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…]
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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…]
YouthZone: Help local nonprofits on Colorado Gives Day
Special to the HT It may sound cliché, but it’s the truth – the work we do at YouthZone wouldn’t be possible without your support. Each year, we serve around 500 youth in Pitkin, Garfield, Eagle, and Rio Blanco counties, and we impact more than 1,200 additional family members along[Read More…]
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: ‘People don’t really change…right?’
By REMY BROUSSARD It happened during a 7th grade ELA class, during one of those days where we didn’t open our textbooks. Instead, we pushed our desks into a circle and had a class discussion. Our teacher wrote the question on the board: “Can people actually change?” At first, I[Read More…]
Obituary – Tamara Ann North
July 9, 1965 ~ Nov. 9, 2025 Tammy North was born July 9, 1965. She passed on Nov. 9, 2025. She is survived by her husband Eric North, son Michael (Kristina) North, mother Shirley Hompstead, and sisters Missy (Dan) Hering, Sue Ann (Ed) Schmitz, Judy Hompstead and her brothers, Fred[Read More…]
Obituary – Carolyn (Fredericks) Neher
Dec. 12, 1932 ~ Nov. 7, 2025 Carolyn Neher (Fredericks), 92, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2025. She was born on Dec. 12, 1932, in Meeker, Colorado. Her father was a Meeker dentist. She graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in elementary education.[Read More…]
Alicia Mobley recognized by Meeker Mustang Makeover for exemplary marketing support
SPECIAL TO THE HT MEEKER | Alicia Mobley, a local Meeker High School graduate, whose father is the Undersheriff for Rio Blanco County, first joined the board as their youngest board member shortly after the event’s beginning, showing up at the board meeting and offering her help. The board nominated[Read More…]
Kennedy named OSU senior of significance
SPECIAL TO THE HT MEEKER | Tatumn Kennedy, a biosystems engineering: environment and natural resources major, from Meeker, Colorado was selected as an Oklahoma State University Senior of Significance for the 2025-2026 academic year by the OSU Alumni Association. While a student at OSU, Kennedy found a home in biosystems[Read More…]
CPW approves dual classification for bison in Colorado
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | At its November meeting in Sterling, Colo., the Parks and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved regulations giving bison a dual legal classification as both livestock and wildlife in Colorado, following the direction of the 2025 Protect Wild Bison Act (SB25-053). Under the new regulations, privately owned and[Read More…]
Roberts announces candidacy for reelection to State Senate seat
PRESS RELEASE RBC | State Senator Dylan Roberts was elected in 2022 to represent Senate District 8 which includes all or part of Clear Creek, Eagle, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, and Summit Counties. He has declared his campaign for re-election, reaffirming his commitment to making[Read More…]
