Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Mustang Makeover is honored to welcome two legendary horsemen for the Back on Track Horse Training Clinic, scheduled for June 14–15, 2025 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. This two-day clinic is one of the cornerstone events of the Meeker Mustang Makeover[Read More…]
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Meeker trustees discuss Garfield Street water line project, approve Smith to fill board vacancy
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker Board of Trustees convened on June 3. Along with the manager’s report and monthly disbursements, board members welcomed a new Trustee, acknowledged staff for excellent work, were brought up to date on the Dark Skies Project, and discussed a proposed change to the Garfield[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Allsebrooks: Meeker Founders
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). Mr. Allsebrook is the first name listed on the founder’s plaque on the boulder in front of the courthouse. Many immigrants have shaped Meeker and Northwest Colorado. George Samuel[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 86
White River Agency, Colorado August 31, 1879 Sir: I think it my duty to ask you for 10,000 pounds of oats, in addition to the 20,000 pounds now arriving. We are running 6 mules to ploughs, expecting to break 50 acres this fall for sowing oats next spring, and for[Read More…]
RECOGNITION FOR OUTGOING HOSPITAL BOARD MEMBERS
(Left) Pioneers Medical Center would like to thank Kim Tedford for nine years of dedicated ERBHSD board service—two elected terms and one appointed. Her steadfast leadership and resilience were instrumental during times of significant challenge and transformation. (Right) Pioneers Medical Center would like to thank J.H. Sheridan for four years[Read More…]
New 748 area code coming to the 970 region for new service or add’l line
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | With new telephone numbers in greater demand, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission approved the implementation of the new 748 area code to overlay the existing 970 region. The 970 region includes but is not limited to Aspen, Breckenridge, Durango, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, Grand[Read More…]
YOUTH ARCHERY AT BIG SKY
Two Meeker youth archers, Dawn Arnold (left) and Auri Murray (right) recently competed at the annual Big Sky Archery Challenge held in Craig, Colorado. This tournament has a reputation for big cash prize payouts attracting top archers from all over the country. Arnold shot well on day one, then improved[Read More…]
RBC 4-H judging teams travel to Montrose
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County 4-H members traveled from both ends of the county to Montrose for the Tri-River Area Livestock Judging Contest on May 10, 2025. They competed against youth from across the state, judging 12 classes of livestock, giving three sets of oral reasons, and answering two sets[Read More…]
Splashing into summer fun…
The Meeker Rec Center Pool hosted the first Bounce and Splash of the summer Wednesday, June 4. Mark your calendars for three more events June 18, July 9, and July 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. MRC is offering free entry for all participants during Bounce and[Read More…]
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Rooted in the West – Sanders steps into leadership at Plant Center
MEEKER | After spending more than a decade learning the ins and outs of the Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center, Brandon Sanders is taking on a new role—leading the facility as its newest plant manager. Sanders moved to Meeker with his wife, Janae Sanders, and kids Allie Sanders, Tyler Sanders,[Read More…]
Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District swears in new board members; discusses meeting times, legal concerns
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District Pioneers Medical Board held its regular monthly meeting last week, beginning with a closed-door financial discussion before opening the doors to the public. The meeting began with the swearing in of two new board members, Jean Gianinetti and Sherri Halandras,[Read More…]
