One of the things we’ve committed to following our recent financial crisis is something we’re always harping on our local governments and special districts to do: be transparent, especially about finances. It’s in that vein I write this week’s column. First, some history for those of you who are new[Read More…]
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Letter to the Editor
A successful Hogwarts Dear Editor, A Magical Night at Hogwarts was yet again a huge success! Fun had by all with the maze, train ride, carnival games, fun prizes and activities and great food! It was fun to see new activities and games to play to keep the event fresh[Read More…]
History Lessons – Molly Rink, Part 2
By ED PECK Special to the Herald Times M olly sued to divorce Mr. Bert S. Rink in September 1924, charging non-support. She kept the ranch and the royalties. The court proceedings were interrupted when Mr. Rink’s redhead girlfriend showed up in court. Molly exhibited her less than kindly feelings[Read More…]
Loose Ends – Community care and concern
Every once in a while the news of the week in this small town looks like history repeating itself. One of these unexpected events will shake not only a family but a community to its core, especially with the loss or life-changing injury of our young people. One glance at[Read More…]
FCCLA
Meeker High School Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) hosted the Scenic Country (Western Slope) FCCLA Fall District Conference. District President Sam Hightower and the MHS Officer team led the 56 students participating through leadership roundtables, STAR Event information, and promoted competition in state events. Instructor Brenda Hummel[Read More…]
New Edition Alert! November 2, 2023
Hi everybody (and hello to more than 100 new subscribers!) If you’re new here, welcome! We generally send out a newsletter every week, but it’s been so crazy we missed one. Hopefully you caught all the community news in the October 26 edition, which would have been the last Herald[Read More…]
Obituary – Mary Gene Blankenship
Dec. 18, 1938 ~ Oct. 7, 2023 Our mother was born in Pierce, Nebraska, to Augustus (Bud) and Margaret Marek. She was the oldest of five siblings: Rosanne, Sherrie, Michael and Patrick. They later settled in Torrington, Wyoming, where she met her first husband Robert Dee Schutt and married him[Read More…]
Obituary – Norman Allen Hall Sr.
April 30, 1932 ~ Oct. 25, 2023 Norman Allen Hall Sr., 91, went home to be with our Lord on Oct. 25, 2023, at Larchwood Inn Nursing Home in Grand Junction, Colorado. Norm was born on April 30, 1932, in Torrence, California. His parents were Gordon Allen and Mary Francis[Read More…]
Obituary – Kyle Thomas Brueggeman
June 16, 1989 ~ Oct. 21, 2023 Kyle Thomas Brueggeman, 34, was born June 16, 1989, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Mary Cox and William Brueggeman. He finished his journey in this life Oct. 21, 2023, in Grand Junction, Colorado. He worked at Skyview Acres LLC as a stablehand. Kyle[Read More…]
Obituary – Joe Max Holeyfield
Sept. 10, 1938 ~ Oct. 16, 2023 On Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, Joe Max Holeyfield passed away at the age of 85. The Holeyfield family along with other family and friends mourn his passing. Joe was a resident of Meeker for over 30 years and loved throughout the community for[Read More…]
CAMO & BUGLING CHAMPS
Thank you to Backcountry Outpost for assistance with prizes! Thank you to this year’s judges: Austin Seely, Jarrett Waldref and DJ Ridgeway Grand Champion Bugler – Brantley White 1st Grade 1st Place – Skadi Borchard 2nd Place – Tindy Slaugh 3rd Place – Cort Crawford 2nd Grade 1st Place –[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from History, No. 21
Special to the Herald Times United States Indian Service White River Agency, Colorado January 27, 1879. Sir: I have the honor to transmit to you by this day’s mail my accounts for the fourth quarter, which, I think, will be found complete, with the exception of two vouchers which I[Read More…]