The United States Postal Service heard from many Western Slope residents on Thursday concerned about the possible ramifications of a proposed service change moving processing from Grand Junction to Denver. The USPS held a public meeting on Thursday afternoon at Colorado Mesa University’s University Center, headed by James Boxrud, from[Read More…]
Tag: Meeker Post Office
PRIME PROBLEMS …
While most of us were stunned by the idea of a “300-400 daily average” of packages handled by the Meeker Post Office, that number is the average for just one of the larger local routes, not the entire Post Office, according to Postmaster Beth Fox. The average total of packages[Read More…]
Got packages? Meeker P.O. tackles challenges facing USPS nationwide
It’s a pre-Christmas Saturday in December at 6:30 a.m., and Postmaster Beth Fox has been on the job since 6 a.m. The work day has barely begun and already two postal workers are busy tearing cellophane off a loaded Amazon container. With scanners in hand, workers begin sorting packages into[Read More…]
Postmaster explains recent changes at P.O.
MEEKER | The disappearance of the community bulletin board at the Meeker Post Office and installation of a new mailbox outside during the last few weeks generated a number of questions from the public. The bulletin board has long been a location for residents to post information about missing pets,[Read More…]
One-on-one with Meeker postmaster Beth Fox
MEEKER | This previous Saturday, Postmaster Beth Fox, welcomed me into the yet to be open post office and took me behind the counter for a tour of the facility that is one of the largest social hubs of Meeker. The bustle of staff sorting packages was in full swing[Read More…]
LETTERS: June 9, 2022
Vote for Love Dear Editor: It is time to vote again. Please re-elect County Commissioner Virginia Love on June 28. Mrs. Virginia (Ginny) Love knows how to be a servant for the people of Rio Blanco County. Growing up on a farm up Strawberry, she learned about hard work early[Read More…]
WHOOPS … (PHOTO)
Someone tangled with the railing outside the Meeker Post Office last week. Postmaster Kevin Orlowitz said he thinks someone accidentally put their car in the wrong gear. Asked about plans for repairs, Orlowitz said there’s a lot of bureaucratic red tape to jump through. The twisted metal and caution tape[Read More…]
The post office is the ‘last mile’ in customer service
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The United States Postal Service (USPS) not only serves its own customers but has become the “last mile” in serving the customers of other shippers as well. “We have ‘last mile’ agreements with several shippers simply because we go to[Read More…]
Kevin Orlowitz back in Meeker as postmaster
MEEKER I After several months with a temporary postmaster, Meeker now has a new full-time postmaster, although he is no stranger to the post office in town.
Letter to the Editor: Postmaster moving on, says thanks
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the Meeker Community. I have accepted a transfer and will be leaving the Meeker Post Office as of Sept. 1.
Montrose couple’s death ruled homicide by coroner
The Montrose County coroner’s office ruled the deaths of a Montrose couple as homicide. The person of interest in the case was later found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a Montrose apartment.
Hallebach retirement open house is Sunday
MEEKER — The community is invited to celebrate Dale Hallebach’s retirement from the postal service.