Aug. 10, 1962 ~ Dec. 27, 2023 Longtime Meeker resident, Barbara Jean "Barbie" (Lyke) Purkey passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Meeker on Dec. 27, 2023. She was 61. A celebration of Barbie's life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at the Church of Christ, 904Special to the Herald Times. Comments are closed. Nick Theos, 92, known by many as Papou, of Meeker, Colo., peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2013. Nick was born in Watson, Utah, to the late Angelo and Mary Theos on Dec. 8, 1920. He was graduated from Grand Junction High School, where his proudest accomplishment was being a member ...MEEKER | A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney will be hosted by the Meeker Public Library on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 2-5 p.m. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions and explain the process and procedure for all areas of Colorado civil law, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant ...MEEKER | The Meeker BOE met Monday evening primarily to discuss, and in some cases vote on, new personnel and be updated on the high school building project. NEW PERSONNEL. The two new certified substitute teachers who were present were asked to share a short bio. Dr. Richard Seklecki is a retired professor of criminology and former police detective, as well as a "proud Vietnam veteran ...He went missing in 1931 and his body was never found. If you have any old photos or other information about Mr. Burns, please contact the Herald office by calling 970-878-4017, emailing [email protected], or stop by 304 4th Street. (And yes, that's a wolf they're holding.) HERALD TIMES FILE photoThe Meeker Summer Rodeo Series is happy to announce the 6th year of the weekly summer rodeos. The summer of 2021 was a great year for the Summer Rodeo, with a record number of spectators who came on a weekly basis to enjoy the rodeo, 10 weeks in a row! ... Our supporter base includes 30 businesses and individual donors which came together to ...Tom was born on Aug. 16, 1939, in Yuma, Colorado, to Robert James and Daisy (Smith) Cook. He was the 12th of 13 children born into the Cook family. Tom and his family moved to Meeker, Colorado, where he spent most of his life. Tom graduated from Meeker High School in 1958.Born May 23, 1957, to Kenneth James (Jim) and Leota Laura (Jaeger) Cook in Brush, Colorado, the family later moved to Meeker when Jim and Leota purchased the Meeker Herald May 23, 1957 ~ Nov. 17, 2022 Michael Cook passed away Nov. 17, 2022, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colorado, from complications of ALS.The Town of Rangely is buzzing this week as preparations for Septemberfest are underway. The celebration begins on Saturday, Sept. 3, with an open barbecue cookoff at Elks Park and concludes on Monday, Sept. 5, with the Chris Peterson concert, also at Elks Park. Events will take place throughout town and in favorite locations. Many.The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series is happy to announce the 6th year of the weekly summer rodeos. The summer of 2021 was a great year for the Summer Rodeo, with a record number of spectators who came on a weekly basis to enjoy the rodeo, 10 weeks in a row! ... Our supporter base includes 30 businesses and individual donors which came together to ...So was the case in October for the Rio Blanco Herald Times in Meeker - serving readers since 1885 - with its print circulation of 900 and online newsletter of 1,600 subscribers in a town of 2,482. The owners - a mother, daughter, son team - did something unusual. And bold.MEEKER I Town of Meeker water operations supervisor Tobey Willey recently informed the Meeker Board of Trustees that the town's fluoride monitoring equipment is currently not working and therefore fluoride cannot be added to the water system. The State of Colorado is aware of the status and the town is not in violation as fluorideOct. 27, 1928 ~ Feb. 20, 2024 Robert King went peacefully on the morning of Feb. 20, 2024. He received a cochlear implant (hearing solution) to live a fuller life on Dec. 15. He wanted to hear on the phone and in person better. Bob was a prolific storyteller and inquisitor. Hearing mattered to Bob.Please join us in the celebration of the life of Nathan on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, from 1-4 p.m. at 566 Eighth St. in Meeker, Colorado, 81641. Food will be provided. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Nathan's children's college fund. Contact Diana Caldwell at 970-379-3941.Graveside services will be held at Highland Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, followed by a luncheon at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the White River Museum by calling 970-878-9982 or sending a check to 565 Park Ave., PO Box 413 in Meeker, Colorado, 81641.The town agreed to donate $17,000 to the Meeker Sportsman’s Club dedicated toward the purchase of the gun range, which is used by town and county law enforcement to maintain qualifications. With the announcement of the sale of the gun range property to Mike Clark, the board determined to request the $17,000 be returned to the town until the ...Town and WREA begin installation of 130 LED downtown outdoor street lighting luminaires. It's been a long time coming, but with the replacement of the downtown street light fixtures, Meeker is one step closer to being "dark sky-friendly." (Left) The old fixtures cast an eerie green glow on night photos. (Right) The new LED fixtures.MEEKER | Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine (CAO) in Meeker, Colorado, welcomes fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rhett Griggs to their growing surgical team. Dr. Griggs previously practiced in Crested Butte and Gunnison, located in the mountains of central Colorado. At CAO, he will perform shoulder and knee arthroscopy, sports medicine, upper extremity andOur next Marketing Mixology Spotlight is the one-of-a-kind Home.Made in downtown Meeker, Colorado. Stop in to find home decor, gifts, clothing, jewelry, fresh flowers, gourmet chocolate, kids items, and so much more! Custom embroidery and engraving are also available! 💜 Meeker Colorado Chamber of Commerce Home.Made. @meekerchamber @home.made ...Clarence "Bud" Anderson (1922-2024), last surviving WWII triple ace. Clarence Sasser (1947-2024), Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient. Phil Wiggins (1954-2024), iconic blues harmonica ...LIONS LENDING A HAND. by Special to the Herald Times on April 10, 2024. Meeker Meeker Lions Club New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion's Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the ...MEEKER | Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine (CAO) in Meeker, Colorado, welcomes fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Rhett Griggs to their growing surgical team. Dr. Griggs previously practiced in Crested Butte and Gunnison, located in the mountains of central Colorado. At CAO, he will perform shoulder and knee arthroscopy, sports medicine, upper extremity andApr 24, 2024 · MEEKER | Meeker’s newest elected trustees, Kathleen Sizemore, Charles Day and Jessica Browning swore their oaths of office Tuesday, April 16 during the board’s regular meeting. Following eight years as trustee, including one term as mayor pro-tem, Travis Day stepped into the position of mayor, following Kent Borchard’s term. Borchard praised the board’s effective collaborationSeven conditional use permits for short-term rentals were approved by Meeker’s board of trustees Tuesday following recommendations by the town’s planning commission. One letter in opposition to all short-term rentals in Meeker was received and heard by the board. Community Development Director Carly Thomson said all of the applicants have been operating as short-term rentalsRio Blanco Herald Times — Board of County Commission ers Meeting of Rio Blanco County, Colorado. 17497 Hwy 64 Rangely, CO 81648. Meeting Agenda. ... Rio Blanco Herald Times — Town of Meeker. Planning Commission. Monday, March 25, 2024. 7:00 pm ~ Town Hall. 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO. I. Call to Order. II. Pledge of Allegiance.Charles Edwin Brown (Charlie Brown), 89, of Meeker, Colorado passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2022, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on Sept. 7, 1933, Charlie, was the youngest son of Walter M. and Mary R. Brown and with his two brothers and three sisters grew up in Meeker where he attended Meeker High School.Special to the Herald Times. Department of the Interior. Office of Indian Affairs, Jan. 7, 1879. Sir: In reply to your letter of the 19th ultimo, asking authority to buy 2,000 paper sacks for use in making issues, you are informed that the sacks have been ordered shipped to you from New York. Very respectfully, E. A. HAYT. Commissioner. N.C ...Memorial contributions may be made to: Rio Blanco County Historical Society (RBCHS), www.rioblancocounty.org or mail to: Janet Clark, 5967 CR 6, Meeker, Colo., 81641 for the society's rural schools project in memory of Denise Pearce; or to HopeWest-Meeker, www.hopewestco.org (select Meeker), or mail to: 575 Third St., Meeker, Colo. 81641 in ...Jul 17, 2020 · Carolyn Evelyn (Russell) Sullivan passed away at her home on June 8, 2020, at the age of 94. She was born May 12, 1926, in Meeker, Colorado, to Glenn Rees and Pearl Elizabeth (Banner) Russell. She was a twin to Jack Russell. She had an older sister, Norma. Carolyn attended the Mesa Country School andOnea learned the legal end of sales contracts first hand. This served Onea well in his later career in business, including Grand Junction, Meeker and all over the state as a real estate agent, broker and owner with many sales agents under him. Onea moved to …By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Herald Times was privileged once again to sit down with another of Meeker's local military veterans, former Army Sergeant Ken Culler, the husband of Brenda Culler, whose story (along with three other veterans) was told back in the Oct. 2 issue in honor of Veterans Day. Growing up in Coal Creek Canyon, Ken actually first met Brenda in 1980.Meeker School District's Emergency Operations Plan is intended to address these emergencies. The plan and supporting documents can be found on the homepage of the school district's website: www.meeker.k12.co.us. Annual review of the plan occurs by the district's safety team and employees are continually updated and trained on the Standard ...Feb 9, 2023 · Born Feb. 13, 1985 in Meeker, Colorado, to John and Diane Hutchins, Scott was just 37. Scott’s dry wit, thirst for knowledge and passion for the outdoors Scott Tyrell Hutchins Feb. 13, 1985 ~ Jan. 28, 2023 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott Tyrell Hutchins on Jan. 28, 2023.Harry “Tuck” Alva Tucker, Jr. Aug. 2, 1915~Feb. 11, 2009 Ninty-three-year-old Harry “Tuck” Alva Tucker, Jr., from Meeker, Colo., passed away Feb. 11, 2009, surrounded by family and the angels of the Hospice Center at the Veteran’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. Harry was born to Harry Alva Sr. and Hazel Tebeau Tucker, Aug. 2,Rio Blanco Herald Times — Vehicle for Sale by Bid. 1995 Toyota Tacoma with Western Suburbanite poly plow. Located at Meeker School District bus garage. Call 878-9080 for questions or to view the vehicle. Submit bids to Meeker School District, P.O. Box 1089, Meeker CO 81641. Bids must be received by 1:00 p.m., February 27, 2024.Rio Blanco Herald Times — Vehicle for Sale by Bid. 1995 Toyota Tacoma with Western Suburbanite poly plow. Located at Meeker School District bus garage. Call 878-9080 for questions or to view the vehicle. Submit bids to Meeker School District, P.O. Box 1089, Meeker CO 81641. Bids must be received by 1:00 p.m., February 27, 2024.May 17, 2024. The Pentagon is rushing to expand its capacity to wage war in space, convinced that rapid advances by China and Russia in space-based operations pose a …Meeker fifth grader Jessa Mehlhoff recently received notice that she has been selected to be part of the Stars of Tomorrow Talent Showcase in Glenwood Springs. RANGELY TIMES ~ 50 years ago. At a regular meeting on Feb. 5, the Rangely Junior College District Committee adopted a resolution to name the college "Colorado Northwestern Community ...Oct 15, 2023 · MEEKER | A single-vehicle crash on County Road 8 at mile-marker 4 at approximately 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, resulted in one fatality. According to the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), a Pontiac Sunfire driven by a 16-year-old male from Meeker, was traveling westbound on CR 8. The driver swerved before losing control of theThe 140th anniversary of the Milk Creek Battle will be recognized this Saturday (Sept. 28) beginning 11:30 a.m. at the Milk Creek Battlefield Park, about 18 miles northeast of Meeker on Rio Blanco County Road 15. Sponsored by the Rio Blanco County Historical Society, the event will feature presentations from both Ute and Anglo speakers.Seven conditional use permits for short-term rentals were approved by Meeker’s board of trustees Tuesday following recommendations by the town’s planning commission. One letter in opposition to all short-term rentals in Meeker was received and heard by the board. Community Development Director Carly Thomson said all of the applicants have been operating as short-term rentalsSandra Lee Klein Oct. 7, 1946 ~ Sept. 12, 2019 Sandra (Sandi) Lee Klein (McKay) passed away on Sept. 12, 2019, at her home in Grand Junction, Colorado. Sandi was born to Della Lee Wear (Harper) and Clinton McKay on Oct. 7, 1946, in Hayden, Colorado. Sandi grew up mainly in the Meeker area andServing the citizens of Meeker and the White River Valley since 1885. Log in; E-Edition. Archives; News. Classifieds; County; Days Gone By; ... Special to the Herald Times Author; More in County: Mormon cricket update April 10, 2024; Wolf depredation reported in Grand, Jackson counties April 10, ...MEEKER | Whether it's the privilege of growing old or a disability that strikes in the prime of life, you or a loved one will likely need help with some of the most personal aspects of daily life at some point. Western Slope In-Home Care, which opened in 2017, provides those services. "Our goals areSherry was born on Nov. 17, 1944, in Rifle, Colorado, the third child of Carl and Dixie Klinglesmith. The family moved to Meeker in 1953 and Sherry spent her early years attending Meeker schools and making friends with every horse in every pasture in the town and playing for hours with the neighborhood dogs and cats.Spencer Allen Schram March 11, 1985 ~ May 10, 2023 Spencer Allen Schram, son of Steve Schram and Debbie Schram, recently passed away following several years of health problems. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Spencer was born on March 11, 1985, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and was greeted into thisBy Sen. Dylan RobertsSpecial to the HT RBC | The Colorado General Assembly just adjourned our annual 120-day legislative session. As we concluded our work, spirits were high as several major bipartisan efforts successfully passed, including a permanent solution for slowing the growth in property taxes, modernizing our school funding formula, protecting thousands of acresDorsett: I am a Colorado native and have lived in Meeker for 35 years. I came here as a family practice physician but later transitioned to full-time teaching. Early in my career I served briefly on the town planning board and I serve presently on the Meeker School Board. Nielsen: I was born in Meeker and graduated from Meeker High School. I ...Comments are closed. Northwest Fishing Areas Big Creek Lakes — Fishing for trout in the lakes and the creek below has been fairly good. Fly fishermen have enjoyed pretty good success in the lakes and the creek. Some large tiger muskies have been evident, but very difficult to entice. Fishing for lake trout has been slow, with fish.Sandra was born in Meeker, Colorado, to Loren and Lana Idol on Aug. 5, 1941. She grew up with her siblings, Pam, Arlene, Ken, Lorna and Polly at their 9th Street home. She loved her horses and rode throughout Meeker with her friends Lani and Susan. In 1959 she married Joe Shimko (d.) and gave birth to Ken the next year and Susan two years later.Cowboy Carson Klinzmann on the mound for Meeker at Suplizio Field in Grand Junction last Saturday. Meeker took on the 4A Rifle Bears, losing 11-1, and the Basalt Longhorns, losing 7-3. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.Trappers Lake Lodge, Meeker, Colorado. 8,589 likes · 423 talking about this · 2,089 were here. Nestled in the White River National Forest and on the doorsteps of the Flat Tops Wilderness.1896 — New brick structure for the Meeker Hotel replaced the frame building, which was built in 1884. 1896 — I.O.O.F. Hall at the corner of Fourth and Main was erected. Oct. 13, 1896 — Meeker bank robbery at the J.W. Hugus & Co. bank failed with the three robbers being killed by local citizens.The Rio Blanco Herald Times is the weekly newspaper serving Northwest Colorado including Meeker, Rangely and Dinosaur, Colorado. The Rio Blanco Herald Times publishes each Thursday and has served the region for more than 135 years. If you would like to subscribe to the print and/or online edition, click here. If you would like aMEEKER | Meeker’s newest elected trustees, Kathleen Sizemore, Charles Day and Jessica Browning swore their oaths of office Tuesday, April 16 during the board’s regular meeting. Following eight years as trustee, including one term as mayor pro-tem, Travis Day stepped into the position of mayor, following Kent Borchard’s term. Borchard …Charles Edwin Vandiver Dec. 18, 1943 ~ Jan. 11, 2024 Charles Edwin Vandiver, 80, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on Jan. 11, 2024. Dr. Vandiver was born in Monahans, Texas, on Dec. 18, 1943. He went through all 12 public school grades in Hobbs, New Mexico, and played on the Hobbs Eagles basketball team under ... Special to the Herald Times ...Please come ride the Streaker. Anyone is welcome to ride, however, first priority is given to seniors and people with medical appointments. Donations for out-of-town trips are appreciated. Rifle — $5, Craig — $5, Grand Junction — $8. Please call Sharon or Judy for a ride at (970) 942-7125.Serving the citizens of Meeker and the White River Valley since 1885May 6, 2020 · The family requests memorial donations to be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1122 Garfield St., Meeker, CO 81641. Special to the Herald Times Comments are closed.She grew up in Meeker, Colorado, where she June 7, 1948 ~ Feb. 4, 2022 Charlotte Sizemore Mobley, 73, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on Feb. 4, 2022, at her daughter’s home in Roosevelt, Utah. Charlotte was born June 7, 1948, in Grand Junction, Colorado, the daughter of Roy C. Sizemore and Sally Sheridan Sizemore.Sandra was born in Meeker, Colorado, to Loren and Lana Idol on Aug. 5, 1941. She grew up with her siblings, Pam, Arlene, Ken, Lorna and Polly at their 9th Street home. She loved her horses and rode throughout Meeker with her friends Lani and Susan. In 1959 she married Joe Shimko (d.) and gave birth to Ken the next year and Susan two …Special to the Herald Times. Comments are closed. Samuel Rhea Kinnamon, 84, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colo. He was born March 29, 1930, to John Brice and Nora Idella (Anderson) Kinnamon in Mansfield, Mo. Sam attended Mansfield High School and on July 2, 1949, he went to Meeker, Colo., to work. He ...MEEKER | This past week concluded the Meeker Elementary School Reading Competition! About 80 elementary students participated in the contest. About 80 elementary students participated in the contest. The prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student, with the top three winners per grade receiving prizes.Today, chamomile is most commonly known as a caffeine-free herbal tea. It comes from the Asteraceae family of plants, and is heralded for its soothing and digestive properties, an..."When we said a small town in Colorado called Meeker, they said they have a friend who attends a 'dog thing' there." That is the type of publicity this event brings, and Gus has conversations like this a couple times every year. Gus and Christine have played host to many participants, spectators and friends of the trials.Special to the Herald Times. Thanks to PMC employees from Safehouse, Inc. Dear Editor, A huge thank you to the employees at Pioneers Medical Center who participated in the Blue Denim Day. The donations that you raised for Safehouse, Inc. are greatly appreciated. Sincerely,Nancy A. RichardsonExecutive DirectorSafehouse, Inc.Mayor Pro Tem Travis Day led the first meeting of 2024 for the Meeker Board of Trustees. The board certified the mill levy for 2024, noting that with the changes passed by the legislature in special session, anticipated property tax revenue was reduced by about $23K. Meeker Chamber of Commerce Director Stephanie Hanson updated …A celebration of life will be held on her 90* birthday Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. at Eagle Crest Assisted Living in Rangely, Colorado. Sincere thank you to the caregivers at Eagle Crest and the special doctors and nurses at Rangely District Hospital for taking such good care of Cleo.The Rio Blanco Herald Times is the weekly newspaper serving Northwest Colorado including Meeker, Rangely and Dinosaur, Colorado. The Rio Blanco Herald Times publishes each Thursday and has served the region for more than 135 years. If you would like to subscribe to the print and/or online edition, click here. If you would like aThe Herald Times, Meeker, Colorado. 4,973 likes · 909 talking about this · 37 were here. 138 years of community history, 100% powered by community supporters. The Herald Times | Meeker COSpecial to the Herald Times. John Moffitt, Post Commander of the American Legion Post 0074 in Meeker at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Rifle, Colorado on April 14. Moffitt volunteered to take care of Chaplain duties for the Special Forces Association Rocky Mountain Chapter 4-24 during a Remembrance Ceremony for a fallen member of the 10th Special ...Sept. 10, 1938 ~ Oct. 16, 2023 On Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, Joe Max Holeyfield passed away at the age of 85. The Holeyfield family along with other family and friends mourn his passing. Joe was a resident of Meeker for over 30 years and loved throughout the community for his friendly nature and careThe Herald Times, Meeker, Colorado. 4,973 likes · 909 talking about this · 37 were here. 138 years of community history, 100% powered by community supporters. The Herald Times | Meeker COIn today’s fast-paced digital world, staying connected to your community is more important than ever. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, having access to local.... The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduledTown of Meeker Public Works staff have been by Special to the Herald Times on May 22, 2024. An annual tradition at the Colorado State Track & Field Championships is to recognize former state track champions during the state meet. Rio Blanco County has had several state track champions, including Rangely's Alan Ducey, who won the 110-yard high hurdles in 1974 for the Panthers.Carolyn Evelyn (Russell) Sullivan passed away at her home on June 8, 2020, at the age of 94. She was born May 12, 1926, in Meeker, Colorado, to Glenn Rees and Pearl Elizabeth (Banner) Russell. She was a twin to Jack Russell. She had an older sister, Norma. Carolyn attended the Mesa Country School and Restored Grace, LLC is at 272 Market St. in Meeker, Colo MEEKER | Many are familiar with "Elbert Hall," connected to the Meeker United Methodist Church on 809 Park Ave. What you may not know are the sacrifice and stories this building has to tell… and you may not know the energy and time that has been invested in it lately. In 1957, the year Rev.Special to the Herald Times. Comments are closed. The Rangely Food bank is actively seeking donations and would like to thank all of the contributors in March who together raised $1,950, a great start. Many local people have donated food. Thanks to all of the volunteers for helping unload. They work long hours and days to serve the community. A clipping from the Meeker Herald, 1955. A tiny notice...
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