Members of V.F.W. Post 5843 fold the American flag during the annual Veterans Day assembly and luncheon held at Barone Middle School on Tuesday. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Travis Mobley announces candidacy for Rio Blanco County Sheriff in 2026
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Travis Mobley is officially announcing his candidacy for Rio Blanco County Sheriff in the 2026 election, bringing with him nearly three decades of dedicated service, deep community roots, and a commitment to faith, family, and the people of Rio Blanco County. Travis grew up in Meeker,[Read More…]
Merriam receives statewide award as EMS provider
SPECIAL TO THE HT MEEKER | Rio Blanco Fire Rescue’s Deby Merriam has been named the 2025 BLS EMS Professional of the Year by the Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado, an honor recognizing exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to emergency medical care. The statewide award is presented annually to[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 2-8, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 11/3/2025 @ 1:47 pm. A small brush fire was reported near the 28 mile-marker on County Road 5. Meeker Volunteer Fire Dept. responded only to find it was a controlled burn that had not been called in. 11/4/2025 @ 12:47 pm.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – November 13th, 2025
Get free help with your state health insurance (SHIP) and Medicare plans MEEKER | Assistance will be available at no charge on the following days: Thursday, Nov. 13, and Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Fairfield Center by appointment. The sign-up sheet will be available at the Chuckwagon location in the[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: The demise of the advice column
The demise of newspaper advice columns in the dailies seems to be leading more and more folks to set up shop online to dole out their homegrown expertise on social media. There is only one problem with this. They not only lack the credentials to professionally counsel anyone about anything,[Read More…]
QUILTS OF VALOR
Veterans gather for a group photo after receiving handmade quilts from the White River Stitchers group’s Quilt of Valor Foundation gifts during this year’s Veterans Day assembly at Barone Middle School. Left to right: Stephanie Oldland, Bob Tobin, Jim Overton, Torrence Hughes, Barry Dupire, Ben Franklin, Ron Hilkey, Art Cox,[Read More…]
OBITUARY – Annaliese Neumeier
June 5, 1934 ~ Nov. 4, 2025 Anneliese Neumeier “Omi” died Nov. 4, 2025, at SGMC in Valdosta, Georgia, at age 91, after surgery complications due to a heart attack. She was surrounded by family and love. She was born the second of three children to Karl and Cacelia Bogner[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE – Tamara Ann North
July 9, 1965 ~ Nov. 9, 2025 A celebration of life will be held at the White River Methodist Church in Meeker on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 at 11 a.m.
MHS graduates Drake and Tapia become U.S. Marines
SPECIAL TO THE HT MEEKER | Drew D. Drake and Aidan A. Tapia, both 2025 graduates of Meeker High School, became United States Marines on Oct. 24, 2025. Drake is the son of Daniel and Julie Drake and brother to USMC Combat Engineer Sergeant Ethan E. Drake. Tapia is the[Read More…]
CPW begins drafting management plan for bison
Special to the HT RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has begun the process to draft a management plan for the Book Cliffs bison herd, following the signing of Senate Bill 25-053 by Governor Jared Polis. This new legislation establishes a dual classification for bison in Colorado, as both[Read More…]
Meeker trustees continue work on lease agreement with rec district
Special to the HT MEEKER | Representatives from the Colorado Main Street Program, Larry Lucas, and Matt Gordon with the Department of Local Affairs, spoke to town trustees at their Nov. 4 meeting. After describing the program’s mission, they praised the work that has been done by the Meeker chapter[Read More…]
