Serving Meeker and the White River Valley since 1885
Special to the HT RANGELY | On Sept. 9, 1776, the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition reached the banks of the White River, passing through and naming Canyon Pintado along the way. The “Painted Canyon” was named for the Native American rock art the expedition encountered before reaching present-day Rangely, Colorado. Their journal[Read More…]
ARRESTS 1/13/2026- A 36 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a Failure to Appear on a traffic offense. He was taken to jail and granted a PR bond. 1/13/2026- A 29 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a 30 day[Read More…]
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a work session last week to discuss wolf management concerns, potential bison impacts and regional water issues. The work session began with discussion centered on ongoing frustration with Colorado’s wolf reintroduction and management program. Several participants criticized how wolf depredations[Read More…]
RBC | Rio Blanco County is moving forward with the second phase of its Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Public input is a vital part of the planning process, and residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their experiences, concerns, and mitigation ideas with their local communities. The Hazard Mitigation Plan[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Republican Central Committee Meeting RBC | Guest: CD3 Candidate Hope Scheppelman, Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alliance Energy building, 417 E. Main St., Rangely. Come meet Hope Scheppelman and learn about the caucus and assembly process. Open to the public, only central committee members[Read More…]
“How people treat other people is a direct reflection of how they feel about themselves.” ~ Paulo Coelho Have you ever been in a public place and watched someone mistreat a clerk, a server, or a complete stranger? The instinctive reaction is often the same: protect the person being targeted[Read More…]
The Meeker Herald Sept. 17, 1887, told this story: It is not generally known, but it is a fact nevertheless, that Morgan Edgar and Frank Barton roosted in a tree in the Lime Kiln mountains a few days ago. How they came to select such a singular place to pass[Read More…]
July 30, 1945 ~ Jan. 14, 2026 Judith “Judy” Hergenreder was born on July 30, 1945, in Casper, Wyoming, to Cody and Onalee (Anderson) Bays. She was the beloved baby sister to three older brothers who remained her best friends throughout her life. Judy grew up in Midwest, Wyoming, where[Read More…]
Dec. 31, 1957 ~ Jan. 6, 2026 John Josiah Jones, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was called into the arms of the Lord on Jan. 6, 2026. John was born on Dec. 31, 1957, in Dunlo, Pennsylvania, to John and Ruth (Pearce) Jones. He was welcomed home by his[Read More…]
Jan. 24, 1930 ~ Jan. 18, 2026 Services are scheduled at White River Methodist Church (809 Park) in Meeker, Colorado, on Jan. 30 at 3 p.m.
After more than a decade of waiting, YouthZone is thrilled to announce the return of one of Western Colorado’s most beloved and quirky fundraisers: Kiss-N-Squeal. But before we can bring back the fun, we need your help. The iconic YouthZone pig — a local legend made from a pink-painted barrel[Read More…]
MEEKER | A familiar local face will replace Town Administrator Mandi Etheridge this spring. Margie Joy, former administrator at Pioneers Medical Center and currently the community relationship manager for the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, has been approved by the board of trustees to assume the duties of the town[Read More…]
