The Meeker Cowboys may have had a slow start to the beginning of the season, 0-4, but they finished second in the league, upset a higher seeded Brush at regionals, and qualified for the final 16 state tournament. “With a heavy heart it’s time to talk about the end of[Read More…]
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DAYS GONE BY – October 26th, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Wash Wakeman of Buford, was in town Monday with a load of ranch products. Literally speaking, Wash went into the wilderness some years ago and by the expenditure of lots of muscle, backed by a praiseworthy determination to win, has succeeded in making[Read More…]
Community raises $20,000 in four days to help save the Herald
Last week, after the Oct. 12 edition had come out, the Herald was thrown into crisis-mode. Balancing the checkbook led to a discovery of an acute shortfall in cash flows and receivables. We had enough funds to publish two more issues, and that was it. Advertising sales, which generate 80-85%[Read More…]
BLESSED
People and their pets gathered on the lawn at St. James’ Episcopal Church for the annual Blessing of the Animals service in honor of the feast day for St. Francis of Assisi. Multiple dogs and a single cat present, as well as a handful of pets represented virtually, received a[Read More…]
ANNULAR ECLIPSE
In the path of totality, the annular eclipse Oct. 14 created a “ring of fire” effect. This was taken by the solar optical telescope Hinode as the Moon came between it and the Sun. Viewers here enjoyed about 80% totality with special glasses, lenses, and homemade pinhole cameras. A total[Read More…]
Meeker opposes Prop HH, discusses parking, lighting
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved a resolution opposing Proposition HH on Tuesday. The resolution states, in part, “…the Town of Meeker relies on property tax revenue to provide street maintenance, snow plowing, infrastructure improvements, police protection, and code enforcement. Fire, ambulance, health, and other critical services in Meeker[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 8-14, 2023
ARRESTS A male party was arrested on October 10, 2023 for a protection order violation. He was released on October 11, 2023 on a PR bond. A male party was arrested on October 11, 2023 for a protection order violation and criminal trespass. He was released on October 12, 2023.[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – October 19th, 2023
“If a town loses its paper, it’s less of a town.” ~ Al Cross, Director emeritus of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues at the University of Kentucky Thanks to the generosity and love and support of our local Meeker community, that quote is not going to be[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
After Dear Editor, Our community suffered a tragic loss this weekend. I have only lived in Meeker for three years and did not have an opportunity to interact with the boys. I do know that in this town most of you are family or friends or both. While I am[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Please don’t stop the presses
There is an old slang expression that seems to be used a lot during lately in a new way – all in. Whether someone uses a different version, such as “count me in,” these two words convey more weight. It becomes apparent that the person offering their support and help[Read More…]
History Lessons: Molly Rink, Part 1
As we come upon the 127th anniversary of the famous Oct. 13, 1896, Meeker Bank Robbery [attempt], I would like to take a different slant on the event. With exception of our Ute conflicts, sheep wars, and the various Roosevelts, Meeker and Rio Blanco County did not get much ink[Read More…]
MHS Give Back Day a success
Meeker | On Friday, Oct. 13 Meeker High School put on their second annual Give Back Day. More than 80 students showed up to aid elderly and disabled members of the community. Student Council organized the event. Volunteers arrived at Meeker High School at 8:30 a.m. to receive their team[Read More…]