Last Thursday, I squished into a bus seat with my fifth grader and one of his friends for a long, lonnnnnng bus ride to Trappers Lake. I have had terrible motion sickness ever since I became a mom (cool), and I was so happy I didn’t throw up that I[Read More…]
Opinion
Letter: Thanks from Extension office, Fair Board ~ Sept. 10, 2026
Dear Editor: On behalf of Extension and the Fair Board, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Rio Blanco County Fair a success. From our generous sponsors and dedicated setup-day volunteers to those who assisted with indoor exhibits and the many[Read More…]
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT – MSD Accredited with Distinction in 2026
Meeker School District RE-1 is “Accredited with Distinction” in 2026. This is the highest accreditation rating given by the Colorado Department of Education. In 2026, only 12 entities earned “Accredited with Distinction” status, placing our school district in the top 6.5% of all local education agencies in Colorado. The achievement[Read More…]
HEALTHY LIVING WITH PMC – Connecting performance and counseling
EDITOR’S NOTE: This column is part of a paid partnership with Pioneers Medical Center. PMC provides the column, and we’re labeling it clearly so readers know what it is. The sponsorship helps support the Herald Times, but does not affect our independent news coverage or editorial decisions. We are excited[Read More…]
VINES & VITTLES – The beet salad that stole my heart
When I first started exploring Meeker, one of the things that drew me to this little town was the presence of a little wine and cheese shop — Blanco Cellars. In a town our size, the fact that we had such a place was, for me coming up from Denver,[Read More…]
CHAMBER UPDATE – Busy August
August may have marked the beginning of the transition from summer into fall, but it was another busy month for the Meeker Chamber & Visitor Center as we continued welcoming travelers, promoting Meeker and looking ahead to new opportunities for our community. The Visitor Center welcomed 135 visitors during August,[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks to first responders, fire department
Dear Editor:A long overdue thank you to our first responders and fire department. Rich and I can’t believe how quickly they were here and evaluated any and all injuries and got him to the ER.Their commitment to our community is such a blessing. Many thanks for their kindness, concern and[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Unfinished business
Did you know 1954 is as far from 1990 as 2026 is? When my husband mentioned this Monday night, I argued with him, even though the math does indeed math. Thirty-six years. I am sure those of you who are older and wiser have already caught whatever mysterious affliction it[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS – Good ole’ school days
Special to the HT A totally random observation from this writer at the unofficial end of summer is that there are many more generations making the same statement about the good ole days of school. Reading last week’s online newsletter, I realized that the editor of our own Rio Blanco[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN – Back to school: reflecting on Colorado’s investment in students
Special to the HT This month, school buses are back on the roads in House District 26, and thousands of Colorado kids are heading back into the classroom. As a former teacher and now chair of the House Education Committee, back-to-school season has always been important to me. It is[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Relationships beyond town strengthen community at home
Dear Editor:In a small, rural community, it is fair to ask whether attending tourism conferences, professional trainings and statewide gatherings is the best use of limited resources. Travel costs money, and every community organization has a responsibility to use its funds carefully.But we should also ask what our community loses[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Doing the work
I hibernated from technology this weekend. No phone. No apps. I spent the weekend like it was the “olden days,” which, according to my teenagers, is ye olde 1990s.I watched Tom Holland — not the actor, a cat spider named by my 10-year-old — in our kitchen window, shedding an[Read More…]