Pioneer and Founder, E. P. Wilber was a member of the Meeker Townsite Company. This is an abbreviated version of his obituary published April 23, 1958: Rio Blanco County lost its oldest and one of its most loved and respected Pioneer, when Mr. Edwin P. Wilber passed away last Friday[Read More…]
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SESQUISEMIQUINCENTENNIAL: The AM250/C150 — Creating a legacy
Special to the HT In the past few weeks, there has been a lot of discussion about the events that will take place during the sesquisemiquincentennial year and how we can participate. The fact that we are living in this nation at this time in history is memorable on its[Read More…]
Turning a dream into dough at Wild Flour
MEEKER | For Kylee Gardner and her family, opening Wild Flour represents more than the launch of a new business — it marks the realization of a long-held dream rooted in creativity, resilience and a love of feeding others. “I’ve always wanted to have my own little shop and create[Read More…]
Rio Blanco Cattlewomen host 4th annual Beef Cook-Off
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Cattlewomen recently hosted their fourth annual Beef Cook-Off at Meeker High School, showcasing the creativity and culinary skills of local catering students while promoting the value of locally sourced beef. Students were challenged to prepare original dishes using ground beef, resulting[Read More…]
SESQUISEMIQUINCENTENNIAL: Happy birthday America and Colorado!
Sesquisemiquincentennial is a mouthful, but it marks a once-in-a-lifetime moment. In 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. At the same time, Colorado will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its admission to the Union. As the Centennial State, Colorado is uniquely positioned to[Read More…]
Another way to give your Christmas tree a second life: Let the White River Alliance use it to combat erosion
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | After the holidays, many Christmas trees end up discarded, but in Meeker they can continue to serve an important purpose. Re-gifting your used Christmas tree is a simple way to support local conservation efforts while keeping a natural resource out of the landfill. Instead of tossing[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Fish Duck
I am still waiting for history to repeat itself from this article published in February of 1890. “The News of Meeker is responsible for this: Frank Barton of Meeker, Rio Blanco county, while out hunting the other day shot a fish duck. Nothing strange in this, but we doubt whether[Read More…]
From foundation to finish: Transforming old houses into new homes
MEEKER | For Jayne and Steve Coley, real estate isn’t just about buying and selling. It’s about turning houses into homes, handling the hard work families can’t, and leaving a lasting impact on Meeker’s community. From inherited family homes to long-vacant properties, the couple brings new life to Meeker houses,[Read More…]
Strong audit, student achievements headline Meeker school board meeting
RBC | Earlier this month, the Meeker School District RE-1 Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting at the district office. Board President Bill Devergie, Vice President Tom Allen, and board members Joe Nieslanik, Ann Franklin, Heather Sauls and Tony Theos were present. Board Secretary Hanna Borchard was absent[Read More…]
Local man seriously injured in skiing accident
MEEKER | 40-year-old Matthew Griffiths, an Army veteran and local insurance agent in Meeker, is in the ICU at St. Mary’s in Grand Junction following a horrific ski accident at Keystone. Matthew came to a trail merger when he was hit from behind by another skier. His injuries include six[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: And here we are! At the cusp of the sesquisemiquincentennial
As we move into the AM250/CO150 year, referred to as the Sesquisemiquincentennial, next week, we begin the implementation of the plans that we have been thinking about for a while. Can you believe it is really here? There is just so much going on. Did I mention Drone Shows? I’m[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Mrs. S.C. Wright
There were 26 signatures on the original 1883 Meeker Townsite incorporation papers. None of them were women. That didn’t stop Mrs. S.C. Wright from buying some shares. I am going to use her story to introduce two men in her life who were also shareholders. Charles Dunbar and William H.[Read More…]
