Serving Meeker and the White River Valley since 1885
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Three fires in the last few weeks have led the people of Meeker to a sense of insecurity in the matter of fires. About half past 6 o’clock Thursday evening fire was seen issuing from the windows of one of Gates Kersburg’s by the[Read More…]
BY JARED HENDERSON | [email protected] MEEKER | The Meeker Recreation Center 8-10 softball team closed out the regular season with a close 8-7 road victory over Carbondale on July 9, giving the team momentum heading into postseason play.Although head coach Colt Walker was unable to attend the final regular-season game,[Read More…]
BY JARED HENDERSON | [email protected] MEEKER | After a successful first season under head coach Eric Hamilton that saw the Cowboys return to the state tournament, the Meeker High School girls basketball program continued building toward the 2026-27 season with a challenging summer schedule against some of the top competition[Read More…]
BY JARED HENDERSON | [email protected] MEEKER | The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series returned to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on July 9 following a one-week break for the annual Range Call festivities, with standout performances across multiple events and another rollover in the bull riding competition.Slack began at 6 p.m.[Read More…]
BY JARED HENDERSON | [email protected] Correction: A previous version of this cutline misidentified the swimmer in the photo above as Tucker Chinn. The swimmer is Jonan VonRoenn. We regret the error. MEEKER | The Meeker Marlins swim team continued its summer season with a strong showing at the Western Slope[Read More…]
MEEKER | The Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) has awarded $2,000 in scholarship support to a student from Rio Blanco County as they pursue continued education beyond high school. Shailee Rundberg from Meeker High School has received the Dr. Kit Neacy Scholarship. WCCF manages 38 scholarship funds across western Colorado,[Read More…]
MEEKER | Meeker High School graduate Braydin Raley has been selected for Class XVI of the McKnight Scholars Leadership Program at Oklahoma State University. The highly competitive program recognizes outstanding out-of-state students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and service. As a McKnight Scholar, Raley will receive a leadership and scholarship[Read More…]
By NIKI TURNER | [email protected] The Meeker Board of Trustees approved $10,000 in community support funding Tuesday while hearing updates on wildfire mitigation efforts, youth programs, grant opportunities and other town business.Trustees unanimously approved $5,000 for YouthZone and $5,000 for the Meeker Veterans Community Center.White River and Douglas Creek Conservation[Read More…]
Special to the HT MEEKER | Volunteers from the White River Alliance fed the crowd at the last Meekerpalooza with their delicious fish taco dinner, selling out well before the end of the evening.Locals Steve Coley and John Wix introduced adults and kids alike to the magic of fly fishing,[Read More…]
By TERESIA R. RUCKMAN-REED | Special to the HT The White River Museum and the Rio Blanco County Historical Society extend our thanks to the volunteers, visitors, docents, sponsors, board members, staff, and friends who helped make the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit “AMERICANS” such a meaningful success in Meeker. Its timing[Read More…]
By ED PECK | Special to the HT MEEKER | I remember wood outhouses, complete with crescent moon cutouts and spinning wooden latches. Occasionally, when the pit filled up, a new hole would be dug, the outhouse moved, and a new path worn from the house. I won’t go into[Read More…]
