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Meeker Herald founder James Lyttle in front of the original newspaper building. The HT moved back into this building at 304 4th Street in Meeker in late 2018.

The Herald Times is the newspaper of record in Rio Blanco County. We continue to publish a print edition of the historic 139-year-old newspaper every Thursday, and have also expanded our digital reach to better serve our community.

Our new media channels include a digital edition of the Herald, our website, active social media accounts, a weekly newsletter, and a newscast.

Our audience is awesome.

The Herald reaches:

Our market demographics

For the number lovers, here’s how Rio Blanco County stacks up:

  • Total population: 6,369
  • Adult population: 4,853
  • Under 18 population: 1,516
  • Median age: 37.6
  • Ages 18-34: 30%
  • Age 35-64: 50%
  • Age 65+: 20%
  • Male: 51% Female: 49%
  • Households: 3,281
  • Average household size: 2.4
  • Home owners: 74%
  • Median Home Value: $218,500
  • High School Graduations: 36%
  • Some College: 28%
  • College/Post Grad: 31%
  • Median Income: $54,247

Source: U.S. Census – American Community Survey, 2023

Not ‘just’ a newspaper

While we continue to offer print advertising at extremely competitive rates, we recognize society’s pivot to digital. To better serve our customers, all print buys are super-powered with digital and social, FREE!

Digital + Social options include:

  • Website ads
  • Newsletter Mentions
  • Newscast Mentions
  • Social Media Posts
  • Video, audio and more!

(Specifics will vary according to your ad buy volume and unique marketing goals.)

Your ad campaign will be designed by our professional graphic artist at no additional cost.

Not sure where to begin?

We specialize in headache-free marketing. Tell us your budget, and we’ll create a customized plan to help you reach our engaged + awesome audience.

Below you will find links to our 2024 media kit. Technical specifications are provided upon request.

HTMediaKit-2024

Nonprofits qualify for special rates.

HTMediaKit-2024-NONPROFIT

Need something else?

In true pioneer fashion, we do our own stunts. We have 17 years of experience in the marketing world. We have created custom print projects, personalized graphics, beautifully functional websites, eye-catching social media campaigns, and a lot more!

Our print and graphic design services include signage, logos, banners, flyers, business cards, booklets, brochures, magazines, postcards, and direct mail campaigns.

We can also help with broader marketing tasks, including statewide print and digital campaigns, social media help, photography, videography, branding and brand strategy, creative problem-solving, Canva brand kits and customized templates, websites, and more.

The TL;DR we would LOVE to help you tell your unique story.

Give us a call at 970-878-4017 or send an email to Caitlin at [email protected]. Our office is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.

Come say hi!

@ht.1885
  • The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
  • Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
  • With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
  • This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
  • There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
  • As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
  • Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
  • A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
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Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
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With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
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This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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