Serving Meeker and the White River Valley since 1885
RBC | Last week, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a work session at the Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse in Meeker focused on infrastructure planning, housing discussions and water-related projects. Commissioners Doug Overton and Callie Scritchfield attended in person, while Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon participated via Google Meet.[Read More…]
Special to the HT MEEKER | Rio Blanco Cattlewomen are having a Beef Day at Clark’s Market on June 3, 2026, in celebration of Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Flag Day and Memorial Day because beef is good for everyone! Please come by from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sample[Read More…]
ARRESTS 5/15/2026- A 55 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs and Careless Driving. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. CALL SUMMARIES 5/10/2026 @ 7:43 am. A one vehicle rollover occurred at[Read More…]
Special to the HT MEEKER | Come join us for a couple of hours of peace and quiet. On Saturday May 23, we are gathering at the Highland Cemetery between 8 and 8:30 a.m. If you can give an hour or two of your time, our local VFW is once[Read More…]
Tole craft at library May 21 MEEKER | Craft Crazy With Erin will be making a Tole Dragonfly Decoration on May 21 at 5 p.m. For more information go to meekerlibrary.org and check out our calendar. Drop by the library or call 970-878-5911 to register. Lukens and Roberts hold Town[Read More…]
“Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us.” ~ Oscar Wilde There’s a theory among people who study near-death experiences (NDEs) that your entire life flashes before your eyes in a sort of “life review” at the end of physical life. Enough people have reported something along[Read More…]
On leadership Dear Editor: Leadership is about the foundation. There has been some great discussion lately about the many issues facing Rio Blanco County—from energy policy and small business regulations to the “small” bills being pushed at the state level. It’s true that a leader must be aware of the[Read More…]
MEEKER | In March 1935, the people of Meeker sought federal funding to construct a new pool using water from a well in Alkali Flat, east of Meeker. The well in Alkali Flat was not as warm as the one drilled by the Marlan Company in 1925, but it still[Read More…]
Special to the HT MEEKER | Meeker Recreation Center will officially reopen Tuesday, May 26. We appreciate your patience during this year’s shutdown and are excited to welcome you back to a more comfortable, functional, and beautiful facility! Here’s a recap of our progress and what to expect when you[Read More…]
MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team’s season ended Saturday with a 9-5 loss to Estes Park in the Class 2A regional tournament in Estes Park. The Cowboys entered the postseason as the No. 30 seed and faced the No. 4-seeded Bobcats on May 16, 2026. Meeker remained competitive[Read More…]
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Barone Middle School track and field team wrapped up its season with a strong stretch of meets, building on a midseason surge that featured multiple school records, relay wins and standout individual performances across several weeks of competition. The momentum began in Rifle,[Read More…]
March 20, 1957 ~ May 15, 2026 Graveside services will be held in Meeker at a date to be announced. A full obituary will be published in an upcoming issue.
