Dr. Anthony Canfield didn’t expect to put his medical training to use while elk hunting in the Flattops Wilderness this year, but that training played a role in the coordinated effort to rescue his friend. After riding into the mountains on horseback with outfitter Trappers Lodge, Canfield and longtime friend[Read More…]
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LOOSE ENDS: Go vote!
Writing a weekly column — that often touches on the great divide between rural and urban living — makes it easy to remember how life differs for those of us who spend a great deal of time on the Front Range. The widening political, social and economic gaps have illuminated[Read More…]
The auto piano
In the late 1890s and early 1900s, Peter F. Welch had an interest in the Rio Blanco Sampling Room. A euphemism for a Meeker saloon and gambling establishment. I believe this one was located at Sixth and Main where Steamline Realty has its present offices. The location is a little[Read More…]
Oktoberfest 2022
MEEKER | The second annual Oktoberfest at Smoking River Brewing Co. was all fun and games … except maybe for the participants of the hot sausage eating contest. Above, Skye Forsythe dishes out another round of currywurst as Colby Schaefer looks on. Check out more photos of this year’s event[Read More…]
Snowy Scenes
The first snow of the season Oct. 23 dusted pumpkins and more in Rangely and Rio Blanco County. Photos by Katie King
Colorado Advanced Orthopedics moves into expanded space
Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine (CAO) in Meeker, Colorado, recently moved into its new expanded clinic space, increasing its footprint at Pioneers Medical Center just two years after its grand opening. Approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of additional clinic space was added to CAO’s existing 11,000 sq. ft. orthopedic[Read More…]
Death Notice: Dennis Dale Terp
April 6, 1944 ~ Oct. 20, 2022 No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his name to Meals On Wheels thru Grant Mortuary at P.O. Box 333, Meeker, CO 81641
Art Gallery & Drinks Oct. 27
MEEKER | Enjoy drinks, snacks and local photography at an art gallery this Thursday, Oct. 27 at Trailhead Lounge, 173 1st Street, Meeker. Photographers: Kelly Osborn of Big Sage Photos Kaysyn Davis of Kaysyn Krystal Photography Maker: Christy Parrott of Cedar Trail Creations Jewelry, scarves, and mason jar mugs
Colorado’s election system is the ‘Gold Standard’
For 102 years, the League Of Women Voters has helped Americans understand how they can cast their vote in elections. The nonpartisan organization has never endorsed a political party or candidate, providing a valuable resource for voters of all political persuasions. The Colorado News Collaborative is speaking with nonpartisan experts[Read More…]
Ballots mailed this week
This week, Colorado County Clerks began mailing ballots to active eligible voters for the Nov. 8 General Election. County Clerks must mail ballots to voters by Oct. 21 for the General Election. Registered voters who do not receive a ballot should contact their County Clerk. Eligible Coloradans can still register[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 18, 2022
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago ◆ A light fall of snow mantled mother earth in this valley in the early part of the week and it looked winterish for a few days, but — as usual, we just caught the tail end of what was a storm east[Read More…]
Obituary: Doris Serene (Smallwood) Layton
Oct. 2, 1930 ~ Sept. 16, 2022 Long-time Meeker resident Doris S. Layton passed away on Sept. 16, 2022, just shy of 92 years. From a young age she was a hard worker on the family ranches, an avid horsewoman, especially fond of animals, a rock collector and happiest outdoors[Read More…]
