White River Agency, Colorado. August 11, 1879 Sir: You have allowed $400 for skilled labor of millwright; the grist-mill you buy yourself. Now, I find no man willing to come unless his wages are allowed from the day he starts; also his transportation and his board while here; and the wages[Read More…]
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Meeker trustees have additional concerns about proposed plan for Circle Park
MEEKER | At last Tuesday’s regular meeting for the Meeker Board of Trustees, held Nov. 5, trustees heard an update from Gayle Langley and Traci Stoffel, representing the Main Street Program for the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), along with Meeker Chamber Director Stephanie Hanson. Langley and Stoffel highlighted[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – November 14th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The south fork of the White River is now represented in town by families of Messrs. T.M. Bailey, Joe Peltier and Fred W. Kracht. They are here to take advantage of our excellent school facilities. Locally the elections passed off quietly. On the face[Read More…]
Library Board discusses book policy, community concerns
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its monthly meeting last Wednesday in the library’s community room. All five board members attended the meeting. The public comment period drew community members concerned about book banning and a draft collections policy up for review. Dr. Bob Dorsett expressed support for[Read More…]
Spookiest place in town…
“It’s creepy and it’s kooky, mysterious and spooky, it’s all together ooky, Antler Taxidermy,” (sung to the tune of “The Addams Family.”) A photo doesn’t do justice to the detail and complexity of the Halloween decorations at Antler Taxidermy on Market Street. Swing by for a visit to check out[Read More…]
BIZ SPOTLIGHT: ROZZI’S
MEEKER | Since opening two years ago, Rozzi’s has been dedicated to providing a range of services that make clients feel renewed and confident. Now, with a recent expansion, the salon offers an even wider array of services designed to boost mental and physical well-being. Owner Candace Maes, who has[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Death, taxes… and politics
RBC | It has been said that the only sure things are Death and Taxes. I would like to add politics to that list. I do not think it is a coincidence that Halloween and Elections are only a few days apart. Both can have scary surprises around the corner.[Read More…]
Meeker PD hosts annual bugling and camo contest
Meeker Elementary School students demonstrated their ability to bugle an elk and their camouflage skills at the annual contest hosted by the Meeker Police Department. Special thank you to Back Country Outpost for donating and supplying all of this year’s prizes and awards! Thank you to this year’s volunteer judges:[Read More…]
Meeker School Board updates: Theos resigns as golf coach; district enrollment sees a decline
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular meeting Monday night at the district office. Six board members attended in person, while Vice President Tom Allen joined via GoogleMeets. The meeting began with an addition to the agenda: the resignation of Willy Theos, the Meeker High School Head Golf[Read More…]
New location for T Rose Etc., LLC extends family business tradition into a new era
MEEKER | The new “shingle” for T Rose Etc. hangs above cheerful red doors at 336 Eighth Street in Meeker, ready to welcome customers. For the last seven years, T Rose Etc. LLC, owned by Teresia Ruckman-Reed, has provided multiple skilled services to area residents and businesses. Whether it’s alterations[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Calamity Jane, Pt. 2
RBC | Taken directly from the July 7, 1877 issue of the Cheyenne Daily Leader: The city editor was at his desk. The office thermometer was away up in the 90s and the city editor divested of all superfluous clothing, his hair tumbling upon his cranium like angry wave crests[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 68
White River Agency, Colorado July 21, 1879 Sir: In making issue of supplies, [agreeably] to the new requirements, Form 3 &c. (etc.), it will be most decidedly economical to have paper sacks of different sizes, and therefore I would ask you for 2,500 14-pound paper bags; 2,500 50-pound paper bags.[Read More…]
