RBC | State Representative Meghan Lukens, House District 26, and State Senator Dylan Roberts, Senate District 8, are inviting you to attend a Rio Blanco County Legislative Town Hall in Meeker Thursday, May 21, at noon at the Meeker Library, or in Rangely at 5:30 p.m., at 209 East Main[Read More…]
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Commissioner candidate forum hosted by White River Alliance
MEEKER | The White River Alliance is hosting a candidate forum focused on questions about water for the candidates running for Rio Blanco County Commissioner on Monday, May 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Meeker Chamber Business Center meeting room (Town Hall, 345 Market St., second floor.)
RESCUE MEOW: MISSION SUCCESSFUL
Meeker’s Community Service Officer Melissa Fellows received a call Monday from a concerned resident on Water Street about a cat being stuck in a tree since Saturday, May 9. All of the neighbors spent the last couple of days trying unsuccessfully to coax the cat down. Fellows called Chase Rule,[Read More…]
Coulter, Krueger win hospital board election in unofficial results
Special to the HT MEEKER | Voters narrowly selected Danette Coulter and decisively chose Dr. Albert Krueger in the May 5 special mail ballot election for the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District board, according to unofficial results released after the Herald Times had gone to press. The election[Read More…]
Distinguished Barber Studio expands with new Meeker location
‘As long as hair grows, there’s opportunity.’ MEEKER | After months of bringing his black-and-white mobile barbershop to Meeker on weekends, barber Chris Mattox is officially putting down roots in the community that welcomed him from the start. Mattox, owner of Distinguished Barber Studio, recently opened a permanent shop location[Read More…]
Town plans emergency access route between Robert St. and Sanderson Dr.
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker Board of Trustees discussed plans for an emergency access connector between Robert Street and Sanderson Drive at the May 5 meeting. The board approved a 20- to 24-foot-wide emergency access road with gates. Town Manager Margie Joy presented trustees with several possible scenarios for[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker Dome hot spring traces roots to 1920s oil boom
Special to the HT MEEKER | Residents of Meeker closely followed the progress — and eventual failures — of the Marland Company. Although efforts to produce oil were unsuccessful, the hot-water byproduct inspired a new idea for revenue. Hot springs elsewhere in Colorado were already drawing tourists. Why not make[Read More…]
‘Sunshine and Smiles’ as P.E.O. hosts annual dinner for MHS senior girls
Sullivan receives STAR Scholarship PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | P.E.O. Chapter BA hosted its 102nd Senior Girls Party on Monday, May 4. The theme of this year’s event was “Sunshine and Smiles” and included dinner. The local chapter, part of the Meeker community since 1919, has documented scholarships awarded to Meeker[Read More…]
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe member to attend reception for Smithsonian exhibit at White River Museum
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Mark Wing, a member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, continues to serve his community through cultural leadership, education and youth advocacy. He’ll be in attendance at the opening reception for the Smithsonian exhibit, “The Americans” on May 15 in Meeker. Wing, who lives in Towaoc[Read More…]
CHINN EARNS ‘OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR’ AWARD
Amy Chinn, principal at Meeker High School, was honored at the spring awards ceremony with a standing ovation for receiving the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award. The Boy Scouts of America Fretwell Award is presented by local scouters to teachers, educational support staff, and school administrators who stand out[Read More…]
Hopewest volunteers like Peggy Shults impact lives
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Volunteers at HopeWest play a special role in supporting individuals and families facing the challenges of aging, illness, and grief. Their dedication contributes to the exceptional care provided across western Colorado and strengthens HopeWest’s ability to serve with compassion and excellence. In 2025 alone, 1,085 active[Read More…]
Town of Meeker to improve public safety with the construction of secondary emergency access
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Town of Meeker has been evaluating the critical need for improved emergency access to and from the Sage Hills Subdivision. Currently, the Sage Hills Subdivision is one of the most vulnerable. It consists of more than 50 residences served by only one primary access route[Read More…]
