In the HopeWest ad last week listing “Gifts in Memory,” Russell McClain was misidentified by HopeWest as the recipient of a “Gift in Memory” made by Janice DiMaggio. McClain had completed concrete work for DiMaggio and in lieu of payment, McClain suggested DiMaggio donate to her favorite local nonprofit. She[Read More…]
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Nebraska Wesleyan announces spring academic honors list
MEEKER | Shelbie Blazon of Meeker has been named to the spring 2023 academic honors list at Nebraska Wesleyan University for students enrolled in traditional and adult undergraduate programs.
Tour de Meeker returns
MEEKER | This is the third year of Mountain Valley Bank’s Tour de Meeker. The Memorial Day to Labor Day challenge provides a plethora of opportunities to earn points and win prizes by completing as many challenge items as possible, exploring our vast local “backyard” in the process. Last year[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: June 11-17, 2023
ARRESTS A 35 year old female was arrested on 6/15/2023 for motor vehicle theft. She was transported to Moffat County Detentions and received a PR bond. CALL SUMMARIES 6/11/2023 @ 6:53 am. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted Rangely Fire and EMS on a one vehicle rollover accident at the[Read More…]
Community Happenings: June 22, 2023
Town Hall with Lukens, Roberts MEEKER | Meghan Lukens and Dylan Roberts will be in Meeker on Wednesday, June 28 from 5-6 p.m. at the Meeker Library. They will take this opportunity to share what was accomplished during the legislative session. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions. Come[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: The Participation Trophy
“I shall participate, I shall contribute, and in so doing, I shall be the gainer.” Walter Annenberg Participation trophies, or prizes, have a bad rep. These prizes, awards or accolades are given to everyone who takes part in an event, even if they don’t come in first, second, or third[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Crowd sourcing for community good
Every now and then a word pops up that fits what happens when everyone is on the same page to help a community grow and thrive. Crowd sourcing began to be used on the internet mostly, as well as in print advertisements. Typically the “crowd” in crowd sourcing references, according[Read More…]
Guest Column: Bagpipes
A shifty looking guy in a kilt walks into a London pub, orders a pint, and very carefully puts down the plastic bag he was carrying. The suspicious barkeeper asks, “What’s that?” The Scotsman answers, “Six pounds of explosives.” The barkeeper replies with obvious relief. “Thanks goodness, I thought it[Read More…]
Guest Column: Talk of a lifetime, part 3
Read Part 1 >> Read Part 2 >> In the last few weeks, we have been talking about how to have those precious conversations with your loved ones. Hearing and experiencing the wonderful tales of yore through the eyes of your dear ones is precious. Having those conversations should never[Read More…]
Obituary: Dixie Lee Jones
Dixie Lee Jones June 28, 1937 ~ April 18, 2023 Dixie Lee Jones passed away peacefully in her home on April 18, 2023, after a brief illness. She was 85 years old. She was born on June 28, 1937, in western Colorado to Sidney and Eileen Lyke. She graduated from[Read More…]
Museum Musings: Letters from history, No. 2
Special to the Herald Times The White River Museum has a collection of letters that Meeker founding father Thomas Baker kept for many years. There are letters from Nathan Meeker and prominent figures like Chief Ouray, ex-Indian Agents, and the violently anti-Indian Colorado Governor Pitkin, as well as various Army[Read More…]
Letter: Grateful for swift response to water leak
Dear Editor, Again, how fortunate we are to live in our Meeker. Finding a water leak in my front yard, I called City Maintenance. Within a five-minute span Russel and his crew were at my home. Everything was back in order by that evening. Thank you guys. Job well done.[Read More…]