A “terribly mannered” young black bear broke through the window of this camper home near Lake Avery this week and made quite the mess in an effort to find food. Colorado Parks and Wildlife later trapped and euthanized the bear, according to homeowner Di Harber. Several bear sightings have been[Read More…]
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Meeker Alumni College Accolades
Bennett earns bachelor’s degree, named to Dean’s List MEEKER | Lauren Bennett of Meeker has graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, a special mission affiliate of Penn State with a bachelor of science in healthcare leadership and administration. Bennett has also been named to the Spring 2026[Read More…]
PMC trauma manager honored by CDPHE, selected for committee
Special to the HT MEEKER | “I am incredibly humbled by these recognitions because they represent so much more than an award or a title—they represent the people and the community I care so deeply about,” said Pioneers Medical Center Trauma Program Manager Anita Ruder, who recently received the Colorado[Read More…]
DONATION TO WREA …
Town board approves multiple donations, hears updates from staff
By NIKI TURNER | [email protected] The Meeker Board of Trustees approved $10,000 in community support funding Tuesday while hearing updates on wildfire mitigation efforts, youth programs, grant opportunities and other town business.Trustees unanimously approved $5,000 for YouthZone and $5,000 for the Meeker Veterans Community Center.White River and Douglas Creek Conservation[Read More…]
The “Alliance” wows at Meekerpalooza
Special to the HT MEEKER | Volunteers from the White River Alliance fed the crowd at the last Meekerpalooza with their delicious fish taco dinner, selling out well before the end of the evening.Locals Steve Coley and John Wix introduced adults and kids alike to the magic of fly fishing,[Read More…]
Milk Creek Battlefield Park …
Library’s latest offering: a chance to save lives
Community called to donate as national blood supply remains critically low By JARED HENDERSON | [email protected] MEEKER | When the Meeker Regional Library opens their doors for a community blood drive on July 21, visitors won’t be checking out books or attending a storytime. Instead, they’ll have the opportunity to[Read More…]
FREEDOM IN THE WILD WEST
Parade Marshall Ron Hilkey tips his cowboy hat and waves to the crowd from atop the historic stagecoach during the 141st Meeker Range Call Parade. See more photos from the parade on P7 of this edition. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
Hickenlooper vows to fight for Rio Blanco County wildfire aid
MEEKER | U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper met with Rio Blanco County ranchers, local officials and landowners Friday morning, pledging to continue fighting for federal disaster assistance and improved support for wildfire recovery nearly a year after the Lee and Elk wildfires devastated northwest Colorado. The discussion focused on the long-term[Read More…]
Fire Chief comments on this year’s fireworks display
MEEKER | Usually, Fourth of July weekend is punctuated with the booms of fireworks well into the wee hours of the morning. Some people hate it, some love it, but in either case, it’s become tradition. That is until this year, when the Town of Meeker enforced a strict ban[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Battle Hymn of Republic
Special to the HT MEEKER | July 4 holds a special place in American history. The anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is foremost among the reasons. It marked the colonies’ separation from England and the creation of a republican form of government. A brief history lesson: The United States[Read More…]