MEEKER | Usually, Fourth of July weekend is punctuated with the booms of fireworks well into the wee hours of the morning. Some people hate it, some love it, but in either case, it’s become tradition. That is until this year, when the Town of Meeker enforced a strict ban[Read More…]
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HISTORY LESSONS: Battle Hymn of Republic
Special to the HT MEEKER | July 4 holds a special place in American history. The anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is foremost among the reasons. It marked the colonies’ separation from England and the creation of a republican form of government. A brief history lesson: The United States[Read More…]
Annual Meeker Range Call 4th of July Parade 2026
Sponsored by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce
WREA begins construction of new transmission line
SPECIAL TO THE HT MEEKER | White River Electric Association (WREA) contractors are scheduled to begin construction on a new Sulphur Creek transmission line in late July. Once completed, this long awaited three-mile transmission project will serve as a new electric delivery point for the Town of Meeker and strengthen[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: ‘You’re really getting up there.’
Special to the HT MEEKER | “You’re really getting up there” is one comment often said at birthday parties for close friends and family after they pass the age of 21. It does not matter whether they were teased in person, or on the phone or computer, it turns into[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Petrolite
Special to the HT MEEKER | There is a brown road sign south of Meeker along Highway 13. You will see the word “Petrolite,” a date, and an outline of a school building. The sign is near mile marker 29, just south of the “Hole-in-the-Wall.” It marks the site where[Read More…]
RBC HISTORICAL SOCIETY: When volunteerism becomes history
Special to the HT MEEKER | Recently, I found myself reflecting on an unexpected question: At what point does history become part of history? As a historian, I spend much of my life studying the people who came before us. Recently, another question has been weighing on my mind: At[Read More…]
Kids in Business Day at Mountain Valley Bank
SPECIAL TO THE HT MEEKER | There’s not much cuter than a little kid with a big dream! Mountain Valley Bank’s annual Kids In Business Day took place last Friday, with just under 20 participants ages 5-18 selling everything from fresh eggs and cotton candy to homemade dog toys. Through[Read More…]
Library board approves bylaw revisions, seeks more AV proposals
SPECIAL TO THE HT MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board approved revised bylaws during its June 25 meeting, adopting updates that streamline the process for filling board vacancies while directing staff to make a minor organizational edit before the final version is distributed. Board members said the change is[Read More…]
Meeker school board reviews budget, dress code and service animal policies
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Education met June 29 at the district office for its regular monthly meeting, covering student attendance, district finances, facilities, policy revisions, service animals and the future role of the district’s school resource officer. Board President Bill DeVergie, Secretary Hanna Borchard and members Ann Franklin,[Read More…]
LEADING THE WAY: Hilkey named 2026 parade marshal
MEEKER | When this year’s Meeker Range Call and Fourth of July Parade steps off at 10 a.m. Friday in downtown Meeker, longtime Rio Blanco County resident Ron Hilkey will be leading the way as the 2026 parade marshal. The honor comes during a milestone year for the annual celebration.[Read More…]
Country supergroup The Frontmen set for Meeker Range Call performance
MEEKER | Country music fans won’t have to wait much longer as The Frontmen take the stage at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on Friday, July 3, as the featured headliner for this year’s Meeker Range Call celebration. The trio brings together three of country music’s most recognizable voices: Larry[Read More…]
