As we move into the AM250/CO150 year, referred to as the Sesquisemiquincentennial, next week, we begin the implementation of the plans that we have been thinking about for a while. Can you believe it is really here? There is just so much going on. Did I mention Drone Shows? I’m[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Youth seats open on Outdoor Equity Grant Program board
Special to the HT RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has extended the application deadline for the youth seats on the Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP) Board. While the application period for non-youth seats has now closed, CPW is providing prospective youth board members (age 25 and younger) additional[Read More…]
HopeWest Lights of Life event honors and remembers loved ones
Special to the HT MEEKER | On Wednesday, Dec. 3, HopeWest held our annual Lights of Life event at St. James Episcopal Church in Meeker. This cherished tradition offers a moment to remember, and honor loved ones who hold a special place in our hearts throughout the year, especially during[Read More…]
Neighbors working together for river preservation: 2025 progress report from the White River Alliance
MEEKER | White River Alliance members gathered for their holiday party and an end of the year report by president Shawn Welder this past Wednesday, Dec. 10. His 2025 progress report highlights a year marked by the group’s community engagement, hands-on stewardship, and strengthened educational outreach. A major focus of[Read More…]
Letters to Santa 2025
RBC | Santa shared a selection of the local letters he’s received with the HT. The following are from second-graders at Meeker Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School in Rangely. Dear Santa, How was your weekend Santa? How was your elves and reindeer and saint nicholas and hot chocolate and[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Dec 7-13, 2025
ARRESTS 12/8/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 48 year-old female for driving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both and possessing an open marijuana container. She was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 12/14/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 19 year-old male for[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – December 18th, 2025
Reminders of Christmas this season Dear Editor: Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” Three special reminders of this verse at this Christmas[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: All I want for Christmas
“All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth” is the name of an old, familiar song of the season. It was composed during wartime (1944), which might explain the reason the songwriter stuck to the one gift request, as well as an impossible gift wish for Santa, or[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: More about the Sesquisemiquincentennial
As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday and our beautiful state commemorates its 150th anniversary of our entrance to the union, we are encouraged to undertake diverse, imaginative efforts to remember our shared past while visualizing a unified future. The AM250/CO150 Commission at History Colorado is committed to recognizing our[Read More…]
FOOTBALL BANQUET AND AWARDS
Meeker High School football players recognized as 2025 all-conference selections pose for a photo. Back row, from left: Auggie Halstead, Jonah Christensen, Wesley Thompson, Owen Etchart, Dillon Pretti and Carlos Carrillo. Front row, from left: Sam Conrado, Tristan Rollins, Tucker Chinn, Said Rodriguez, Trent Sanders and Cade Mills.
Firm Foundation Childcare: Building strong beginnings for Meeker’s children
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Firm Foundation Childcare is grateful for the continued support of the Meeker community as we serve local families with high-quality early childhood education. As we look ahead to 2026, we are excited to be entering our third year of providing a safe, nurturing, and faith-guided environment[Read More…]
CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Community members performed the annual Christmas Cantata at White River Methodist Church last weekend under the direction of Randy Adams.
