The history of the Meeker VFW Post No. 5843 reflects a deep commitment to serving veterans and the community. The post is part of the larger Veterans of Foreign Wars organization, which was founded in 1899 to advocate for the rights and benefits of those who served in the U.S.[Read More…]
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Stage 1 fire restrictions start Friday
PRESS RELEASE RBC | All lands managed by the White River National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management Upper Colorado River District will be under stage 1 fire restrictions beginning Friday, June 27. Under stage 1 restrictions for the Bureau of Land Management and White River National Forest: •[Read More…]
Memorial Notice – Tracy Richard Brown
July 18, 1934 ~ Oct. 23, 2024 Father of Chip Brown, husband of Donna Brown. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Bar 7 Ranch (2162 County Road 15) in Meeker, Colorado.
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 88
State Of Colorado, Executive Department, Denver, Sept. 16, 1879 My Dear, Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith a communication from N.C. Meeker, esq, Indian Agent at the White River Agency, in which he details the feelings of the Utes at that point, and desires me to confer with[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: H.R. Bergh: Meeker Founders
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). This article is about H.R. Bergh. He was a shareholder of the Meeker Townsite; however, he was not counted among the Founding Fathers enshrined on the courthouse rock. I[Read More…]
‘OFF THE OLIVE BRANCH’ INTRODUCES ‘ON THE GRAPEVINE’
Off the Olive Branch, Meeker’s oil and vinegar tap house and provider of specialty grocery items, is expanding its offerings. Owners Alexis and Matt Stone are pleased to announce the grand opening of On the Grapevine July 1, from 4-7 p.m. at the same location (317 E. Market St.). On[Read More…]
Meeker girls wrestling team gains confidence, mat time at camp
MEEKER | With the high school wrestling season still months away, the Meeker High School girls wrestling team isn’t wasting any time preparing for what’s ahead. Focused on growth, mat time and team bonding, the Cowboys traveled to Gunnison earlier this month to take part in the Rocky Mountain Wrestling[Read More…]
Second rodeo produces winner
MEEKER | Week two of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series brought more high-stakes action to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds last Thursday night, with competitors battling it out under clear skies and in front of a packed crowd. From lightning-fast breakaway runs to hard-fought bull rides, local talent and visiting[Read More…]
Youth softball
The Meeker 8–10 age group softball team celebrates after securing a dramatic 6–5 walk-off win over Rifle One on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Paintbrush Park in Meeker. The team traveled to Carbondale the following day, where they narrowly lost 14–13. Meeker will return to their home field this Wednesday[Read More…]
ACTIVITIES UPDATE
Get motivated with Run Club MEEKER | ERBM’s popular community running program begins this week! Runs will take place Tuesday evenings, June 3-July 29, from 7-9 p.m. Moonlight runs are scheduled for June 10 and July 15 from 9:30-11:30 p.m. All ages welcome; ages 12 and under must be accompanied[Read More…]
WARRANTY DEEDS – AUG. 2024-MAY 2025
AUGUST 2024 Seller: James E and Lisa M Burt Buyer: Faith Yardley and Joshua Martin Description: STANOLIND ADDITION 98103 6 B 225 DAKOTA AVENUE Transaction Price: $236,000 Seller: Sabrina and Justin Fichter Buyer: Catherine Francis Dade Description: TOWN OF MEEKER 16 112, 17 112, 18 112 946 9TH STREET Transaction[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 26th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A number of our cowboys who intend on taking part in the tournament on the Fourth did some tilting practice during the week and proved themselves quite the experts at this exciting sport. Has the curfew ordinance been repealed? We don’t hear the bell[Read More…]
