Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers track and field team turned in one of its strongest performances of the season at the 1A/2A Western Slope League meet, competing against a 13-team field that included programs from West Grand to Cedaredge. Fueled by a surge of personal records[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
RBC livestock judging team places 2nd in sheep and goat at Kiowa contest
Special to the HT MEEKER | This past weekend, Rio Blanco County 4-H members traveled to Kiowa to compete in the Elbert County Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, May 2, 2026. At the contest, 67 juniors formed 18 teams. Rio Blanco County was represented by one junior team and one[Read More…]
Library board advances roof project, boosts director pay
Special to the HT MEEKER | With board president John Moffitt absent, Vice President Keri Grieser presided over the Meeker Regional Library Board’s April meeting, where members addressed staffing, finances and a major facilities project. The board approved the agenda after removing a planned discussion of the employee handbook. No[Read More…]
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Streamline Realty hosted the Meeker High School Art Show again this year. Emma Bauer (right) was the People’s Choice Winner. Streamline Realty owner Suzan Pelloni (left) presents Bauer with the winning pot of donations totaling $239.76. More than 500 people came to see the art and support the award-winning talent[Read More…]
Obituary – Steven Samuel Kinnamon
July 25, 1978 ~ April 26, 2026 Steven was born in Meeker, Colorado, in 1978, to Ella Darlene Kinnamon and Larry Rhea Kinnamon. He was the last son of three boys; Arthur Kinnamon and Eugene (Gene) Kinnamon. Steven spent his childhood ranching with his family and attended school in Meeker.[Read More…]
Death Notice – Robert Klenda
May 30, 1936 ~ April 15, 2026 Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. Reception at the Fairfield Center.
‘Fire Ready’ meeting urges wildfire awareness
Special to the HT MEEKER | Sandwiched between two “Red Flag Warnings,” Rio Blanco County safety officials held a community education “Fire Ready” forum last Thursday in Meeker to raise awareness for fire preparation. It’s not a matter of “if” but “when” the next fire hits, reiterated multiple speakers, including[Read More…]
MHS Prom Royalty
Meeker High School Prom Royalty for 2026 include second attendants Augie Halstead and Rylee Sullivan; first attendants Sam Conrado and Jacey Follman; King Holton Harvey and Queen Braydin Raley; and Crown Bearers Ellie Holmes and Clayton Alger.
Habitat protection underway for property near Starbuck Stadium
Special to the HT MEEKER | Neighbors to Meeker School District property will see new signs on the hillside north of the football stadium. The District asks the community to help protect that property for its educational value and natural resources. The property exhibits unique geological and ecological features.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 19-25, 2026
ARRESTS 4-24-2026: Meeker PD arrested a 38-year-old male, charging him with third-degree assault and menacing. Party was issued a summons and released to a sober party. CALL SUMMARIES 4-19-2026 @ 4:44 pm. Reporting party contacted dispatch to report a missing person. A follow-up by the responding officer determined the individual[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – April 30, 2026
Faith and service Dear Editor: As I’ve been out meeting people the last couple of weeks, there have been several questions that I’ve been asked. I’d like to answer one of those right now, and will continue to answer more in the coming weeks. The first question, “Can you[Read More…]
VINE & VITTLES: Toe-May-Toe? Toe-Mah-Toe?
Special to the HT MEEKER | As co-owner of a tiny gourmet grocery, I spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about food — lately, the tomato. Nerdy? Maybe… However, it has a surprisingly rich history, and there are ways to get more out of it than you might expect[Read More…]
