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The HT asked the two Republican primary candidates for the open county commissioner seat Travis Day and Rich Ford, to submit responses to a list of questions. Those answers are below. The primary election is June 30, 2026. Q: Rio Blanco County is both a government entity and one of[Read More…]
MEEKER | The historic marker that points to the location of the Meeker Incident in 1879 sits about three miles west of Meeker at a pull-off on the south side of the highway just across from the turnoff to Strawberry Creek/County Rd. 7. If you’re driving fast and not looking[Read More…]
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library Board approved a $130,000 commitment toward curriculum materials for Meeker School District students during its May meeting, while also advancing a major roof repair project and discussing changes to meeting procedures and governance. The board voted unanimously to commit $130,000 toward curriculum and instructional[Read More…]
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago “Prairie schooners” with the usual accompaniment of goodly sized families, loose stock, poultry and household effects, have been passing both ways during the past week. Will Simms, who has taught the Rangely school very efficiently during the past two school years, left yesterday to[Read More…]
Travel delays and short-term closures possible MEEKER | Roadwork to improve the East Beaver Road (National Forest System Road 250) in the Blanco Ranger District begins June 1. Short-term delays may be possible.The work will begin at the forest boundary northeast of Lake Avery and continue for 17.6 miles. The[Read More…]
MEEKER | Water, growth, energy development and the future of Rio Blanco County dominated discussion during a candidate forum hosted by the White River Alliance featuring county commissioner candidates Rich Ford and Travis Day. Held in Meeker, the forum focused heavily on declining river flows, water storage, mosquito spraying, recreation[Read More…]
ARRESTS 5/22/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 43 year-old male for 3rd Degree Assault. He was transported to jail. 5/23/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 20 year-old male for domestic violence and harassment. He was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 5/17/2026 @ 1:05 pm. A deputy[Read More…]
Crafternoon rescheduled to May 28 MEEKER | Meeker Public Library’s May Crafternoon has been rescheduled to May 28 from 3-5 p.m. The featured project is “cloud dough” slime, limited to 11 participants; reservations are required by calling 970-878-5911 or stopping by the library. Additional crafts will also be available. Pig[Read More…]
“Life is a test and this world a place of trial. Always the problems — or it may be the same problem — will be presented to every generation in different forms.” ~ Winston Churchill Despite what we may hope for during our school years, test-taking doesn’t end once we finish[Read More…]
Thanks to voters for support Dear Editor: I want to sincerely thank everyone who took part in the recent election for the Board of Directors of Pioneers Medical Center. In a small community like ours, I know every vote reflects care, thought, and a deep commitment to the future of[Read More…]
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society will continue its traditional July 4 activities this year. Along with Root Beer Floats, the Stagecoach and the Buick in the parade, we will again offer the Milk Creek Battlefield Tour. As this is the Sesquisemiquincentennial, events that[Read More…]
Special to the HT MEEKER | The role of Leadville in the development of the White River Valley and Piceance was huge. Leadville and the surrounding mining areas were a giant magnet, drawing miners and entrepreneurs from back East and Europe — gold seekers and adventurers from every social stratum:[Read More…]
