Aug. 8, 1952 ~ Jan. 5, 2026 Ralph Backes passed away Jan. 5, 2026, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Ralph was born on Aug. 8, 1952, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to Chester and JoNell Backes of Milner. He lived in Milner and attended Hayden Schools until his[Read More…]
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: From Sen. Dylan Roberts
RBC | Every January, the Colorado General Assembly returns to the Capitol with a mix of urgency and opportunity. This year will be no different. After another year of economic uncertainty at both the national and state level, Coloradans are looking to their legislature to answer some big questions: How[Read More…]
Changes coming to local parks management
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District (ERBM) would like to inform the community of upcoming changes to the maintenance and management of several parks following the conclusion of the current parks lease agreement between the Town of Meeker and ERBM. Town Properties Beginning June 1, the Town[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Dec 28, 2025 -Jan 3, 2026
ARRESTS 12/29/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 43 year-old male on possession of a schedule III, IV, or V controlled substance and reckless endangerment. He was taken to jail and was released on a cash bond. 1/3/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 31 year-old female for disorderly conduct and 3rd degree assault.[Read More…]
BLM plans slash pile burns in Rio Blanco, Moffat counties
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Bureau of Land Management plans to burn slash piles within the White River Field Office in Rio Blanco and Moffat Counties now until March 31, 2026. “Weather and fuel moisture conditions will be closely monitored, and the burn will only begin if conditions meet prescribed[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – January 8th, 2026
Thanks from the Moodie family Dear Editor: Dear family, friends, Meeker firefighters, EMTs, doctors, physician assistants, nurses, and the staff at HopeWest, Pioneers Hospital, Meeker Drugs, and Walbridge Memorial Wing for treating not just his illness, but him. Your kindness will never be forgotten. We are so thankful, and it[Read More…]
RBC Youth represented at national livestock judging contest in Arizona
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Youth from both ends of the county traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, for the chance to compete at the Arizona Nationals Livestock Judging Contest on New Year’s Eve. More than 280 youth were competing, both seniors and juniors, and within that, there were 31 junior teams. Rio[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: How not to fail your resolutions
If you are the kind of goal-setting person who feels that making a New Year’s resolution is not only easy for you, but is just one more goal that you are fitting into your daily schedule, then you are sticking to resolving a problem. The commonality between the resolutions is[Read More…]
SESQUISEMIQUINCENTENNIAL: The AM250/C150 — Creating a legacy
Special to the HT In the past few weeks, there has been a lot of discussion about the events that will take place during the sesquisemiquincentennial year and how we can participate. The fact that we are living in this nation at this time in history is memorable on its[Read More…]
Obituary – Afton Lenae Robertson
March 16, 2007 ~ Dec. 20, 2025 Afton Lenae Robertson, 18, of Rangely, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 20, 2025, in North Platte, Nebraska, as the result of a tragic truck accident. Afton was born on March 16, 2007, and from the very beginning carried a spirit that was[Read More…]
Rio Blanco Cattlewomen host 4th annual Beef Cook-Off
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Cattlewomen recently hosted their fourth annual Beef Cook-Off at Meeker High School, showcasing the creativity and culinary skills of local catering students while promoting the value of locally sourced beef. Students were challenged to prepare original dishes using ground beef, resulting[Read More…]
SESQUISEMIQUINCENTENNIAL: Happy birthday America and Colorado!
Sesquisemiquincentennial is a mouthful, but it marks a once-in-a-lifetime moment. In 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. At the same time, Colorado will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its admission to the Union. As the Centennial State, Colorado is uniquely positioned to[Read More…]