read More…]
Blast and Twang 4-H contests kick off Rio Blanco County Fair
RBC | The 2024 County Shoot is in the books. Friday the air shooting classes began the RBC Fair at the 4-H building in Meeker. Unofficial results indicate all 4-H shooters are likely eligible to go on to the Colorado State Fair! The next day, archers, shotgunners and .22 shooters[Read More…]
New scholarship opens for Colorado high school seniors
RBC | A new scholarship launches this fall for high school seniors in Colorado and Washington. Introducing the Michael E. McGoldrick Scholarship launching this fall, offering $100,000 across four years to three students in Colorado and Washington. Designed by Roaring Fork Valley locals, it aims to support students with financial[Read More…]
Rust continues forward progress with prized Catch-a-Calf steer
MEEKER | As the summer progresses and August approaches, Johnny Rust, a dedicated participant in the National Western Stock Show’s Catch-a-Calf program, continues to make significant strides with his prized steer. Since successfully catching his calf this last January, Rust has devoted himself to the daily care and training of[Read More…]
Thrills, spills and a growing jackpot at the Meeker rodeo
MEEKER | The stakes are getting higher for bull riders taking their chances at the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series. Thus far, no riders have finished a ride this season, boosting the winnings by $3,000 next week for a lucky and/or talented rider. Results from the July 18 rodeo are as[Read More…]