ARRESTS 5/7/2025- A 37 year-old female was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs and Drove Vehicle with Blood Alcohol Content of 0.08 or more. She was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 5/11/2025- A 35 year-old male was taken into custody on several[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Tire slashing suspect sought by PD
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Police Department received several reports of tires that were allegedly slashed between April 21, 2025, and April 30, 2025. At least 10 tires were reported damaged across several areas on the west side of Meeker. The areas affected were from 7th Street[Read More…]
Update from Rio Blanco Water Conservancy April board meeting
Special to the HT RBC | Executive Director Alden Vanden Brink reported the repaired hydro electric turbine has been delivered and is currently being installed. (Reminder, the turbine was sent for repairs following a loan by Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) to the district of $2.5 million to be paid[Read More…]
GarCo SWAT team called to assist in Meeker case on Sunday
MEEKER | Residents in the area of county roads 13 and 36 (on the Mesa, south of Meeker) received a Reverse 911 alert early Sunday morning advising them to avoid the area after a male subject had barricaded himself in a residence Saturday night. According to a press release from[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – May 15th, 2025
Thank you to our generous after-prom supporters Dear Editor: We extend our heartfelt thanks to the many donors, businesses and volunteers who helped make this year’s After-Prom event a safe, fun, and memorable night for our students. Your support helped provide entertainment, food, prizes and a safe environment for our teens to[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 82
Office of Indian Affairs, Washington, July 23, 1879 To N.C. Meeker, Rawlins: I will obtain the machinery and have it shipped to your agency. You must take a decided stand with your Indians, to prevent future depredations. E.A. HAYT Commissioner of Indian Affairs White River Agency, Colorado August 11, 1879[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Fear of College
MEEKER | Being a teenager is a weird stage. We are treated like children yet expected to act like adults. We are given the stress of a 30-year-old divorcee with three kids, yet pressured into “enjoying our youth.” Don’t get me wrong, I firmly believe that happiness is a choice,[Read More…]
OBITUARY – Nancy Lee Sullivan
Aug. 15, 1938 ~ April 27, 2025 Services for Nancy Lee Sullivan will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church in Meeker (368 4th St.) Nancy loved being a cowgirl and loved the Broncos so we are encouraging you to cowboy up[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Making space for each other
The only time one hears about “space makers” is when it refers to countertop appliances, small efficient pieces of furniture, or closet dividers. Glancing at an online article about building better relationships, it was easy to spot the new meaning of the two words. It referred to people rather than[Read More…]
Panthers wrap up strong performance at Cardinal Invitational; headed to state competition this weekend with 17 athletes
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers showcased their competitive spirit and depth at the 2025 Cardinal Invitational, finishing third overall in the girls’ team standings and second in the boys’ competition. With standout performances across the board, the Panthers have built strong momentum heading into the State Track and Field Championships[Read More…]
Barone Middle School track and field ends season with impressive performances
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School track and field team wrapped up its 2025 season with strong showings at two meets: the home Meeker Relays last Thursday and Hayden Middle School’s Tiger Invitational on Saturday. In a season that has already seen 10 school records fall, several Cowboys improved upon[Read More…]




