Meeker High School held its graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 23 for the Class of 2026. The mantle was passed from 2026 valedictorian Rylee Sullivan to incoming senior Tucker Chinn, and longtime custodian Stanley Crawford gave the commencement address. See inside this week’s paper for the full graduation section with[Read More…]
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Commissioner candidates discuss water, growth at White River Alliance forum
MEEKER | Water, growth, energy development and the future of Rio Blanco County dominated discussion during a candidate forum hosted by the White River Alliance featuring county commissioner candidates Rich Ford and Travis Day. Held in Meeker, the forum focused heavily on declining river flows, water storage, mosquito spraying, recreation[Read More…]
RIO BLANCO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Ute losses at the Battle of Milk Creek
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society will continue its traditional July 4 activities this year. Along with Root Beer Floats, the Stagecoach and the Buick in the parade, we will again offer the Milk Creek Battlefield Tour. As this is the Sesquisemiquincentennial, events that[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Leadville connection
Special to the HT MEEKER | The role of Leadville in the development of the White River Valley and Piceance was huge. Leadville and the surrounding mining areas were a giant magnet, drawing miners and entrepreneurs from back East and Europe — gold seekers and adventurers from every social stratum:[Read More…]
Growing up in the arena: Watson siblings thrive at state rodeo finals
MEEKER | Long weekends on the road, countless hours with horses and the dedication required to compete at a high level are all part of life for the Watson family as Whit and Greta continue to grow in junior high rodeo. That hard work paid off recently at the Colorado[Read More…]
Meeker riders earn strong finishes at Colorado High School State Rodeo finals in Craig
MEEKER | Meeker-area rodeo athletes delivered steady performances over two days at the Colorado High School Rodeo in Craig, highlighted by strong finishes and point-earning runs from Josey McClain, Kalee Ivy and Leah Wood. Day one opened with a 12th-place finish in pole bending for Ivy, who posted a time[Read More…]
First chamber golf tournament set for Saturday in Meeker
MEEKER | Golfers are invited to take part in a new community tradition this weekend as the Meeker Chamber of Commerce hosts its first-ever golf tournament on Saturday, May 30 at 9:00 a.m. at the Meeker Golf Course. The event will feature a four-person scramble format, offering a fun and[Read More…]
Leaving a lasting lesson: Jennifer Hutchison retires from Barone Middle School
MEEKER | After nearly 30 years in education, including more than two decades at Barone Middle School, Jennifer Hutchison is preparing to close the classroom door for the final time. Hutchison began her teaching career in 1996 at Parkview Elementary in Rangely, teaching third grade for seven years before moving[Read More…]
HONORS
From left, Superintendent Chris Selle, Barone Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade English language arts teacher Jennifer Hutchison, Meeker High School English language arts teacher Kathleen Kelley and Board President Bill de Vergie stand with Hutchison and Kelley, who were recognized for their retirements at last week’s regular school board meeting.
Town of Meeker assumes management of local parks system
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Town of Meeker is pleased to announce that it will assume full management and maintenance responsibilities for seven community parks previously overseen by the ERBM Parks and Recreation District. Effective June 1, 2026, the Town’s Public Works Department will oversee operations at the following locations: [Read More…]
PIONEERS IN PAINT
The Meeker High School art class recently assisted with hanging the newest Pioneers in Paint title mural for Uplift Meeker. The mural was designed and painted by local artist and teacher Ben Quinn, with help from students Auri Murray, Misael Rosas, Natalie Bayles, and Ryan Hanberg. The project is part[Read More…]
Parks, Robert Street discussion dominate Meeker board of trustees meeting
RBC | Old business took up the greater part of a lengthy Meeker Board of Trustees meeting on May 19, specifically continued discussion around the imminent takeover of responsibilities for care and maintenance of seven town-owned park properties on June 1 and ongoing negotiations with property owners in Sanderson Hills[Read More…]
