Collins Lohry pitches her idea for gluten-free goodies during Rangely’s 2026 RARE Pitch Competition Sept. 18 at the CNCC Rector Building. Sponsored by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority and the Town of Rangely’s Rangely Development Association (RDA), the competition gave local youth and adults a chance to present their[Read More…]
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OH HAIL NO
Hail pounded Meeker Saturday afternoon in the middle of the Mustang Makeover, with some stones measuring nearly the size of golf balls. Check out a video of the storm on TikTok @ht.1885 CAITLIN WALKER | HT PHOTO
Pub. Health Director: Fed vaccine changes ‘big win’
Commissioners question funding, authority as federal and state guidance diverge Federal vaccine changes “big win,” public health director says; two bats test negative for rabies Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Makala Sheridan Smith praised recent federal changes to childhood vaccine recommendations during the Sept. 15 Board of Health meeting,[Read More…]
Library board expresses frustration over radio silence on appointment process
The Meeker Regional Library District Board met in a workshop Sept. 16 to discuss ongoing confusion over trustee appointments and communication with Rio Blanco County. It was the first workshop for newly-appointed trustee Kim Maupin. Also in attendance were trustees Toby Leavitt, Dan Olson, and Keri Grieser, as well as[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT. 13-19, 2026
CALL SUMMARIES All in all, it was a fairly typical week in Rio Blanco County. 9/14/2026 @ 4:01 p.m. Two males and one female were given verbal warnings following reports of a four-wheeler and a motorbike running stop signs within town limits. A report of a “hunter down” was received[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 24th, 2026
Order donuts by Sunday to support MHS boys wrestling Order donuts and support the Meeker High School boys wrestling team. $!8/original glazed dozen or $20 for pre-assorted dozen. Orders are due by Sunday, Sept. 27. Pick up will be Oct. 4. To order, contact Kim Maupin, 317-918-0041 or [email protected], or[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – The S Word
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Last year, an estimated 48,789 people died by suicide in the U.S., making suicide the 11th leading cause of death. Too many of us know what it is like to lose someone this way. In the way of small towns, most of you know[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – September 24th, 2026
Coming home Dear Editor: There is something truly special about coming home. Over the past few months, one of the most rewarding parts of my journey has been getting out into our community, meeting local residents, and being welcomed into their homes and lives. Every conversation, every handshake, and every[Read More…]
VINES & VITTLES – A funky brew with a long history: Sahti returns
We’ve mentioned this before – but Meeker is quite the place to live. For as small as we are, man we have some really freaking cool places and people. Some of these people have incredibly unique hobbies and when we’re lucky, they’re willing to share these with the rest of[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER – New energy, continued commitment
Fall 2026 is officially underway at Colorado Northwestern Community College, and there is wonderful energy across both campuses. We are excited to welcome our students back and begin another year of learning, growth and opportunity across Northwest Colorado. It has been a busy and productive summer at CNCC. Faculty returned[Read More…]
HEALTHY LIVING WITH PMC – Looking out for one another
EDITOR’S NOTE: This column is part of a paid partnership with Pioneers Medical Center. PMC provides the column, and we’re labeling it clearly so readers know what it is. The sponsorship helps support the Herald Times, but does not affect our independent news coverage or editorial decisions. We are excited[Read More…]
250-150 UPDATE – Sesquisemiquincentennial: What do we carry forward?
At the beginning of 2026, we were all learning to say a very long word: Sesquisemiquincentennial — America’s 250th birthday and Colorado’s 150th. We had ideas. Lots of them. Some were pretty ambitious. At times, I think we all wondered just how much we could really get done. Now, as[Read More…]
