Craft Crazy at the Library July 9 MEEKER | Craft Crazy With Erin will be painting Flower Magnets on July 9 at 5 p.m. For more information go to meekerlibrary.org and check out our calendar. Drop by the library or call 970-878-5911 to register. Fire Preparedness Day at Meekerpalooza MEEKER[Read More…]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR – July 9th, 2026
Thanks from the Wagon Wheel OHV Club Dear Editor: To our community, the Wagon Wheel OHV Club extends its sincere appreciation to our community, local businesses, Bud Ridings with Search and Rescue, the team at the National Forest’s Blanco Ranger District, and Rio Blanco Emergency Manager Rich Garner for their[Read More…]
Obituary – Walt Brown
Aug. 3, 1942 ~ July 6, 2026 Walt Brown passed away quietly on July 6, 2026. He was born to Ruth and Walter (Bill) Brown on Aug. 3, 1942. Walt is survived by his sister Linda (Steve) Cummings and his partner Boots Campbell and children Tim and Lance, Jan (Kevin)[Read More…]
Meeker FFA team advances to national state with thought-provoking wildfire debate
Special to the HT RBC | Their journey to the National FFA Convention didn’t begin in a competition—it began with a commitment to the community. Following the wildfires that affected the Meeker area last year, five Meeker High School FFA members chose to tackle an issue that hit close to[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County 4-H member earns top honors at state horse judging contest
Special to the HT RBC | Rio Blanco County 4-H member Joslin Spieth capped an exceptional horse judging season with a standout performance at the Colorado State 4-H Horse Judging Contest, earning fourth high individual overall and a $500 scholarship. A longtime member of Rio Blanco County 4-H and the[Read More…]
4th of July Sports Competitions
Sponsored by the ERBM Recreation & Park District 3-on-3 Basketball Competing Teams: Girls 3rd-6th: The Slammers: Skylar Wilson, Teigann White, Willow Renninger, Khloe Skelton Boys 3rd-6th: The Meeker Boys: Casey Coryell, Tatum Anderson, Emerson Deming, Oakley Deming Girls 7th-8th: OG Nicknames: Riley Wilson, Cambrey Rogers, Kayselynn Overton Boys 7th-8th: Unbeatable[Read More…]
2026 Meeker Sportsman’s Club Freedom Shoot
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club hosted its annual Freedom 3D Shoot on July 5, drawing nearly 60 archers from across western Colorado. More than $1,200 in prize money was awarded during the event, with winners’ checks expected to be mailed this week. Adam Johnson won[Read More…]
WREA begins construction of new transmission line
SPECIAL TO THE HT MEEKER | White River Electric Association (WREA) contractors are scheduled to begin construction on a new Sulphur Creek transmission line in late July. Once completed, this long awaited three-mile transmission project will serve as a new electric delivery point for the Town of Meeker and strengthen[Read More…]
Airstream club visits the TANK in Rangely
SPECIAL TO THE HT RANGELY | The Colorado Airstream Club hosts a rally at the Sheepdog Trials each fall and gathers donations for the food bank at the Methodist church. They recently had an event in Rangely with lots of publicity. This year, the Rangely event was named “The Tank[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 21-27, 2026
ARRESTS 6/23/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office took a 42 year-old female in custody during a court appearance on a warrant for Controlled Substance and Drug Paraphernalia-Possess. She was transported to jail and bonded out. 6/25/2026- Rangely PD arrested a 47 year-old male for a warrant. He was transported to[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – July 2nd, 2026
Hometown hero Dear Editor: Meeker and Rangely are special places, some might say the portrait of the best part of our past. But these towns are only special because of the individual people that still live here, still living the values of caring and neighborliness. As our cities and suburbs[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: ‘You’re really getting up there.’
Special to the HT MEEKER | “You’re really getting up there” is one comment often said at birthday parties for close friends and family after they pass the age of 21. It does not matter whether they were teased in person, or on the phone or computer, it turns into[Read More…]
