MEEKER | The Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) has awarded $2,000 in scholarship support to a student from Rio Blanco County as they pursue continued education beyond high school. Shailee Rundberg from Meeker High School has received the Dr. Kit Neacy Scholarship. WCCF manages 38 scholarship funds across western Colorado,[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Raley named McKnight Scholar at Oklahoma State
MEEKER | Meeker High School graduate Braydin Raley has been selected for Class XVI of the McKnight Scholars Leadership Program at Oklahoma State University. The highly competitive program recognizes outstanding out-of-state students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and service. As a McKnight Scholar, Raley will receive a leadership and scholarship[Read More…]
DONATION TO WREA …
The “Alliance” wows at Meekerpalooza
Special to the HT MEEKER | Volunteers from the White River Alliance fed the crowd at the last Meekerpalooza with their delicious fish taco dinner, selling out well before the end of the evening.Locals Steve Coley and John Wix introduced adults and kids alike to the magic of fly fishing,[Read More…]
Obituary: Coleton Michael Newman
Coleton Michael NewmanDec. 8, 2005 ~ July 6, 2026 Coleton Michael Newman, of Meeker, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, in North Carolina. He was 20 years old.Coleton Michael Newman was born the son of Lucas and Amanda Newman on Dec. 8, 2005, in Tucson, Arizona. He attended preschool[Read More…]
Milk Creek Battlefield Park …
RBC HISTORICAL SOCIETY: When community shows up, history comes alive
By TERESIA R. RUCKMAN-REED | Special to the HT The White River Museum and the Rio Blanco County Historical Society extend our thanks to the volunteers, visitors, docents, sponsors, board members, staff, and friends who helped make the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit “AMERICANS” such a meaningful success in Meeker. Its timing[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker’s sewer system
By ED PECK | Special to the HT MEEKER | I remember wood outhouses, complete with crescent moon cutouts and spinning wooden latches. Occasionally, when the pit filled up, a new hole would be dug, the outhouse moved, and a new path worn from the house. I won’t go into[Read More…]
MEEKER CHAMBER UPDATE: Plenty of activity in June and July
By SARA STEPHENSON | Special to the HT MEEKER | “Summer has been in full swing in Meeker, and the Chamber has been busy welcoming visitors, supporting local businesses, and coordinating several of our community’s favorite summer traditions. The Chamber and Visitor Center has remained busy throughout June and July,[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 5-11, 2026
ARRESTS No arrests to report CALL SUMMARIES 7/7/2026 @ 7:38 pm. Vehicle vs. elk collision on Highway 13. 7/7/2026 @ 8:25pm. A call for service was received by dispatch reporting that a husband and wife had not returned from a Razor ride with friends. Following coordination and planning, I am[Read More…]
FREEDOM IN THE WILD WEST
Parade Marshall Ron Hilkey tips his cowboy hat and waves to the crowd from atop the historic stagecoach during the 141st Meeker Range Call Parade. See more photos from the parade on P7 of this edition. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 28-JULY 4, 2026
ARRESTS 7/3/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 21-year-old male for DUI. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 7/4/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office took a 25 year-old male in custody after a “Flock Hit”- (License Plate Reader) from Rangely PD of a semi-truck associated with multiple[Read More…]