Former Meeker wrestling champion Tyrel Stout completes Leadville 100 despite broken femur “I hate quitting. I don’t understand it, honestly, never have,” MHS alumnus Tyrel Stout (above) told the HT. He recently completed the Leadville 100 in just under 25 hours despite corneal edema, rhabdomyolysis and, last but certainly not[Read More…]
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HISTORY LESSONS – TELEPHONE, Part Two
Special to the HT Alexander Graham Bell, a Scottish immigrant, is credited with the invention of the telephone. He was not alone in the field. He fought off many lawsuits before being awarded his American patent. The first commercial use was in Germany in 1877. The first American telephone exchange[Read More…]
HopeWest hosts suicide prevention discussions in Meeker
Special to the HT HopeWest invites community members to attend two free educational discussions focused on suicide prevention and mental health awareness this October in Meeker. Both discussions will be led by Jesse Scott, a licensed professional counselor candidate, instructor of psychology, social and behavioral sciences at Colorado Mesa University[Read More…]
Hospital board discusses service-plan changes, budget outlook
Proposed changes to the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s service plan would clarify provisions for board member compensation and operations outside Rio Blanco County, the Pioneers Medical Center board learned during its September meeting. The proposed changes would clarify that board members may receive compensation within state law[Read More…]
Roberts, Lukens hear citizen concerns during Meeker visit
Library governance, declining school enrollment and rural health care were among the issues residents raised during a Sept. 22 meet-and-greet with state Sen. Dylan Roberts and state Rep. Megan Lukens. The Democrats, both seeking reelection in November, visited Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely before knocking on doors in Rangely[Read More…]
School board weighs spending priorities, discusses growth opportunities
Possible staff bonuses, vehicle replacements, technology upgrades and capital projects were among the uses discussed for the Meeker School District’s higher-than-expected fund balance during the school board’s September meeting. Superintendent Chris Selle recommended waiting until after the November election before making spending decisions, citing uncertainty about state finances and ballot[Read More…]
Commissioners discuss Fairfield Center, senior apartments
On the table: restructuring, divestiture or continued county involvement The Fairfield Center and Apartments are generally structurally sound but face significant repair and modernization needs, consultants told Rio Blanco County commissioners during a Sept. 29 special meeting.The assessment stems from the county’s strategic plan goal of responsible stewardship of county[Read More…]
Bringing beauty to Meeker
Passion for art fuels Slaugh’s mural projects For 19-year-old Ella Slaugh, art has always been more than something to do. It has been a way to express herself, find an escape and, more recently, bring a little more color to the community she calls home. The Meeker native has[Read More…]
4-H Week is October 5-9
Enrollment opens today for wide variety of programs October marks an exciting time in the 4-H world at Rio Blanco County Extension. This Sunday, Oct. 4, RBC 4-H’ers will gather to celebrate their achievements from the 2025-2026 4-H year. The Rio Blanco County 4-H Council, our guiding leadership group of[Read More…]
Fairfield public engagement work session set for Oct. 7
The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners invites Fairfield residents and interested members of the public to participate in a public engagement work session regarding the Fairfield Center and Fairfield Apartments on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the M&M Room at the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St.,[Read More…]
PMC awarded $1.2 million in Rural Health Transformation funds
PRESS RELEASE Special to the HT Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) has been awarded $1,204,379 through Colorado’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to expand after-hours prescription access, modernize pharmacy services and strengthen telehealth and remote patient monitoring for residents of Rio Blanco County and surrounding communities. The funding is part of[Read More…]
New library trustee: Kim Maupin
Kim Maupin is the county’s newest appointee to the Meeker Regional Library District Board. A book lover and lifelong learner, Maupin said, “I’m excited to give back to the community, learn more about the board and be a part of the library’s future.”