Special to the HT MEEKER | The 2025 Colorado State Archery Association season belonged to the Hummel brothers, as Sawyer and Hudson broke/set state records in the Cub Male Bowhunter class. The Hummels showcased incredible versatility across different disciplines, leaving a trail of new milestones in their wake: Sawyer Hummel[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: JAN 25-31, 2026
ARRESTS 1/28/2026- A 50 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD on multiple active warrants. He was transported to jail where he remains in custody. 1/31/2026- A 30 year-old male was arrested by Bureau of Land Management officer for an outstanding Moffat County warrant. He was transported to jail. CALL[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center announces interim CEO appointment and leadership transition
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center announced Tuesday that its Chief Executive Officer, Liz Sellers, has resigned. She stated that she has accepted an opportunity to serve as Chief Executive Officer of another hospital outside the state. Pioneers Medical Center announced last week that Steve Hannah has been appointed[Read More…]
AM250/CO150: The road to independence, revolution to statehood
As activities and celebrations continue to mark the AM250/CO150 anniversaries, it has become clear that many Americans did not fully carry forward the history lessons of how we arrived at this moment. This week serves as a refresher on where we came from — and where we are. Strikingly, many[Read More…]
Public encouraged to join hazard mitigation plan meetings this month
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Rio Blanco County is moving forward with the second phase of its Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Public input is a vital part of the planning process, and residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their experiences, concerns, and mitigation ideas with their local communities. The Hazard[Read More…]
GoFundMe set up for Meeker woman
MEEKER | Megan Smith from Meeker was in a terrible horse accident at the Estes Park Skijor event which led to serious injuries. She suffered fractured vertebra, broken ribs, and a wrist. Medical bills are piling up already as Megan only starts a long road to recovery. Megan moved to[Read More…]
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY 2026 LOCAL COMPETITION REGIONAL QUALIFIERS
Front Row: Dillon Koenig, Andra Navratil, Addilyne Shonk, Grayson Coryell, Cora Lewis, Charlee Bennett, Zoe Holt, Harper Ducey. Middle Row: Isaiah Gianinetti, Miles Franklin, Alise Massey, Abigail Ruiz, Aniyah Harmann, Lianaha Thomas, Breneli Ruiz-Serna. Back Row: Whit Watson, Asher Navratil, Gael Rodriguez-Valeriano, Case Conway, Ridge Butler, Jackson Bustos, Joseph Tatum-Franco,[Read More…]
Panthers extend win streak with back-to-back league victories
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers extended their winning streak to three games Friday with a 54-41 home victory over Plateau Valley, handing the Cowboys their first league loss of the season. Rangely (9-3) snapped Plateau Valley’s eight-game winning streak behind a balanced scoring effort and strong[Read More…]
Barone Middle School A/B Honor Roll – Fall Semester
6th Grade-A/B Honor Roll: Back Row: Cooper Braaten, Camila Rivera-Martinez, Alejandra Carrillo, Carson Cook, Weston Currie, Sophia Deberge, Emerson Deming, Eli Grant. Middle Row: Zeeli Hayes, Ray Hume, Samuel Jaquez, Leah Keeran, Hannah McPherson, Melody Miller, Annabeth Moody, Greta Watson. Front Row: Landry Shonk, Brooke Patton, Sandra Obezo-Garay, Edgar Ruiz-Serna,[Read More…]
Big thanks to Blue Mountain Energy-Deserado Mine and CNCC Cross Country
Rangely Regional Library would like to express our appreciation to both Blue Mountain Energy-Deserado Mine and Colorado Northwestern Community College Cross Country Team for the community services that was performed at the Library. A special thanks to Dustin Donovan of Deserado Mine and Marki Grant, head cross country coach, for[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center announces CEO transition and interim leadership plan
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center announced Tuesday that its Chief Executive Officer, Liz Sellers, has resigned. She stated that she has accepted an opportunity to serve as Chief Executive Officer of another hospital outside the state. Sellers will continue to support a smooth and thoughtful leadership transition. “We[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JAN 18-24, 2026
ARRESTS 1/19/2026- A 31 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs or both and failed to drive in designated lane. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 1/19/2026- A 20 year-old female was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s[Read More…]
