One hundred and forty-four years ago men fought and died at Milk Creek. Some men were white, some black, some red and brown. Regardless of their ethnic differences, when their blood soaked the ground, they became one, inseparable, and indivisible. In the conference room at the library in Meeker, Colorado,[Read More…]
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Conrado family donation will extend co-responder program
Nationwide, somewhere between 10-20% of emergency calls to police involve individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Some of those calls end tragically, as was the case in the 2021 shooting death of Christian Glass, 22, in Clear Creek County. Six officers who responded to Glass’s 911 call have been criminally[Read More…]
Meeker sets Operation Christmas Child record
The Operation Christmas Child’s mission statement is “to provide God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, to share the good news of Jesus Christ.” The Shoebox Ministry was in full swing Nov. 13-20. Emmanuel Baptist Church was once again the collection site for the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December 14th, 2023
Backgammon and Game Night at Blanco MEEKER | Backgammon & Game Night at Blanco. Every Wednesday 4-8 p.m. and Happy Hour menu! Skijor Registration open MEEKER | Registration is now open for Meeker Skijor! Register at meekerskijor.com. The event is set for Dec. 29-31 this year at the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
History Lessons – Hot off the presses! Three-quarters of SF destroyed by fire
(OK, I could not resist the “hot off the presses” pun, do not blame Niki.) In the Meeker Herald April 28, 1906, issue, there is a story about the victims of the recent earthquake (April 18) and fire that devastated San Francisco. Several of the survivors had family ties in[Read More…]
Navigating the holidays with grief and gratitude
The holiday season, a time of celebration and togetherness, can also be emotionally challenging for those grieving the loss of a loved one. The festive atmosphere, often filled with laughter and joy, can be difficult to enjoy for those faced with grief. The difference between the external celebration and[Read More…]
Parade of Lights 2023
Meeker Chamber put on the parade of lights last Wednesday night. White River Dental Hygiene won the It’s a Wonderful Life Award, the Clark Griswold Brightest Award was won by Restored Grace, and White River Electric Association won Santa’s Elves Choice. Fireworks and a Christmas choir followed the parade. Niki[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – November 30th, 2023
Mountain Valley Bank Charity Challenge MEEKER | The Mountain Valley Bank Charity Challenge will be held from Dec. 4-8. Each employee chooses a local charity and decorates their office/area to showcase the charity. We encourage the community to make donations to our charities. The bank will match up to $150[Read More…]
HO-HO-HOAR FROST
Nature contributed to the festive decor this week with a layer of hoar frost throughout town. The phenomenon was caused by subzero morning temps and high relative humidity. caitlin walker photos
Obituary – Jennifer Ilene (Wood) Leonetti
March 13, 1978 ~ Nov. 20, 2023 Jennifer (Jenny) Leonetti entered her eternal home in Heaven on Nov. 20, 2023, after a year-long courageous battle with an aggressive and fast-moving cancer. She was born to Claude and Karen Wood at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. She joined an[Read More…]
Obituary – Connie Marie (Tegrotenhuis) Shuss
Feb. 16, 1951 ~ Nov. 21, 2023 Connie was born on Feb. 16, 1951, to Kenneth and Betty Tegrotenhuis in Delta, Colorado. She was the third of four children. Connie grew up working on the family farm and orchards, showing 4-H pigs, and she was also a cheerleader for the[Read More…]
Obituary – George Edwin Durham
Aug. 25, 1933 ~ Nov. 19, 2023 George Edwin, “Ged,” Durham was born on Aug. 25, 1933, to Harry and Olive Durham. He was born on the family ranch on Waddle Creek in Hamilton, Colorado. George spent the majority of his life as a rancher. He fed the cows with[Read More…]
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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