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Bennett earns bachelor’s degree, named to Dean’s List MEEKER | Lauren Bennett of Meeker has graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, a special mission affiliate of Penn State with a bachelor of science in healthcare leadership and administration. Bennett has also been named to the Spring 2026[Read More…]
ARRESTS 7/14/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 72 year-old female for DUI and Careless Driving. She was issued a summons and remained in the hospital for treatment. CALL SUMMARIES 7/13/2026- A wildland fire started in the area of County Road 76 and County Road 5. The fire remains[Read More…]
Summer reading challenge ends July 31 MEEKER | The Summer Reading Challenge at the Meeker Public Library ends July 31st! Win cool prizes – and ice cream – for reading! Short stories and snacks at the Library. MEEKER | Stop by Meeker Public Libray on Saturday, August 1 at 11[Read More…]
“Courage is being scared to death, and saddling up anyway.” ~ John Wayne Hoo boy, y’all. I keep saying I knew what I was getting myself into, and I thought, truly, that I did. I’ve been in and out of the newspaper office since I was 12 years old! Apparently,[Read More…]
Griffin announces assessor candidacy Dear Editor: I am excited to announce my candidacy for Rio Blanco County Assessor. Having recently moved back to Rio Blanco County earlier this year, I am grateful to once again call this wonderful community home. As a former resident, returning home has reminded me just[Read More…]
Special to the HT MEEKER | We live in a town where the feeling generated by the place itself seems right for longtime residents and newcomers alike. Some residents did not necessarily choose to live here, but may feel a strong allegiance to their family history in the area. Others[Read More…]
Special to the HT MEEKER | “I am incredibly humbled by these recognitions because they represent so much more than an award or a title—they represent the people and the community I care so deeply about,” said Pioneers Medical Center Trauma Program Manager Anita Ruder, who recently received the Colorado[Read More…]
Special to the HT RANGELY | Summer at Colorado Northwestern Community College is anything but quiet. While students enjoy a well-earned break, our faculty and staff are preparing for another successful academic year. This season provides an opportunity to celebrate outstanding people, recognize important partnerships, and share projects that will[Read More…]
October 6, 1938 ~ July 19, 2026 Daniel Burnett Seely, 87, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on July 19, 2026. He was born on October 6, 1938, in Price, Utah, to Carl H. and Helen Burnett Seely. Dan was the third of four children and is survived by his wife[Read More…]
This is a developing story and will be updated. The Keystone Fire was reported Tuesday, July 21 and is burning approximately 20 miles northwest of Meeker near County Road 71 on the Moffat/Rio Blanco County border. As of 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, the fire was estimated at 1,500 acres. Storm cells[Read More…]
MEEKER | Last weekend, the Meeker 1 11-13 Rec Center softball team finished its season at the top, winning the end-of-season tournament championship after three straight postseason victories, including a title-game win over fellow Meeker 2 Goldrush. After closing the regular season with a 4-1 record, Meeker 1 opened postseason[Read More…]
MEEKER | This past weekend, the Meeker 2 11-13 Goldrush softball team wrapped up an impressive summer with a runner-up finish in the end-of-season tournament after posting a perfect 5-0 regular season and finishing with a 7-1 overall record. The Goldrush opened postseason play Monday, July 13, at Paintbrush Park[Read More…]
