MEEKER | What does it take to build a successful youth baseball team in Meeker? The 13U Meeker Blue squad is showing that hard work, teamwork and strong community support go a long way. The team has delivered an exciting season, and last Saturday’s game was no exception. As Meeker[Read More…]
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Meeker youth archery competitors prep for outdoor nationals in July
MEEKER | Several local youth archers recently traveled to the Cameo Shooting and Education Complex to compete in the Colorado State S3DA Outdoor Target and 3D Archery Tournaments. About 70 participants from across the state competed for the title of state champion. The target tournament was held on the first[Read More…]
CAPS IN THE AIR!
Graduates tossed their caps at the close of the graduation ceremonies in Meeker last weekend. The program for the Class of 2025 is included in this week’s paper. NIKI TURNER PHOTO
Building something new: Coach Romansky reflects on first season with Cowboys
MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team wrapped up its 2025 season last week with two road losses, falling 11-5 to Basalt and 13-1 to Steamboat Springs on back-to-back days. Despite the tough end to the season, first-year head coach James Romansky said the team battled through a demanding[Read More…]
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Meeker High School sophomore Brooklynn Kirkpatrick received the 2025 People’s Choice Award at this year’s MHS Art Show for her grand champion clay dragon, which also earned a first-place ribbon. Kirkpatrick collected $186.20 in donations, while the MHS Art Department received a $200 contribution from the Streamline Gives Program. JARED HENDERSON[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker History Primer
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). In light of that upcoming event, we’ll be sharing town history and stories about the town’s founders in the coming weeks. When someone on the Front Range asks, “Where’s[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 83
White River Agency, Colo. August 11, 1879 Sir: In a letter of this date (A) are several things connected with the subject of this letter. I have a strong belief that a raid is to be made on our herd through the connivance of the Indians, and what I want[Read More…]
Meeker High School art show transforms Streamline Realty into gallery
MEEKER | Bathed in sunlight streaming through the tall windows of Streamline Realty, the space became more than just a place of business — it was a vibrant pop-up gallery, alive with color, texture and imagination. Each piece on display stood as a testament to the creative spirit of Meeker[Read More…]
Williams Grant
The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has received a $2,000 grant from Williams, in partnership with the Pipeline Association for Public Awareness. These funds will support the Sheriff’s Office’s law enforcement and Search and Rescue operations within the county. Williams, which operates multiple pipelines in Rio Blanco County, has a[Read More…]
Meeker trustees discuss plans for water rate increases in September
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees spent significant time at the May 6 board meeting discussing options for raising the town’s water rates. In a previous meeting in April, Town Administrator Mandi Etheridge told the board that rate increases are necessary to cover the costs of repairs and replacement of[Read More…]
Tire slashing suspect sought by PD
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Police Department received several reports of tires that were allegedly slashed between April 21, 2025, and April 30, 2025. At least 10 tires were reported damaged across several areas on the west side of Meeker. The areas affected were from 7th Street[Read More…]
GarCo SWAT team called to assist in Meeker case on Sunday
MEEKER | Residents in the area of county roads 13 and 36 (on the Mesa, south of Meeker) received a Reverse 911 alert early Sunday morning advising them to avoid the area after a male subject had barricaded himself in a residence Saturday night. According to a press release from[Read More…]
