March 16, 1954 ~ Sept. 4, 2025 Dean Ross passed away in the company of family at the hospice care center in Grand Junction on Thursday morning Sept. 4, 2025. “Cowboy” fought a valiant battle with cirrhosis and passed away at the age of 71. Dean was born in Craig,[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
BLM lifts fire closure for Lee Fire
MEEKER | Effective Sept. 9, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management has lifted the fire closure for the Lee Fire, following improved conditions and successful suppression efforts. The closure was necessary to ensure public safety and allow fire personnel to conduct operations without interference. Recent assessments have confirmed that fire[Read More…]
Meeker Classic kicks off 37th year
The 37th annual Meeker Classic kicked off Wednesday morning and continues through Sunday at Ute Park with 135 handler/dog teams competing for a $27,000 purse. Enjoy the competition, multiple vendor booths, demos and presentations every day, the art show on Thursday starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Wilbur Barn at[Read More…]
Don’t miss this year’s P.E.O. quilt show!
MEEKER | One of Meeker’s most special events is the annual quilt show sponsored by the local P.E.O. Chapter BA. There will be 111 quilts on display this year so allow plenty of time to look at all of them. These are handmade quilts made by the talented folks of[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: AUG 24-30, 2025
ARRESTS 8/24/2025-A 28 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for Driving Under the Influence. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 9/1/2025– A 66 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office for Prohibited Use of a Weapon and Menacing. He remains in[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – September 4th, 2025
Thanks from Meeker jr. high volleyball team Dear Editor: The Meeker junior high school volleyball team would like to thank the Sleeping Giant volleyball team for your incredible act of kindness you showed our team. The individual gifts you gave to each girl and the beautiful flowers for each of[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: New water study adds further worries for water managers
A new study (Klavans, 2025) by climate researchers at University of Colorado Boulder adds further worries for water managers. The Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO), which drives the delivery of moisture to the American Southwest, is locked in its “negative” phase. Those conditions result in persistent drought. The PDO is similar[Read More…]
Panthers conquer high-altitude race
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely cross country team faced a unique challenge last Friday, competing in the Grand Mesa Trails meet at a staggering altitude of 10,800 feet. Despite the difficult conditions, both the boys’ and girls’ teams demonstrated their resilience and teamwork on one of the[Read More…]
Athlos Life wrestling season announcement
MEEKER | We are excited to give our preseason announcement for the upcoming wrestling season! Our competitive folkstyle season will start in December this year, and it will go through the elementary/middle school state tournament. That season will be followed by a competitive freestyle season and will continue through the[Read More…]
RHS boys golf hosts first home tournament since reinstatement
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely High School boys golf program celebrated a milestone last week, hosting its first home tournament since being reinstated this year. For the players, it was a chance to compete on their home course while the school and community rallied behind the event.[Read More…]
All-State Livestock Judging
Hattie Brennan of Meeker (left) and Ally Black of Rangely (right) traveled to Pueblo, Colorado, to the Colorado State Fair this past weekend for the recognition and awards ceremony for the All-State Livestock Judging 2024/2025 season. Both ladies represent Rio Blanco County and had an amazing judging season. Hattie placed[Read More…]
CPW reopens Oak Ridge, Piceance SWAs
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Colorado Parks and Wildlife has decided to reopen Oak Ridge and Piceance State Wildlife Areas (SWA) with the following restrictions in place. Oak Ridge SWA: Public access and campgrounds within the Oak Ridge SWA will reopen to the public, except for the “Sleepy Cat” entrance and[Read More…]
