MEEKER | Meeker’s Farm Bureau Insurance Agency, which first opened in 1950, has a new agent in place effective July 1. Locals may recognize Kris Deines from her role as member coordinator for the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and most recently as general manager for Trail & Hitch Tiny Homes[Read More…]
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Obituary: Violet Marie Frazier
Oct. 25, 1936 ~ Nov. 1, 2021 Violet Marie “Vi” was born Oct. 25, 1936, in Butler, Custer County, Oklahoma, to George Thomas and Ina (Earp) Rushing. She lived in Oklahoma and Texas until her family left Oklahoma to be a part of the Okie migration to California following the[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 30, 2022
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • Haying is now well underway in this locality. Prepare for rains.• White River is receding, and trout fishermen line its banks daily with variable success.• It is said that the 13-year and 17-year locusts are both due this year. Should they come wouldn’t it[Read More…]
Historic Meeker Classic celebrates 35 years
Unique Event Celebrates Sheepdog Trials, Traditions and Meeker’s Agricultural Heritage MEEKER | Few things are more magical than watching a Border Collie match its skill against fresh, unworked western range sheep in a large native pasture. Sheepdog trialing enthusiasts from all over the United States and Canada will converge in[Read More…]
Celebrate Independence ~ 2022 Fourth of July Special Section
PMC board discusses medical records system options, pharmacy
MEEKER | PMC officials and staff are exploring options for a new EMR or medical records system/interface. This week board members touched on the pros and cons of the existing system (Athena) and what challenges might result from switching to something new. Chief of Staff Dr. Kellie Turner noted during[Read More…]
PLAY ON …
The Meekerpalooza concert series and Farmer’s Market will take a break for the first two weekends in July. The next two events are set for July 15 and July 22, as well as one (maybe) in August. White River Electric Association’s annual Member Appreciation Dinner will be held in concert[Read More…]
History may not repeat itself. But it rhymes.
Attributed to Mark Twain Friends dropped off a 1971 edition of LIFE magazine last week. Perusing its pages has been alternately comforting and distressing. Most of the headlines and articles could have been reprinted today: “The Four-Day Work Week” and “Our Public Lands Up for Grabs,” for example. And then[Read More…]
ERBM: more money for pond problems, benefit cuts, cost recovery
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (ERBM) board met twice in June to discuss cost recovery, finances and the Circle Park fishing pond. POND PROBLEMS For Circle Park, board members approved additional funds to “finish out the project in the right way.” Due to an[Read More…]
Rangely hosts third annual Freedom Walk
NOTE: In the below article about the third annual Freedom Walk in Rangely honoring local veterans and first responders, Rangely residents Frank Huitt, his son Ryan, and Sam Tolley should have been named as event hosts, according to Mr. Huitt, not VFW Post 5261, as was published. The HT regrets[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: June 30, 2022
Public misinformed about Piceance horses Dear Editor: This letter is in response to the recent article in the Herald on the scheduled upcoming wild horse gather in the North Piceance – East Douglas area. We have spend many years observing the stead increase of horses in the Barcus, Big and[Read More…]
SUMMER RODEO …
8 Team Roping – Deana Wood/Cody Edinger; Mixed Team Roping – Leah Wood/Cody Edinger; #11 Team Roping – Joe Wood/Cody Edinger; Jr./Sr. Team Roping – Toren Gates/Joe Wood; Dally Ribbon Roping – Ivan Carrillo/Porter Hossack (left); Open Breakaway – Jolene Rhyne; Ladies Breakaway – Shelly Pinnt; Open Barrels – Jessy[Read More…]
