Meeker’s Gracie Blagg, a 2023 graduate of Meeker High School, earned the Future Farmers of America (FFA) State Star in agri-business at the state-level competition, as well as winning an award for proficiency in diversified horticulture as well as receiving her state degree. Also at the state convention, Meeker’s Amy[Read More…]
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Rangely LDS update: Wren, Winder, Wagner headed to missions
(Left to right) Marstan Wagner, Fisher Winder and Kevin Wren. Courtesy Photo Kevin Wren and Fisher Winder are the most recently called missionaries for their church in Rangely. These two young men, along with Marstan Wagner, have been long time friends from starting kindergarten together, played basketball together as Panthers,[Read More…]
Obituary: Betty Marie Mitchel Burdick
Betty Marie Mitchel Burdick Dec. 21, 1941 ~ June 24, 2023 Betty Marie (nee Mitchel) Burdick was an amazing woman that was adored and loved by many. She was loving and charming, spunky, caring, generous and a constant ball of energy and fun. Her big heart was her greatest asset[Read More…]
Obituary: Don E. Wilson
Don E. Wilson Oct. 4, 1940 ~ July 1, 2023 Don E (Edward) Wilson was born Oct. 4, 1940 to Ed and Betty Wilson of Meeker, Colorado. He passed peacefully at his Florida home July 1, 2023, at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife of 52[Read More…]
Uplift Meeker …
New banners at the west entrance to Meeker, additions to increase comfort and usability of the downtown parklets, custom-designed bike racks throughout town, and a plan to highlight the community’s pet-friendly activities via an Instagram campaign and a 2024 calendar, are some of the completed and ongoing community projects developed[Read More…]
Keep an eye–and ear–out for ‘danger noodles’
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is sharing important information to keep you, your family and your pets safe from rattlesnakes. Recently, an 11-year old boy was bitten by a rattlesnake during a biking accident near Golden. He fortunately survived thanks to his father’s quick[Read More…]
GOCO awards CPW grant for thermal drone
RBC | The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded an $11,500 grant to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to deploy a drone to better manage wildlife and protect natural resources in the northwest region of the state. The grant is part of GOCO’s CPW Director’s Innovation Fund (DIF), a partnership[Read More…]
Days Gone By: July 6, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Reverend Davis took M.E. Sunday school students at Robertson place to a picnic in Powell Park with a turnout of 33 students. This inspired Reverend Handel of St. James Episcopal church to do the same. Thomas F. Dunn, brother of John, of Big[Read More…]
Richardson honored as 2023 Range Call Parade Marshal
MEEKER | “To me appreciation goes a long ways, for what we do. I mean, not just for Range Call but for anybody we deal with,” said Boyd Richardson about the Range Call board’s decision to choose him as this year’s 4th of July Parade Marshal. “I was just told[Read More…]
It’s time for Range Call 2023!
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Rio Happenings: June 18-24, 2023
ARRESTS A 39 year-old male was arrested on 6/19/2023 for abusing toxic vapors, driving under restraint and careless driving. A PR bond was granted 6/20/2023 by Magistrate McConaughy. A 24 year-old male was arrested on 6/21/2023 on a Rio Blanco County warrant as well as a Moffat County warrant for[Read More…]
Boyd retires …
Retired Judge James Boyd reflected on his 20 years serving the 9th Judicial District during a retirement party Tuesday, June 27. Boyd thanked his colleagues, commending their work and competence, and expressing hope for the future in their hands. “These principles that we try and follow the rules of law[Read More…]
