MEEKER | “It’s with heavy hearts and after months of great thought we have come to the conclusion that canceling this year’s event due to the COVID-19 public health pandemic is the safest, most responsible thing to do for the safety of everyone involved,” said Board President, Bruce Clatterbaugh Tuesday,[Read More…]
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New business …
Meeker’s newest business, San Juan Backcountry Adventures, held a grand opening ribbon cutting and open house. Visit their shop in Wendll’s at 206 Market St., to rent ATVs, side-by-sides and Rungu e-bikes. Pictured from left to right: Chamber of Commerce program assistant Ann Franklin, San Juan Backcountry Adventures owner Larry[Read More…]
Sounds of Meeker
Part 1: Wildfire MEEKER | First, we hear the multiple ringing of the local Meeker siren calling in first responders. Then, the scream of fire engines setting off to help somewhere. Now, it is the distinct helicopter sounds that hover low over town. These are not the same sounds as[Read More…]
Fish early at high elevations
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging trout anglers statewide to consider fishing early in the day and in higher altitude lakes and streams as hot, dry conditions and reduced water levels may increase stress to trout populations. Heat, drought, and low water levels are contributing to elevated water[Read More…]
Area fires nearly contained, 3,712 acres burned in total
RBC | The Rocky Mountain Incident Management Blue Team issued its last update Sunday on the Fawn Creek, Wolf and Stewart fires and returned management of all three fires to local crews Monday morning. As of Sunday, the Fawn Creek Fire was 90% contained and had burned 3,226 acres. The[Read More…]
Hwy. 13 project update
RBC | The road construction project on Highway 13 between Meeker and Rifle continues with concrete paving on the southbound lane and shoulder. Travelers should expect single-lane, alternating travel south of Rio Blanco County Road 5 for concrete paving from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday with a[Read More…]
Meeker Marlins and Meeker Youth Swim teams
The Meeker swim teams had another in-house swim competition last Friday, the second in a current schedule of three. The teams will be in the water for their final meet on July 31. Complete results from Friday’s meet were not provided to the HT by press time. Click in the[Read More…]
Easy riders…
Feeling green …
Slimy green gunk has begun to coat the bottom of the White River again this year. Filamentous green algae, also known as cladophora or the more poetic ‘rock snot’, has been a recurrent issue in the waterway. A USGS study is underway to determine the cause, with results expected next year,[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Results from July 9, 2020
The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series picked right back up after the July 4 festivities. The weekly series has six more rodeos for competitors to enter. The final rodeo of the year will be August 20. This week’s results are: Bull riding – Ty Pint Barrel racing – Kerrin Hazeldush Open[Read More…]
Ortho opening…
Colorado Advanced Orthopedics officially opened last Wednesday, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the site. The expansion of Pioneers Medical Center adds new clinical space, two operating rooms, three recovery rooms and six inpatient hospital rooms, and allows orthopedic patients to be kept separate from the rest of[Read More…]
Statewide Colorado mask mandate goes into effect Friday, July 17
RBC | Governor Jared Polis is issuing an executive order, effective Friday, July 17, requiring all Coloradans ages 10 and up to wear a mask in indoor public spaces. Announcing a statewide mask requirement for public indoor spaces (like stores & businesses) unless someone has a medical condition or disability[Read More…]
