I spent a few days last week near San Clemente, California, on a quick family vacation. We missed Tropical Storm Hilary and a minor earthquake by mere hours. (I would be perfectly fine never hearing the word “unprecedented” ever again.) Every trip to a new place has a breathtaking moment[Read More…]
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Loose Ends: What did you do this summer?
Funny stories, we all have them. Some are funnier than others. During this back-to school transition period, so many of the stories that tumble out before beginning a new year together are hilarious; others not so much. Most of tales that include kid’s antics are the best. The adult stories[Read More…]
Guest Column: One of Meeker’s Founding Fathers: George Hazen, Part 2
Part 1: Our Founding Fathers: Part One At the suggestion from George’s brother, Col. William B. Hazen, the post office appointed George Stillwell Hazen postmaster of Meeker, Summit County, Colorado on Oct. 4, 1880. George had some experience in this job. He was the civilian postmaster at Fort Buford, Dakota[Read More…]
Letter: Concerns about Public Health
Dear Editor, Your BOCC report last week included statements from the County Board of Health (i.e. the Commissioners) indicating that the County Health Director believes covid vaccines are dangerous and that the County no longer will provide those vaccines. Doing so relinquishes $58,000 funding that otherwise goes to vaccination programs.[Read More…]
Obituary: Scott M. Balcomb
Dec. 20, 1946 – Aug. 4, 2023 Scott M. Balcomb passed away at his home on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Dec. 20, 1946, in Boulder, Colorado, Scott was raised in Meeker and Glenwood Springs. He graduated from Glenwood[Read More…]
Meeker Classic to commence Sept. 6
MEEKER | In just a few short weeks, from Sept. 6-10, the 36th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials will commence, and once again little ol’ Meeker will fill up with visitors excited to belong to our small community if only for a few days. This is an international, world class[Read More…]
Record-breaking success at Cowboy Kickoff Classic
MEEKER | It was a busy weekend for Cowboy football. The team hosted its annual Cowboy Kickoff Classic on Friday at the Meeker Golf Course and it was another record year with teams outnumbering the amount of golf carts available. Golfers finished just before a big rainstorm brought everyone inside[Read More…]
Cowboy volleyball starts strong with four-game sweep
BY TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Meeker High School opened for the first time this fall, not to welcome back kids, but to welcome Meeker Cowboy volleyball fans. The Cowboys had been practicing for more than two weeks, preparing for a new season with only two[Read More…]
Softball opens season with determined effort against Palisade
BY TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboy softball team played hard against the Palisade Bulldogs in their season opener on Saturday. “Once again we begin our season when the scores do not reflect how the girls played,” commented head coach Kendal Bergman. “The improvement[Read More…]
New eatery brings fresh flavors to town
MEEKER | “We’re bringing a different flavor, sourcing everything from South Louisiana, and you know, we just want Meeker to taste what we grew up with on a regular basis,” said Don Lima, owner of Meeker’s latest eatery, Caroline’s Louisiana Kitchen. The new establishment brings fresh tastes from fresh ingredients,[Read More…]
RBC Fair Results 2023
Colorado Sleep Institute at PMC receives accreditation as AASM A-Step Provider
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Colorado Sleep Institute at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker recently received accreditation from the Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program (A-STEP), making them the first A-STEP Introductory Course Provider in Colorado. The accreditation process involved a detailed evaluation of The Colorado Sleep Institute’s program, including the[Read More…]




