Special to the HT MEEKER | Community members gathered at the White River Museum last week to celebrate the opening of “Americans,” a Smithsonian traveling exhibit now on display in Meeker. The May 15 reception and marked the beginning of several weeks of programming connected to the nationally recognized exhibition.[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Colorado teens ages 14-19: The state legislature needs your advice
Apply by June 5 for the Colorado Youth Advisory Council Special to the HT RBC | The state legislature’s nonpartisan Colorado Youth Advisory Council (COYAC) seeks new members, ages 14-19, for the 2026-27 term. Applications close on June 5, and COYAC will host a virtual information session on Sunday, May[Read More…]
RESCUE MEOW: MISSION SUCCESSFUL
Meeker’s Community Service Officer Melissa Fellows received a call Monday from a concerned resident on Water Street about a cat being stuck in a tree since Saturday, May 9. All of the neighbors spent the last couple of days trying unsuccessfully to coax the cat down. Fellows called Chase Rule,[Read More…]
Coulter, Krueger win hospital board election in unofficial results
Special to the HT MEEKER | Voters narrowly selected Danette Coulter and decisively chose Dr. Albert Krueger in the May 5 special mail ballot election for the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District board, according to unofficial results released after the Herald Times had gone to press. The election[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 3-9, 2026
ARRESTS No arrests to report. CALL SUMMARIES 5/7/2026 @ 10:30 AM- Dispatch was contacted for a report of a one vehicle accident on Highway 64 and County Rd. 7. None of the passengers received any injuries. 5/7/2026 @ 2:43 PM – An oilfield on Rio Blanco County called today requesting[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – May 14th, 2026
Value times mill levy; statewide taxes administered by state statutes Dear Editor: I went down the legendary rabbit hole on the Meeker Message Board (Facebook) several days ago and can’t shake the responsibility to enlighten the RBC taxpayers. Several responses to a post directed at the County Assessor were so[Read More…]
VINE & VITTLES: ‘Harley jacket’ wine?
Special to the HT MEEKER | Ahhh, the wine business. Not an easy one. Wine is a vast topic and can be incredibly complicated. Getting into wine knowledge is not for the faint of heart, but I think that you can say that with any number of hobbies. There is[Read More…]
Rangely High School Class of 2026
‘Sunshine and Smiles’ as P.E.O. hosts annual dinner for MHS senior girls
Sullivan receives STAR Scholarship PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | P.E.O. Chapter BA hosted its 102nd Senior Girls Party on Monday, May 4. The theme of this year’s event was “Sunshine and Smiles” and included dinner. The local chapter, part of the Meeker community since 1919, has documented scholarships awarded to Meeker[Read More…]
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe member to attend reception for Smithsonian exhibit at White River Museum
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Mark Wing, a member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, continues to serve his community through cultural leadership, education and youth advocacy. He’ll be in attendance at the opening reception for the Smithsonian exhibit, “The Americans” on May 15 in Meeker. Wing, who lives in Towaoc[Read More…]
CHINN EARNS ‘OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR’ AWARD
Amy Chinn, principal at Meeker High School, was honored at the spring awards ceremony with a standing ovation for receiving the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award. The Boy Scouts of America Fretwell Award is presented by local scouters to teachers, educational support staff, and school administrators who stand out[Read More…]
Hopewest volunteers like Peggy Shults impact lives
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Volunteers at HopeWest play a special role in supporting individuals and families facing the challenges of aging, illness, and grief. Their dedication contributes to the exceptional care provided across western Colorado and strengthens HopeWest’s ability to serve with compassion and excellence. In 2025 alone, 1,085 active[Read More…]
