Fire recovery update and thanks from the commissioners Dear Editor: As we write this, more evacuation zones on the Lee Fire are being downgraded. Firefighters have contained 60% of the fire’s perimeter and Highway 13 has reopened. A new Incident Management Team will continue work on the Lee Fire, and[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Meeker archers compete and win at national tournament
MEEKER | Six Meeker archers recently traveled to Helena, Montana, to compete at the National S3DA Western Outdoor Nationals archery tournaments. They competed throughout four days consisting of two days of Outdoor Target and two days of 3D shooting up to 50 meters. There were about 150 archers from all[Read More…]
From first grade to fine arts: new educators join Meeker classrooms
Special to the HT MEEKER | As the school bell rang Monday, Meeker welcomed a mix of new and familiar teachers ready to inspire students and embrace the community. Barone Middle School added a husband-and-wife team, Ted and Jana Dawson. Before introducing themselves, the Dawsons thanked the firefighters, including their[Read More…]
OBITUARY – Ray William Castle
Jan. 27, 1964 ~ July 31, 2025 The life of a man whose dedication and love shaped the lives of all who knew him is honored: Ray William Castle. He was a steadfast provider, a tireless worker, and a source of comfort, guidance and endless love. Ray was an amazing[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS:AUG 3-9, 2025
ARRESTS 8/8/2025-Meeker PD arrested a male party for Possession of a Weapon While Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or a Controlled Substance and Violation of a Protection Order. He was taken to jail and has since been released. CALL SUMMARIES Due to the Lee Fire and Elk Fire this[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – August 14th, 2025
Letter to the citizens of Rio Blanco County from the Board of Rio Blanco County Commissioners Dear Editor: We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the firefighters, emergency responders, and citizens who have worked tirelessly to protect our community during the Elk and Lee Fires. We’d particularly like to[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS:Letters from history No. 94
Headquarters Military Division of the Missouri, Chicago, October 1, 1879 General A.H. TERRY, Saint Paul, Minn.: Major Thornburgh’s command, three companies of cavalry and one of infantry, were attacked near the White River Ute Agency, Colorado. Thornburgh and ten men were killed, and about twenty soldiers and teamsters were wounded. The[Read More…]
Update – FUNERAL NOTICE – James Lee Ruckman
Jan. 29, 1937 ~ Aug. 9, 2025 There will be a service for James Lee Ruckman on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m. at Calahan-Ed-fast in Grand Junction (2515 Patterson Rd.) and a graveside service at Highland Cemetery in Meeker on Oct. 3, 2025, at 10 a.m.
WALBRIDGE WING RESIDENTS RETURN HOME TO PMC
Pioneers Medical Center would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing community, our wonderful staff, and our incredibly supportive neighbors in Rifle — Grand River Health and Grand River Care Center — for caring for and housing our Walbridge Wing residents and helping our staff during the[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Meeker Strong
Thank you, firefighters, firefighting support staff, as well as all the Meeker families and friends who are continuing to make sure Meeker, as well as the surrounding countryside, is on its way to recovery. The MEEKER STRONG support system remains. It is so great to see those caring acts of[Read More…]
BLM Colorado modifies land closure in Rio Blanco County due to Lee Fire
Modification reopens access to Meeker Trail System UPDATED THURSDAY, AUG. 14 RBC | The Bureau of Land Management is reopening a portion of public lands in Rio Blanco County while keeping other identified lands closed due to recent activity on the Lee Fire. The order is effective immediately and will[Read More…]
White River National Forest issues temporary area closure for portion of Blanco Ranger District due to Elk Fire
Special to the HT RBC | For the protection of health and safety to the public pursuant to 16 USC 551 and 36 CFR 261.50 (a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the White River National Forest, Blanco Ranger District, Rio Blanco and Moffat counties, in the State[Read More…]
