July 11, 1953 ~ Feb. 17, 2025 Diane Elizabeth Wise passed away on Feb. 17, 2025 at the age of 64. Diane was a long time resident of Fort Collins, Colorado. Her tall stature and glowing red hair captured the attention of everyone, young and old. This notable quality did[Read More…]
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Dorothy Faye Chappell
Oct. 30, 1933 ~ March 21, 2025 Dorothy Faye (Totsy) Chappell passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on March 21, 2025. She was born in Hereford, Texas, on Oct. 30, 1933, the fourth of eight children born to Wayne and Ruth Carthel. Dorothy grew up on a farm, driving[Read More…]
Hospital board’s responses to community questions
Special to the HT MEEKER | The following responses were presented by Eastern Rio Blanco Health Services District (Pioneers Medical Center) Board Member Kim Tedford at the last board meeting. The responses answer several of the questions presented to the board by Wendy Gutierrez and published in the March 6[Read More…]
DINNER AT THE MUSEUM
It wouldn’t be a night at the museum without the presence of Teddy Roosevelt in the background. A small group of Meeker residents enjoyed a catered meal at the White River Museum recently. With the restored Meeker Hotel bar as the backdrop on one side and the historic stagecoach on[Read More…]
McGee receives John D. Hart Wildlife Officer award
Special to the HT RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), in collaboration with the Colorado State Parks Employee Protective Association (CSPEPA) and the Colorado Wildlife Employees Protective Association (CWEPA), recently honored 29 employees for their outstanding service and commitment to protecting the state’s citizens and natural resources. These annual[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Mar. 9-15, 2025
ARRESTS 3/10/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 43 year-old male on a felony warrant for theft. He was released on a cash/surety bond. 3/15/2025-Meeker PD arrested a 41 year-old male for 2nd degree assault. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 3/10/2025 @ 6:14 pm. An 18 year-old disabled male was reported[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – March 20th, 2025
Candidacy announcement Dear Editor: I would like to announce my decision to run for a seat on the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors. I believe Pioneers has great potential to provide extensive patient care in a number of different areas and I would like to have the opportunity to be[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Topsy-turvy spring weather comes as no surprise
This early winter-spring weather we are all experiencing this month and most likely next month, produces a lot of anxiety for some residents. It is surprising that two segments of our year-round community members, who have spent the majority of their lives here are, the seniors in high school and[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS – Letters from history No. 75
Hon. E.A. HAYT, Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington, D.C. White River Agency, Colorado Aug. 13, 1879 Sir: Yours of 18th ultimo (Colo. M, 1432, 1434, 1435, 1436, 1879), gives authority to issue “salt, baking -powder, tobacco, and beans monthly”, for reasons I had stated. I now wish, for same reasons,viz,[Read More…]
Panthers start track season at Rifle Invitational
Special to the HT RANGELY | High school track season is officially underway, which also means spring storms are in full effect. Track and field meets can be unpredictable, with athletes competing in high winds, sporadic snow, freezing rain, and sunny skies—all in the span of one day. The first[Read More…]
ALL-CONFERENCE
Earning Western Slope League honors for this year’s basketball season were Meeker Cowboys Said Rodriguez (honorable mention), Drew Drake and Tyler Sanders (all-conference).
Rangely’s TANK faces uncertainty as federal funding is threatened
RANGELY | County Road 46 meanders around the northern edge of Rangely, curving next to the White River before bending toward the oil and gas infrastructure that’s a major part of the town’s identity. One piece of industrial equipment — a decades-old, 75-foot-tall water tank — looks right at home[Read More…]
