[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Elaine (Granny) Hoffman was born on Feb. 27, 1929, in Fort Lupton, Colorado, to Emma Jane Eatherton Woodridge and Virgel Woodridge. Elaine was called home at the age of 91 on May 3, 2020. She married the love of her life, Bill Hoffman,[Read More…]
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CPW offering reward for northern pike
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] With the warm weather and plenty of social distancing on the shorelines, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and local partners are back with a way for anglers to make a little money and help remove invasive, predatory fish when they’re fishing at Kenney Reservoir[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 21, 2020
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] The Meeker Herald 125 years ago Since the building of the White River Valley railroad has become almost a certainty coal lands are being more sought after, and filings are of almost everyday occurrence. A post office at Marvine Lodge during the months[Read More…]
Town of Meeker offering Business Recovery Grants
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Businesses that were forced to shut down completely due to the state’s public health orders for COVID-19 are eligible to apply for a Business Recovery Grant from the Town of Meeker. Businesses must have been forced to completely close their main operation due[Read More…]
‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ for resuming high school athletics and activities
According to a press release from the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), after June 1 decisions about athletics and summer activities will be made at the local school district level until camps, clinics and fall sports practice begin. The change will allow for in-person condition sessions between coaches and[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: May 21, 2020
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] PMC and Meeker Family Health are open Dear Editor: As I travel around town, I am often asked “Is the hospital open?” Yes, Pioneers Medical Center and Meeker Family Health Center are open. We are here for you. It is important to stay[Read More…]
Academic degrees conferred
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Collins receives an associate’s degree Macy Collins of Meeker obtained her associate’s degree in animal science from Hutchinson Community College. During her two years at HCC she became a member of Phi Theta Kappa and competed on the livestock judging team while maintaining[Read More…]
The best laid plans
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] From dining habits to bathroom breaks, the global pandemic has affected every layer of life, even in a county relatively untouched by the virus thus far. For almost three months, communities have been bombarded with data, restrictions, updates, and a boatload of conspiracy[Read More…]
Growing…
Pioneers Medical Center continues work on its expansion. The plan is to add two additional operating rooms, three additional post-recovery rooms and six additional inpatient hospital rooms as well as the creation of orthopedic and specialist clinic space.
County announces process for summer event planning
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] The results of a work session Tuesday with the county commissioners, county attorney Todd Starr and public health director Alice Harvey to determine the county’s process for summer event planning were released Thursday. According to the county’s website, “The commissioners maintain the message[Read More…]
ERBM to reopen May 26, pool may face delay
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Incumbents Kent Walter and Travis Mobley were sworn in for three year terms at Tuesday’s ERBM Recreation and Park District board meeting. Members elected to keep all current officers and committee appointments the same. Walter stated it was “an honor” to be selected[Read More…]
Memorial Day services
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] Meeker VFW Post 5843, Meeker American Legion Post 74 and Meeker VFW Auxiliary will be conducting Memorial Day services according to the following schedule. ✯ Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. — Post of flags on graves of veterans at Highland Cemetery. Volunteers[Read More…]



