The White River National Forest winter travel season is underway. During the winter season, all wheeled vehicles, including bikes, are limited to plowed routes to protect snow conditions for winter recreation and to protect road quality. “These winter regulations are an important part of keeping the White River National Forest[Read More…]
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PMC receives leadership award from Chartis Center
Special to the Herald Times Meeker, Colorado November 16, 2023 – As part of National Rural Health Day, Pioneers Medical Center today announced it has been recognized with a 2023 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in 2023 Quality, Outcomes and Patient Perspective Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.[Read More…]
History Lessons – Clyde Dillon, Part 1
On the western side of Rio Blanco County, there is a roadside monument. It is little hard to miss. It’s made of cobblestone, concrete and a 12-foot cedar cross. It stands as a sad reminder to hunters that life is fragile. Clyde Dillon died of exposure not far from the[Read More…]
Market St. log house demo
Many Meeker residents have asked about the remains of the log house on 880 Market St. near Clark’s. The house, built in 1951, was sold to Jason and Brenda Purkey earlier in January. Along with the house, the Purkeys also purchased Clark’s. Originally, many speculated that the owners wanted to[Read More…]
Welcome to Merry Meeker!
Hello and welcome to Merry Meeker! You are officially entered to win the first sweepstakes for $50 in Meeker Chamber Bucks! Thanks for joining us! Below we have provided some basic information about how this will work, and ways to get additional entries each week. How it works. Merry Meeker[Read More…]
Where to find a paper now
In order to reduce expenses, we’ve limited the distribution of single copies to high-selling stores only. To ensure you get a paper every week in your mailbox, become a subscriber. To purchase extra print copies, call the newspaper office at 970-878-4017. Single-copy delivery to Rangely and Dinosaur has been discontinued[Read More…]
Music to the ears, medicine for the soul
To hear Karl Casias play one of his Native American style flutes you’d never guess he’s self-taught and has only been playing for a few years. The music of the flute is mystical and somehow familiar, as if you’ve heard it long ago, but can’t quite place where. The instrument[Read More…]
Asterisk Season: how the Cowboys defied the odds
The Meeker Cowboys may have had a slow start to the beginning of the season, 0-4, but they finished second in the league, upset a higher seeded Brush at regionals, and qualified for the final 16 state tournament. “With a heavy heart it’s time to talk about the end of[Read More…]
Meeker’s ‘flying cowboy’ qualifies for Western State Circuit Finals
Meeker High School alumnus Kasey Rosendahl qualified for the Western States Circuit Finals Rodeo last weekend in Loveland, Colorado, in the saddle bronc riding event. Rosendahl graduated in 2017, and started riding broncs that summer, then earned a rodeo scholarship to attend Casper College, receiving a degree in 2023. Rosendahl[Read More…]
MHS volleyball senior night full of heart
Tuesday was senior night for Cowboy volleyball and potentially the final home game of the year for this group of girls. “I’m so proud of how the girls handle this rough week,” began head coach Greg Cravens. “We talk about how volleyball is a good escape from all the things[Read More…]
MHS XC places 12th at regionals
Rollins heading to state competition. Meeker’s cross country team traveled to Dolores for the 2A Region 4 meet on Friday. Telluride was the host school this year, and held the meet on the Boggy Draw trails. The girls raced first, and Haylee Steele managed the course in 29:03, finishing 68th[Read More…]
BLESSED
People and their pets gathered on the lawn at St. James’ Episcopal Church for the annual Blessing of the Animals service in honor of the feast day for St. Francis of Assisi. Multiple dogs and a single cat present, as well as a handful of pets represented virtually, received a[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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