Special to the HT MEEKER | This year, the Rio Blanco Pioneers Association proudly presents the Spirit of the Pioneer award to Sally Lou (Johnson) Schultz — a lifelong ranch woman, devoted mother, accomplished professional, and true friend to many. Born in 1950, Sally Lou was raised on Piceance Creek,[Read More…]
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Rec district board and town trustees meet again to discuss future of parks agreement
MEEKER | Following last month’s initial proposal from the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District asking the Town of Meeker to transfer ownership of the town’s park properties to the district, the boards from both entities met again last Tuesday for another work session. At the previous meeting,[Read More…]
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT: Accredited with Distinction in 2025!
MEEKER | This is the highest accreditation rating given by the Colorado Department of Education. In 2025, only 17 entities earned “Accredited with Distinction” status, which places our school district in the top 9.3% of all local education agencies in the State of Colorado. The achievement in 2025 marks the[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker’s Founding Fathers — George Hazen
George Stillman Hazen, one of Meeker’s founding fathers was one of our earliest settlers and stockholders of the Meeker Town Company. He was born Sept. 17, 1837 in Hiram, Portage, Ohio. His brother, William was a career officer in the army who had won recognition during the Indian Wars of[Read More…]
White River Conservation District receives $531,308 USDA grant to strengthen wildfire resilience in RBC
Special to the HT MEEKER | The White River Conservation District has been awarded $531,308 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program as part of the agency’s latest round of investments in reducing community wildfire risk. The multiyear award will support the Resident Mitigation and Resilience[Read More…]
Library board discusses collection development, policy updates and administrative matters
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library board held a workshop Tuesday in the library’s community room, followed by its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, to discuss policies, governance, staff benefits and operational concerns. During the workshop, the board reviewed the library’s collection development policy, including procedures for selecting, evaluating and removing[Read More…]
Support local with ‘10 for the Town’
MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of our “10 for the Town” campaign, encouraging our community to support local businesses. Here’s how it works: • Shop at local businesses in Meeker. • Collect 10 receipts from your purchases. • Submit your receipts to[Read More…]
Strong start to the school year for Meeker schools; sophomore Iris Holmes earns perfect PSAT9 score
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular monthly meeting Sept. 22, with all members present. The board opened by celebrating Meeker High School sophomore Iris Holmes, who earned a perfect PSAT9 score. Committee reports followed, beginning with the District Advisory Committee, which outlined statutory duties including budget and[Read More…]
Honoring Angelo (Butch) Theos and the legacy of Theos Swallow Fork Ranch
MEEKER | In a world where passing down a family ranch from one generation to the next is increasingly rare, Theos Swallow Fork Ranch stands as a remarkable exception—a shining example of perseverance, tradition, and vision. While many family-owned ranches struggle to survive beyond the second generation, the Theos family[Read More…]
Sen. Roberts, Rep. Lukens tour fire/flood impacts
State Senator Dylan Roberts and District 26 Representative Meghan Lukens toured the Elk and Lee burns on Monday, Sept. 22 to view fire and flood impacts to Rio Blanco County. County officials briefed them on efforts to document fire and flood impacts to support requests for assistance. (Left to right)[Read More…]
Meeker trustees review draft 2026 budget, discuss distribution of charitable funds
MEEKER | It’s budget season for local governments, which prompts plenty of questions and opportunities to learn about how government budget planning works. Town Clerk Lisa Cook presented the draft 2026 budget last Tuesday, Sept. 16, and responded to questions from trustees. Cook said the 2026 proposed budget is, “fairly[Read More…]
Get ready for a boot-stompin’ good time at the Mustang Mingle this Friday
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | After a full day of wild horse action at the Meeker Mustang Makeover, Friday night is all about fun as the Mustang Mingle returns to town. On September 26 at 6 p.m., join trainers, event-goers, and the community for live music, a hearty dinner, delicious drinks,[Read More…]
