SPECIAL TO THE HT MEEKER | White River Electric Association (WREA) contractors are scheduled to begin construction on a new Sulphur Creek transmission line in late July. Once completed, this long awaited three-mile transmission project will serve as a new electric delivery point for the Town of Meeker and strengthen[Read More…]
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Airstream club visits the TANK in Rangely
SPECIAL TO THE HT RANGELY | The Colorado Airstream Club hosts a rally at the Sheepdog Trials each fall and gathers donations for the food bank at the Methodist church. They recently had an event in Rangely with lots of publicity. This year, the Rangely event was named “The Tank[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 21-27, 2026
ARRESTS 6/23/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office took a 42 year-old female in custody during a court appearance on a warrant for Controlled Substance and Drug Paraphernalia-Possess. She was transported to jail and bonded out. 6/25/2026- Rangely PD arrested a 47 year-old male for a warrant. He was transported to[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – July 2nd, 2026
Hometown hero Dear Editor: Meeker and Rangely are special places, some might say the portrait of the best part of our past. But these towns are only special because of the individual people that still live here, still living the values of caring and neighborliness. As our cities and suburbs[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: ‘You’re really getting up there.’
Special to the HT MEEKER | “You’re really getting up there” is one comment often said at birthday parties for close friends and family after they pass the age of 21. It does not matter whether they were teased in person, or on the phone or computer, it turns into[Read More…]
RBC HISTORICAL SOCIETY: When volunteerism becomes history
Special to the HT MEEKER | Recently, I found myself reflecting on an unexpected question: At what point does history become part of history? As a historian, I spend much of my life studying the people who came before us. Recently, another question has been weighing on my mind: At[Read More…]
Funeral Notice – Owen Dale Slack
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 368 4th St., Meeker, Colorado. A military service at Highland Cemetery will immediately follow the church service. Following the graveside service, a luncheon reception will be provided by the family at Richard’s Hall,[Read More…]
Obituary – Ricky Joseph Solomon Day
Jan. 19, 1929 ~ June 23, 2026 Ricky Joseph Solomon Day passed away tragically on June 25, 2026. Ricky was a beloved father, son, brother, partner, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. He will be truly missed by many. He loved nothing more than his family. Ricky was committed to his[Read More…]
Obituary – Roy Frederick Trice, Sr.
Jan. 19, 1929 ~ June 23, 2026 Roy Frederick Trice, Sr. passed away peacefully in his home on June 23, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado, at the age of 97. Roy was born Jan. 19, 1929, in Snyder, Texas, to Jeff Frederick Trice and Mary Ceora Head Trice. Roy was[Read More…]
Kids in Business Day at Mountain Valley Bank
SPECIAL TO THE HT MEEKER | There’s not much cuter than a little kid with a big dream! Mountain Valley Bank’s annual Kids In Business Day took place last Friday, with just under 20 participants ages 5-18 selling everything from fresh eggs and cotton candy to homemade dog toys. Through[Read More…]
Library board approves bylaw revisions, seeks more AV proposals
SPECIAL TO THE HT MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board approved revised bylaws during its June 25 meeting, adopting updates that streamline the process for filling board vacancies while directing staff to make a minor organizational edit before the final version is distributed. Board members said the change is[Read More…]
A Meeker Tradition: The annual July 4 ‘Run for Your Life’ 5K returns
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Lace up your sneakers and grab your morning coffee! A true community classic is back to kick off Independence Day. ERBM Recreation & Park District’s annual Run for Your Life 5K (Run & Walk) will take over the streets of Meeker Saturday, July 4. As one[Read More…]