MEEKER | Yampatika, a nonprofit environmental education organization, recently partnered with RiversEdge West to bring a meaningful, hands-on learning experience to Meeker High School students. Led by restoration specialist John Leary, alongside Sarah Storm and Ann Franklin with Yampatika, students in Denee Dinwiddie’s 10th to 12th grade agriculture classes spent[Read More…]
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Local youth places in top 10 at nat’l meat judging contest
Special to the HT MEEKER | Blake Smith, a 12-year-old from Meeker, Colorado, recently competed in the Cowboy Meat Judging virtual contest hosted by Oklahoma State University Meat Science Extension. The contest drew 281 participants from 20 states across the country, including Florida, California, Texas, Montana, Tennessee, and Kentucky, bringing[Read More…]
Panthers post strong showing at Phil Wertman Invitational
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely High School track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Phil Wertman Invitational on April 10, competing against 21 teams largely from larger 3A, 4A and 5A schools. The Panthers’ girls team placed eighth overall, while the boys finished[Read More…]
Meeker Chamber to host golf tournament May 30
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will host its 2026 Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 30, at the Meeker Golf Course, 903 County Road 13. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The event will feature a four-person scramble format[Read More…]
Livestock judging team competes in Greeley
Special to the HT MEEKER | 4-H members and coaches from both ends of the county traveled to Greeley, Colorado, this past weekend to compete at the Weld County Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, April 11, 2026. At the contest, there were 72 juniors making 18 junior teams and 52[Read More…]
Meeker Mustang Makeover announces new board members and 2026 selected trainers
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Meeker Mustang Makeover (MMM) is proud to announce a change in its Board of Directors as it prepares for the 2026 Events. After seven years of dedicated service, co-founder Deirdre Macnab stepped down as President back on Dec. 31, 2025. A role she has held[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: March 29-APRIL 4, 2026
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 3/30/2026- A concerned neighbor reported an unattended fire in a fire pit. An officer with Meeker PD responded to the call, inspected the site, and extinguished the fire using a garden hose. 3/31/2026-A reported stolen firearm case was swiftly brought to[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – April 9th, 2026
Ducey will not seek re-election to WREA Board of Directors Dear Editor: To the Membership of White River Electric Association, I will NOT be seeking re-election this coming year. I would like to personally thank you all, it has been extremely humbling to have so much support and for your[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: WHITE RIVER ALLIANCE Historic drought on the White River
Special to the HT MEEKER | The White River is undergoing historic drought and one its earliest calls on the river. Come join the White River Alliance next Wednesday April 15 at 5:30 to hear from Division 6 Water Engineer Erin Light and Rio Blanco County water commissioner Betty Kracht.[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: BOCC Looking at the bigger picture
Special to the HT RBC | We wanted to follow up after our recent meeting and thank everyone who shared thoughts about the proposed Colorado WUI (Wildland-Urban Interface) code. We heard your strong opinions, good questions, and valid concerns- and we share them. We’d like to step back from the[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: ERBM Two years of progress and looking toward summer
Special to the HT MEEKER | Last week marked my two year anniversary with ERBM Recreation & Park District. Getting to know the ERBM team, our board of directors, and the Meeker community has been a highlight of my career, and I’ve gained deep insight into the unique challenges we[Read More…]
Panthers overcome snow, competition at Eagle Valley Invite
Special to the HT RANGELY | Just 24 hours after a heavy snowstorm swept through the region, the Rangely High School track and field team arrived Saturday to clear skies and a cleared track at the Eagle Valley Invite — and made the most of it. The Panthers turned in[Read More…]
