ARRESTS Sept. 12 — Meeker Police Department arrested a 52-year-old man for harassment and domestic violence. He was taken to jail and later released on bond. CALL SUMMARIES All in all, it was a fairly typical week in Rio Blanco County: a little wildlife (and more bears), a little mischief,[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Reed joins Meeker Chamber boardIncumbents Holt, Snyder reelected
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce announced its 2026 board election results, with Teresia R. Reed, owner of T Rose Etc LLC, elected as the board’s newest director. Incumbents Jenna Holt, owner of Bluebell Boutique, and John Snyder, owner of ER Welding LLC, were reelected. “I’m excited about continuing to build[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – September 17th, 2026
Wonderful quilt show Dear Editor: Again, a wonderful quilt show. So many thanks to the ladies who not only do the quilting, but also make the time and effort each year to present a beautiful show. A big thanks also to the PEO group for all the goodies. Bee Blanke[Read More…]
Obituary – Samuel Ward Bryan
Oct. 20, 1946 ~ Aug. 14, 2026 Samuel Ward Bryan, 79, of Rifle, Colorado, died August 14, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, following a brief illness. Born in Ramona, California, Samuel was the middle child of Carl George and Mary Jane (Bellard) Bryan, both Colorado natives.[Read More…]
Obituary – Beverly Lynn (Turner) Bryan
Feb. 8, 1947 ~ Sept. 1, 2026 Beverly Lynn (Turner) Bryan, 79, of Rifle, Colorado, died Sept. 1, 2026, at the family residence following several months in hospice care for cancer and a stroke. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Beverly was the oldest child of Herbert Junior and Dorothy Jean Turner,[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE – Claude Lewis Stagner
Oct. 4, 1941 ~ Sept. 8, 2026 Services will be scheduled at a later date.
Obituary – William Albert “Bill” Mannel
Nov. 20, 1943 ~ Sept. 5, 2026 William Albert “Bill” Mannel went peacefully into the arms of his Lord Jesus on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at the age of 82. Bill was born in Meeker, Colorado, on Nov. 20, 1943, to Albert William Mannel and Laura May Mannel. Bill attended[Read More…]
RBC well-represented at State Fair
Group of livestock, fashion revue, and cake decorating kids at State Fair displaying their well-deserved awards. L to R: Addisen Shults (cake decorating), Trevor Gould, Jada Gould, Teagan Smith, Charlie Rogers, Klayton Carroll, Josh Simmons (friend of RBC 4-H), Hayden Garcia, Cienna Rogers (livestock and fashion revue), Cambrey Rogers, Whitney[Read More…]
MUSTANGS…
Elsewhere in Meeker’s sports world, younger players are practicing their skills with the Meeker Mustangs as part of the Mountain West Youth Football League. Thanks to Samme Purkey for sharing these photos!
40 years of the Meeker Classic
One of the world’s toughest sheepdog trials returns Sept. 9–13 Each September in Meeker … As the cars line up at the main gate, flags ascend poles and the set-out crew fills pens at the top of the course with sheep, the smell of fresh coffee fills the crisp morning[Read More…]
Come see the quilts
Don’t miss Meeker’s once-a-year quilt show Friday, Sept. 11, from noon to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fairfield Center. You’ll see the newly minted craftsmanship of folks who have been working hard all year. Full-sized bed quilts, cradle quilts and quilted[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center Board Appoints Hannah as CEO
During a special meeting Sept. 3, the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors appointed Steve Hannah as chief executive officer. Hannah had served as interim CEO since late January 2026. The board also approved two provider agreements to move forward for final negotiation and completion.
