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Cuppa joe

MEEKER | Blame it on the first “cuppa joe” I was handed by an old cowboy so many years ago. It was nothing like the kind you are handed these days. No fancy flavorings, no frothy, creamy swirls topping the inky liquid. It was a simple mug of the steaming,[Read More…]

Christmas music joys

MEEKER | I love Christmas in part because I love the joyful music that is part of this season. I dig out my well-worn holiday music and start playing my piano even if it is only for me because the sounds are so comforting. The old familiar tunes bring back[Read More…]

Rangely School District transitions to remote learning effective Dec. 9

Rangely School District Superintendent Matt Scoggins announced early Tuesday the entire district would be transitioning to remote learning until January. “Unfortunately, and with a sense of sadness, the school district will be transitioning to a distance learning platform effective tomorrow, Dec. 9, 2020. As many of you are aware, there has[Read More…]

Days Gone By: Dec 3, 2020

The Meeker Herald125 years ago A very pleasant sight was witnessed by Meekerite’s Sunday morning, when a “drive” of cattle a mile long passed through back of town. The stock belonged to local owners who were shoving them down onto the winter range. Inspect the holiday display in Saltmarsh’s window.[Read More…]

PERPETUAL HOPE …

The season of Advent started last Sunday. In lieu of inside worship, St. James Episcopal in Meeker has added advent candles outside the building for everyone to enjoy. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS

OPEN HOUSE …

The Meeker Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Open House for the Biz of the Month Restored Grace on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 28. Pictured are owners Sondra and Kelli Garcia, Stephanie Kobald, Chamber Director, and Sabine Murray, Chamber board member.

Letters to the Editor: Dec. 3, 2020

Support the Meeker Education Foundation this Colorado Gives Day Dear Editor:Colorado Gives Day 2020, scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, is an opportunity to support local nonprofits across the state through online giving. The Community First Foundation, FirstBank and other community members have created a $1 Million Incentive Fund to[Read More…]

CHAMP …

“World Champion” is the most coveted title in ProRodeo. The sport’s world champions are crowned at the conclusion of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, based on total season earnings at PRCA rodeos across the continent, including monies earned at the Wrangler NFR. The PRCA crowns eight world titlists; each receives[Read More…]

blue christmas …

A Christmas tree decorated in blue honors and remembers the lives of law enforcement officers who have died this year from various causes. Nationwide, COVID-19 is the No. 1 cause of death for officers in 2020. (https://tinyurl.com/y3qm9rna)