Special to the HT On September 26, 2026, the Meeker Veterans Community Center, in support of VFW Post 5843, and American Legion Post 74 will host the inaugural Gold Star Scramble Golf Tournament at the Meeker Golf Course. While the event includes golf, sponsorships, auctions, a Golf Ball Drop, and[Read More…]
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Urie tops poultry show with Grand Champion roaster
Rio Blanco County 4-H members showcased months of dedication Wednesday, July 29, during the annual Rio Blanco County Fair Poultry Show, competing in showmanship, market and breeding classes with chickens, turkeys, ducks and other poultry projects. The morning opened with showmanship, where exhibitors demonstrated their knowledge of poultry care, handling[Read More…]
Garcia leads champions at County Fair rabbit show
Hayden Garcia delivered a standout performance Wednesday afternoon, July 29, during the 2026 Rio Blanco County Fair Rabbit Show, earning championships in showmanship, market, breeding and the Born and Raised competition while also taking top honors in the Open Show. Garcia was named champion senior showman, then went on to[Read More…]
CPW implements voluntary fishing closures on portions of the White River
Special to the HT MEEKER | Extreme low flows and high water temperatures have prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife to implement voluntary afternoon fishing closures on sections of the White River in Rio Blanco County until further notice. Beginning July 25, voluntary fishing closures are in effect from noon to[Read More…]
Big game hunting licenses to go on sale
Special to the HT MEEKER | Tomorrow, big game hunting licenses not sold in the primary and secondary draws will go on sale and there are plenty of hunting opportunities still available. Remaining licenses for 2026 have been placed on the leftover list and will become available for purchase on[Read More…]
MORE MURALS!
Meeker is getting even more colorful! Above, Meeker High School Art students Braylin Pena and Emma Bauer pose with their newly installed murals at Meeker Public Library. BEN QUINN PHOTO
Trustees direct staff to draft access agreements
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees voted 5-1 on July 21 to direct town staff to draft an encroachment agreement and revocable license that could allow adjoining property owners to use the planned Robert Street-Sanderson Drive emergency connector for private access. Trustee Charles Day opposed the motion. The decision[Read More…]
FFA officers retreat at Trappers
Special to the HT MEEKER | The 2026-27 Meeker FFA Chapter officer team recently participated in the chapter’s annual Officer Retreat, held June 12-13 at Trappers Lake Lodge. The officer team consists of President Aurora Stallings, Vice President Elijah Rundberg, Secretary Jayci Chintala, Treasurer Lauryn Shults, Reporter Hailey Cox, Sentinel[Read More…]
BLOODMOBILE
Lots of community members showed up to donate at the blood drive organized by Meeker Public Library last Tuesday. Some residents who were eager to help had to be turned away because all appointments filled up. Vitalant will be back in mid-September, so if you did not get to donate[Read More…]
Finances, pharmacy, staffing discussed by PMC board
MEEKER | Last week, the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center Board held its regular July meeting, marking the first meeting under its new schedule. The board will now meet on the third Tuesday of each month instead of the fourth Tuesday. Meetings begin at 9:30[Read More…]
Keystone Fire contained at 3,000 acres
MEEKER | The Colorado Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) reported the Keystone Fire northwest of Meeker was 95% contained at the start of this week. The IMT has returned the incident to local control The fire was caused by lightning and started within the 2018 Indian Valley Fire burn[Read More…]
BEARY BAD MANNERS
A “terribly mannered” young black bear broke through the window of this camper home near Lake Avery this week and made quite the mess in an effort to find food. Colorado Parks and Wildlife later trapped and euthanized the bear, according to homeowner Di Harber. Several bear sightings have been[Read More…]