“Courage is being scared to death, and saddling up anyway.” ~ John Wayne Hoo boy, y’all. I keep saying I knew what I was getting myself into, and I thought, truly, that I did. I’ve been in and out of the newspaper office since I was 12 years old! Apparently,[Read More…]
Opinion
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – July 23rd, 2026
Griffin announces assessor candidacy Dear Editor: I am excited to announce my candidacy for Rio Blanco County Assessor. Having recently moved back to Rio Blanco County earlier this year, I am grateful to once again call this wonderful community home. As a former resident, returning home has reminded me just[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Where everybody knows your name
Special to the HT MEEKER | We live in a town where the feeling generated by the place itself seems right for longtime residents and newcomers alike. Some residents did not necessarily choose to live here, but may feel a strong allegiance to their family history in the area. Others[Read More…]
VINE & VITTLES: More than just a drink
Special to the HT MEEKER | If you’ve visited my store, you’ve probably noticed that I place a strong emphasis on our non-alcoholic selection. Beyond the changing trends, my passion for non-alcoholic beverages is personal. Many of the people I love and care about don’t drink, and through this business[Read More…]
RBC HISTORICAL SOCIETY: When community shows up, history comes alive
By TERESIA R. RUCKMAN-REED | Special to the HT The White River Museum and the Rio Blanco County Historical Society extend our thanks to the volunteers, visitors, docents, sponsors, board members, staff, and friends who helped make the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit “AMERICANS” such a meaningful success in Meeker. Its timing[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker’s sewer system
By ED PECK | Special to the HT MEEKER | I remember wood outhouses, complete with crescent moon cutouts and spinning wooden latches. Occasionally, when the pit filled up, a new hole would be dug, the outhouse moved, and a new path worn from the house. I won’t go into[Read More…]
MEEKER CHAMBER UPDATE: Plenty of activity in June and July
By SARA STEPHENSON | Special to the HT MEEKER | “Summer has been in full swing in Meeker, and the Chamber has been busy welcoming visitors, supporting local businesses, and coordinating several of our community’s favorite summer traditions. The Chamber and Visitor Center has remained busy throughout June and July,[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Is this thing on?
“Never tell me the odds!” ~ Han Solo, Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back By CAITLIN WALKER | [email protected] If you know me, you know I am good at a few things, but my true specialty is making it awkward. So this week, we’re going to jump[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN(S) – Change is inevitable. Resistance makes it harder.
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1 I’ve kept a lot of plates spinning for a long time, through good times and bad, through sorrow and joy, through praise and criticism (sometimes all at once). Over the last 10 years[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN(S) – An Unexpected Quest
“Go back? No good at all! Go sideways? Impossible. Go forward? Only thing to do! On we go!” ~ The Hobbit When all this kicked off a few weeks back, I dreamed of composing an award-winning column that yanked heartstrings for my first official week as editor of the HT.[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – July 9th, 2026
Thanks from the Wagon Wheel OHV Club Dear Editor: To our community, the Wagon Wheel OHV Club extends its sincere appreciation to our community, local businesses, Bud Ridings with Search and Rescue, the team at the National Forest’s Blanco Ranger District, and Rio Blanco Emergency Manager Rich Garner for their[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – What holds us together?
“A republic, if you can keep it.” ~ Benjamin Franklin Birthdays are a good time for reflection. That’s why this week we’ve dedicated the front page of the Herald Times to reprinting the Declaration of Independence again. Why? Because I suspect that, much like many Christians have never read the[Read More…]