March 11, 1941 ~ Feb. 26, 2025 Karen L. Benner passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, 2025, surrounded by those who mattered most to her. Karen was born on March 11, 1941, in Fredonia, North Dakota, to Rueben and Ida Hoff Lehr. She spent her youth in Grand Forks, North[Read More…]
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Obituary – Sheila Colleen Caldwell
Feb. 9, 1933 ~ Feb. 27, 2025 Sheila Colleen Caldwell passed away peacefully on Feb. 27, 2025, at Rangely District Hospital. Sheila was born in Sterling, Colorado, on Feb. 9, 1933, to Kathryne Amen and Herschel Freemont McBride. After spending her childhood in Sterling, Denver, and Steamboat Springs, she moved[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County youth compete in Blackout 9 Livestock Judging Contest
Special to the HT RBC | Youth from Rio Blanco County competed in the Blackout 9 Livestock Judging Contest and Combine on Friday, facing competitors from across the country. More than 10 college coaches and representatives from western states attended, critiquing performances, offering scholarships, and providing networking opportunities for aspiring[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 16-22, 2025
ARRESTS 2/22/2025- A 31 year old male was arrested for DUI and Careless Driving by Meeker PD. He was transported to jail and released on a PR Bond. 2/16/2025 @ 1:22 pm. A resident was given a summons for illegal burning in town on 13th St. 2/17/2025 @ 8:52 am.[Read More…]
Economic Development Council to host annual forum in Craig March 5
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Economic and community development professionals, elected officials, business leaders, and workforce stakeholders from across Northwest Colorado, and from around the state, will gather for the Economic Development Council of Colorado’s (EDCC) Regional Economic Development Forum in Craig, Colorado. This one-day event, presented by Colorado Department of[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – February 27th, 2025
Thank you,Federal employees Dear Editor: Amidst the turmoil created by Trump and Musk to fire many federal employees and dispense with entire agencies, I stand by our federal employees including our sons. Our federal employees serve our country in so many ways from managing social security to maintaining our national[Read More…]
PAST PERSPECTIVE: Why I Like to Live in America
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following essay, written many years ago by Meeker resident Esme Sprod (b. 1921-d. 1996), was submitted to this office for publication. Her words are a compelling and poignant reminder of our shared American values and ideals including veneration of the Constitution, government facilities, national parks, public education,[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: White River Alliance It’s time to tackle invasive species
RBC | Invasive plants and animals introduced to the White River are having a profound effect on our natural resources. These invaders cover a lot of territory. They are nonnative plants and animals introduced by humans, either intentionally or unintentionally, from around the world. Now, they’re spreading into every corner[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS – Letters from history No. 73
Museum Musings are a collection of letters compiled by Tom Baker that were found in the White River Museum. They highlight the situation and conditions locally and nationally during the time that Nathan Meeker was the Indian Agent in this area. Department of the Interior Office of Indian Affairs Washington,[Read More…]
MHS girls secure two big wins, celebrate senior night
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team hosted the Olathe Pirates last week in a game that also marked their senior night. The Cowboys put on a dominant performance, securing a season-high 54-24 victory. By halftime, Meeker had surged to a 34-6 lead, showing[Read More…]
STATE CHAMPION!
Rangely fourth grader Lillie Potter competed in the Colorado State Elks Hoop Shoot on Feb. 22, 2025. Lillie competed in the girls 8-9 age division. Lillie won the shoot and now will compete in the regional shoot against winners from Nebraska, Wyoming and Kansas. The shoot will be held on[Read More…]
Panthers take Mustangs, fall to Cardinals
Special to the HT RANGELY | On Feb. 19, the Panthers boys basketball team traveled to Kremmling, Colorado, to take on the West Grand Mustangs. The Panthers won the first matchup of the season between the two teams at their home tournament in December, 54-41. From the tipoff, this game[Read More…]
