Approaching Thanksgiving soon, one is sure to find plenty of warm-hearted, old-movies that emphasize the importance of getting together with the family for the holidays. The way things are going though, many folks will take advantage of the earliest sales that advertisers have been running since September. They are sure[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – November 27th, 2025
Grateful for a giving community Dear Editor: We live in a very special community. The outpouring of food and money donations for the Thanksgiving food basket project was amazing. We were able to provide 30 families with food for Thanksgiving. Thank you to all who donated food and money. We[Read More…]
SBA offers relief to small businesses and private nonprofits affected by fires, flooding
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced low interest federal disaster loans are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Colorado who sustained economic losses caused by the Lee and Elk Fires, mudslides and debris flows occurring Aug. 2-29. The SBA issued[Read More…]
Meeker Sportsman’s Club Archery tournament
MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club (MSC) hosted their annual Mixed Indoor Archery Tournament on Nov. 22. Forty-two archers 10 to 81 years old from Utah and as far as Pueblo came to Meeker and competed for their chance at a cash pot of $650, door prizes, and turkeys donated[Read More…]
MHS VOLLEYBALL AWARDS
Volleyball All-Conference honorees: From left, Lilly Newman, Jacey Follman (All-Conference Honorable Mention), Rylee Sullivan (All-Conference Second Team) and Braydin Raley (All-Conference First Team).
Obituary – Harold W. Ball
Sept. 21, 1926 ~ Nov. 22, 2025 Harold Wright Ball, born Sept. 21, 1926, died Nov. 22, 2025, at the age of 99. Harold Ball was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the first of two sons of Wright and Marguerite Ball of Meeker. The family later moved to Long[Read More…]
Obituary – Mark A. Curto
1962 ~ Oct. 18, 2025 Mark A. Curto of Pueblo (formerly of Meeker and Alamosa, Colorado), died peacefully on Oct. 18, 2025. Mark worked for the Colorado Department of Transportation for 18 years in Meeker until his retirement before moving to Pueblo. His skills and knowledge as a snowplow[Read More…]
White River National Forest Christmas tree permits available now
Permits available online and at local offices and vendors RBC | Christmas tree permits for the White River National Forest are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov and in-person at local vendors and Ranger District Offices. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut[Read More…]
Former RBC sheriff pens true crime tale of two cold case disappearances
MEEKER | Ron Hilkey, a former Rio Blanco County Sheriff, among other occupations, has released his first book, “Two Gone Guys.” The 200-page large-print true crime narrative is Hilkey’s first published work. It details his personal investigation of the disappearances of Herman “Hermie” Park and Lester Burns, who went[Read More…]
Did you lose your Meeker High School class ring at Lake Powell?
This ring, found years ago by an ATV rider near Big Water at Lake Powell, turned up again during a yard sale. The ring is gold, with a blue stone and appears to be from the Class of 1960. If you recognize it, or know who may have lost it, please[Read More…]
RBC Dispatch: Team of the Year
Rio Blanco County dispatchers were awarded the Team of the Year and Dispatch Center of the Year award by the Colorado Chapter of NENA/APCO. “We are incredibly honored to share that Rio Blanco County Dispatch was awarded Team of the Year and Dispatch Center of the Year. With nearly 20[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 9-15, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 11/13/2025 8:05 am. A caller reported a deer in distress after getting stuck in a fence on Highway 139. Upon arrival, the deputy observed a buck “assisting” the doe in his own enthusiastic way, ultimately helping her free herself. Both animals[Read More…]
