The 13th annual Christmas Store Shopping Spree was a great success this year at the Pioneers Hospital Walbridge Wing and at the Meeker Housing Authority Pines Apartments. The community volunteers pictured above were on hand Tuesday, Dec. 13 to accommodate all the residents who came to shop for Christmas gifts[Read More…]
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The ins and outs of special tax districts
If you’ve ever worked out or gone for a swim at the rec center, enjoyed a nice walk in the park, dropped your kids off to school, visited a departed loved one in the cemetery, walked through the doors of the local hospital, or flushed a toilet, you’ve benefited from[Read More…]
Death Notice: Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Jane Oldland
Nov. 4, 1928 ~ Dec. 19, 2022 Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Oldland, of Meeker, died Monday, Dec. 19, 2022 at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Colorado. Services are pending.
Death Notice: Manuel Salvador Lema Diaz
Dec. 12, 2022 Manuel Salvador Lema Diaz, of Meeker, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at his home. Memorial services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal mi Rifle located at 437 W. Eighth St. in Rifle, Colorado.
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Merry Christmas
Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect.” ~ Oren Arnold As most prepare to take time off over the weekend to celebrate the holiday, let’s[Read More…]
LETTER: Rodeo returns this summer
Dear Editor: The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series of 2022 is happy to announce that the summer of 2023 will be the seventh year of the weekly summer rodeos. Once again, our Thursday night rodeo will be available for the enjoyment of all. The 2022 Meeker Summer Rodeo series season, due[Read More…]
LETTER: How the water call will work
Dear Editor: I am sure everyone is aware of the call on the White River. Since we have not had a recent call on the White River, I wanted to let you know how this will affect each and everyone of you. The call on the river also includes all[Read More…]
Wildfire victims–one year later
As we turn the calendar to 2023, my emotions return to the Boulder/Marshall wildfire of Dec. 31, 2022, that destroyed 1000 homes in minutes. Living in western USA, we all know wildfire is a threat around the clock and even in urban areas. As victims of this fire face their[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 22, 2022
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago In coming over Yellow Jacket Pass last Sunday Henry Wilson, of Milk Creek, had to buck through some five feet of snow. At the turkey shoot Thursday Ben Nicols carried off first honors. He got six turkeys out of the fifteen. Dr. French[Read More…]
Hwy 13 construction to continue through Nov. 2023
A planned winter shutdown is now in place for the widening project on Colorado Highway 13 located 11 miles northwest of Rifle. The planned winter shutdown is necessary to keep the traveling public and crews safe during winter weather conditions. All lanes of CO 13 will be open with all[Read More…]
Public asked for comment on proposed natural gas increase
Atmos wants to increase residential natural gas rates by 8-9%, while projecting an 11% profit on its assets The Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA), Colorado’s advocate for residential, small commercial and agricultural utility ratepayers in rate and rule-making proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), is informing natural[Read More…]
Meeker School board meeting: Dec. 12, 2022
The board of the Meeker RE-1 school district met Dec. 12 for the last regular meeting of the calendar year. Board members Hanna Borchard, Ann Franklin and Kevin Amack said they were impressed by the students who participated in mock interviews in December. Meeker kindergarten teacher Laura Koenig was recognized[Read More…]