Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Police Department would like to extend a huge thank you to Back Country Outpost and Josh Harrison for sponsoring the event and donating and supplying this year’s prizes and awards; Carnage Unlimited for donating prizes; this year’s volunteer judges: DJ Ridgeway, Josh[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 19-25, 2025
ARRESTS 10/19/2025- A 66 year-old male was arrested on suspicion of Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs or both and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle on a Public Highway. He was issued a citation and released to a sober party. 10/27/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a[Read More…]
Meeker trustees approve six-month extension on Rohn Ridge application
Special to the HT MEEKER | Town of Meeker trustees heard an update from Meeker Chamber Director Sara Stephenson during the Oct. 21 meeting. Stephenson said the Chamber has 184 members now, and has organized three farmers’ markets, the Fourth of July parade, Oktoberfest baskets with a local shopping drive,[Read More…]
YOUTH ZONE: Addressing drug and alcohol use among youth
Since 1976, YouthZone has been a cornerstone of support for youth and families in Colorado’s 9th Judicial District. We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built in the last 50 years: meeting young people where they are and walking alongside them through life’s challenges. Today, one of the most pressing issues[Read More…]
HOPEWEST: Grief and the holidays
The holiday season is a time of celebration and togetherness, but this time of year can also be emotionally challenging for those grieving the loss of a loved one. “Grief is a natural and deeply personal process, and there is no right or wrong way to experience it,” said Lindsay[Read More…]
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: ‘Challenge’
Sponsored by White River Electric Association For years, I believed that being a great baseball player meant being perfect. Every strikeout felt like a personal failure, every error proof that I wasn’t good enough. I chased flawless games, thinking that perfection was the only path to success. That belief started[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: From the RBC Commissioners – Join us for ‘Ashes to Action’ Nov. 1
Please take the opportunity to come together with friends and neighbors at the Ashes to Action gathering on November 1 as we reflect on all our community has been through — and all we continue to rebuild together. We’ll hear updates from several organizations working hard to restore our infrastructure,[Read More…]
Panthers qualify for State; Wren wins regional crown
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers competed in the 2A Region 5 cross-country meet on Thursday, Oct. 23, in Delta at Confluence Park. This crucial regional event determined which individuals and teams would advance to the State Meet. To qualify, runners needed to place in the top[Read More…]
RHS volleyball falls short in final road and home matches before Senior Day
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely High School volleyball team hit the road Friday evening to take on Plateau Valley, entering the match on a four-game winning streak after defeating Olathe the weekend before. The Panthers knew it would be a battle against the Cowboys, who came in[Read More…]
Food Bank seeks donations as local need increases
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Food Bank of Meeker exists to serve the vulnerable and financially challenged households in our community with food, kindness and hope. I’m pleased to say we have been able to extend our mission to over 700 Meeker residents in 2025 to date. This[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 12-18, 2025
CALL SUMMARIES 10/13/2025 @ 6:46 pm. Emergency Services were dispatched to a Forest Service Road in the area of County Road 57 for an ATV that caught fire. There were no injuries however as a result of the fire. 10/14/2025 @ 10:54 am. A theft of wood occurred at a[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – October 23rd, 2025
Sincere thank you Dear Editor: We would like to express a sincere thank you to all who sent cards, flowers, e-mails, texts, visits and food at the time of our son Jeremy’s illness and passing. To all who attended the service-many from long distances, we thank you. We had[Read More…]


