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## Posts

- [HISTORY LESSONS - TELEPHONE, Part Two](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-telephone-part-two/meeker/): Special to the HT Alexander Graham Bell, a Scottish immigrant, is credited with the invention of the telephone. He was not alone in the field. He fought off many lawsuits before being awarded his American patent. The first commercial use was in Germany in 1877. The first American telephone exchange was in New Haven, Connecticut,
- [Bringing the Herald home](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/bringing-the-herald-home/rio-blanco-county/): By CAITLIN WALKER editor@ht1885.com When this edition finally lands in your hands, you will probably think holy cow, what have you done to the Herald?! Welp, it wasn't our plan, either, but here we are. As I'm writing this, it is 12:26 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. About five hours ago, we learned a flood at
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-sept-27-oct-3-2026/rio-blanco-county/): CALL SUMMARIES 9/27/2026 @ 10:31 am. A mischievous neighbor dog decided to make itself at home and let itself into the caller's house, where it proceeded to empty out all the dog treats. Meeker PD responded and passed the information along to the Code Enforcement Officer for further investigation. No treats were recovered. 9/28/2026 @
- [RBC mailing ballots tomorrow, Oct. 9](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/election-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT Rio Blanco County will begin mailing ballots to all active registered voters Oct. 9 for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. All 24-hour ballot drop boxes will open Oct. 9 and close at 7 p.m. on Election Day. Voters are encouraged to visit GoVoteColorado.gov to register to vote or verify that
- [STATE BOUND!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/state-bound-2/sports/): SPECIAL TO THE HT Three Rangely High School golfers have qualified for the Class 2A CHSAA State Golf Championships, giving the Panthers enough qualifiers to also compete in the team competition. Junior Bryson Elam, sophomore Gage Prater and freshman Keyton Elam each finished among the top 84 golfers in Class 2A to earn spots at
- [4-H Week is October 5-9](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/4-h-week-is-october-5-9/rio-blanco-county/): Enrollment opens today for wide variety of programs October marks an exciting time in the 4-H world at Rio Blanco County Extension. This Sunday, Oct. 4, RBC 4-H’ers will gather to celebrate their achievements from the 2025-2026 4-H year. The Rio Blanco County 4-H Council, our guiding leadership group of youth members, has chosen to
- [PANTHER HOMECOMING](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-homecoming-2/rangely/): The Panthers gave Rangely something to cheer about with a 52-20 Homecoming win over Soroco Friday night. This year's marshals were the Mergelmanns (center back). Royalty names were not available by press time, but we will publish them as soon as we can. BOBBY GUTIERREZ PHOTO
- [Bringing beauty to Meeker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/bringing-beauty-to-meeker/meeker/): Passion for art fuels Slaugh's mural projects For 19-year-old Ella Slaugh, art has always been more than something to do. It has been a way to express herself, find an escape and, more recently, bring a little more color to the community she calls home. The Meeker native has been drawing and painting for
- [RABBIT CHAMP](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rabbit-champ/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker's Hayden Garcia represented her hometown well at the AK-SAR-BEN Livestock Show in Grand Island, Nebraska, last weekend, earning reserve grand champion honors in the show’s first rabbit competition and grand champion in senior showmanship. Congratulations, Hayden!
- [Beyond the scoreboard: National Coaches Day](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/beyond-the-scoreboard-national-coaches-day/sports/): When you are at a Meeker High School sporting event, the scoreboard only tells part of the story. Behind every practice, game, meet and tournament is a coach who has invested time, energy and countless hours into helping young athletes become better competitors and better people who will carry those lessons beyond the halls of
- [Panther sports briefs: October 8th](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-sports-briefs-october-8th/sports/): FOOTBALL The Panthers earned their second consecutive win Friday, Oct. 2, defeating Lake County 50-8 in Leadville. The victory improved Rangely’s record to 3-2 overall. The Panthers travel to Hayden Thursday, Oct. 8, for a 7 p.m. game. VOLLEYBALL Rangely fell 3-1 at Cedaredge Thursday, Oct. 1. The Panthers dropped the opening sets 25-18 and
- [Softball to honor four seniors at HoCo game Thursday](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/softball-to-honor-four-seniors-at-hoco-game-thursday/sports/): Meeker High School softball will honor four seniors Thursday, Oct. 8, when the Cowboys host Rifle for their final regular-season doubleheader. Games are scheduled for 4 and 6 p.m. at Paintbrush Park. Kayla Castillo, Kailynn Watson, Aurora Stallings and Penelope Martin will be recognized. “They hold each other accountable, and the seniors, especially this season,
- [Lady Cowboys sweep West Grand, improve to 11-3](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/lady-cowboys-sweep-west-grand-improve-to-11-3/sports/): The Meeker High School volleyball team swept West Grand on the road Saturday, Oct. 3, winning 25-12, 25-21 and 25-11. The Cowboys improved to 11-3 overall and 7-2 in Western Slope League play. As of Oct. 6, Meeker stood fifth in the league and No. 16 in the Class 2A CHSAA seeding index. Head coach
- [Cowboys take second at Severy Invitational](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-take-second-at-severy-invitational/sports/): The Meeker High School boys cross country team earned second place at the Chris Severy Invitational in Aspen Saturday, Oct. 3, finishing with 65 points. “I was excited for the team, and proud of them,” head coach Marty Casey said. “A great effort, and a great result!” Junior Bradley Conrado led Meeker, placing fifth in
- [Fight to the Finish](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/fight-to-the-finish/meeker/): Former Meeker wrestling champion Tyrel Stout completes Leadville 100 despite broken femur “I hate quitting. I don’t understand it, honestly, never have,” MHS alumnus Tyrel Stout (above) told the HT. He recently completed the Leadville 100 in just under 25 hours despite corneal edema, rhabdomyolysis and, last but certainly not least, a broken femur. When
- [Candidate Q&As](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/candidate-qas/rio-blanco-county/): Editor's Note: Based on the number of unsolicited political text messages residents have received in the past week, election season is in full swing. This year’s ballot is massive, and voters will have the chance to shape local and state government and weigh in on ballot measures when they cast their votes by Election Day,
- [Get to know Audra Lane, RSD's new superintendent](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/get-to-know-audra-lane-rsds-new-superintendent/rangely/): Audra Lane, Rangely School District’s new superintendent, shared her background, what drew her to the community and how she hopes to connect with families for the Herald this week. Tell us a little about yourself: Where did you grow up, and what would you like readers to know about you and your family? I grew
- [CPW suspends wolf depredation directive](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cpw-suspends-wolf-depredation-directive/rio-blanco-county/): Commissioner Peter Maguire will be in Meeker Friday for public office hours Colorado Parks and Wildlife has temporarily suspended its chronic depredation directive, citing concerns about wolf survival and whether the state’s wolf population will grow during the current biological year. The Sept. 30 announcement comes ahead of an opportunity for residents to discuss wolf
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - October 8th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-october-8th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Weed management open house set for Oct. 12 Landowners and interested partners are invited to a landscape-scale weed management open house Monday, Oct. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Meeker Library, 490 Main St. Attendees can identify and map invasive or noxious weed locations, share concerns and management priorities, learn about coordinated weed
- [NATIONAL NEWSPAPER WEEK](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/national-newspaper-week-2/opinion/): Guest editorial: Don't get hung up on the 'paper' Editor's Note: Happy National Newspaper Week! I don't want to foreshadow too hard, but changes are a'comin' to the Herald. This editorial from Tonda F. Rush makes an excellent point, much better than I could, so I'm subbing it for my own ramblings this week. Stay
- [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - October 8th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor-october-8th-2026/opinion/): Dear Editor, Over the past few weeks, I have found myself thinking a great deal about why I continue to care so deeply about the White River Museum and the work of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society. The answer is actually very simple. I do not do this work because of a title, a
- [HopeWest hosts suicide prevention discussions in Meeker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hopewest-hosts-suicide-prevention-discussions-in-meeker/meeker/): Special to the HT HopeWest invites community members to attend two free educational discussions focused on suicide prevention and mental health awareness this October in Meeker. Both discussions will be led by Jesse Scott, a licensed professional counselor candidate, instructor of psychology, social and behavioral sciences at Colorado Mesa University and master trainer of Applied
- [Obituary - Karen Dawn White](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-karen-dawn-white/obituaries/): Feb. 23, 1944 ~ Oct. 1, 2026 Karen Dawn White, 82, of Ault, Colorado, died Thursday, Oct. 1, at home. She was born Feb. 23, 1944, to Claude Worden and Arlene Adella (Tapper) White. Karen grew up in the heartland of Iowa, surrounded by strong community values and rich rural heritage. Her childhood was defined
- [Obituary - Rosemary Hilkey](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-rosemary-hilkey/obituaries/): Aug. 7, 1939 ~ Sept. 18, 2026 Rosemary was born in Steamboat Springs to Marzella Gammill Vancleave and Arthur Vancleave on Aug. 7, 1939, and moved to Meeker the summer of her junior year. She and Don fell in love and became boyfriend and girlfriend. After graduation in 1958, Rosemary headed off to cosmetology school
- [Hospital board discusses service-plan changes, budget outlook](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hospital-board-discusses-service-plan-changes-budget-outlook/meeker/): Proposed changes to the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s service plan would clarify provisions for board member compensation and operations outside Rio Blanco County, the Pioneers Medical Center board learned during its September meeting. The proposed changes would clarify that board members may receive compensation within state law if the board chooses to
- [Roberts, Lukens hear citizen concerns during Meeker visit](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/roberts-lukens-hear-citizen-concerns-during-meeker-visit/meeker/): Library governance, declining school enrollment and rural health care were among the issues residents raised during a Sept. 22 meet-and-greet with state Sen. Dylan Roberts and state Rep. Megan Lukens. The Democrats, both seeking reelection in November, visited Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely before knocking on doors in Rangely and Meeker. Roberts represents Senate
- [RBC debuts new website](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-debuts-new-website/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT Rio Blanco County has launched its redesigned website at www.rbc.us, offering improved accessibility, a mobile-friendly design and new ways for residents to stay informed. The website includes accessibility improvements to help the county meet Colorado’s digital accessibility requirements and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Its responsive, mobile-friendly layout makes county information easy
- [School board weighs spending priorities, discusses growth opportunities](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/school-board-weighs-spending-priorities-discusses-growth-opportunities/meeker/): Possible staff bonuses, vehicle replacements, technology upgrades and capital projects were among the uses discussed for the Meeker School District’s higher-than-expected fund balance during the school board’s September meeting. Superintendent Chris Selle recommended waiting until after the November election before making spending decisions, citing uncertainty about state finances and ballot measures affecting education funding. The
- [DAYS GONE BY - October 8th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-october-8th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Outside of Denver, Meeker has now one of the finest bank buildings in the state. The building is, in reality, part of the Hugus block, being the new addition to that fine block, tho’ to all intents and purposes a separate building, as the Bank of Meeker is now
- [PUBLIC NOTICES - October 8th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/public-notices-october-8th-2026/classifieds/): PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO MODIFY WEATHER Notice is hereby given that Rain Enhancement Technologies (“RET”) is filing with the Director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board an application for a permit to conduct a weather modification program within the State of Colorado. The name of the person who shall be in control of
- [Commissioners discuss Fairfield Center, senior apartments](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-discuss-fairfield-center-senior-apartments/rio-blanco-county/): On the table: restructuring, divestiture or continued county involvement The Fairfield Center and Apartments are generally structurally sound but face significant repair and modernization needs, consultants told Rio Blanco County commissioners during a Sept. 29 special meeting.The assessment stems from the county’s strategic plan goal of responsible stewardship of county assets and infrastructure. According to
- [PUBLIC NOTICES - October 1, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/public-notices-october-1-2026/classifieds/): PUBLIC NOTICE TREE & BUSH TRIMMING In order to create a clear operation area for all Town of Meeker maintenance equipment along all streets within the Town, all trees, tree branches and other objects causing visual obstruction at intersections must be removed to permit the safe operation of Town equipment and promote the safe movement
- [RANGELY SENIORS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rangely-seniors/rangely/): Celebrate Rangely High School’s senior fall athletes and the hard work, leadership and Panther pride they’ve shown throughout their careers: Mason Long, Davon Lucero, Hunter Fouch, Cutler Lohse, Bradley Lambros, Adalyn Popham, Courtney Casto, Taya Wren and Brooke Davis.
- [Cowboys show offensive progress against Gunnison](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-show-offensive-progress-against-gunnison/sports/): The Meeker High School soft ball team continued to show improvement at the plate this past weekend, but defensive mistakesproved costly in a pair of road losses to Gunnison.The Cowboys dropped the first game 13-12 before falling 19-12 in the afternoon game. Meeker enters this weekend’s home double-header against Delta with a 5-14 overall record.Despite
- [Cowboy XC builds toward regionals](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboy-xc-builds-toward-regionals/sports/): The Meeker High School cross country team continued its season Sept. 25 at the Delta-Sweitzer Lake Invitational, turning in several strong performances despite competing with a shortened roster. The meet was moved from Sweitzer Lake State Park to Confluence Park in Delta because of unfavorable course conditions. Sophomore Tinlie Strate finished 40th in the girls
- [Panther Sports Briefs](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-sports-briefs/sports/): FOOTBALL The Panthers picked up their first league win of the season Friday, defeating Soroco 52-20 in the Homecoming game at Yeager Field. The win moved Rangely to 2-2 overall and 1-0 in league play. Rangely returns to the road this week to face Lake County Friday, Oct. 2, in Leadville. VOLLEYBALL Rangely battled Soroco
- [Back-to-back sweeps for Cowboy volleyball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/back-to-back-sweeps-for-cowboy-volleyball/sports/): The Meeker High School volleyball team carried its momentum into the final week of September, earning back-to-back 3-0 sweeps of Caprock Academy and Hayden while continuing to sharpen its game ahead of the postseason. The Cowboys swept Caprock before traveling to Hayden the following day and earning another straight-set victory, improving to 10-3 overall and
- [Cowboys hand Cedaredge first loss of season in sweep](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-hand-cedaredge-first-loss-of-season-in-sweep/sports/): The Meeker High School volleyball team faced two of its toughest opponents of the season this past week, falling to No. 3 Vail Christian on Tuesday, Sept. 15, before responding with a 3-0 sweep of previously undefeated Cedaredge on Friday, Sept. 18. The Cowboys entered the week 7-2 after consecutive 3-0 road sweeps of De
- [64 COUNTIES IN 64 HOURS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/64-counties-in-64-hours/meeker/): A challenge to visit all 64 Colorado counties in just 64 hours brought a trio of Front Range adventurers through Meeker, where a stop at the White River Museum offered a quick introduction to Rio Blanco County history and hospitality. The challenge was inspired by the Colorado Counties Colorado Passport Program, part of the America
- [LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS HALT BLAZE](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/local-fire-fighters-halt-blaze/meeker/): Local volunteer fire crews responded to a structure fire at Elk Creek Ranch last Tuesday evening saving approximately half of the home, along with many personal belongings. No one was inside the home when the fire started. One firefighter suffered a minor injury requiring stitches. Elk Creek Ranch assisted the response with a water truck.
- [Rangely residents voice opposition to data centers](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rangely-residents-voice-opposition-to-datacenters/rangely/): Council votes 4-1 against Stage 2 of geothermal study Rangely residents filled seats at Tuesday's town council meeting to make public comments about data centers potentially funding an exploratory geothermal project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu1vVFOEmjE The Rangely Town Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night not to move forward with Stage 2 of a proposed geothermal development, halting for now
- [Mud, mustangs, and happy endings at 2026 Makeover](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mud-mustangs-and-happy-endings-at-2026-makeover/meeker/): The 2026 Meeker Mustang Makeover wrapped up Saturday after mud, hail, a hint of a rainbow and one very happy little girl headed home with her “forever horse.” The Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds were a giant mud puddle after heavy rains and hail rolled through the area. A torrential downpour Saturday afternoon dumped marble-sized hail
- [Bear reports up 237.5% in Rio Blanco County](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/bear-reports-up-237-5-in-rio-blanco-county/rio-blanco-county/): Bear activity is up sharply in Rio Blanco County this year, with Colorado Parks and Wildlife receiving 189 bear reports between Jan. 1 and Sept. 13. That compares with just 56 reports during the same period in 2025 — an increase of about 237.5%, according to Rachael Gonzales, Northwest Region public information officer for CPW.
- [Fairfield public engagement work session set for Oct. 7](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/fairfield-public-engagement-work-session-set-for-oct-7/rio-blanco-county/): The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners invites Fairfield residents and interested members of the public to participate in a public engagement work session regarding the Fairfield Center and Fairfield Apartments on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the M&M Room at the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St., Meeker. The purpose of this
- [DAYS GONE BY - October 1, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-october-1-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago It has been discovered that Boston baked beans come from California. Are we to have no traditional illusions left? Dr. Ketcham returns to the capital city with the hide of a black bear to his credit. The doctor intended to leave for Denver Monday but Homer Goff discovered bear
- [Ag workforce grant applications open Oct. 1](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/ag-workforce-grant-applications-open-oct-1/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE Special to the HT The Colorado Department of Agriculture will open applications Oct. 1 for the 2027 Agricultural Workforce Development Program, which provides grants to Colorado farms, ranches and agricultural businesses that hire interns. The program offers up to $5,000 per internship and reimburses up to 50% of eligible employment costs, including wages
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT. 20-26, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-sept-20-26-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 9/24/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 44-year old male on Domestic Violence, Criminal Mischief, Reckless Driving and Failing to Remain/Return to an Accident Scene. He was released on a PR bond. 9/25/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 40-year old male on warrants. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES This week's calls range from concerned spouses to
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - October 1, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-october-1-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Come make zombie dolls at Craft Crazy Oct. 8 Craft Crazy With Erin will be making a Zombie Doll on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5 p.m. This is the second event in the Halloween Craft Series and is open to teens ages 13-17. For more information, visit meekerlibrary.org and check the calendar. Stop by the
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Remembering](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-remembering/opinion/): Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim." ~ Vicki Harrison When I go to the “big city” (in Meeker terms, that's anything over 5,000 people), one of my favorite pastimes is people-watching. I
- [LOOSE ENDS - Finding our humor](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/loose-ends-finding-our-humor/opinion/): Special to the HT Why is it some comedians are able to lighten our moods so easily, while others create discomfort or uneasy feelings that threaten to undermine our mental equilibrium? Most likely, the source of that general malaise and mistrust rests in that murky social miasma that has been created in the current American
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - October 1, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-october-1-2026/opinion/): Experience Dear Editor: How valuable is actual working experience in an assessor's office prior to running for the assessors position? I am writing this letter in support of Stacey Gould being elected as Rio Blanco County assessor in November. She is a write-in candidate, and it is important to make sure you write her name
- [PMC awarded $1.2 million in Rural Health Transformation funds](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pmc-awarded-1-2-million-in-rural-health-transformation-funds/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE Special to the HT Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) has been awarded $1,204,379 through Colorado’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to expand after-hours prescription access, modernize pharmacy services and strengthen telehealth and remote patient monitoring for residents of Rio Blanco County and surrounding communities. The funding is part of nearly $170 million in RHTP
- [Obituary - Robert Thomas Bell](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-robert-thomas-bell/obituaries/): Nov. 24, 1949 ~ Sept. 17, 2026 Robert "Bob" Thomas Bell was born on Nov. 24, 1949, in Olympia, Washington, to Thomas and Marion Bell. At a young age, his family moved to Rangely, Colorado, where he would eventually make his lifelong home and leave a lasting imprint on the community he loved. Bob's childhood
- [Obituary - Linda Sue Bosick](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-linda-sue-bosick/obituaries/): Oct. 16, 1946 ~ Sept. 13, 2026 Linda Sue Bosick, 79, of Meeker, passed away Sept. 13, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. She was born Oct. 16, 1946, in Springfield, Missouri, to William and Eunice Murphy. Our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was a woman who loved with her whole
- [Obituary - Dorothyann (Williams) Hazelbaker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-dorothyann-williams-hazelbaker/obituaries/): May 28, 1938 ~ Sept. 22, 2026 Dorothyann (Williams) Hazelbaker, of Craig, passed away Sept. 22, 2026, in Craig, Colorado. She was 88. A graveside service will be held Sept. 28, 2026, at Craig Cemetery. She will be laid to rest with her son, Kevin. Dorothyann was born to John Williams Sr. and Edith (Ward)
- [Obituary - Michelle Fredrickson Shults](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-michelle-fredrickson-shults/obituaries/): Sept. 16, 1969 ~ Sept. 14, 2026 Michelle Fredrickson Shults, a cherished wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, left this world peacefully on Sept. 14, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital, surrounded by those she held dearest. Born on Sept. 16, 1969, in Santa Monica, California, Michelle grew up in a family that cherished love, laughter
- [CPW seeks input on White River elk hunting changes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cpw-seeks-input-on-white-river-elk-hunting-changes/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASESpecial to the HTColorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking public input on proposed big game regulation changes in Northwest Colorado, including a proposal that could expand cow elk hunting opportunities in the White River herd area. For the E-6 White River elk herd, CPW is considering changing antlerless elk licenses from List A to
- [RBC to hold public engagement work session for Fairfield Center](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-to-hold-public-engagement-work-session-for-fairfield-center/rio-blanco-county/): Public Engagement Work Session with Fairfield Residents and Interested PublicWednesday, October 7, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.M&M Room – Fairfield Center The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners invites Fairfield residents and interested members of the public to participate in a public engagement work session regarding the Fairfield Center and Fairfield Apartments.The purpose of this
- [New library trustee: Kim Maupin](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/new-library-trustee-kim-maupin/meeker/): Kim Maupin is the county’s newest appointee to the Meeker Regional Library District Board. A book lover and lifelong learner, Maupin said, “I’m excited to give back to the community, learn more about the board and be a part of the library’s future.”
- [Library board expresses frustration over radio silence on appointment process](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/library-board-expresses-frustration-over-radio-silence-on-appointment-process/meeker/): The Meeker Regional Library District Board met in a workshop Sept. 16 to discuss ongoing confusion over trustee appointments and communication with Rio Blanco County. It was the first workshop for newly-appointed trustee Kim Maupin. Also in attendance were trustees Toby Leavitt, Dan Olson, and Keri Grieser, as well as attorney Glory Schmidt. The five-member
- [The next generation: Lyttle Project provides free newspaper access for Meeker schools](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-next-generation-lyttle-project-provides-free-newspaper-access-for-meeker-schools/meeker/): Starting out the school year can be challenging, but it is also the start of something new. Learning new things and navigating social lives can be a struggle, but kids will tackle any challenge just to win a prize. As the school year begins, learning new subjects is not the only focus — students are
- [LIFE IS GRAND ...](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/life-is-grand-2/meeker/): (Left) Classic cars lined Meeker’s Main Street for the 37th annual Colorado Grand Friday, Sept. 18. The tour stopped in town to enjoy lunch provided by HopeWest and the Meeker Lions Club and presented each organization with $15,000. MHS graduate Dublin Price also received a $15,000 scholarship from the organization. (Right) Radnar Zollie got the
- [Cowboys softball continues to grow through adversity](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-softball-continues-to-grow-through-adversity/sports/): The Meeker High School softball team faced a tough test on the road Saturday, Sept. 19, traveling to Cedaredge for a doubleheader against one of the stronger teams on its schedule. The Cowboys dropped both games, falling 16-0 in the opener and 23-1 in the second game. Despite the difficult results, first-year head coach Josh
- [Cowboy golfers close regular season, wait on state rankings](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboy-golfers-close-regular-season-wait-on-state-rankings/sports/): The Meeker High School boys golf team continued its busy September schedule Tuesday, Sept. 15, traveling to Steamboat Springs for the Sailor Shootout at Haymaker Golf Course. The Cowboys finished 15th as a team with a score of 267 (+51) out of 20 teams. Sophomore Teagan Smith led Meeker, shooting an 81 (+9) to finish
- [SENIOR ATHLETES](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/senior-athletes-2/sports/): Meeker High School senior football players pictured, top to bottom, are Elai Powers; Wesley Thompson and Said Rodriguez-Valeriano; Trent Sanders, Cade Mills and Tucker Chinn; and Landon Robinson, Owen Etchart, Carlos Carrillo and Wyatt Ross. Senior volleyball players, pictured left to right, are Keelan Dade, Dawn Arnold, Sawyer May, Ruth LeBlanc and Liliana Hernandez. AMBER
- [Cowboys open league play with 36-14 win](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-open-league-play-with-36-14-win/sports/): The Meeker Cowboys opened conference play with a strong showing Thursday night, defeating Cedaredge 36-14 to improve to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in league play. Meeker relied heavily on its rushing attack, finishing with 347 yards on 55 carries for an average of 6.3 yards per carry. Senior Cade Mills led the Cowboys with 94
- [Cowboys run at Eagle Valley](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-run-at-eagle-valley/sports/): The Meeker High School cross country team continued its season on the road Sept. 19, competing at the Eagle Valley Cross Country Invitational in Gypsum, hosted by Eagle Valley High School. The Cowboys finished ninth as a team with a combined time of 1 hour, 40 minutes, 44 seconds and 252 points. Head coach Marty
- [Wren takes fourth at Eagle, Panthers fall to Norwood](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/wren-takes-fourth-at-eagle-panthers-fall-to-norwood/sports/): Rangely athletes competed in football and cross country this week. Volleyball had a bye week. CROSS COUNTRY Rangely’s Taya Wren finished fourth among 175 runners Saturday at the Eagle Valley XC Invitational in Gypsum, completing the course in 19 minutes, 32 seconds. The Panther boys finished 10th as a team. Tavan Morgan led Rangely with
- [Panther HoCo continues](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-hoco-continues/sports/): Rangely’s Hollywood-themed Homecoming Week continues through Sept. 26. Thursday’s festivities include a chili and soup dinner, macho volleyball at 6 p.m., a pep rally, the Student Council’s “Duck Race without the river” and powder puff football. Friday’s homecoming parade begins at 1 p.m., followed by JV volleyball against Soroco at 4 p.m., varsity volleyball at
- [Public Notices - September 24th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/public-notices-september-24th-2026/classifieds/): Sarah Nielsen, BOE President Rangely School District RE-4 970-675-2207 sarah.nielsen@rangelyk12.org https://www.rangelyk12.org Rangely School District RE-4 Board of Education Seeking Letters of Interest to Fill Vacant Seat Rangely, Colorado - September 18, 2026 - The Rangely School District RE-4 Board of Education is officially accepting letters of interest from qualified community members to fill a vacancy
- [MUSTANGS...](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mustangs-9/sports/): Elsewhere in Meeker’s sports world, younger players are practicing their skills with the Meeker Mustangs as part of the Mountain West Youth Football League. Thanks to Samme Purkey for sharing these photos!
- [MHS golf competes in Craig](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-golf-competes-in-craig/sports/): The Meeker High School boys golf team continued its late-season schedule Monday, Sept. 14, competing in the Moffat County Invitational at Yampa Valley Golf Course. Meeker’s first team finished 11th with a combined score of 275 (+59). Sophomore Teagan Smith led the Cowboys, carding an 83 (+11) to finish 12th overall and fifth among Class
- [Cowboys bounce back with back-to-back sweeps](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-bounce-back-with-back-to-back-sweeps/sports/): The Meeker High School volleyball team bounced back from a five-set loss to Plateau Valley with a pair of road sweeps, defeating De Beque and Soroco to improve to 7-2 on the season. The Cowboys opened the weekend Friday with a 3-0 sweep of De Beque, winning 25-4, 25-11 and 25-14. Meeker finished with 30
- [Cowboys finish fifth at Anna Banana](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-finish-fifth-at-anna-banana/sports/): The Meeker High School cross country team competed Sept. 12 at the Anna Banana Invitational hosted by Fruita High School. The boys team finished fifth out of 12 scoring teams, with Bradley Conrado leading Meeker for the second straight meet. Conrado finished 13th overall in the boys 5K with a time of 18 minutes, 17
- [MHS softball rallies for home sweep](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-softball-rallies-for-home-sweep/sports/): The Meeker High School softball team opened its home schedule Sept. 10 with a sweep of Aspen, winning 25-22 and 23-20 to improve to 5-10 on the season. The Cowboys had already defeated Aspen 24-3 at the Rifle Tournament Aug. 15, but the rematch proved much closer. Meeker trailed 22-7 heading into the bottom of
- [Cowboys roll past Coal Ridge 41-20](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-roll-past-coal-ridge-41-20/sports/): The Meeker High School football team answered its first loss of the season with a strong performance on the road Friday, defeating Class 2A Coal Ridge 41-20 to improve to 2-1. After falling 29-22 to Delta in their home opener, the Cowboys returned to the road and put together one of their strongest performances of
- [RBC well-represented at State Fair](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-well-represented-at-state-fair/rio-blanco-county/): Group of livestock, fashion revue, and cake decorating kids at State Fair displaying their well-deserved awards. L to R: Addisen Shults (cake decorating), Trevor Gould, Jada Gould, Teagan Smith, Charlie Rogers, Klayton Carroll, Josh Simmons (friend of RBC 4-H), Hayden Garcia, Cienna Rogers (livestock and fashion revue), Cambrey Rogers, Whitney Carroll, Brooklyn Griggs. Success can
- [After Piceance gather, Mustang Makeover spotlights adoption](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/after-piceance-gather-mustang-makeover-spotlights-adoption/rio-blanco-county/): The Meeker Mustang Makeover returns to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds Sept. 18-19, just weeks after the Bureau of Land Management completed a major wild horse gather in the Piceance-East Douglas and West Douglas areas. BLM gathered 894 horses during the August operation and shipped 880 to off-range holding facilities. Nine horses died during the
- [Top Dog - 2026 champion almost didn't make it to Meeker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/top-dog-2026-champion-almost-didnt-make-it-to-meeker/meeker/): Caitlin Walker | HT Photo The Meeker Classic’s newest champion, Haley Hunewill, almost didn’t make it to Meeker this year. The Nevada handler was facing a several-hour drive, two young children and a last-minute change of plans after her mother — who was supposed to run a dog and help wrangle 6-year-old Lenore and 4-year-old
- [THE CLASSIC TURNS 40](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-classic-turns-40/rio-blanco-county/): The Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials turned 40 this year. Here are some of our favorite shots from the competition. Photos by Caitlin Walker, HT Editor unless otherwise listed. THE ACTION More than 130 competitors participated in this year’s Classic. Some competitors were much more enthusiastic ... ... than others. This sheep tried to break
- [The history we missed](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-stories-we-missed/meeker/): The Meeker Classic weekend brought more than sheepdogs to town this year. The Buffalo Soldiers of the American West and Southern Ute historian Johnny Taylor Valdez shared pieces of Western history that are closely connected to this region, with presentations and demonstrations during the Meeker Classic and the first Josephine Meeker Frontier Fest held Sept.
- [PITCH PERFECT](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pitch-perfect/rangely/): Collins Lohry pitches her idea for gluten-free goodies during Rangely’s 2026 RARE Pitch Competition Sept. 18 at the CNCC Rector Building. Sponsored by the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority and the Town of Rangely's Rangely Development Association (RDA), the competition gave local youth and adults a chance to present their business ideas and compete for
- [OH HAIL NO](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/oh-hail-no/meeker/): Hail pounded Meeker Saturday afternoon in the middle of the Mustang Makeover, with some stones measuring nearly the size of golf balls. Check out a video of the storm on TikTok @ht.1885 CAITLIN WALKER | HT PHOTO
- [Pub. Health Director: Fed vaccine changes 'big win'](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pub-health-director-fed-vaccine-changes-big-win/rio-blanco-county/): Commissioners question funding, authority as federal and state guidance diverge Federal vaccine changes “big win,” public health director says; two bats test negative for rabies Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Makala Sheridan Smith praised recent federal changes to childhood vaccine recommendations during the Sept. 15 Board of Health meeting, calling the reduction in vaccines
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT. 13-19, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-sept-13-19-2026/rio-blanco-county/): CALL SUMMARIES All in all, it was a fairly typical week in Rio Blanco County. 9/14/2026 @ 4:01 p.m. Two males and one female were given verbal warnings following reports of a four-wheeler and a motorbike running stop signs within town limits. A report of a "hunter down" was received through dispatch on 9/15/2026 at
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - September 24th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-september-24th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Order donuts by Sunday to support MHS boys wrestling Order donuts and support the Meeker High School boys wrestling team. $!8/original glazed dozen or $20 for pre-assorted dozen. Orders are due by Sunday, Sept. 27. Pick up will be Oct. 4. To order, contact Kim Maupin, 317-918-0041 or kjamaupin@yahoo.cm, or drop in at Mountain Valley
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - The S Word](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-the-s-word/opinion/): September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Last year, an estimated 48,789 people died by suicide in the U.S., making suicide the 11th leading cause of death. Too many of us know what it is like to lose someone this way. In the way of small towns, most of you know untreated mental illness has taken
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - September 24th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-september-24th-2026/opinion/): Coming home Dear Editor: There is something truly special about coming home. Over the past few months, one of the most rewarding parts of my journey has been getting out into our community, meeting local residents, and being welcomed into their homes and lives. Every conversation, every handshake, and every story shared has reminded me
- [VINES & VITTLES - A funky brew with a long history: Sahti returns](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/vines-vittles-a-funky-brew-with-a-long-history-sahti-returns/opinion/): We’ve mentioned this before - but Meeker is quite the place to live. For as small as we are, man we have some really freaking cool places and people. Some of these people have incredibly unique hobbies and when we’re lucky, they’re willing to share these with the rest of us. You may remember an
- [CNCC CORNER - New energy, continued commitment](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cncc-corner-new-energy-continued-commitment/rangely/): Fall 2026 is officially underway at Colorado Northwestern Community College, and there is wonderful energy across both campuses. We are excited to welcome our students back and begin another year of learning, growth and opportunity across Northwest Colorado. It has been a busy and productive summer at CNCC. Faculty returned Monday, Aug. 10, and that
- [HEALTHY LIVING WITH PMC - Looking out for one another](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/healthy-living-with-pmc-looking-out-for-one-another/meeker/): 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 to share relevant health information
- [250-150 UPDATE - Sesquisemiquincentennial: What do we carry forward?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/250-150-update-sesquisemiquincentennial-what-do-we-carry-forward/rio-blanco-county/): At the beginning of 2026, we were all learning to say a very long word: Sesquisemiquincentennial — America’s 250th birthday and Colorado’s 150th. We had ideas. Lots of them. Some were pretty ambitious. At times, I think we all wondered just how much we could really get done. Now, as we get closer to the
- [Hopewest Kids offers school-based grief support for students experiencing loss](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hopewest-kids-offers-school-based-grief-support-for-students-experiencing-loss/meeker/): SPECIAL TO THE HT As students head back to school, HopeWest Kids is once again offering school-based grief support groups for children and teens who have experienced the death of a loved one. HopeWest Kids partners with school counselors in Meeker, to identify students who may benefit from grief support services. These groups are held
- [DEATH NOTICE - Linda Sue Bosick](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/death-notice-linda-sue-bosick/obituaries/): Oct. 16, 1946 ~ Sept. 13, 2026 Upon her request no services will be held.
- [DEATH NOTICE - Rosemary Lee Hilkey](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/death-notice-rosemary-lee-hilkey/obituaries/): Aug. 7, 1939 ~ Sept. 18, 2026 Services will be held at the White River Methodist Church in Meeker, on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the White River Methodist Church or the Meeker Animal Control.
- [Obituary - Nora (Davis) Carberry](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-nora-davis-carberry/obituaries/): July 16, 1929 ~ July 2, 2026 Born July 16, 1929, in Meeker, Colo.; died July 2, 2026, at her Santa Rosa, Calif., home, surrounded by her two children, Karen and Victor, two weeks short of her 97th birthday. Second to the youngest of seven children—Homer, Bud, Mary, Josie (Clapper), Ann (Pierce), Vern and Nora—she
- [Obituary - Bruce Odland](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-bruce-odland/obituaries/): 1952 ~ 2026 Bruce Odland, composer and sound artist of international standing and founder of the Tank Center for Sonic Arts in Rangely, Colo., died at his home in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, on Sept. 17. He was 74 years old. Born in Milwaukee and raised in Janesville, Wisconsin, Bruce graduated from Northwestern University in 1974
- [Obituary - John H. (Jack) Oldland](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-john-h-jack-oldland/obituaries/): Aug. 21, 1930 ~ Sept. 17, 2026 John H. (Jack) Oldland was born Aug. 21, 1930, in Meeker, Colo. Jack graduated from Meeker High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Air Force from Feb. 5, 1951, to Feb. 5, 1955. After leaving the Air Force, Jack attended Adams State College, where he met
- [Obituary - Claude Lewis Stagner](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-claude-lewis-stagner/obituaries/): Oct. 4, 1941 ~ Sept. 8, 2026 He was born Oct. 4, 1941, to Pearl and Louie Stagner in Rifle, Colorado. He married the love of his life, Myrtle, on Oct. 14, 1958. A true jack-of-all-trades, Claude worked throughout his life as a miner, ranch truck driver, underground telephone line installer and heavy equipment operator.
- [WREA transmission transfer strengthens long-term reliability](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/wrea-transmission-transfer-strengthens-long-term-reliability/meeker/): SPECIAL TO THE HT White River Electric Association (WREA) has taken an important step in its long-term plan to transfer certain high-voltage transmission facilities to Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association (Tri-State), WREA’s wholesale power provider. This transfer includes all of WREA’s 345 kV transmission and certain sections of its 138 kV transmission infrastructure. The transfer
- [DAYS GONE BY - September 24th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-september-24th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago President McKinley died at 2:15 o’clock this morning (not 12:15 as previously stated). TATTOOED WOMEN. The latest fashion is to have butterflies, snakes, etc. etched on the arm. The craze for Japanese things has so far affected some women with much leisure time upon their hands that they are
- [Updated: Rangely Town Council votes down Phase 2 of geothermal project that would have been funded by data centers](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rangelys-geothermal-proposal-now-includes-a-data-center/rio-blanco-county/): Update Tuesday, Sept. 22. Rangely’s Town Council voted not to move forward with Phase 2 of the proposed geothermal project after hearing public comment from numerous residents opposed to the proposal at its meeting Tuesday evening, Sept. 22. Resident Jeff Bollinger spoke in favor of moving forward with Phase 2, saying everything read, seen or
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - September 17th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-september-17th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Suicide prevention events at PMC Pioneers Medical Center will host a series of Suicide Awareness and Community Connection events from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 21 and 28 in the PMC lobby. Attendees can meet with behavioral health professionals, ask questions about available resources and learn about scheduling appointments. A therapeutic watercolor activity focused on creativity, reflection
- [Wolf updates: January shooting details released; Three Creeks wolf removed](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/new-details-place-january-wolf-shooting-near-meeker/rio-blanco-county/): CORRECTION: After press time, the Herald Times learned the location of wolf 2504’s death had previously been publicly identified as Rio Blanco County during a Colorado Parks and Wildlife presentation to state lawmakers on Jan. 23. The original version of this story incorrectly characterized the Rio Blanco County location as newly reported. The online version
- [Summer project brings MES garden back to life](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/summer-project-brings-mes-garden-back-to-life/meeker/): As the school year ramps up, Meeker Elementary School's garden is looking abundant and green thanks to a summer gardening project involving Yampatika, ERBM Recreation & Park District, school staff, local businesses and volunteers. The project was spearheaded this summer by Ann Franklin through Yampatika. Yampatika is a Northwest Colorado nonprofit that provides hands-on environmental
- [HISTORY LESSONS - The San Clemente](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-the-san-clemente/meeker/): We celebrate our great nation’s 250th anniversary this year. We can also celebrate the 250th anniversary of the White River. The valley had its first European tourists in 1776. The resident Native Americans had been roaming this area for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years. Saint Clement of Rome was an early Catholic bishop of Rome
- [Blue-green algae in Kenney Reservoir](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/blue-green-algae-in-kenney-reservoir/rangely/): A precautionary public health advisory was issued last week after visible cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, were identified in parts of Kenney Reservoir. As of press time this week, no cyanotoxins had been confirmed, according to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), blue-green algae
- [Cowboys grind through demanding five-game week](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-grind-through-demanding-five-game-week/sports/): The Meeker High School softball team opened September on the road, traveling to Basalt High School Sept. 1 for a doubleheader against the Longhorns. The Cowboys dropped both games, falling 13-1 in the opener before losing the nightcap 20-5. Meeker's offense collected three hits in the first game. Junior Sienna Rolen finished 1-for-1 with an
- [Cravens captains Cowboys through five-set battle](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cravens-captains-cowboys-through-five-set-battle/sports/): For the 10th season, Greg Cravens is at the helm of the Meeker High School volleyball program, guiding the Cowboys through another season as captain of the ship. This past Saturday, Cravens and his Cowboys battled Plateau Valley through five sets, but the visiting Cowboys held on for a 15-13 victory in the deciding fifth
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - What we choose to protect](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-what-we-choose-to-protect/opinion/): Photographic evidence we were, indeed, in the woods... and having fun, too! 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
- [40 years of the Meeker Classic](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/40-years-of-the-meeker-classic/meeker/): One of the world’s toughest sheepdog trials returns Sept. 9–13 Each September in Meeker ... As the cars line up at the main gate, flags ascend poles and the set-out crew fills pens at the top of the course with sheep, the smell of fresh coffee fills the crisp morning air. Clerks check their timers,
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT. 6-12, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-sept-6-12-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS Sept. 12 — Meeker Police Department arrested a 52-year-old man for harassment and domestic violence. He was taken to jail and later released on bond. CALL SUMMARIES All in all, it was a fairly typical week in Rio Blanco County: a little wildlife (and more bears), a little mischief, a few vehicles in questionable
- [Reed joins Meeker Chamber boardIncumbents Holt, Snyder reelected](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/reed-joins-meeker-chamber-boardincumbents-holt-snyder-reelected/meeker/): The Meeker Chamber of Commerce announced its 2026 board election results, with Teresia R. Reed, owner of T Rose Etc LLC, elected as the board’s newest director. Incumbents Jenna Holt, owner of Bluebell Boutique, and John Snyder, owner of ER Welding LLC, were reelected. “I’m excited about continuing to build stronger connections between our businesses,
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Lyttle things](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-lyttle-things/opinion/): When my kids were little, I repeated the story of the Little Red Hen several times a week. Usually, it was with barely controlled rage while standing in a room full of abandoned toys. Nowadays, I don't have to reference the tale of community responsibility nearly as much. I mostly pull it back out when
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - September 17th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-september-17th-2026/opinion/): Wonderful quilt show Dear Editor: Again, a wonderful quilt show. So many thanks to the ladies who not only do the quilting, but also make the time and effort each year to present a beautiful show. A big thanks also to the PEO group for all the goodies. Bee Blanke “Quilts in the Country” thankful
- [HISTORY LESSONS - TELEPHONE, Part One](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-telephone-part-one/meeker/): Special to the HT I decided to write this before time erases words like handset, Princess phone, landline, hand crank, party line and phone booth. Everyone is addicted to their current device. It is permanently glued to every teenager’s palm. Phones have been part of our culture in Meeker since 1900. Once Meeker had its
- [Obituary - Samuel Ward Bryan](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-samuel-ward-bryan/obituaries/): Oct. 20, 1946 ~ Aug. 14, 2026 Samuel Ward Bryan, 79, of Rifle, Colorado, died August 14, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado, following a brief illness. Born in Ramona, California, Samuel was the middle child of Carl George and Mary Jane (Bellard) Bryan, both Colorado natives. He joined older sister Patricia
- [Obituary - Beverly Lynn (Turner) Bryan](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-beverly-lynn-turner-bryan/obituaries/): Feb. 8, 1947 ~ Sept. 1, 2026 Beverly Lynn (Turner) Bryan, 79, of Rifle, Colorado, died Sept. 1, 2026, at the family residence following several months in hospice care for cancer and a stroke. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Beverly was the oldest child of Herbert Junior and Dorothy Jean Turner, followed by brother Bruce and
- [DEATH NOTICE - Claude Lewis Stagner](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/death-notice-claude-lewis-stagner/obituaries/): Oct. 4, 1941 ~ Sept. 8, 2026 Services will be scheduled at a later date.
- [Obituary - William Albert "Bill" Mannel](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-william-albert-bill-mannel/obituaries/): Nov. 20, 1943 ~ Sept. 5, 2026 William Albert “Bill” Mannel went peacefully into the arms of his Lord Jesus on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at the age of 82. Bill was born in Meeker, Colorado, on Nov. 20, 1943, to Albert William Mannel and Laura May Mannel. Bill attended Meeker High School and later
- [DAYS GONE BY - September 17th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-september-17th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago President McKinley is Dead! Passed away at 12:15 this morning. Every evidence of profound grief in this community over the sad event. As the bell in St. James church tower commenced tolling yesterday afternoon, a suspicion crept into the minds of Meekerites that bad news was received. "What's the
- [Missing man found safe](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/missing-man-found-safe/meeker/): Meeker Police officers were notified of a missing person at 4:24 p.m. Aug. 25. Search efforts continued through the evening and into the early morning hours before being suspended around 1 a.m. At 6:29 a.m. the following morning, James Pelley was found safe walking near the intersection of Highway 13 and Main Street by a
- ["When in doubt, stay out": Precautionary public health advisory issued for blue-green algae in Kenney Reservoir](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/when-in-doubt-stay-out-precautionary-public-health-advisory-issued-for-blue-green-algae-in-kenney-reservoir/rio-blanco-county/): Kenney Reservoir near Rangely. Herald Times File Photo A precautionary public health advisory was issued after press time this week after visible cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, were identified in parts of Kenney Reservoir. As of Wednesday, no cyanotoxins had been confirmed, according to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District. According to the Colorado Department
- [Legal Notices: Sept. 10, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/legal-notices-sept-10-2026/classifieds/): PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Construction Completion and Closeout Period Project Name: Street Repairs on Garfield Street, Main Street and Cleveland Street Date of Notice: September 4, 2026 The Town of Meeker is pleased to announce that construction activities for Street Repairs on Garfield Street, Main Street and Cleveland Street are now substantially complete. All roadways,
- [MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT - MSD Accredited with Distinction in 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-school-district-msd-accredited-with-distinction-in-2026/meeker/): 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 marks the 10th time in
- [Letter: Thanks from Extension office, Fair Board ~ Sept. 10, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-september-10th-2026/opinion/): 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 other individuals that worked tirelessly
- [Letter: Best birthday ever! ~ Sept. 10, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-best-birthday-ever-sept-10-2026/opinion/): Dear Editor: Thank you to everyone who helped make David's 80th birthday so special with your phone messages, emails, cards, and especially for joining us during his open house celebration. It was his "best birthday ever." David Cole Family To submit a letter to the editor on a matter of local interest, email it to
- [Come see the quilts](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/come-see-the-quilts/meeker/): Don’t miss Meeker’s once-a-year quilt show Friday, Sept. 11, from noon to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fairfield Center. You’ll see the newly minted craftsmanship of folks who have been working hard all year. Full-sized bed quilts, cradle quilts and quilted table runners will all be
- [HEALTHY LIVING WITH PMC - Connecting performance and counseling](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/healthy-living-with-pmc-connecting-performance-and-counseling/meeker/): 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 to share relevant health information
- [VINES & VITTLES - The beet salad that stole my heart](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/vines-vittles-the-beet-salad-that-stole-my-heart/meeker/): 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, mind-blowingly wonderful and no doubt
- [CHAMBER UPDATE - Busy August](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/chamber-update-busy-august/meeker/): 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, assisting travelers with information on
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - September 10th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-september-10th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Frontier Fest set for Friday Josephine Meeker’s Frontier Fest will take place Friday, Sept. 11, from 4–7 p.m. on Main Street in front of the Rio Blanco County Courthouse. The Western-themed community celebration will feature the Buffalo Soldiers of the American West, author Robert Silbernagel discussing Troubled Trails: The Meeker Affair and the Expulsion of
- [Meeker battles back, sweeps North Park for 5-1 start](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-battles-back-sweeps-north-park-for-5-1-start/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School volleyball team opened their 2026 home schedule with a pair of wins, overcoming a slow start against Basalt before returning the following day to sweep North Park. Meeker defeated Basalt 3-1 on Aug. 28, dropping the opening set 25-22 before responding with three straight wins, 25-23, 25-23 and 25-18.
- [Cowboys attack the trails in Minturn](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-attack-the-trails-in-minturn/sports/): The Meeker Cowboys continued their 2026 cross country season Saturday at the Battle Mountain Husky Invitational in Minturn, finishing ninth out of 13 scoring teams. Junior Bradley Conrado led Meeker in the boys varsity race, placing 24th in 19 minutes, 30 seconds. Sophomore Landon Damitz followed in 25th at 19:40, junior Ryan Hanberg finished 36th
- [Wandermore finds plenty to like in RBC](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/wandermore-finds-plenty-to-like-in-rbc/rio-blanco-county/): When Seth and Eliese Varner rolled into Rio Blanco County as part of their quest to visit every incorporated town in Colorado, they were looking for the things that make small towns worth remembering. They found history, isolation, dinosaur displays, an old wooden bridge — and one extremely memorable burrito. Seth Varner, the Nebraska traveler
- [Library appointment delayed to Sept. 15](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/library-appointment-delayed-to-sept-15/rio-blanco-county/): Disagreement and confusion over trustee application process continues Rio Blanco County commissioners tabled an appointment to the Meeker Regional Library District Board until Sept. 15 after applicant interviews ran longer than expected Tuesday morning. Commissioners scheduled a work session to conduct interviews with Stacy Hudelson, Kimberly Maupin, Lester “Mike” Bartlett and Deborah Pettijohn before considering
- [Pioneers Medical Center Board Appoints Hannah as CEO](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pioneers-medical-center-board-appoints-hannah-as-ceo/meeker/): During a special meeting Sept. 3, the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors appointed Steve Hannah as chief executive officer. Hannah had served as interim CEO since late January 2026. The board also approved two provider agreements to move forward for final negotiation and completion.
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: Aug. 30-Sept. 5](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-aug-30-sept-5/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS Sept. 1: Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 42-year-old man on a warrant and for violation of a protection order. He was taken to jail and released on bond. Sept. 3: Rangely Police Department arrested a 30-year-old man on a warrant. He was taken to jail and released on bond. Sept. 4: Rio
- [FUNERAL NOTICE - William Albert Mannel](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/funeral-notice-william-albert-mannel/obituaries/): Nov. 20, 1943 ~ Sept. 5, 2026 Services will be held September 11 at 10 a.m. at Community Church in Moab, Utah.
- [Rio Happenings: Aug. 23-29, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-aug-23-29-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS8/27/2026 The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Rangely Police Department after a man was taken into custody on suspicion of harassment, domestic violence and child abuse. CALL SUMMARIESBears, mud, fires & handcuffs — just another week in the countyAug. 23 — Communications received a call asking who is responsible for picking up trash
- [Legal Notices: September 3, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/legal-notices-september-3-2026/classifieds/): PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE TO CREDITORSEstate of Bobby Ray Carden,DeceasedCase No.: 2026PR7All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Rio Blanco County, Colorado on or before December 27, 2026, or said claims may be forever barred.Vicky MartinezPersonal RepresentativePO Box 81Pine Bluffs, WY
- [Letter: Thanks to first responders, fire department](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-thanks-to-first-responders-fire-department/opinion/): 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 expertise. God bless you all,Rich
- [Free Frontier Fest celebrates Western heritage Sept. 11](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/free-frontier-fest-celebrates-western-heritage-sept-11/rio-blanco-county/): Correction: A previous version of this press release stated the fish fry was free. It is $15 per plate. Proceeds benefit the White River Alliance. Meeker will celebrate Western heritage and the nation’s 250th birthday with the first Frontier Fest from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, on Main Street in front of the
- [Meeker Classic marks 40th anniversary with full slate](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-classic-marks-40th-anniversary-with-full-slate/meeker/): SPECIAL TO THE HT The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials will celebrate its 40th anniversary Sept. 9-13, bringing five days of sheepdog competition, demonstrations, exhibits, art and special events to Meeker. Preliminary runs begin at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, with 45 dogs competing each of the first three days. Semifinals featuring 30 dogs begin
- [Obituary - Wilfred Christopher "Butch" Rael](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-wilfred-christopher-butch-rael-2/obituaries/): Sept. 9, 1939 ~ Aug. 23, 2026 Wilfred Christopher “Butch” Rael passed away peacefully at his home in Gillette, Wyoming, on Aug. 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Gardner, Colorado, on Sept. 9, 1939, he spent a large portion of his life in Meeker, Colorado, where he attended and graduated from Meeker High
- [Obituary - Beverly Jayne Burdick](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-beverly-jayne-burdick/obituaries/): Aug. 19, 1932 ~ March 4, 2026 Beverly Jayne Burdick died March 4, 2026, at age 93, leaving behind a loving family and a lifetime of cherished memories. Beverly was born Aug. 19, 1932, to Carl H. and Helen Burnett Seely. She grew up as one of four children alongside her sister, Patricia “Patsy” Richardson,
- [Cowboys use busy August to build](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-use-busy-august-to-build/sports/): Earlier this week, the Meeker High School boys golf team wrapped up its August schedule with tournaments at the Panther Invitational in Rangely on Aug. 25 and the Rifle Bears Invitational on Aug. 31, giving the young Cowboys two more opportunities to gain tournament experience before returning to competition in September. The Cowboys finished ninth
- [Meeker Cowboys  fall 29-22 to Delta Panthers](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-cowboys-fall-29-22-to-delta-panthers/sports/): This past Friday evening at Starbuck Stadium, the Meeker Cowboys came up just short in their home opener, falling to Delta 29-22 in a back-and-forth matchup against the Class 2A Panthers. The loss dropped Meeker to 1-1 on the season, but the Cowboys showed improvement in their second game of the year while continuing to
- [ Cowboys’ bats stay hot in Battle Mountain split](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-bats-stay-hot-in-battle-mountain-split/sports/): The Meeker Cowboys continued to show offensive firepower while gaining valuable experience in close games, splitting a doubleheader against Battle Mountain. Meeker won the first game 25-14 before falling 21-20 in the second game. The split moved the Cowboys to 2-3 on the season. The Cowboys’ bats were productive throughout the doubleheader, combining for 49
- [Peña helps guide young Cowboys through final season](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pena-helps-guide-young-cowboys-through-final-season/sports/): This past week, the Meeker High School boys golf team returned to the course, traveling to Montrose on Thursday, Aug. 20, to compete in the Montrose Tournament hosted by Montrose High School at Cobble Creek Golf Course. The Cowboys also competed Monday, Aug. 24, in Fruita at Adobe Creek National Golf Course in a tournament
- [Third-place finish gives Meeker volleyball momentum as they head home Aug. 28](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/third-place-finish-gives-meeker-volleyball-momentum-as-they-head-home-aug-28/sports/): Last weekend, the Meeker High School volleyball team opened its 2026 season on the road at a tournament in Glenwood Springs. The Cowboys opened the tournament with a loss to Glenwood Springs on Aug. 21 but responded with three consecutive victories to finish third overall.Despite the opening loss, head coach Greg Cravens said he was
- [Meeker Sportsman's Club hosts archery tourney](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-sportsmans-club-hosts-archery-tourney/sports/): Special to the HTMEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club held its 2026 Outdoor 900 Target Archery Tournament, with competitors taking part in 10 divisions at distances of 30, 50 and 60 yards.Hudson Hummel recorded the highest score listed in the results with an 874 in Cub Male Fixed Pins, followed by Kyle Teal with 870
- [Softball hopes strong effort will translate to wins](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/softball-hopes-strong-effort-will-translate-to-wins/sports/): Last weekend, the Meeker High School softball team faced a difficult test Saturday, August 22nd, dropping both games of a road doubleheader against Montezuma-Cortez.Meeker fell 13-1 in the opening game before dropping the second game 12-2, moving the Cowboys to 2-3 on the season after their first five games.Despite the two losses, first-year head coach
- [Panther harriers compete at season opener in Basalt](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-harriers-compete-at-season-opener-in-basalt/sports/): BY MATT SCOGGINSSpecial to the HT The Rangely Harriers cross country team kicked off their season at the Basalt Longhorn Invite at Crown Mountain Park in El Jebel, Colorado, competing on a mix of dirt trails and grass fields.Middle SchoolThe middle school team fielded three runners on the 1.75-mile course:Katherine Sullivan (6th grade): 13:17Dax Halcomb
- [Summer hustle pays off at XC season opener](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/summer-hustle-pays-off-at-xc-season-opener/sports/): This past weekend the Meeker High School Cross country team opened their 2026 season in Grand Junction, Colorado at Los Colonias Park for the Central's Warrior Invitational, with the Cowboys boys team finishing fourth in team scoring and several runners opening the season with personal records. That morning the Cowboys ran under overcast skies and an
- [Cowboy attack strategy nets 30-15 win](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboy-attack-strategy-nets-30-15-win/sports/): Last weekend, the Meeker High School Cowboys opened the 2026 football season with a 30-15 road win over the Yuma Outlaws, using a physical rushing attack and strong defensive effort to start the season 1-0.Meeker finished the night with 331 total yards, including 279 on the ground. The Cowboys averaged 5.9 yards per carry and
- [Classic awards memorial scholarships in honor of Strang](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/classic-awards-memorial-scholarships-in-honor-of-strang/meeker/): SPECIAL TO THE HT Each year, the Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarship is dedicated in honor and memory of exemplary individuals who were involved with the Meeker Classic and have since died.This year’s scholarship honors Mary Strang, a passionate volunteer and advocate for the Meeker Classic. Strang opened the Meeker Classic concession stand each morning with
- [ELK & LEE FIRES, ONE YEAR LATER - Tracking the Lee Fire transformation](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/elk-lee-fires-one-year-later-tracking-the-lee-fire-transformation/rio-blanco-county/): SPECIAL TO THE HTEditor’s Note: This is part two of a series about the continued effects of the Lee and Elk fires as we pass the first anniversary, which burned 238 square miles of Rio Blanco County, the Herald Times will be publishing a series about the continued effects of the fires on our communities.
- [RBC hosting Airport Master Plan open house Sept. 10](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-hosting-airport-master-plan-open-house-sept-10/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT Rio Blanco County, in partnership with Garver, will host a public open house Thursday, Sept. 10, to share information about the Rangely Airport Master Plan and gather community input on the airport’s long-term development. The open house will provide an overview of the master planning process, current airport conditions and future
- [RIO HAPPENINGS:Aug. 23-29, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happeningsaug-23-29-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 8/27/2026 - The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Rangely Police Department after a man was taken into custody on suspicion of harassment, domestic violence and child abuse. CALL SUMMARIES Bears, mud, fires & handcuffs — just another week in the county. Aug. 23 — Communications received a call asking who is responsible
- [STEWART FIRE](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/stewart-fire/rio-blanco-county/): The Stewart Fire started Aug. 26 south of the Lee Fire burn scar in the Piceance Basin. The fire burned only 25 acres before crews knocked it down. Fire Chief Luke Pelloni said first responders hit fast and hard to keep it from spreading. Aerial support was on scene the same day. LUKE PELLONI/ROXIE FROMANG
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - September 3rd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-september-3rd-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Short stories and snacks Sept. 5 Meeker Public Library will host short stories and snacks Saturday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. The short story is The Storm by McKnight Malmar. Library open house Sept. 9 Public libraries aren't just about books anymore! Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month at Meeker Public Library and check out
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Unfinished business](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-unfinished-business/opinion/): 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 is that makes time “fly.”
- [LOOSE ENDS - Good ole' school days](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/loose-ends-good-ole-school-days/opinion/): 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 Herald Times, Caitlin Walker, mentioned
- [GUEST COLUMN - Back to school: reflecting on Colorado's investment in students](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-back-to-school-reflecting-on-colorados-investment-in-students/opinion/): 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 a reminder of why I
- [School board report: Aug. 24](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/school-board-report-aug-24/meeker/): The Meeker School District RE-1 Board of Education met Aug. 24, the first day of the 2026-27 school year, hearing updates on enrollment, school safety, policy changes and long-term planning. The board recognized Lawson Anderson for earning a perfect score on the math portion of the PSAT. Superintendent Chris Selle also thanked district staff for
- [PMC earns transparency badge from The Leapfrog Group](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pmc-earns-transparency-badge-from-the-leapfrog-group/meeker/): Special to the HT Pioneers Medical Center has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey. The Full Transparency Badge is awarded to hospitals that complete, affirm and submit all sections of the Leapfrog Hospital Survey, one of
- [Watt, Finley lead Meeker Club Championships](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/watt-finley-lead-meeker-club-championships/sports/): Special to the HT The Meeker Men’s and Ladies Club Championships were held last weekend at Meeker Golf Course, with JC Watt defending his title in the men’s championship flight. Watt trailed Darrin Brown and Nick Burri after Saturday’s opening 18 holes before moving ahead Sunday, including an eagle on No. 3. Pat Walsh finished
- [DAYS GONE BY - September 3rd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-september-3rd-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Herald-Democat says a “degenerate” has been captured in Leadville. If we properly understand the meaning of the word “degenerate,” the Leadville police have captured a millionaire’s son, because if he were a poor devil he would be called a “thief” or a “criminal.” The capable woman is just
- [LETTER TO THE EDITOR: County asks water users to conserve amid extremely low flows](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-august-27th-2026/opinion/): Dear Editor:The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners asks that everyone who depends on the White River do what they reasonably can to conserve water during an exceptionally difficult water year.The situation is serious throughout the basin, but particularly acute on the lower White River. Under current natural flow conditions, there is not enough
- [LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Relationships beyond town strengthen community at home](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor-relationships-beyond-town-strengthen-community-at-home/opinion/): 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 when our staff, volunteers and
- [Obituary - James Delbert Wall, Jr.](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/james-delbert-wall-jr/obituaries/): November 4, 1963 – August 16, 2026 James “Jimbo” Wall Jr. was raised mostly in Santa Rosa, California. He moved to Colorado at the age of 18 where he spent the rest of his life. In 1987 he had a little daughter, Charli An, with his former wife Caroline. After divorcing Caroline he soon found the
- [Eyes on the prize: Lady Cowboys chase trip to state](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/eyes-on-the-prize-lady-cowboys-chase-trip-to-state/sports/): MEEKER | This summer was filled with strong participation, hard work and growing confidence as the Meeker High School volleyball team prepares to enter its 2026 season with a young roster and an ambitious goal: returning to the state tournament. Last season, the Cowboys finished 15-10 overall and 8-2 in Western Slope League play before
- [Summer miles fuel Cowboy XC goals this season](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/summer-miles-fuel-cowboy-xc-goals-this-season/sports/): A year after Bradley Conrado gave the Meeker boys cross country team a taste of the state championship stage, the Cowboys enter the 2026 season looking to turn that individual success into greater success as a team. Meeker will open its season Aug. 22 in Grand Junction, where Head Coach Marty Casey will get the
- ['Silent threat': MHS sets sights on title ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/silent-threat-mhs-sets-sights-on-title/sports/): The Meeker Cowboys enter the 2026 football season with a mix of experience and youth, along with expectations that come with last year's playoff run. Head coach Andy Coryell is entering his fifth season leading the Cowboys, who are projected to finish second this season. But with just one week of practice under their belts
- [Nunn caps undefeated bronc season, no bull champs at rodeo](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/nunn-caps-undefeated-bronc-season-no-bull-champs-at-rodeo/sports/): MEEKER | Dawson Nunn capped a dominant summer in ranch bronc riding Thursday night, winning the Week 9 championship rodeo and finishing the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series undefeated in the event. Nunn scored 72 points during the championship rodeo Aug. 13 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds to claim his eighth consecutive ranch bronc riding
- [Smith leads Cowboys through beginning season tournaments](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/smith-leads-cowboys-through-beginning-season-tournaments/sports/): The Meeker High School boys golf team continued their 2026 season with tournaments at River Valley Ranch in Carbondale on Aug. 11 and Devil's Thumb in Delta on Aug. 13, giving a young Cowboys roster more opportunities to gain experience on the course. Meeker finished 12th at the Basalt Longhorn Classic at River Valley Ranch
- [Cowboy softball embraces "play rowdy" mentality](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboy-softball-embraces-play-rowdy-mentality/sports/): The Meeker Cowboys softball team opened the 2026 season on the road Aug. 14-15 at a league tournament hosted by Rifle High School and Athletic Director Cory Hitchcock. After opening the tournament with a lopsided loss to Eagle Valley, Meeker responded with two wins Saturday, giving first-year head coach Josh Martin an early look at
- [One shovelful at a time: Ducey's White River Resort works to reopen after flooding](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/elk-lee-fires-one-year-later/rio-blanco-county/): Editor’s Note: As we pass the first anniversary of the Lee and Elk fires, which burned 238 square miles of Rio Blanco County, the Herald Times will be publishing a series about the continued effects of the fires on our communities. If you have a story you would like to share, please call the office
- [The Summer of the Bears](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-summer-of-the-bears/meeker/): At first, this summer’s bear activity seemed a bit unusual, but overall, not too concerning. Earlier this summer, a bear was chased out of Ute Park with a beanbag gun. Another broke into a cabin several miles upriver. A third was reported to be eating someone’s cat under a porch in Rangely. Then activity ramped
- [BACK TO SCHOOL: Meet the new educators joining Meeker schools](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/back-to-school-meet-the-new-educators-joining-meeker-schools/meeker/): As students prepare to return to classrooms this fall, the Meeker School District is welcoming several new teachers, each bringing a different background, experience and perspective. At Meeker Elementary School, Elly Krueger has returned to her hometown to teach music and art, while Liane Nielsen is beginning her first year as a third-grade teacher. Barone
- [Commissioners fail to ID executive session topic](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-fail-to-id-executive-session-topic/rio-blanco-county/): Commissioners approved a $3.67 million federal grant application for a County Road 10 bridge replacement and took action on several other items Aug. 18 before entering an executive session without identifying the particular matter to be discussed as required by Colorado’s Open Meetings Law.Technical difficulties delayed the start of the meeting. Commissioners again tabled a
- [PMC Board names Hannah finalist for permanent CEO](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pmc-board-names-hannah-finalist-for-permanent-ceo/meeker/): The Pioneers Medical Center Board named interim CEO Steve Hannah a finalist for the permanent CEO position following an executive session at its August meeting.Board President Mark Schryver moved to name Hannah a finalist, subject to his acceptance of the compensation package discussed in executive session. Vice President Regas Halandras seconded the motion, which passed
- [Meeker trustees discuss library turnover, housing](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-trustees-discuss-library-turnover-housing/meeker/): Meeker trustees discussed library board turnover, housing, park problems and bear-related trash issues during their Aug. 18 meeting.Trustee Jeff Madison asked Public Works Administrator Jak Kilduff about the nonfunctioning aerator at Circle Park pond. Kilduff said water continues to flow through the pond, a replacement aerator is ready to install and he would welcome input
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: Aug. 16-22, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-aug-16-22-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 8/22/2026 - Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office arrested a 72 year-old male for Domestic Violence, 2nd Degree Assault, Strangulation and Harassment. He was taken to jail and released on a PR bond.8/23/2026 - Rio Blanco County Sheriffs Office arrested a 36 year-old male for domestic violence, 3rd Degree Assault and Child Abuse. He was taken
- [HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/how-low-can-you-go/rio-blanco-county/): The White River is running exceptionally low this time of year as drought conditions continue across the basin. U.S. Geological Survey data show flows well below historic averages. A standing call associated with the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District’s Kenney Reservoir water right has also constrained upstream diversions, but all in all, there just isn't
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - August 27th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-august-27th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Short stories and snacks Sept. 5MEEKER | Meeker Public Library will host short stories and snacks Saturday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. The short story is The Storm by McKnight Malmar.Meeker Public Library open houseMEEKER | Come celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month at the Meeker Public Library and check out all the amazing resources
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Doing the work](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-doing-the-work/opinion/): 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 exoskeleton, catching several moths and
- [HEALTHY LIVING WITH PMC - Is your joint pain normal aging, or osteoarthritis?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/healthy-living-with-pmc-is-your-joint-pain-normal-aging-or-osteoarthritis/meeker/): Special to the HTEDITOR'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 to share
- [HISTORY LESSONS - The Metzger Family](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-the-metzger-family/meeker/): For those who missed Kay Biven’s library talk, this is a condensed version of “The Metzger Family” by Florence Metzger Franks. It is a wonderfully detailed example of early homesteaders to the White River Valley.Otto and family, including his brother Bob Metzger, farmed on the Mesa south of Meeker in 1885. They came in two
- [Selle selected for Superintendent Academy](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/selle-selected-for-superintendent-academy/meeker/): SPECIAL TO THE HTMeeker School District Superintendent Chris Selle has been selected for the sixth cohort of the Rural Superintendent Academy, a leadership development program operated by the Colorado Education Initiative with support from the Boettcher Foundation.The 2026-27 cohort launched the week of July 20 and includes 20 school and district leaders from rural communities
- [Obituary - Maude Frances Goedert](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-maude-frances-goedert/obituaries/): June 11, 1934 ~ August 17, 2026 Maude Frances Goedert was born at home on the family ranch in Arvada, Colorado, on June 11, 1934, to William Claiborne Moore and Maude Moore. Frances, or Frankie, was the youngest of four children: Betty, Billy, Mary and Frances.Frances attended Arvada schools, graduating from high school in 1952,
- [Community Hospital CEO honored by Becker's Hospital Review](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-hospital-ceo-honored-by-beckers-hospital-review/rio-blanco-county/): SPECIAL TO THE HTBecker’s Hospital Review recently released its 2026 list of hospital CEOs to know. Community Hospital President and CEO Chris Thomas is one of 240 health care CEOs in the nation honored on the list.According to Becker’s, the best community hospitals are deliberately built and improved by leaders who understand that the health
- [DAYS GONE BY - August 27th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-august-27th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Most of the first cutting of hay is over and it can rain now. In response to a call issued by Mayor Walbridge, a goodly number of property owners and taxpayers assembled at the courthouse last Monday evening. Mayor Walbridge called the meeting to order and after stating the
- [BUILDING SOMETHING BIGGER: Coach Josh Martin looks to establish Meeker softball program](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/building-something-bigger-coach-josh-martin-looks-to-establish-meeker-softball-program/sports/): MEEKER | While wins and losses will eventually define the standings, first-year Meeker High School softball coach Josh Martin hopes his first season is remembered for something much bigger. Martin, who was hired earlier this year after moving to Meeker in January, said his goal is to build a program that develops student-athletes both on
- [Smith fires 79 to lead Cowboys Golf](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/smith-fires-79-to-lead-cowboys-golf/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys golf team opened its 2026 season Monday at the GJ Tiger Invitational at Bookcliff Country Club in Grand Junction, hosted by Grand Junction High School. Sophomore Teagan Smith led the Cowboys with a score of 79 (+8), finishing 10th overall and third among Class 2A golfers. Meeker finished
- [Championship Thursday set as Nunn's streak reaches seven](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/championship-thursday-set-as-nunns-streak-reaches-seven/sports/): MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series heated up as it heads into championship Thursday with two major storylines still unfolding after Week 8 on Aug. 6, as Dawson Nunn extended his ranch bronc riding winning streak to seven consecutive rodeos and the bull riding purse climbed to $4,500. Competitors returned to the
- [2026 Rio Blanco County Fair Indoor Open Results](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/2026-rio-blanco-county-fair-indoor-open-results/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT Dept. 1 — Horticulture Judge’s Choice, Lyla Lohry Best in Show Mentor & Me, Josie Chintala Best in Show Youth, Addison Shults Best in Show Adult, Ragsdale Family Best in Show Senior, Dan Francis Champion Mentor & Me, Lyla Lohry Reserve Mentor & Me, Josie Chintala Champion Youth, Addison Shults Reserve
- [After nearly 29 years, Rholl leaves a legacy at PMC](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/after-nearly-29-years-rholl-leaves-a-legacy-at-pmc/meeker/): Special to the HT After nearly 29 years of service, Cindy Rholl has retired from Pioneers Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, kindness and commitment to the organization and community it serves. Cindy's journey at Pioneers began with a simple goal: providing for her three young children as a newly single mother.
- [141 Years...Happy Birthday to the Herald Times!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/141-years-happy-birthday-to-the-herald-times/meeker/): The Herald is 141 this week! That's 7,332 editions of community news. Don't stop the presses! Make a donation to The Lyttle Project at theheraldtimes.com/donate.
- [THE BELL GOES HOME](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-bell-goes-home/meeker/): The Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s Rural Schools Project began in 2017 with the restoration of the Coal Creek School House, and last weekend another milestone was reached when Highrise Tree Service helped lift the bell and spire into place. There is still work to be done, but seeing them where they belong is a
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: Aug. 9-15, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-aug-9-15-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS No arrests. CALL SUMMARIES This week's calls for service included a whopping 15 bear-related calls. At this rate, we may need to start issuing the bears their own property tax bills and maybe even a library card. 8/10/2026 @ 2:14 pm. A patient came into the emergency room after an eagle had flown through
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN: "I'm fine."](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-im-fine/opinion/): “Fine? You know what ‘fine’ stands for, don’t you?” “Freaked out … Insecure … Neurotic … and Emotional.” ~ John Bridger and Charlie Croker, The Italian Job (2003) We weren’t here when the fires started last year. We were on the Oregon coast, poking at jellyfish, fawning over the cutest seal on the planet, and
- [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - August 20th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor-august-20th-2026/opinion/): Openings on historical society board Dear Editor: The Rio Blanco County Historical Society is beginning to look for people who may be interested in serving on our Board of Directors. At our October Membership Meeting, we will begin identifying possible future board members. We do have a vetting process because serving on the Board is
- [VINE & VITTLES: From disconnected to grateful](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/vine-vittles-from-disconnected-to-grateful/opinion/): Special to the HT The evening I write this, it’s only a couple of weeks and a couple of days until the first hunting seasons begin. This is an interesting statement/position to be in coming from a (former?) city girl who knows next to nothing about hunting (although I am asking a TON of questions
- [Guest Column: Managing our lands to protect our future](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-managing-our-lands-to-protect-our-future/opinion/): This summer, lightning again sparked wildfires across northwest Colorado. The Keystone Fire burned more than 3,000 acres along the Rio Blanco and Moffat county line, and in Routt County, the Fishhook Fire and Green Ridge Fire were both fully contained after burning a combined 350 acres near Steamboat Springs. These fires echo the destructive summer
- [Obituary - Clyde R. Huber](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-clyde-r-huber/obituaries/): 1934-2026 Clyde passed away July 2, 2026, at the age of 91, just short of what would have been his birthday on Aug. 10. Clyde was born in Queens, New York. As a young boy, his family moved to Casper, Wyoming, where he completed his education. He immediately enlisted in the Army, serving nine years.
- [Obituary: Joseph Elwood Livingston](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-joseph-elwood-livingston/obituaries/): November 28, 1942 ~ July 1, 2026 Joseph Elwood Livingston, 83, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away peacefully July 1, 2026. Born in Craig, Colorado, to Elwood M. and Delora A. Livingston, Joe lived a vibrant life marked by love for his family, dedication to education and a passion for the outdoors. He is survived
- [YOUTHZONE: Putting families ahead of systems: leading effective collaboration in rural communities](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/youthzone-putting-families-ahead-of-systems-leading-effective-collaboration-in-rural-communities/meeker/): Special to the HT "At YouthZone, we believe that behavior is often a communicator of a deeper need," said Executive Director Jami Hayes. "Without taking the time to sit with youth and families, listen to their experiences, and understand the full context of their lives, we cannot provide support that is truly whole-child and whole-family
- [MSD board approves new positions and begins new year with focus on safety, finances and governance](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/msd-board-approves-new-positions-and-begins-new-year-with-focus-on-safety-finances-and-governance/meeker/): The Meeker School Board of Education returned from its July break Aug. 10 for a special meeting and work session focused on staffing, transportation, school safety, finances and governance. The board approved Jason Back as MHS boys golf head coach following Nick Burri’s resignation, with Amanda Back and Burri serving as volunteer coaches. Other approved
- [History set to come alive at Highland Cemetery this October](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-set-to-come-alive-at-highland-cemetery-this-october/meeker/): On Oct. 9, we are planning a History Walk at Highland Cemetery, and we would love to have our community — especially families whose loved ones rest there — be part of it. A cemetery is much more than a collection of stones and dates. Every marker represents a person who had a family, faced
- [DAYS GONE BY - August 20th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-august-20th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Erecting the poles and stringing the wire for the upper White telephone line began this week and the subscribers to the enterprise will soon be able to "hello" between Meeker and the Buford post office. Brothers William and Fred Ramsay came in Wednesday from Colorado Springs. These gentlemen are
- [Kickoff Classic to benefit Cowboy football](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/kickoff-classic-to-benefit-cowboy-football/sports/): The 2026 Cowboy Kickoff Classic will bring golfers and cornhole players together Aug. 14 in support of the Meeker High School Cowboy football program. The day begins with a silent auction from noon to 5 p.m. at the clubhouse. A four-person golf scramble will tee off at 1 p.m., followed by a cornhole tournament beginning
- [Nunn stays unbeaten as bull riding purse climbs to $4,000](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/nunn-stays-unbeaten-as-bull-riding-purse-climbs-to-4000/sports/): MEEKER | This past week the winning streaks continued to define the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series on July 30 as Dawson Nunn captured his sixth consecutive ranch bronc riding title, JB Raley earned his fourth straight steer riding victory and the bull riding jackpot climbed to $4,000 after another week without a qualified ride. Competitors
- [Burri enters second season leading Cowboys golf](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/burri-enters-second-season-leading-cowboys-golf/sports/): MEEKER | Entering his second season as head coach of the Meeker High School boys golf team, Nick Burri has a much better idea of what to expect. After spending his first year learning the ins and outs of leading a high school program, Burri said the experience has helped him better prepare his players
- [SIX SUMMERS, SIX CHAMPIONSHIPS: Meeker Marlins continue historic run](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/six-summers-six-championships-meeker-marlins-continue-historic-run/sports/): MEEKER | This past weekend, the Meeker Marlins swim team added another chapter to one of Colorado's most successful summer swimming programs, capturing their sixth consecutive Colorado State Seasonal Club Swimming Championship during the three-day meet July 31-Aug. 2 at Adams State University in Alamosa. The title extended the Marlins' championship streak to six straight
- [Garcia leads champions at County Fair rabbit show](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/garcia-leads-champions-at-county-fair-rabbit-show/rio-blanco-county/): 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 claim both champion and reserve
- [Urie tops poultry show with Grand Champion roaster](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/urie-tops-poultry-show-with-grand-champion-roaster/rio-blanco-county/): 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 and presentation before judging moved
- [It takes a village - Meeker unites to rescue trapped dog](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/it-takes-a-village-meeker-unites-to-rescue-trapped-dog/meeker/): It started with a report of three dogs running loose and turned into an hour-and-a-half rescue effort as first responders, town employees and local youth worked side by side to save a frightened dog trapped beneath the streets of Meeker. The rescue brought together town employee Elai Powers, Community Service Officer Melissa Fellows, Meeker Police
- [HONORING A LEGEND - Leota Cook](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/honoring-a-legend-leota-cook/obituaries/): Editor's Note: Leota Cook was a driving force behind The Meeker Herald for nearly three decades. The work we carry on today is only possible because of those who have come before us, and we felt it was fitting to honor her legacy on the front page this week. April 12, 1924 ~ July 29,
- [Commissioners approve Avery subdivision, table rezoning](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-approve-avery-subdivision-table-rezoning/rio-blanco-county/): The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners met Aug. 4 for its regular meeting in Meeker, with all three commissioners present. Commissioners approved the agenda, the July 17 and July 31 payroll management reports and the July 21 meeting minutes. No members of the public attended the public comment period in person or online.
- [FRESH OUTTA PORRIDGE](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/fresh-outta-porridge/meeker/): A black bear wandered quite far into town limits and ended up in a willow tree at 8th and Cleveland Street last Wednesday. CPW, Rio Blanco County Sheriff, and Meeker PD responded. We will have a full story in next week's edition. BETH FOX PHOTO
- [RIO HAPPENINGS:Aug. 2-8, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happeningsaug-2-8-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 8/9/2026 — A 38-year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for domestic violence, violation of a protection order, harassment-stalking, criminal mischief and reckless driving. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 8/3/2026 @ 8:40 a.m. A passerby witnessed an individual discard a cigarette from a vehicle, which subsequently ignited a fire near Rio Blanco Lake.
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - August 13th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-august-13th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Library seeking cookbook recipes MEEKER | Meeker Public Library is collecting recipes for a community cookbook. Submit recipes at the library or email kristi@meekerlibrary.org with your name and phone number. Cowboy Kickoff Classic set for Aug. 14 MEEKER | The 2026 Cowboy Kickoff Classic golf and cornhole tournament will be held Aug. 14 to benefit the
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN: Happy Birthday to the Herald!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-happy-birthday-to-the-herald/opinion/): "Stories are for joining the past to the future. Stories are for those late hours in the night when you can't remember how you got from where you were to where you are. Stories are for eternity, when memory is erased, when there is nothing left to remember except the story."~ Tim O'Brien The HT
- [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - August 13th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor-august-13th-2026/opinion/): Selecting qualified candidates for library board Dear Editor: Within the next four months, three positions on the Board of the Meeker Regional Library District will be open. Two of those positions will be filled by appointees chosen by the Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners and one will be filled by an appointee chosen by
- [HISTORY LESSONS: Waterworks](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-waterworks/meeker/): Special to the HT One of the first things the Meeker Founding Fathers did was survey and dig a water ditch from the White River to Meeker. The Smith irrigation ditch still exists today as it meanders through town. Smaller ditches connected to it along the numbered streets. It served well for thirsty gardens and
- [Obituary - Trinden Reigh Powell](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-trinden-reigh-powell/obituaries/): February 2, 2004 ~ August 1, 2026 Trinden Reigh Powell was born February 2, 2004 to Joseph and Cassandra (Skiff) Powell at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. His family moved to Meeker, CO in 2007, and he lived there most of his life. He spent over a year in Buckeye, AZ, and almost
- [DEATH NOTICE: William John Eliasen](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/death-notice-william-john-eliasen/obituaries/): January 19, 1951 ~ August 5, 2026 A celebration of life for William John Eliasen will be held Saturday, August 15 at 12 p.m. at Town Park in Meeker.
- [DEATH NOTICE: Trevor Dean Coleman](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/death-notice-trevor-dean-coleman/obituaries/): September 17, 1999 ~ August 2, 2026 Services for Trevor Dean Coleman will be held Monday, August 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado in Grand Junction.
- [HEALTHY LIVING WITH PMC: Beat the heat as summer winds down](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/healthy-living-with-pmc-beat-the-heat-as-summer-winds-down/opinion/): Special to the HT EDITOR'S NOTE: This column is part of a NEW 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
- [Board of Equalization denies Family Dollar appeal](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/board-of-equalization-denies-family-dollar-appeal/meeker/): The Rio Blanco County Board of Equalization denied a Family Dollar appeal Aug. 3 after the company challenged the county’s valuation of its business property. The board also unanimously accepted an administrative denial requested by Natural Soda LLC, allowing the company to take its appeals directly to the Colorado Board of Assessment Appeals. Bill Faulkner
- [DAYS GONE BY - August 13th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-august-13th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 141 years ago The Market Report - reported by J.W. Hugus & Co - Meeker, CO August 15, 1885 Ranch Eggs per dozen: 35¢ Breakfast bacon per lb: 18¢ Michigan salt, 3lb sack: 20¢ Granulated sugar, 1lb: 121/2¢ Denver Best Soap, 1lb: 71/2¢ Full Cream Cheese, 1 lb: 25¢ North Carolina Rice,
- [ERBM Rec District Youth Track and Field Results](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/erbm-rec-district-youth-track-and-field-results/sports/): Special to the HT MEEKER | 4x100 Relay: First place: Finnegan Walker, Bodhi Yarbrough, Grace Raley, and Paxton Dupire Second Place: Zaiden Harris, Evica Hering, Cleo Tucker, and Alexander Powell Third Place: River Powell, Rozlyn Frantz, Ezralynn Tucker, and Ryker Granahan 100 Meter Dash: Girls (7-8) Winners: Evica Hering, Cali Tucker, May Toscano Girls (9-10)
- [FIVE WEEKS, FIVE WINS: Nunn continues remarkable run](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/five-weeks-five-wins-nunn-continues-remarkable-run/sports/): MEEKER | This past week, Dawson Nunn's remarkable summer at the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series continued July 23 as he captured his fifth consecutive ranch bronc riding title, while the bull riding jackpot climbed to $3,500 after another week without a qualified ride. Competitors from across the region gathered at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds
- [Keystone Fire contained at 3,000 acres](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/keystone-fire-contained-at-3000-acres/meeker/): 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 scar Tuesday, July 21, about
- [History in jeopardy?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-in-jeopardy/rio-blanco-county/): Advocates say proposed changes to Section 106 may weaken protections for historic places RBC | A proposed rewrite of the federal rules used to review projects that may affect historic places is raising concerns among preservation groups in Colorado. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted July 24 to move forward with changes to the
- [BLOODMOBILE](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/bloodmobile/meeker/): 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 and would like to, watch
- [MORE MURALS!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/more-murals/meeker/): 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
- [Kilduff earns premier exhibitor honors at 4-H Dog Show](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/kilduff-earns-premier-exhibitor-honors-at-4-h-dog-show/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | After the Rio Blanco County Fair's horse show opened the week's livestock competitions July 25, 4-H members and their canine partners took center stage Monday, July 27, during the annual 4-H Dog Show at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Exhibitors spent the past seven months preparing for the event, demonstrating their skills in
- [North Dodd, Smith, Osborn lead at 4-H horse show](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/north-dodd-smith-osborn-lead-at-4-h-horse-show/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | The Rio Blanco County Fair opened its 2026 livestock show season Saturday, July 25, with the annual 4-H Horse Show at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Members competed in five performance classes before concluding the day with gymkhana events, showcasing their horsemanship, riding ability and speed. Pearl North Dodd was named Champion Senior
- [THAT'S NOT HONEY...](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/thats-not-honey/meeker/): Bears are popping up all over the place as they search for water and food, including in town, according to recent reports. Here's what is becoming your regular reminder to practice bear awareness (check out bearwise.org for tips). The bear above has been noshing on some pretty fragrant roadkill at mile marker 19 on Highway
- [250/150 celebration taking shape](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/250-150-celebration-taking-shape/meeker/): Special to the HT When we first began planning Meeker’s America 250–Colorado 150 celebration, we called our collection of ideas a “wish list.” It was never intended to be a rigid calendar or a promise that every project would be completed at once. It was a vision of what might be possible if funding, volunteers,
- [Piceance gather underway](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/piceance-gather-underway/meeker/): Special to the HT The Bureau of Land Management began gathering wild horses from the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area and surrounding areas over the weekend. The BLM contracted with C D Warner Livestock LLC to conduct the helicopter-assisted gather. During the first two days of operations, crews gathered 180 horses—58 stallions, 83 mares and
- [RIO HAPPENINGS:July 29-Aug. 1, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happeningsjuly-29-aug-1-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES July 26, 2026, at 7:07 p.m. Highway 64 was closed for a short time due to a wildfire in the area of the 48-mile marker. Fire crews were able to extinguish the flames quickly. The cause of the fire is under investigation. July 26, 2026, at
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - August 6th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-august-6th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Open book club meets Aug. 10 MEEKER | The next book club meeting is Monday, August 10 at 1 p.m. We are reading a book with a local flavor - Only Connect: Creating & Sustaining Community by Belle Zars Cookbook Potluck Club at the library MEEKER | Join us for a delicious potluck meal of
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Leaving a legacy](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-leaving-a-legacy/opinion/): "What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." ~ Pericles (sorta)* When my brother died, one of my coping mechanisms (after 1. red wine and 2. blowing out the speakers in my minivan listening to very angry music) was digging into our
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - August 6th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-august-6th-2026/opinion/): Climate reflections Dear Editor: Please permit an old guy some reflections. The valley is filled with wildfire smoke. Again. It’s another of those days when you have to decide whether it’s safe to breathe. I elected to stay indoors and complain. It’s been forty-five years since James Hansen and his group at NASA’s Goddard Earth
- [VETERANS GUEST COLUMN - More than a golf tournament](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/veterans-guest-column-more-than-a-golf-tournament/meeker/): 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 time together as a community,
- [Obituary - Terry W. Mowbray](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-terry-w-mowbray/obituaries/): May 9, 1945 ~ July 22, 2026 Terry W. Mowbray has finally kicked the bucket. Born in Cutbank, Montana to Stan and Betty Mobray. Proceeded in death his parents Stan and Betty, and his oldest brother Steve. Terry’s family moved to Wilson Creek, Colorado for an oil camp outside of Meeker, Colorado. His father was
- [Obituary - Larry George Story](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-larry-george-story/obituaries/): August 22, 1943 ~ August 2, 2026 Larry George Story, 82, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on August 2nd, 2026. He was born on August 22, 1943, in Colbran, Colorado, to Arnold and Mildred Story. Larry was the third of four children and is survived by his two daughters, Stacy Griswold and Shawn Raes, and
- [Commissioners issue statement on recent CPW commission actions](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-issue-statement-on-recent-cpw-commission-actions/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners has released a statement expressing concern over recent actions by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission, stating that several decisions depart from Colorado's long-standing tradition of science-based wildlife management and the statutory mission established by the General Assembly. The Board cites the
- [Gerrish offers advice for building more profitable, drought-resilient ranches at WRCD grazing clinic](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/gerrish-offers-advice-for-building-more-profitable-drought-resilient-ranches-at-wrcd-grazing-clinic/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT For ranchers across the West, drought is no longer an occasional challenge—it is something that must be planned for as part of doing business. Andy Mueller, general manager of the Colorado River Water Conservation District, says, “This summer is a dress rehearsal for what lies ahead as warmer temperatures affect our
- [CPW implements voluntary fishing closures on portions of the White River](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cpw-implements-voluntary-fishing-closures-on-portions-of-the-white-river/meeker/): 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 midnight on the following sections
- [Big game hunting licenses to go on sale](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/big-game-hunting-licenses-to-go-on-sale/meeker/): 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 August 4 at 9 a.m.
- [DAYS GONE BY - August 6th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-august-6th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The happiest man you will meet these days is the cattleman who depends largely on the range for food. The late rains, coupled with the good prospects for high beef prices, are the cause of his good humor. A special meeting of the White River Stockgrowers Association will be
- [COME ON OUT TO THE COUNTY FAIR](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/come-on-out-to-the-county-fair/rio-blanco-county/): “County fairs are not gotten up for financial gain. They never pay for the cost of running them, but they do pay big dividends in educating people to the vast amount of the good they accomplish.” — The Meeker Herald, Aug. 20, 1921 RBC | Rio Blanco County’s first official county fair opened Aug. 25,
- [IMT wraps up the 3,000-acre Keystone Fire](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/new-keystone-fire-burns-1500-acres/rio-blanco-county/): Photo: Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office This is a developing story and will be updated. Update Monday, July 27. Key Message: The fire is now 95% contained. Command will be transferred to a local Type 4 organization tonight at 7:00 p.m. Update Friday, July 24. The fire is now 69% contained. Update Thursday, July 23,
- [Piceance wild horse gather planned for August](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/piceance-wild-horse-gather-planned-for-august/rio-blanco-county/): BLM to remove approximately 1,000 horses from Piceance, West Douglas HMAs Special to the HT RBC | The Bureau of Land Management is preparing for a gathering of wild horses in the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area in August as part of a plan to reduce herd numbers. Located near Meeker and Rangely in northwest
- [BEARY BAD MANNERS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/beary-bad-manners/meeker/): 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 reported in the county, and
- [Community Profile: Davis returns to agricultural roots as extension director](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-profile-davis-returns-to-agricultural-roots-as-extension-director/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Long before Meghan Davis became Rio Blanco County’s new Colorado State University Extension director, she was competing on one of the biggest stages in the dog show world. As a teenager, Davis showed Doberman Pinschers at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. She spent years
- [From the Front Lines: Inside the fight against the PL Gulch Fire](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-the-front-lines-inside-the-fight-against-the-pl-gulch-fire/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | When the PL Gulch Fire was first reported Monday, July 13, some residents feared they were about to watch history repeat itself. The human-caused blaze ignited north of County Road 5, just outside last year's Lee Fire burn scar, prompting evacuation orders, road closures, and concerns that Rio Blanco County was headed for
- [Commissioners approve data center moratorium](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-approve-data-center-moratorium/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting July 21 in Rangely. Commission Chair Callie Scritchfield and Commissioner Jennifer O'Hearon attended in person, while Commissioner Doug Overton participated remotely via Google Meet. Before approving the agenda, O'Hearon requested that the June 30 special meeting minutes be removed from the
- [Trustees direct staff to draft access agreements](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/trustees-direct-staff-to-draft-access-agreements/meeker/): 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 followed a lengthy public hearing
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: July 19-25, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-july-19-25-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 7/20/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office arrested a 55 year- old male for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs or Both. He was issued a summons and given a courtesy ride to a local hotel. CALL SUMMARIES 7/19/2026 @ 3:56 pm. Communications received several 911 calls reporting a wildfire near the 65
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - July 30th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-july-30th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Short stories and snacks at the Library MEEKER | Stop by Meeker Public Libray on Saturday, August 1 at 11 a.m. We will be reading The Storm by McKnight Malmar. Make a macrame fruit hammock MEEKER | Craft Crazy With Erin will be making a macrame fruit hammock on August 6 at 5 p.m. For
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Contradictions](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-contradictions/opinion/): "Life zips by and next thing you know, you're laying in a hospital bed." ~ Grandpa Sam I spent the last few days in St. Mary’s Hospital with my grandfather. In trying to maintain my sanity, I wrote quite a bit. I’m sharing some of those reflections here this week. Mostly, it’s because I am
- [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - July 30th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor-july-30th-2026/opinion/): Appreciation for firefighters Dear Editor: We want to offer our sincere appreciation for the rapid response to a lightning-initiated fire at the Villa Ranch on Saturday, July 25th. The quick actions of our neighbor Pat Mares, Meeker Fire and Rescue, US Wildland Fire Service South Zone (formerly BLM) and the Torres Contract Crew Engine-14 prevented
- [FFA officers retreat at Trappers](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/ffa-officers-retreat-at-trappers/meeker/): 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 Tanner Shults, Historian Sienna Rolen,
- [GUEST COLUMN - 2026 Town Hall tour reflections](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-2026-town-hall-tour-reflections/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | Democracy isn't meant to happen in comment sections. At a time of deep political division and toxic online discourse, there is no substitute for meeting face-to-face to discuss our ideas, challenges, and disagreements. While too many elected officials avoid in-person town halls, I continue to believe they are one
- [RMEF named Colorado Conservationist of the Year](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rmef-named-colorado-conservationist-of-the-year/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | The Colorado Wildlife Council has named the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation its 2026 Conservationist of the Year, recognizing nearly four decades of conservation work in Colorado. The award honors organizations that have made significant, measurable contributions to environmental conservation in the state. Since 1987, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
- [Finances, pharmacy, staffing discussed by PMC board](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/finances-pharmacy-staffing-discussed-by-pmc-board/meeker/): 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 a.m. at Pioneers Medical Center,
- [DAYS GONE BY - July 30th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-july-30th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago "Cyclone Bill" struck town Wednesday, and has come to stay. During the past three years, he has been traveling for his health, and has visited Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. He thinks there is no place like the White River. Within the last 20 years, the number of
- [Obituary - Ricky Joseph Solomon Day](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-ricky-joseph-solomon-day/obituaries/): August 10, 1981 ~ June 25, 2026 Ricky Joseph Solomon Day passed away tragically on June 25, 2026. Ricky was a beloved father, son, brother, partner, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. He will be truly missed by many. He loved nothing more than his family. Ricky was committed to his love, Ryan Nicole, and he
- [Growth and teamwork define 8-10 rec softball season](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/growth-and-teamwork-define-8-10-rec-softball-season/rio-blanco-county/): MEEKER | Last week the Meeker 8--10 softball recreation center 8-10 softball team's season came to an end Wednesday night with a 2-0 loss to Carbondale at Paintbrush Park, falling just short of advancing to the end-of-season tournament in Glenwood. The low-scoring playoff game capped a season of growth for the young Meeker squad, which
- [Four in a row: Nunn continues dominant run at Meeker Summer Rodeo](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/four-in-a-row-nunn-continues-dominant-run-at-meeker-summer-rodeo/sports/): MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series continued July 16 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, where familiar faces returned to the winner's circle and the bull riding jackpot continued to grow after another week without a qualified ride. Slack began at 6 p.m. before the rodeo performance started at 7 p.m., as
- [Meeker 2 Goldrush caps season as tourney runner-up](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-2-goldrush-caps-season-as-tourney-runner-up/sports/): MEEKER | This past weekend, the Meeker 2 11-13 Goldrush softball team wrapped up an impressive summer with a runner-up finish in the end-of-season tournament after posting a perfect 5-0 regular season and finishing with a 7-1 overall record. The Goldrush opened postseason play Monday, July 13, at Paintbrush Park with a commanding 22-3 victory
- [Meeker 1 saves best for last, wins tournament title](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-1-saves-best-for-last-wins-tournament-title/sports/): MEEKER | Last weekend, the Meeker 1 11-13 Rec Center softball team finished its season at the top, winning the end-of-season tournament championship after three straight postseason victories, including a title-game win over fellow Meeker 2 Goldrush. After closing the regular season with a 4-1 record, Meeker 1 opened postseason play July 14 at Paintbrush
- [VINE & VITTLES: More than just a drink](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/vine-vittles-more-than-just-a-drink/opinion/): 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 I've met countless amazing individuals
- [Type 3 Incident Team assumes management of PL Gulch Fire](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/type-3-incident-team-assumes-management-of-pl-gulch-fire/rio-blanco-county/): By Caitlin Walker | editor@ht1885.com A heavy lift firefighting helicopter flies over Meeker Friday, July 17, supporting suppression efforts on the PL Gulch Fire. This photo was taken from the HT office window. Caitlin Walker | Herald Times The Colorado Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) assumed management of the 1,580-acre PL Gulch Fire burning
- [Meeker Alumni College Accolades](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-alumni-college-accolades/meeker/): Bennett earns bachelor's degree, named to Dean's List MEEKER | Lauren Bennett of Meeker has graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, a special mission affiliate of Penn State with a bachelor of science in healthcare leadership and administration. Bennett has also been named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List. Clatterbaugh named to
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: July 12-18, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-july-12-18-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 7/14/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office arrested a 72 year-old female for DUI and Careless Driving. She was issued a summons and remained in the hospital for treatment. CALL SUMMARIES 7/13/2026- A wildland fire started in the area of County Road 76 and County Road 5. The fire remains active and has burned approximately
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - July 23rd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-july-23rd-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Summer reading challenge ends July 31 MEEKER | The Summer Reading Challenge at the Meeker Public Library ends July 31st! Win cool prizes - and ice cream - for reading! Short stories and snacks at the Library. MEEKER | Stop by Meeker Public Libray on Saturday, August 1 at 11 a.m. We will be reading
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - First rodeos](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-first-rodeos/opinion/): "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, I blocked out all the
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - July 23rd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-july-23rd-2026/opinion/): 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 how special this county truly
- [LOOSE ENDS: Where everybody knows your name](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/loose-ends-where-everybody-knows-your-name/opinion/): 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 return in the summer and
- [PMC trauma manager honored by CDPHE, selected for committee](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pmc-trauma-manager-honored-by-cdphe-selected-for-committee/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | "I am incredibly humbled by these recognitions because they represent so much more than an award or a title—they represent the people and the community I care so deeply about," said Pioneers Medical Center Trauma Program Manager Anita Ruder, who recently received the Colorado Department of Public Health and
- [CNCC CORNER](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cncc-corner-2/rangely/): Special to the HT RANGELY | Summer at Colorado Northwestern Community College is anything but quiet. While students enjoy a well-earned break, our faculty and staff are preparing for another successful academic year. This season provides an opportunity to celebrate outstanding people, recognize important partnerships, and share projects that will strengthen CNCC and the communities
- [Obituary - Daniel Burnett Seely](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-daniel-burnett-seely/obituaries/): October 6, 1938 ~ July 19, 2026 Daniel Burnett Seely, 87, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on July 19, 2026. He was born on October 6, 1938, in Price, Utah, to Carl H. and Helen Burnett Seely. Dan was the third of four children and is survived by his wife Eva Jean, brother Jerry Seely
- [Update: PL Gulch Fire containment lines holding, no new growth for 48 hours](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/new-fire-burning-in-piceance-creek-basin/rio-blanco-county/): A retardant line holding steady at the PL Gulch Fire. A combination of factors over the past few days has given crews the upper hand in suppression efforts. Containment is now at 45% with no new fire growth.Photo provided by Colorado Incident Management Team. This is a developing story ad will be updated. Update Sunday,
- [Marlins make waves at Western Slope Championships](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/marlins-make-waves-at-western-slope-championships/sports/): BY JARED HENDERSON | jared@ht1885.com Jared Henderson PhotoJonan VonRoenn competes in the backstroke during a recent meet for the Meeker Marlins. VonRoenn helped lead the Marlins at the Western Slope League Championships. Correction: A previous version of this cutline misidentified the swimmer in the photo above as Tucker Chinn. The swimmer is Jonan VonRoenn. We
- [Search efforts suspended for missing Rifle man last seen along Highway 13](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/search-efforts-suspended-for-missing-rifle-man-last-seen-along-highway-13/rio-blanco-county/): By CAITLIN WALKER | editor@ht1885.com RBC | Organized search efforts have been temporarily suspended for 20-year-old Samuel Bower, an at-risk Rifle man who has been missing since Wednesday, July 8. Bower was last seen near Edelweiss Court and Dogwood Drive in Rifle. The last confirmed sighting placed him near mile marker 6 on Highway 13,
- [Library's latest offering: a chance to save lives](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/librarys-latest-offering-a-chance-to-save-lives/meeker/): Community called to donate as national blood supply remains critically low By JARED HENDERSON | jared@ht1885.com MEEKER | When the Meeker Regional Library opens their doors for a community blood drive on July 21, visitors won't be checking out books or attending a storytime. Instead, they'll have the opportunity to help save lives. The blood
- [DAYS GONE BY - July 23rd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-july-23rd-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Most of the first cutting of hay is over and it can rain now. In response to a call issued by Mayor Walbridge, a goodly number of property owners and taxpayers assembled at the courthouse last Monday evening. Mayor Walbridge called the meeting to order and after stating the
- [Meeker 1 finishes regular season 4-1, turns focus to postseason](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-1-finishes-regular-season-4-1-turns-focus-to-postseason/sports/): BY JARED HENDERSON | jared@ht1885.com MEEKER | The Meeker 1 11-13 Rec Center softball team closed out the regular season Tuesday, July 7, with a matchup against fellow Meeker team Meeker 2 Goldrush, falling 16-8.Despite the loss, head coach Phil Patton said the game provided his team with valuable experience heading into the end-of-season tournament.Goldrush
- [Meeker 2 Goldrush stays unbeaten with playoff-opening win over Parachute](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-2-goldrush-stays-unbeaten-with-playoff-opening-win-over-parachute/sports/): BY JARED HENDERSON | jared@ht1885.com MEEKER | The Meeker 2 11-13 Goldrush softball team had a busy week to close out the regular season before opening postseason play Monday with a dominant victory over Parachute.Meeker 2 began the week Tuesday, July 7, with a matchup against Meeker 1, earning a 16-8 victory.The Goldrush jumped out
- [The bulls are back in town!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-bulls-are-back-in-town/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series kicked off last Thursday with slack beginning at 6 p.m. and the rodeo starting at 7 p.m. With no steer riders scheduled, the night opened with the open team roping event. Meeker local Kash Atwood and teammate Kole Roberts came away with the win in that event. Following
- [All-State games for local athletes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/all-state-games-for-local-athletes/sports/): (Left) Meeker High School Class of 2025 graduate Taylor Garcia, head coach Greg Cravens, and fellow 2025 graduate Reese Clatterbaugh represented the Cowboys one final time at the CHSCA All State Game this past weekend. (Right) Taylor Garcia, Clay Crawford, and Reese Clatterbaugh, all 2025 graduates of Meeker High School, took part in the CHSCA
- [Milk Creek Battlefield Park ...](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/milk-creek-battlefield-park/meeker/): COURTESY PHOTOThe 2026 Milk Creek Battlefield Tour was held on July 3. Speakers included Ute Spiritual Leader Larry Cesspooch and Ute Spokeswoman Percel Cesspooch. Stories and historical reflections were shared by Kathleen Kelley, April Ruiz and Jay Sullivan. Larry Cesspooch blessed the site, offering songs and prayers in a meaningful moment of remembrance, respect and
- [Obituary: Coleton Michael Newman](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-coleton-michael-newman/obituaries/): Coleton Michael NewmanDec. 8, 2005 ~ July 6, 2026 Coleton Newman Coleton Michael Newman, of Meeker, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, in North Carolina. He was 20 years old.Coleton Michael Newman was born the son of Lucas and Amanda Newman on Dec. 8, 2005, in Tucson, Arizona. He attended preschool to seventh grade
- [Meeker 2 Goldrush continues strong season with win over Glenwood, CRV competitive exhibition against Craig](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-2-goldrush-continues-strong-season-with-win-over-glenwood-crv-competitive-exhibition-against-craig/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker 2 Goldrush 11-13 Rec Center softball team continued its strong start to the season Thursday, July 2, earning a 26-14 road victory over Glenwood 2 before the CRV team took on additional competition in an exhibition matchup against the Diamond Dogs from Craig. Against Glenwood 2, Meeker 2 used another explosive
- [Meeker 8-10 softball continues growth heading into tournament](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-8-10-softball-continues-growth-heading-into-tournament/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker Recreation Center 8-10 softball team continued to show growth last week despite falling on the road against Rifle, with the team now turning its attention toward its final regular-season game before the end-of-season tournament. Meeker entered the matchup with Rifle shorthanded, but the young squad continued to compete and gain valuable
- [4th of July Sports Competitions](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/4th-of-july-sports-competitions/sports/): Sponsored by the ERBM Recreation & Park District 3-on-3 Basketball Competing Teams: Girls 3rd-6th: The Slammers: Skylar Wilson, Teigann White, Willow Renninger, Khloe Skelton Boys 3rd-6th: The Meeker Boys: Casey Coryell, Tatum Anderson, Emerson Deming, Oakley Deming Girls 7th-8th: OG Nicknames: Riley Wilson, Cambrey Rogers, Kayselynn Overton Boys 7th-8th: Unbeatable Uncs: Matteus Rykhus, Noah Hanberg,
- [2026 Meeker Sportsman's Club Freedom Shoot](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/2026-meeker-sportsmans-club-freedom-shoot/sports/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman's Club hosted its annual Freedom 3D Shoot on July 5, drawing nearly 60 archers from across western Colorado. More than $1,200 in prize money was awarded during the event, with winners' checks expected to be mailed this week. Adam Johnson won the second round of competition,
- [Days Gone By: July 16, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-july-16-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Three fires in the last few weeks have led the people of Meeker to a sense of insecurity in the matter of fires. About half past 6 o’clock Thursday evening fire was seen issuing from the windows of one of Gates Kersburg’s by the time the fire boys arrived
- [Meeker 8-10 softball heads to playoffs after strong regular season finish](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-8-10-softball-heads-to-playoffs-after-strong-regular-season-finish/sports/): BY JARED HENDERSON | jared@ht1885.com JARED HENDERSON PHOTO21 Marceline Hill stands on first base during ERBM 8-10 softball action against New Castle earlier this season. MEEKER | The Meeker Recreation Center 8-10 softball team closed out the regular season with a close 8-7 road victory over Carbondale on July 9, giving the team momentum heading
- [Summer success fuels optimism for Meeker girls basketball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/summer-success-fuels-optimism-for-meeker-girls-basketball/sports/): BY JARED HENDERSON | jared@ht1885.com Courtesy PhotoMembers of the MHS girls basketball team pose for a photo during team camp at CMU this summer as the Cowboys continued preparing for the 2026-27 season. MEEKER | After a successful first season under head coach Eric Hamilton that saw the Cowboys return to the state tournament, the
- [Anderson shines with three titles as bull riding purse reaches $2,500](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/anderson-shines-with-three-titles-as-bull-riding-purse-reaches-2500/sports/): BY JARED HENDERSON | jared@ht1885.com Jared Henderson PhotoEllie Anderson ropes a calf during the open breakaway competition at Week 4 of the Summer Rodeo Series on July 9 at the RBC Fairgrounds. Anderson earned three event victories during the evening, including wins in the open breakaway, ladies breakaway and No. 8 team roping. MEEKER |
- [Raley named McKnight Scholar at Oklahoma State](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/raley-named-mcknight-scholar-at-oklahoma-state/milestones/): MEEKER | Meeker High School graduate Braydin Raley has been selected for Class XVI of the McKnight Scholars Leadership Program at Oklahoma State University. The highly competitive program recognizes outstanding out-of-state students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and service. As a McKnight Scholar, Raley will receive a leadership and scholarship package valued at $87,000, including
- [Rundberg receives $2,000 WCCF scholarship](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rundberg-receives-2000-wccf-scholarship/milestones/): MEEKER | The Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) has awarded $2,000 in scholarship support to a student from Rio Blanco County as they pursue continued education beyond high school. Shailee Rundberg from Meeker High School has received the Dr. Kit Neacy Scholarship. WCCF manages 38 scholarship funds across western Colorado, created through the generosity of
- [DONATION TO WREA ...](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/donation-to-wrea/meeker/): COURTESY PHOTORepresentatives from White River Electric Association, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, and Basin Electric Power Cooperative present a $25,000 donation to the White River Conservation District. The investment reflects a shared commitment to helping Rio Blanco County recover from the 2025 Lee and Elk Fires. The donation helped leverage an additional $100,000 in grant
- [Town board approves multiple donations, hears updates from staff](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/town-board-approves-multiple-donations-hears-updates-from-staff/meeker/): By NIKI TURNER | niki@ht1885.com The Meeker Board of Trustees approved $10,000 in community support funding Tuesday while hearing updates on wildfire mitigation efforts, youth programs, grant opportunities and other town business.Trustees unanimously approved $5,000 for YouthZone and $5,000 for the Meeker Veterans Community Center.White River and Douglas Creek Conservation District Executive Director Vanessa Trout
- [The “Alliance" wows at Meekerpalooza](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-alliance-wows-at-meekerpalooza/meeker/): Special to the HT COURTESY PHOTOFly fishing demonstrations were part of the White River Alliance's event at Meekerpalooza. MEEKER | Volunteers from the White River Alliance fed the crowd at the last Meekerpalooza with their delicious fish taco dinner, selling out well before the end of the evening.Locals Steve Coley and John Wix introduced adults
- [RBC HISTORICAL SOCIETY: When community shows up, history comes alive](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-historical-society-when-community-shows-up-history-comes-alive/opinion/): 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 over the last week of
- [HISTORY LESSONS:  Meeker's sewer system](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-meekers-sewer-system/opinion/): 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 the February trips down that
- [MEEKER CHAMBER UPDATE:  Plenty of activity in June and July](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-chamber-update-plenty-of-activity-in-june-and-july/opinion/): 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, assisting 234 visitors with information
- [Editor's Column: Is this thing on?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-is-this-thing-on/opinion/): "Never tell me the odds!" ~ Han Solo, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back By CAITLIN WALKER | caitlin@ht1885.com 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 right to a question I
- [Community Calendar: July 16, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-july-16-2026/rio-blanco-county/news-notes/): Fire Preparedness Day at Meekerpalooza MEEKER | The Conservation Districts and Forest Health Partners invite the community to a free Fire Preparedness Bootcamp for Landowners on Friday, July 17, from 5-7 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn. Topics include defensible space, home hardening, chainsaw and fire extinguisher safety, slash management and more. Smokey Bear and a
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: July 5-11, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-july-5-11-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS No arrests to report CALL SUMMARIES 7/7/2026 @ 7:38 pm. Vehicle vs. elk collision on Highway 13. 7/7/2026 @ 8:25pm. A call for service was received by dispatch reporting that a husband and wife had not returned from a Razor ride with friends. Following coordination and planning, I am pleased to report that the
- [ Commissioners review finances, adopt hazard mitigation plan](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-review-finances-adopt-hazard-mitigation-plan/rio-blanco-county/): By JARED HENDERSON | jared@ht1885.com RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners covered a wide range of business during its regular meeting July 7 at the Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, including recognizing local scholarship efforts, reviewing the county's financial position, approving the assessor's review of taxable property values and adopting the
- [Meeker 1 remains undefeated heading into final regular-season matchup](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-1-remains-undefeated-heading-into-final-regular-season-matchup/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker 11-13 Meeker 1 Rec Center softball team remained unbeaten last week after earning a 40-10 road victory over Grand Valley at Parachute on Tuesday, June 23, improving to 2-0 on the season. Playing with a short roster, Meeker added three players from the Meeker 2 Goldrush team — Skylar Wilson, Teigann
- [Annual Meeker Range Call 4th of July Parade 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/annual-meeker-range-call-4th-of-july-parade-2026/meeker/): Sponsored by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN(S) - An Unexpected Quest ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/an-unexpected-quest/opinion/): "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. I wanted it to sound
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN(S) - Change is inevitable. Resistance makes it harder. ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-columns-change-is-inevitable-resistance-makes-it-harder/opinion/): “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 I've lost a son, gone
- [Fire Chief comments on this year's fireworks display](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/fire-chief-comments-on-this-years-fireworks-display/meeker/): 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 on fireworks due to extreme
- [Hickenlooper vows to fight for Rio Blanco County wildfire aid](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hickenlooper-vows-to-fight-for-rio-blanco-county-wildfire-aid/meeker/): MEEKER | U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper met with Rio Blanco County ranchers, local officials and landowners Friday morning, pledging to continue fighting for federal disaster assistance and improved support for wildfire recovery nearly a year after the Lee and Elk wildfires devastated northwest Colorado. The discussion focused on the long-term impacts of the fires, the
- [FREEDOM IN THE WILD WEST](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/freedom-in-the-wild-west/meeker/): Parade Marshall Ron Hilkey tips his cowboy hat and waves to the crowd from atop the historic stagecoach during the 141st Meeker Range Call Parade. See more photos from the parade on P7 of this edition. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
- [UPDATED: 2026 Unofficial Primary Election Results](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/2026-unofficial-primary-election-results/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | The Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder's Office released the final unofficial count of ballots from the 2026 primaries at noon on Wednesday, July 1. Voter turnout for the primary was 50.98% of active voters (4,494) with 2,291 ballots cast. In the two contested local elections, which will determine who is seated as
- [Meeker 8-10 softball team rolls past Glenwood 10-1](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-8-10-softball-team-rolls-past-glenwood-10-1/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker Recreation Center 8-10 softball team picked up its first win of the season last week, defeating Glenwood 10-1 on the road. After opening the season with a pair of close losses, Meeker took another step forward with an all-around performance in its first road game. "The girls handled the first road
- [Goldrush runs wild in 21-10 victory over Grand Valley](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/goldrush-runs-wild-in-21-10-victory-over-grand-valley/sports/): MEEEKER | After last week's home game against Rifle was washed out by rain, the Meeker 2 Goldrush 11-13 Rec Center softball team returned to action Monday, June 29, at Vix Ranch, defeating Grand Valley 21-10 to remain unbeaten at 2-0. Despite the extended break, Meeker 2 showed little rust, scoring five runs in each
- [Rio Blanco Cup returns to Meeker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-blanco-cup-returns-to-meeker/sports/): The Rio Blanco County Cup champions from Meeker pose with the trophy after winning the title over the weekend, bringing the Cup back from Rangely where it had been held for the past three years. BOBBY G'S MEMORIES PHOTO
- [ Meeker rodeo wraps up June action with Week 3 performances, rollover bull riding](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-rodeo-wraps-up-june-action-with-week-3-performances-rollover-bull-riding/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series wrapped up its first month of competition June 25 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds with standout performances across multiple events and another rollover in the bull riding competition. Slack began at 6 p.m. before the rodeo performance at 7 p.m., with contestants from across the region competing
- [Ingrid Andress to open Range Call concert Friday in Meeker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/ingrid-andress-to-open-range-call-concert-friday-in-meeker/meeker/): MEEKER | Multi-GRAMMY nominated singer-songwriter Ingrid Andress will take the Range Call stage this Friday, July 3, 2026, bringing new music to Meeker with the release of her latest single, “Now I Know,” as she continues a career built on sharp lyricism and modern country storytelling. Andress first broke through with a series of critically
- [Country supergroup The Frontmen set for Meeker Range Call performance](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/country-supergroup-the-frontmen-set-for-meeker-range-call-performance/meeker/): 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 Stewart of Restless Heart, Richie
- [LEADING THE WAY: Hilkey named 2026 parade marshal](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/leading-the-way-hilkey-named-2026-parade-marshal/meeker/): 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. This year's Range Call theme,
- [Kids in Business Day at Mountain Valley Bank](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/kids-in-business-day-at-mountain-valley-bank/meeker/): 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 the program, participants learned how
- [THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-declaration-of-independence/features/): In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which
- [Day, Mobley secure nominations in RBC primary](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/day-mobley-secure-nominations-in-rbc-primary/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Rio Blanco County voters narrowed the field for several local and statewide races during the June 30 primary election, with Republican nominees now set to compete in the Nov. 3 general election. According to unofficial results from the Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 2,291 ballots were cast, representing nearly 51% voter
- [County Beat - Commissioners cite housing costs, uncertainty in wildfire code debate](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/county-beat-commissioners-cite-housing-costs-uncertainty-in-wildfire-code-debate/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners spent much of its June 30 work session discussing the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC), signaling they are not prepared to adopt the state code because of concerns about housing affordability, uncertainty surrounding future state requirements and opposition to what several commissioners described as another
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 28-JULY 4, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-june-28-july-4-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 7/3/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 21-year-old male for DUI. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 7/4/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office took a 25 year-old male in custody after a "Flock Hit"- (License Plate Reader) from Rangely PD of a semi-truck associated with multiple active warrants. Subject was arrested
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - July 9th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-july-9th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Craft Crazy at the Library July 9 MEEKER | Craft Crazy With Erin will be painting Flower Magnets on July 9 at 5 p.m. For more information go to meekerlibrary.org and check out our calendar. Drop by the library or call 970-878-5911 to register. Fire Preparedness Day at Meekerpalooza MEEKER | The Conservation Districts and
- [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - July 9th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor-july-9th-2026/opinion/): 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 generous support of this year’s
- [HISTORY LESSONS:  Battle Hymn of Republic](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-battle-hymn-of-republic/meeker/): 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 is a republic, governed by
- [Obituary - Walt Brown](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-walt-brown/obituaries/): Aug. 3, 1942 ~ July 6, 2026 Walt Brown passed away quietly on July 6, 2026. He was born to Ruth and Walter (Bill) Brown on Aug. 3, 1942. Walt is survived by his sister Linda (Steve) Cummings and his partner Boots Campbell and children Tim and Lance, Jan (Kevin) Nye and Erik (Trina) Brown,
- [Meeker FFA team advances to national state with thought-provoking wildfire debate](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-ffa-team-advances-to-national-state-with-thought-provoking-wildfire-debate/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | Their journey to the National FFA Convention didn’t begin in a competition—it began with a commitment to the community. Following the wildfires that affected the Meeker area last year, five Meeker High School FFA members chose to tackle an issue that hit close to home. Rather than simply studying
- [Rio Blanco County 4-H member earns top honors at state horse judging contest](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-blanco-county-4-h-member-earns-top-honors-at-state-horse-judging-contest/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | Rio Blanco County 4-H member Joslin Spieth capped an exceptional horse judging season with a standout performance at the Colorado State 4-H Horse Judging Contest, earning fourth high individual overall and a $500 scholarship. A longtime member of Rio Blanco County 4-H and the Meeker FFA chapter, Spieth represented
- [DAYS GONE BY - July 9th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-july-9th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago On Monday afternoon an alarm of fire went forth and the scene was soon located as great clouds of smoke were issuing from the roof at the rear of the bakery of Pfisterer and Baldauf, but the prompt and effective work of “our fire department” soon had the flames
- [White River National Forest moves to Stage 2 fire restrictions Friday](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/white-river-national-forest-moves-to-stage-2-fire-restrictions-friday/rio-blanco-county/): Press Release RBC | All lands managed by the White River National Forest will be under Stage 2 fire restrictions beginning Friday, June 26. Under stage 2 fire restrictions, no campfires or charcoal are allowed anywhere on the White River National Forest, including in developed campgrounds and picnic areas. Continued hot, dry and windy weather
- [Week 2 brings winners, rollover payouts at Meeker Summer Rodeo Series](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/week-2-brings-winners-rollover-payouts-at-meeker-summer-rodeo-series/meeker/): MEEKER | Competitors returned to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on June 18 for Week 2 of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series, with winners crowned across multiple events and larger payouts building for next week’s competition. The weekly summer series continued with slack beginning at 6 p.m. and the main performance starting at 7 p.m.,
- [A different way forward: Agrivoltaic offers lesson for rural Colorado](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/a-different-way-forward-agrivoltaic-offers-lesson-for-rural-colorado/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | When Byron Kominek stood before Rio Blanco County commissioners during a June 9 work session, his message was simple: rural communities don't have to choose between agriculture and solar energy. The Boulder County farmer and owner of Jack's Solar Garden shared lessons learned from operating one of Colorado's best-known
- [WREA begins construction of new transmission line](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/wrea-begins-construction-of-new-transmission-line/meeker/): 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 electric service for Meeker as
- [Airstream club visits the TANK in Rangely](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/airstream-club-visits-the-tank-in-rangely/rangely/): SPECIAL TO THE HT RANGELY | The Colorado Airstream Club hosts a rally at the Sheepdog Trials each fall and gathers donations for the food bank at the Methodist church. They recently had an event in Rangely with lots of publicity. This year, the Rangely event was named “The Tank Rally” in connection with the
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 21-27, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-june-21-27-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 6/23/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office took a 42 year-old female in custody during a court appearance on a warrant for Controlled Substance and Drug Paraphernalia-Possess. She was transported to jail and bonded out. 6/25/2026- Rangely PD arrested a 47 year-old male for a warrant. He was transported to jail and released on bond.
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - July 2nd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-july-2nd-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Wildfire mitigation meeting June 30 MEEKER | Residents of the Ute, Papoose, Buford and Marvine areas are invited to attend a community meeting on local wildfire mitigation efforts Tuesday, June 30, at 6 p.m. at the Buford Schoolhouse. Project partners will discuss a funded defensible space program, community chipping days, site assessments and other community
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - What holds us together? ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-what-holds-us-together/opinion/): “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 Bible from cover to cover,
- [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - July 2nd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor-july-2nd-2026/opinion/): Hometown hero Dear Editor: Meeker and Rangely are special places, some might say the portrait of the best part of our past. But these towns are only special because of the individual people that still live here, still living the values of caring and neighborliness. As our cities and suburbs grow, it is harder and
- [LOOSE ENDS:  'You're really getting up there.'](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/loose-ends-youre-really-getting-up-there/meeker/): 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 an insult. Even if families
- [HISTORY LESSONS:  Petrolite](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-petrolite/meeker/): 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 the one room Petrolite School
- [RBC HISTORICAL SOCIETY: When volunteerism becomes history](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-historical-society-when-volunteerism-becomes-history/meeker/): 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 what point does volunteerism become
- [Funeral Notice - Owen Dale Slack](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/funeral-notice-owen-dale-slack/obituaries/): A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1, 10 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 368 4th St., Meeker, Colorado. A military service at Highland Cemetery will immediately follow the church service. Following the graveside service, a luncheon reception will be provided by the family at Richard’s Hall, located next to the Episcopal
- [Obituary - Roy Frederick Trice, Sr.](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-roy-frederick-trice-sr/obituaries/): Jan. 19, 1929 ~ June 23, 2026 Roy Frederick Trice, Sr. passed away peacefully in his home on June 23, 2026, in Grand Junction, Colorado, at the age of 97. Roy was born Jan. 19, 1929, in Snyder, Texas, to Jeff Frederick Trice and Mary Ceora Head Trice. Roy was an only child. Roy married
- [Library board approves bylaw revisions, seeks more AV proposals](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/library-board-approves-bylaw-revisions-seeks-more-av-proposals/meeker/): 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 intended as a cleanup rather
- [Meeker school board reviews budget, dress code and service animal policies](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-school-board-reviews-budget-dress-code-and-service-animal-policies/meeker/): 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, Heather Sauls and Tony Theos
- [A Meeker Tradition: The annual July 4 'Run for Your Life' 5K returns ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/a-meeker-tradition-the-annual-july-4-run-for-your-life-5k-returns/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Lace up your sneakers and grab your morning coffee! A true community classic is back to kick off Independence Day. ERBM Recreation & Park District’s annual Run for Your Life 5K (Run & Walk) will take over the streets of Meeker Saturday, July 4. As one of the area's most beloved
- [Pickleball & Fireworks: ERBM announces new tournament for Range Call weekend](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pickleball-fireworks-erbm-announces-new-tournament-for-range-call-weekend/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Looking for a way to kick off Range Call weekend? ERBM Recreation & Park District is launching a brand-new Fireworks Pickleball Tournament on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Downtown Plaza. It’s a great excuse to get active and a portion of the proceeds goes straight to supporting the Meeker Pickleball
- [PICKLEBALL!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pickleball/sports/): Molly Doan and Ivy Coryell pose for a photo after winning the Palooza Pickleball championship on June 26.
- [Meeker 18U boys baseball summer league](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-18u-boys-baseball-summer-league/sports/): The Meeker 18U club baseball team poses for a photo after traveling to Rifle for a recent game, where they fell to Fruita 6-2. BOBBY G'S MEMORIES PHOTO
- [Stars & Stripes Basketball Tournament returns July 4](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/stars-stripes-basketball-tournament-returns-july-4/sports/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | A true Meeker Fourth of July isn’t complete without some hoops! Join ERBM Recreation & Park District for the annual community favorite Stars & Stripes 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday, July 4, 2026. The outdoor showdown will take place at the Admin Building North Parking Lot (555 Garfield Street) and will have
- [Pioneers board reports strong finances, approves governance changes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pioneers-board-reports-strong-finances-approves-governance-changes/meeker/): MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Health Service District Board and Pioneers Medical Center Board met last week at Pioneers Medical Center, 315 Sixth St., to discuss the hospital's financial performance, technology investments, staffing and governance. Vice President Regas Halandras, Secretary/Treasurer Sherri Halandras and board members Wade Bradfield, Jean Gianinetti, Dr. Albert Krueger and Danette
- [DAYS GONE BY - July 2nd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-july-2nd-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The remains of the late Frank Wells were consigned to their last resting place at the ranch of his father-in-law, Mr. George Letchmere, on Piceance, last Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Handel was present and read the burial office of the church. Another mining war is on in Colorado. The
- [Meeker 2 Goldrush opens season with offensive outburst against Glenwood 1 ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-2-goldrush-opens-season-with-offensive-outburst-against-glenwood-1/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker 2 Goldrush 11-13 Rec Center softball team opened its season at home at Paintbrush Park on Thursday, June 18, with a 26-14 win over Glenwood 1, powered by a dominant offensive performance and strong pitching from #7 Skyler Wilson and #5 Carson Cook. #14 Jada Gould led the way at the
- [Meeker 8-10 softball learning, improving through first two contests](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-8-10-softball-learning-improving-through-first-two-contests/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker Recreation Center 8-10 softball team opened its season with a pair of close contests, falling 4-1 to Rifle in international tiebreaker play before dropping another 4-1 decision to New Castle at home Monday night. In the season opener against Rifle, Meeker battled to a 1-1 tie through four innings before time
- [VINE & VITTLES: Peanut Butter = Love: For the Dads](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/vine-vittles-peanut-butter-love-for-the-dads/opinion/): Special to the HT MEEKER | I’m sitting here writing this on Father’s Day morning. Listening to music, while my oven and timers go in the background. Baking time — it’s been a couple of months and it’s not something I do nearly often enough. The funny thing is, I’m baking something that I absolutely
- [Living with less water in RBC: Speaker shares flow trends and new practices](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/living-with-less-water-in-rbc-speaker-shares-flow-trends-and-new-practices/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Landowners in Rio Blanco County are seeing springs dry up and ponds disappear. Dealing with the reality of less water was the topic of discussion at the most recent presentation for the White River Alliance. The speaker, Collin Robinson, owns Guide Water. Robinson is a water resource engineer who
- [Pfeiffer receives Ferguson College Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pfeiffer-receives-ferguson-college-early-career-excellence-in-teaching-award/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Morgan Pfeiffer, an assistant professor in Oklahoma State University's Department of Animal and Food Sciences, received the Ferguson College of Agriculture Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award during the college's scholarships and awards banquet in March. Pfeiffer joined the faculty in 2020 after earning her bachelor's, master's and doctoral
- [Meekerpalooza Cornhole Champs](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meekerpalooza-cornhole-champs/meeker/): Ethan and Joshua Hicks celebrate after winning the Palooza Cornhole Tournament championship on June 12. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
- [Opening night sets tone for Meeker Summer Rodeo Series](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/opening-night-sets-tone-for-meeker-summer-rodeo-series/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series returned to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on June 11 to open its 2026 season, drawing competitors from around the region for the first night of summer rodeo action. Now entering its ninth year, the weekly series began with slack at 6 p.m. before the main performance got
- [Hard work pays off for Meeker FFA members](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hard-work-pays-off-for-meeker-ffa-members/meeker/): MEEKER | More than 2,000 FFA members from across the state gathered at Colorado State University Pueblo for the 98th Colorado FFA State Convention, and Meeker FFA returned home with state honors, leadership accomplishments and a trip to the national stage. The annual convention marks the culmination of a year of work for FFA members,
- [Stage 1 Fire Restrictions start Friday, June 19](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/stage-1-fire-restrictions-start-friday-june-19/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Rio Blanco County's unincorporated and private lands, the entire White River National Forest, and all areas within the BLM White River Field Office boundaries are entering into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions starting Friday, June 19, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Rio Blanco County's Stage 1 Fire Restrictions include: PROHIBITIONS: Building, maintaining, attending, or using
- [Meeker 1, 11-13 team, powers past Rifle behind early offensive surge](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-1-11-13-team-powers-past-rifle-behind-early-offensive-surge/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker 1, 11-13 Meeker 1 Rec Center softball team opened its season with a 27-13 road win over Rifle on Thursday night at Skinner Field. Coach Phil Patton said he was pleased with the way his team competed in its first game together. “We were thrilled to get a road win to
- [Kids in Business day at Mountain Valley Bank this Friday](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/kids-in-business-day-at-mountain-valley-bank-this-friday/meeker/): MEEKER | On June 26, the annual Kids in Business Day is happening in the Mountain Valley Bank parking lot. This is a day where kids take their businesses to the next level and promote themselves. They learn about the importance of money and how to save it. Mountain Valley Bank branch manager Katelin Cook,
- [Town board hears concerns on park conditions; backs chipping days, economic development work](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/town-board-hears-concerns-on-park-conditions-backs-chipping-days-economic-development-work/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees on Tuesday heard concerns about a connector road and park maintenance, approved special event permits for the Meeker Lions Club, backed two community chipping days, and received an update on regional economic development efforts tied to the coal transition. Police and planning updates In May the Meeker Police
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 14-20, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-june-14-20-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 6/18/2026- A 38 year old male was arrested by Meeker PD for a Protection Order Violation and Harassment. He was transported to jail and released on a PR bond. CALL SUMMARIES 6/14/2026 @ 2:03 pm. A campfire was left unattended in the Miller Creek area prompted a response from the Meeker Volunteer Fire Dept.
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - June 25th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-june-25th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Kids in Business Day June 26 MEEKER | Mountain Valley Bank is looking for budding entrepreneurs to participate in the 5th annual Kids in Business Day, which will take place on June 26, 2026. Kid business owners can submit their vendor application and learn more details in person at Mountain Valley Bank, 400 Main St.,
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - If you could do anything, what would you do?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-if-you-could-do-anything-what-would-you-do/opinion/): “The great thing about life — the most magnificent thing about being these sentient human beings — is that we have been given the power of choice.” ~ Bryant McGill One of the few benefits of being shoved up against the reality of mortality — our own or someone close to us — is that it
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - June 25th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-june-25th-2026/opinion/): Cambodia Mission Team thanks community for support Dear Editor: The Cambodia Mission Team from The Church at Meeker would like to extend our thanks to the Meeker community for your incredible support of our recent garage sale fundraiser. We are grateful for every item donated, every purchase made, and every word of encouragement shared throughout
- [HISTORY LESSONS: Electricity to Meeker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-electricity-to-meeker/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The earliest use of electricity in Meeker was the telegraph lines connecting Rawlins to the Camp on the White River. Service stopped in 1883, when the post was closed. The private company of Rawlins and White River Telegraph company was maintaining telegraph lines in 1885 according the Meeker Herald.
- [RBC HISTORICAL SOCIETY: When History Becomes Part of History](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-historical-society-when-history-becomes-part-of-history/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Recently, I found myself reflecting on an unexpected question: At what point does history become part of history? This question arose after the theft of a newly installed sign at the White River Ute Agency site near Meeker. The marker had been placed to help protect the original sign
- [ERBM UPDATES: GOCO grant announcement and summer activities update](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/erbm-updates-goco-grant-announcement-and-summer-activities-update/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Summer is flying by, and we hope you are enjoying the warm weather, sporting events, community fun, and more! This month, ERBM Recreation and Park District is excited to announce the award of a $100,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) to fund a comprehensive update to the District’s Master Plan.
- [RBC seeks public input on updated Hazard Mitigation Plan](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-seeks-public-input-on-updated-hazard-mitigation-plan/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | Rio Blanco County residents have an opportunity to review and comment on a draft update to the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan, a document designed to help communities prepare for and reduce the impacts of future disasters. The county's current plan was approved in 2020 and is undergoing its required update to
- [Commissioners weigh challenges from Fairfield Apartments to County Road 17 bridge](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-weigh-challenges-from-fairfield-apartments-to-county-road-17-bridge/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Rio Blanco County commissioners spent much of last week's work session discussing the future of the Fairfield Apartments, a proposed flexible work policy for child welfare employees, landfill operations and the deteriorating County Road 17 bridge. Commission Chair Callie Scritchfield and Commissioner Doug Overton attended in person, while Commissioner Jennifer O'Hearon participated via
- [A local son's journey to science and teaching](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/a-local-sons-journey-to-science-and-teaching/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Michael Overton grew up with roots in this community before setting out to find his path in the world — a path that, like the best scientific discoveries, turned out to be anything but a straight line. After graduating high school in 2000, Mike headed to Colorado State University
- [Town of Meeker launching new water billing system](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/town-of-meeker-launching-new-water-billing-system/meeker/): Press Release MEEKER | Town of Meeker water customers will soon see changes to their monthly utility bills as the town completes implementation of a new water billing software system designed to improve customer service and provide additional account management options. Beginning with bills issued at the end of June, customers — excluding bulk water
- [DAYS GONE BY - June 25th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-june-25th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Durham town mansion is assuming shape under the supervision of Builder Malone and a large force of workmen. When completed it will be the finest home in Meeker. Our old friend Harry French is the architect. Willie Wear’s horse tried to turn a summersault on Tuesday and in
- [HAPPY BIRTHDAY!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/happy-birthday/meeker/): Emma Lou Frisby celebrated her 91st birthday at the Sassy Ladies' lunch last week. Happy birthday to Emma Lou! BOBBY G'S MEMORIES PHOTO
- [HopeWest Cornhole Tournament](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hopewest-cornhole-tournament/meeker/): Cornhole runners-up, from left: Diana Jones (HopeWest), Dax Sheridan and Ryan Sullivan, pose for a photo after the HopeWest Cornhole Tournament this past weekend. BOBBY G'S PHOTO The HopeWest Cornhole champions pose for a photo after winning the tournament this past weekend, June 13. BOBBY G'S PHOTO
- [Ormsbee promoted to master sergeant in U.S. Air Force](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/ormsbee-promoted-to-master-sergeant-in-u-s-air-force/dinosaur/): DINOSAUR | David Ormsbee, grandson of Bob and Gloria Ormsbee of Dinosaur, was promoted to the rank of master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force on June 4, 2026. Ormsbee is currently stationed at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. During the promotion ceremony, he received his certificate of promotion from Maj. Andrew Blazier,
- [HopeWest invites community to“Jesters & Generosity” fundraising event ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hopewest-invites-community-tojesters-generosity-fundraising-event/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | HopeWest’s annual fundraiser returns June 13 with a day full of medieval-inspired fun, during this year’s Jesters and Generosity. This community fundraiser supports local HopeWest programs and services. An event unlike any other in Meeker, the day begins with a cornhole tournament at 10 a.m. at the Meeker
- [RBC Sheriff candidates' Q&A](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-sheriff-candidates-qa/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | There will be two names on the Republican primary ballot for the office of Rio Blanco County Sheriff, Jim Amick and Travis Mobley. Both candidates responded to a list of questions posed by the HT for the following Q&A. Q: What prompted you to run for Rio Blanco County sheriff, and what experience
- [Barone Middle School Honor Roll and Attendance Awards](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/barone-middle-school-honor-roll-and-attendance-awards/meeker/): BMS is excited to celebrate these Cowboys for their hard work, effort and grit through the spring semester. Go Cowboys! Sixth grade AB Honor Roll: Front Row, left to right: Weston Currie, Alejandra Carrillo, Leah Keeran, Samuel Jaquez, Melody Miller, Annabeth Moody, Ray'Sun Hume-Williams. Back Row, left to right: Landry Shonk, Colt Seely, Destiny Todd,
- [RHS graduate named "Most Positive Athlete" ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rhs-graduate-named-most-positive-athlete/sports/): Special to the HT RANGELY | Rangely High School student-athlete Chase Cochrane has been named one of Colorado's Most Positive Athletes for the 2025-26 school year by the Positive Athlete organization. Cochrane was among 28 Colorado high school students recognized statewide for demonstrating leadership, character and sportsmanship both on and off the field. The Positive
- [Twice as nice: Two golfers sink holes-in-one](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/twice-as-nice-two-golfers-sink-holes-in-one/sports/): Kaleb Nielsen celebrates his hole-in-one on the No. 4 at the Meeker Golf Course. Nielsen aced the hole from the white tee markers using a gap wedge, with a Callaway Golf Supersoft ball. Kaycee Sullivan celebrates after recording a hole-in-one on Hole No. 7 at the Meeker Golf Course on Memorial Day. Sullivan’s ace
- [Ladies Deerfly Scramble draws full field, supports local girls golf program](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/ladies-deerfly-scramble-draws-full-field-supports-local-girls-golf-program/sports/): MEEKER | The Ladies Deerfly Scramble filled its field this past weekend, bringing 24 teams to the Meeker Golf Course for a day of competition, community and fundraising. Tournament organizer Amanda Back said interest in the event remained strong this year, drawing a mix of local players and participants from out of town. “We had
- [Don Jilberto’s builds community through family and food](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/don-jilbertos-builds-community-through-family-and-food/meeker/): MEEKER | The aroma of freshly prepared Mexican food drifts through the dining room at Don Jilberto’s, where customers are greeted by a warm, family-friendly atmosphere that reflects the people behind the business. For Alejandra Romero and her husband, Francisco Alvarez, the restaurant at 173 1st St. represents years of experience, family tradition and a
- [Feeding Giants to headline Meekerpalooza on June 12](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/feeding-giants-to-headline-meekerpalooza-on-june-12/meeker/): MEEKER | Summer evenings on the Rio Blanco County Courthouse lawn are returning as Meekerpalooza brings live music, community gathering and downtown activity back to Meeker on Friday, June 12, from 4-8 p.m. The evening's featured act, Feeding Giants, brings a blend of country, Americana, folk and soft rock influences to the stage, providing the
- [Landowners with riparian challenges wanted: White River Alliance awarded grant funding to help Rio Blanco County Landowners restore riparian areas](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/landowners-with-riparian-challenges-wanted-white-river-alliance-awarded-grant-funding-to-help-rio-blanco-county-landowners-restore-riparian-areas/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Interested landowners in Rio Blanco County can now receive assistance restoring drying riparian areas, creeks, and springs, through the White River Alliance using grant funding from the Biophilia Foundation. The White River Alliance is looking for area landowners who have a spring or riparian area that needs some expert
- [BOCC examines solar opportunities, hears CDOT plans](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/bocc-examines-solar-opportunities-hears-cdot-plans/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Last week the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners met June 9 in Meeker, holding a morning work session followed by its regular meeting. All three commissioners were present. During the work session, commissioners heard a presentation from Byron Kominek, owner of Jack's Solar Garden and executive director of the Colorado Agrivoltaic
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 6-13, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-june-6-13-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 6/10/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office arrested a 42 year-old male on Menacing, Criminal Attempt to Commit Class Five or Six Felony, Drove Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs or Both and Reckless Endangerment. He was taken to jail and released on bond. CALL SUMMARIES 6/8/2026 @ 10:32 am. A
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - June 18th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-june-18th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Scenic Byway reception June 18 MEEKER | Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway reception June 18 — The Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway Committee will host a community reception Thursday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the White River Museum in Meeker. The event will celebrate the Smithsonian exhibit and offer an opportunity to learn more
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - June 18th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-june-18th-2026/opinion/): “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” ~ Alvin Toffler Journalism has often been referred to as “the first rough draft of history.” That implies several things: the story, when first written, is incomplete; rewrites and revisions will eventually
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - June 18th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-june-18th-2026/opinion/): Endorsement of Travis Day for RBC Commissioner Dear Editor: Larry and I are pleased to offer our wholehearted endorsement of Travis Day for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. We have known Travis for more than 20 years and have had the privilege of working alongside him in Colorado’s water well industry. During that time, we have
- [MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT: District makes final payment on elementary school bond](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-school-district-district-makes-final-payment-on-elementary-school-bond/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | At their June 8, 2026 special meeting, the Meeker School District Board of Education approved final payment for the bonds used to fund the construction of Meeker Elementary School! The bond payoff comes approximately two and a half years before the final payment was scheduled. Paying off the elementary
- [School board advances debt reduction, examines policies](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/school-board-advances-debt-reduction-examines-policies/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held a special meeting and work session last week at the district office, approving an early elementary school bond payoff and accepting a major curriculum donation before discussing enrollment trends, graduation policies, facility use guidelines and budget planning. Board President Bill deVergie, Secretary Hannah Borchard and board members Ann
- [Older adult? Disabled resident? Let someone else do the driving with the Meeker Streaker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/older-adult-disabled-resident-let-someone-else-do-the-driving-with-the-meeker-streaker/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Rio Blanco County and Pioneers Medical Center are pleased to announce the ongoing Meeker Streaker transportation schedule for out-of-town medical and essential service appointments. The Meeker Streaker is a public transit and senior transportation service designed primarily for senior citizens and disabled residents who are unable to drive themselves.
- [Obituary - Alice 'Ali' Kay Sissom](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-alice-ali-kay-sissom/obituaries/): Dec. 11, 1953 ~ June 9, 2026 We are remembering Ali Kay Sissom who was born to Myrtle And Thomas Crawford in 1953 and died on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. She died comfortably at home being cared for by family as she herself had done for her parents. She was the youngest of three sisters.
- [Obituary - Paul Ivan Tucker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-paul-ivan-tucker/obituaries/): March 6, 1957 ~ May 22, 2026 With his family by his side, Paul Ivan Tucker passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2026, at Community Hospital in Grand Junction from a brief and sudden illness. He was 69. Paul was born on March 6, 1957, at Pioneers Hospital in Meeker, Colorado, to Vern and Beth
- [New signage stolen from historical marker near Meeker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/new-signage-stolen-from-historical-marker-near-meeker/meeker/): MEEKER | The historic marker that points to the location of the Meeker Incident in 1879 sits about three miles west of Meeker at a pull-off on the south side of the highway just across from the turnoff to Strawberry Creek/County Rd. 7. If you’re driving fast and not looking for it, you might miss
- [Commissioner candidate Q&A](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioner-candidate-qa/rio-blanco-county/): The HT asked the two Republican primary candidates for the open county commissioner seat Travis Day and Rich Ford, to submit responses to a list of questions. Those answers are below. The primary election is June 30, 2026. Q: Rio Blanco County is both a government entity and one of the county’s larger employers. How
- [MHS BASEBALL ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-baseball-5/sports/): The Meeker High School baseball team poses with its postseason and individual awards following the conclusion of the 2026 season. The Cowboys finished with a 9-13-1 record, earned a berth in the Class 2A regional tournament and placed fourth in league play during Head Coach James Romansky’s second season leading the program. From left, senior
- [12U FASTPITCH SOFTBALL](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/12u-fastpitch-softball/sports/): From left, Superintendent Chris Selle, Barone Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade Eng Members of Meeker’s 2026 12U Fastpitch softball team pose following a championship season representing Colorado River Valley (CRV) Little League. In the program’s inaugural season in the CRV softball league, the team finished with a 7-4-1 record, averaging 14 runs per game and
- [Five-peat Marlins lean on culture as season continues](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/five-peat-marlins-lean-on-culture-as-season-continues/sports/): MEEKER | Five straight state championships would be enough for many programs to talk about trophies first. For the Meeker Marlins, head coach Shelly Rogers would rather talk about culture. As the Marlins returned to the water this past week (May 26) after the annual rec center shutdown (May 4–May 25) to continue their summer
- [Meeker chamber golf tournament debuts at Meeker Golf Course](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-chamber-golf-tournament-debuts-at-meeker-golf-course/meeker/): MEEKER | This past weekend, The Meeker Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural golf tournament May 30 at the Meeker Golf Course, bringing together local businesses, community members and golf enthusiasts for a day centered on friendly competition, community connection and summer recreation. The four-person scramble format drew teams of all skill levels to the
- [Six pieces, one place: Kracht debuts White River Valley collection for HopeWest](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/six-pieces-one-place-kracht-debuts-white-river-valley-collection-for-hopewest/meeker/): MEEKER | For Shelby Kracht, jewelry was never just about turquoise and sterling silver. It was about creating a life that fit who she wanted to be. The owner of Western Drifter Jewelry is now channeling that philosophy into an exclusive collection for the upcoming HopeWest gala, creating pieces inspired by Meeker, the White River
- [Summer Rodeo Series returns to Meeker June 11](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/summer-rodeo-series-returns-to-meeker-june-11/meeker/): MEEKER | Another summer of rodeo action is set to begin in Meeker as the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series returns to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on Thursday, June 11. Slack is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., followed by the main rodeo performance at 7 p.m., officially kicking off what organizers hope will once
- [Mirror Lake Trail Bridge to be replaced](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mirror-lake-trail-bridge-to-be-replaced/meeker/): Work begins this week; trail to remain open MEEKER | The White River National Forest, in partnership with the National Forest Foundation, will replace the bridge on the Mirror Lake Trail (#1821) that crosses the North Fork of the White River beginning June 4.The 3.5-mile trail in the Blanco Ranger District will remain open to
- [Opioid settlement to help fund peer recovery service position in RBC](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/opioid-settlement-to-help-fund-peer-recovery-service-position-in-rbc/meeker/): MEEKER | A portion of Colorado's opioid settlement funding will help expand recovery services in Rio Blanco County through the addition of a peer recovery specialist. In May, the Colorado Opioid Abatement Council awarded $11 million to 24 organizations and local governments statewide to expand treatment and recovery services related to opioid use disorder. Among
- [Town of Meeker welcomes new town clerk](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/town-of-meeker-welcomes-new-town-clerk/meeker/): MEEKER | In what may have been the shortest Meeker town meeting in recent memory, trustees approved an update for Smoking River Brewing Co.’s liquor license that will allow them to serve beer and wine outside during their larger events, such as Oktoberfest. Town staff recommended approval with the contingency that they notify the police
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: May 31-JUNE 6, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-may-31-june-6-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 6/1/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office arrested a 55 year-old male for Drove Vehicle with Blood Alcohol Content of 0.08 or more, Drank From/Possessed an Open Alcoholic Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle, Drove Vehicle Other Than Vehicle Equipped with Approved Ignition Interlock Device. He was issued a summons and released to a sober
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - June 11th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-june-11th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Short Stories & Snacks at the Meeker Public Library June 13 MEEKER | Saturday, June 13 at 11 a.m. Reading "A Jury of Her Peers" by Susan Glaspell. Presentation by Dr. Bob Dorsett June 15 MEEKER | New technologies are revolutionizing our capacity to edit the genetic code. Gene engineers now have tools that may
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Tomorrow is a new day](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-tomorrow-is-a-new-day/opinion/): “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson The preceding quote would ideally be read right before bed, or right at the end of the
- [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - June 11th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor-june-11th-2026/opinion/): Grateful for support of the Ladies' Deer Fly Dear Editor: Again this year we were blessed to have a full field and a great day for camaraderie and Ladies Golf! The Meeker Deer Fly committee and the Meeker High School Girls golf team and their coach Amanda Back would like to thank the following for
- [LOOSE ENDS:  History close to home](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/loose-ends-history-close-to-home/opinion/): Special to the HT MEEKER | There is a spring break or summer tradition here that many local families continue to honor when they go on their annual vacations each year. It could be called taking a family vacation to new places, some overseas, and learning the history of the entire United States. This is
- [HISTORY LESSONS: Homesteading Pt. 2](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-homesteading-pt-2/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | As part of the Homestead Act, there was also a process for settlers who had already taken up residence on public domain land without a prior homestead claim. In other words, they were squatters without a title of any sort. Such public domain land was often offered at public
- [Summertime and VBS go together](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/summertime-and-vbs-go-together/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The community of Meeker has a plethora of VBS options every summer. Some kids circulate and hit them all, while others choose their favorite church. Some select their favorite theme or go with a favorite friend who invited them. But all the options for Vacation Bible School are filled
- [RIO BLANCO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - Why your story matters: Getting involved in Rio Blanco County's future through its past](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-blanco-county-historical-society-why-your-story-matters-getting-involved-in-rio-blanco-countys-future-through-its-past/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | History is often thought of as something that happened long ago, tucked away in dusty books, old photographs, and museum exhibits. But after spending years working with the Rio Blanco County Historical Society and the White River Museum, I have learned something important: history is not about the past.
- [MEEKER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Summer activities update](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-chamber-of-commerce-summer-activities-update/meeker/meeker-chamber-of-commerce/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Summer is officially underway in Meeker, and the Chamber has been busy preparing for another exciting season of events and activities. The Meeker Chamber held its first annual Golf Tournament on May 30 at the Meeker Golf Course. The event was a great success, bringing together local businesses and
- [Rio Blanco County welcomes new CSU Extension Director](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-blanco-county-welcomes-new-csu-extension-director/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | Rio Blanco County is pleased to welcome Meghan Davis as the new County Extension Director. Davis officially began her role on June 8 and brings extensive experience in agriculture, education and youth development to the position. A resident of Rio Blanco County for the past 12 years, Davis is
- [Obituary - Malvin Franklin Crawford, Jr. ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-malvin-franklin-crawford-jr/obituaries/): Oct. 7, 1928 ~ June 7, 2026 Malvin Franklin Crawford, Jr., affectionately known as Junior, J.R., June, Dad, and Granddad, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the age of 97, just two miles from where he was born. Junior was born on October 7, 1928, on the family ranch on Wilson
- [Obituary - Casey Franklin](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-casey-franklin/obituaries/): Feb. 7, 1972 ~ May 23, 2026 Casey Franklin was born on February 7, 1972, in Meeker, Colorado, the only son of Linda Susan Orton Franklin Carter (2019) and Delbert Franklin (2024). Casey came from deep roots in the White River Valley of northwestern Colorado. The Spurlock and Watkin families have been part of Colorado's
- [Obituary - Jimmy Earl Kunkel](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-jimmy-earl-kunkel/obituaries/): April. 26, 1954 ~ May 31, 2026 Jimmy Earl Kunkel, of Meeker, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home in Meeker. He was 72. Memorial Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2026, at Meeker Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Jimmy's
- [Obituary - Donald George Moyer](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-donald-george-moyer/obituaries/): April 7, 1955 ~ June 1, 2026 Donald George Moyer passed away at his home in Grand Junction, Colorado on June 1, 2026 at 71 years of age. He was born in Meeker, Colorado on April 7, 1955, second of four children to Richard L. (Dick) and Merle Dene Moyer. He lived in five different
- [Obituary - Kenneth R. Server](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-kenneth-r-server/obituaries/): April 14, 1933 ~ May 23, 2026 Kenneth Server, 93, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at the Oaks Assisted Care facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Born on April 14, 1933, in Alturas, California, to Ernest and Maude Server, Kenneth lived a life defined by hard work, deep love of family, and a remarkable career
- [Obituary - Kathryn Jo Holland Turner](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-kathryn-jo-holland-turner/obituaries/): June 25, 1947 ~ May 21, 2026 Kathyrn Jo Holland Turner was raised by her parents, TJ and Maxine Holland in the beautiful ranching community of Meeker, Colorado. She attended Meeker High School and was involved in many academics and activities including cheerleading, band, choir and drama. She graduated with honors in 1965. Kathy then
- [DAYS GONE BY - June 11th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-june-11th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Almost every day one or more outfits are passing through town, the objective point being either Battle Lake or Saratoga. Meeker is already represented in both places. Piceance creak ranchmen seem to be having more than the usual amount of trouble over water this season. The water commissioner has
- [Memorial Service](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/memorial-service/meeker/): Jimmy Earl Kunkel, of Meeker, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home in Meeker. He was 72. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2026, at Meeker Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Jimmy's memory to Meeker Christian Church.
- [PIONEERS IN PAINT](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pioneers-in-paint/meeker/): The Meeker High School art class recently assisted with hanging the newest Pioneers in Paint title mural for Uplift Meeker. The mural was designed and painted by local artist and teacher Ben Quinn, with help from students Auri Murray, Misael Rosas, Natalie Bayles, and Ryan Hanberg. The project is part of Uplift Meeker’s ongoing Pioneers
- [HONORS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/honors-2/meeker/): From left, Superintendent Chris Selle, Barone Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade English language arts teacher Jennifer Hutchison, Meeker High School English language arts teacher Kathleen Kelley and Board President Bill de Vergie stand with Hutchison and Kelley, who were recognized for their retirements at last week’s regular school board meeting.
- [Leaving a lasting lesson: Jennifer Hutchison retires from Barone Middle School](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/leaving-a-lasting-lesson-jennifer-hutchison-retires-from-barone-middle-school/meeker/): MEEKER | After nearly 30 years in education, including more than two decades at Barone Middle School, Jennifer Hutchison is preparing to close the classroom door for the final time. Hutchison began her teaching career in 1996 at Parkview Elementary in Rangely, teaching third grade for seven years before moving to fifth grade for a
- [Mortarboards & Milestones: MHS Class of 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mortarboards-milestones-mhs-class-of-2026/meeker/): Meeker High School held its graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 23 for the Class of 2026. The mantle was passed from 2026 valedictorian Rylee Sullivan to incoming senior Tucker Chinn, and longtime custodian Stanley Crawford gave the commencement address. See inside this week’s paper for the full graduation section with all the students’ accomplishments. MICHELLE COX
- [Memorial Day Traditions](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/memorial-day-traditions/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | This year’s Memorial Day ceremony in Meeker once again reflected the heart of a small community that continues to remember, honor and support those who served our country. Veterans, families, volunteers and community members gathered at the City Park Bridge and cemetery to honor America’s fallen heroes in a
- [Meeker veteran Rob Baughman reflects on Honor Flight experience](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-veteran-rob-baughman-reflects-on-honor-flight-experience/meeker/): MEEKER | For Rob Baughman, the applause waiting in the Baltimore airport terminal was something he never expected to hear. As he and fellow veterans walked through the terminal during a recent Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C., people stood and clapped while a town crier dressed in colonial clothing welcomed them. For Baughman, the
- [Board expands to seven members, reviews operations and compliance](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/board-expands-to-seven-members-reviews-operations-and-compliance/meeker/): MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Health Service District Board and Pioneers Medical Center met last week at their new meeting location at 315 6th St., where the larger space accommodated additional attendees, including two newly seated board members. The board had operated as a five-member body since 2021 but returned to a seven-member structure
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: May 24-30, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-may-24-30-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 5/27/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office arrested a 47 year-old male on a warrant for 3rd Degree Assault, False Imprisonment and Reckless Endangerment. He was taken to jail and released on bond. 5/27/2026- Meeker Police Department arrested a 57 year-old male for Driving Under the Influence. He was issued a summons and released to
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - June 4th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-june-4th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Area Agency on Aging seeking input RBC | The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Colorado is seeking public input for its four-year plan. Meetings June 8 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Radino Senior Center in Rangely. Grazing workshop planned June 6 MEEKER | A drought and wildfire grazing workshop, “In the Field with Jim
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - The dishes are not the point](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-the-dishes-are-not-the-point/opinion/): “We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.” ~ Añais Nin According to pioneering family therapist Virginia Satir, there are more than 250 ways to do the dishes. I just finished playing dish Jenga — that advanced skill developed by people without automatic dishwashers that allows them to stack, balance
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - June 4th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-june-4th-2026/opinion/): Thanks and concerns from a resident Dear Editor: First, thanks to whomever cut the bushes down by the parts store on the highway. You can now use the sidewalk in front of where the bushes were! Another thing, two years ago someone broke into our car and stole our chairs that had roofs and cup
- [HISTORY LESSONS: Homesteading Pt. 1](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-homesteading-pt-1/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Since most of Rio Blanco County was considered public domain in 1883, it was available for homesteading. The Utes had relinquished the White River Reservation but not the right to hunt in the area. This treaty exception was to cause friction for many years. There were a series of
- [VINE & VITTLES: Cinnamon toast and other lifelines](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/vine-vittles-cinnamon-toast-and-other-lifelines/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | OK — you know the feeling. You’re sick — tired, achy, scratchy throat, cough, sinus pressure… Or, how about, you’re angry — you got in a huge fight with so-and-so or work has just been EXTRA today. Now, this time, you’re sad. Life has just decided that it’s going
- [Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway public reception June 18 at the museum](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/flat-tops-trail-scenic-byway-public-reception-june-18-at-the-museum/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Come celebrate the Smithsonian Exhibit at the White River Museum with the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway Committee! The Committee is a team of dedicated stakeholders from both Meeker and Yampa who work to protect, value, and improve the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway. The new committee is hosting
- [Library board approves support for Meeker School District curriculum](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/library-board-approves-support-for-meeker-school-district-curriculum/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library Board approved a $130,000 commitment toward curriculum materials for Meeker School District students during its May meeting, while also advancing a major roof repair project and discussing changes to meeting procedures and governance. The board voted unanimously to commit $130,000 toward curriculum and instructional materials identified by Meeker School
- [DAYS GONE BY - June 4th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-june-4th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago “Prairie schooners” with the usual accompaniment of goodly sized families, loose stock, poultry and household effects, have been passing both ways during the past week. Will Simms, who has taught the Rangely school very efficiently during the past two school years, left yesterday to Salina, Kansas, where he will
- [Maintenance work on East Beaver Road in Rio Blanco County begins June 1](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/maintenance-work-on-east-beaver-road-in-rio-blanco-county-begins-june-1/meeker/): Travel delays and short-term closures possible MEEKER | Roadwork to improve the East Beaver Road (National Forest System Road 250) in the Blanco Ranger District begins June 1. Short-term delays may be possible.The work will begin at the forest boundary northeast of Lake Avery and continue for 17.6 miles. The project includes improvements to the
- [Meeker riders earn strong finishes at Colorado High School State Rodeo finals in Craig](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-riders-earn-strong-finishes-at-colorado-high-school-state-rodeo-finals-in-craig/meeker/): MEEKER | Meeker-area rodeo athletes delivered steady performances over two days at the Colorado High School Rodeo in Craig, highlighted by strong finishes and point-earning runs from Josey McClain, Kalee Ivy and Leah Wood. Day one opened with a 12th-place finish in pole bending for Ivy, who posted a time of 23.208 seconds. In goat
- [Growing up in the arena: Watson siblings thrive at state rodeo finals](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/growing-up-in-the-arena-watson-siblings-thrive-at-state-rodeo-finals/meeker/): MEEKER | Long weekends on the road, countless hours with horses and the dedication required to compete at a high level are all part of life for the Watson family as Whit and Greta continue to grow in junior high rodeo. That hard work paid off recently at the Colorado State Junior High School Rodeo
- [Barone Middle School track and field caps season with wave of record-breaking performances](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/barone-middle-school-track-and-field-caps-season-with-wave-of-record-breaking-performances/sports/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The Barone Middle School track and field team wrapped up its season with a strong stretch of meets, building on a midseason surge that featured multiple school records, relay wins and standout individual performances across several weeks of competition. The momentum began in Rifle, where the 4x200-meter relay team
- [Cowboys fall to Estes Park in 2A regional, finish season 9-13-1](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-fall-to-estes-park-in-2a-regional-finish-season-9-13-1/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team’s season ended Saturday with a 9-5 loss to Estes Park in the Class 2A regional tournament in Estes Park. The Cowboys entered the postseason as the No. 30 seed and faced the No. 4-seeded Bobcats on May 16, 2026. Meeker remained competitive throughout the game, collecting nine
- [Panthers make history with relay title, second-place girls finish at state](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-make-history-with-relay-title-second-place-girls-finish-at-state/sports/): RANGELY | The Rangely High School track and field teams wrapped up their season with a historic performance at the Colorado State Track and Field Championships held May 14-16 at Jeffco Stadium. The Lady Panthers finished second overall, marking the highest finish for a Rangely girls team since the program’s historic state championship team in
- [Chinn, girls 4x800 set school records as Meeker wraps season at state](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/chinn-girls-4x800-set-school-records-as-meeker-wraps-season-at-state/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team wrapped up its season at the Colorado State Track and Field Championships, held May 14-16 at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood, with several top-10 finishes and podium performances in the throwing events. For the boys, junior Tucker Chinn led the Cowboys with a fourth-place finish in
- [Meeker Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony continues a tradition of honor and remembrance](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-memorial-day-wreath-ceremony-continues-a-tradition-of-honor-and-remembrance/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | For generations, the veterans of Meeker have gathered on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Long before many of us were born, local veterans stood together at the cemetery and along the banks of the White River to
- [Panther Power: Class of 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-power-class-of-2026/rangely/): The Rangely High School Class of 2026 matriculated last Sunday, May 17. See last week's edition for individual senior photos.
- [ “Ball of sunshine”: Meeker High School celebrates Kathleen Kelley’s lasting legacy](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/ball-of-sunshine-meeker-high-school-celebrates-kathleen-kelleys-lasting-legacy/meeker/): MEEKER | Born and raised in Meeker, Kathleen Kelley went from dirt roads and skinned elbows in a small rural town to the Colorado Legislature, where she became the youngest woman ever elected to the state House in 1980. After careers in politics, lobbying and agriculture, Kelley ultimately returned home to the halls of Meeker
- [First chamber golf tournament set for Saturday in Meeker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/first-chamber-golf-tournament-set-for-saturday-in-meeker/meeker/): MEEKER | Golfers are invited to take part in a new community tradition this weekend as the Meeker Chamber of Commerce hosts its first-ever golf tournament on Saturday, May 30 at 9:00 a.m. at the Meeker Golf Course. The event will feature a four-person scramble format, offering a fun and competitive day on the course
- [Commissioner candidates discuss water, growth at White River Alliance forum](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioner-candidates-discuss-water-growth-at-white-river-alliance-forum/rio-blanco-county/): MEEKER | Water, growth, energy development and the future of Rio Blanco County dominated discussion during a candidate forum hosted by the White River Alliance featuring county commissioner candidates Rich Ford and Travis Day. Held in Meeker, the forum focused heavily on declining river flows, water storage, mosquito spraying, recreation growth and how the county
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: May 17-23, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-may-17-23-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 5/22/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office arrested a 43 year-old male for 3rd Degree Assault. He was transported to jail. 5/23/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office arrested a 20 year-old male for domestic violence and harassment. He was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 5/17/2026 @ 1:05 pm. A deputy was flagged down by a
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - May 28th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-may-28th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Crafternoon rescheduled to May 28 MEEKER | Meeker Public Library’s May Crafternoon has been rescheduled to May 28 from 3-5 p.m. The featured project is “cloud dough” slime, limited to 11 participants; reservations are required by calling 970-878-5911 or stopping by the library. Additional crafts will also be available. Pig roast and country dance May
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Testing... testing...](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-testing-testing/opinion/): “Life is a test and this world a place of trial. Always the problems — or it may be the same problem — will be presented to every generation in different forms.” ~ Winston Churchill Despite what we may hope for during our school years, test-taking doesn't end once we finish our formal education, as if
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - May 28th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-may-28th-2026/opinion/): Thanks to voters for support Dear Editor: I want to sincerely thank everyone who took part in the recent election for the Board of Directors of Pioneers Medical Center. In a small community like ours, I know every vote reflects care, thought, and a deep commitment to the future of our hospital, and I am
- [RIO BLANCO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY: The Ute losses at the Battle of Milk Creek](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-blanco-county-historical-society-the-ute-losses-at-the-battle-of-milk-creek/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society will continue its traditional July 4 activities this year. Along with Root Beer Floats, the Stagecoach and the Buick in the parade, we will again offer the Milk Creek Battlefield Tour. As this is the Sesquisemiquincentennial, events that shaped Colorado history are important
- [HISTORY LESSONS: The Leadville connection](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-the-leadville-connection/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The role of Leadville in the development of the White River Valley and Piceance was huge. Leadville and the surrounding mining areas were a giant magnet, drawing miners and entrepreneurs from back East and Europe — gold seekers and adventurers from every social stratum: Civil War veterans, silver-spoon young
- [LOOSE ENDS:  Matriculation](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/loose-ends-matriculation/opinion/): Special to the HT MEEKER | This is the time when words of hope for the future fill the air. Most are directed at younger generations as they matriculate from secondary schools to colleges and universities. The beginning and end of each school year seem to contain more optimism and forward thinking than any other
- [Town of Meeker assumes management of local parks system ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/town-of-meeker-assumes-management-of-local-parks-system/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Town of Meeker is pleased to announce that it will assume full management and maintenance responsibilities for seven community parks previously overseen by the ERBM Parks and Recreation District. Effective June 1, 2026, the Town’s Public Works Department will oversee operations at the following locations: Town Park, Circle Park, Sanderson
- [Board of Health adopts updated waste water regulations; commissioners approve contracts, projects ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/board-of-health-adopts-updated-waste-water-regulations-commissioners-approve-contracts-projects/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Health adopted updated regulations governing on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) during its May 19 meeting before county commissioners convened as the Board of County Commissioners later that afternoon. County Attorney Rose Pugliese presented the proposed regulations, explaining that the county last adopted the rules in 2018 and
- [Parks, Robert Street discussion dominate Meeker board of trustees meeting](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/parks-robert-street-discussion-dominate-meeker-board-of-trustees-meeting/meeker/): RBC | Old business took up the greater part of a lengthy Meeker Board of Trustees meeting on May 19, specifically continued discussion around the imminent takeover of responsibilities for care and maintenance of seven town-owned park properties on June 1 and ongoing negotiations with property owners in Sanderson Hills subdivision regarding the use of
- [GUEST COLUMN: YOUTHZONE](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-youthzone-4/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | TheThis spring, communities all around the Roaring Fork and Grand River valleys showed up to support YouthZone in some amazing ways. On May 1st, more than 200 people gathered at the historic Hotel Colorado for our 50th Anniversary Spring Gala, which featured the return of YouthZone’s flagship Kiss-n-Squeal fundraiser
- [DAYS GONE BY - May 28th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-may-28th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Lark Craig of Danforth park was in town a few days ago and reports having killed a coyote in his house. The predatory roamer of the park wilds was first discovered in the parlor by Mrs. Craig, so Lark says, and he was called in, and Mr. Coyote was
- [RBC livestock judging teams compete in Montrose contest](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-teams-compete-in-montrose-contest/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | This past weekend, 4-H members from Rio Blanco County traveled to Montrose to compete in the Tri River Area Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, May 9, 2026. A total of 51 junior participants competed on 14 teams. Rio Blanco County was represented by one full junior team and two
- [First Wendll’s White River Roasters FUNdraising Games brings community together in Meeker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/first-wendlls-white-river-roasters-fundraising-games-brings-community-together-in-meeker/meeker/): MEEKER | Community members of all ages gathered at Bob King Track at Starbuck Stadium on Saturday morning for the first Wendll’s White River Roasters FUNdraising Games, an event focused on fun, friendly competition and community involvement while also raising money for the Meeker High School Activities Fund. The event, was held from 10 a.m.
- [Meeker Track and Field qualifies deep field for state meet](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-track-and-field-qualifies-deep-field-for-state-meet/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team closed out the regular season with strong performances at two final qualifying meets last week, competing May 6 at the Wild West Twilight Last Chance meet in Grand Junction, hosted by Central High School, and May 9 at the Cardinal Invitational in Parachute, hosted by
- [Panthers close regular season with standout finishes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-close-regular-season-with-standout-finishes/sports/): RANGELY | The Rangely High School track and field teams wrapped up a busy week with strong performances at the Wild West Twilight Last Chance meet May 6 at Stocker Stadium and the Cardinal Invitational on May 9 in Parachute. At the Wild West Twilight meet hosted by Central High School, senior Logan Peterson led
- [Cowboys close regular season at No. 30 in 2A Seeding Index](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-close-regular-season-at-no-30-in-2a-seeding-index/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team stayed busy over the past week, playing five games across Western Colorado as it closed the regular season and remained in position for a potential postseason berth. The stretch began on the road, where Meeker served as the home team against Grand Valley due to field scheduling
- [CHINN EARNS 'OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR' AWARD](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/chinn-earns-outstanding-educator-award/meeker/): Amy Chinn, principal at Meeker High School, was honored at the spring awards ceremony with a standing ovation for receiving the Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award. The Boy Scouts of America Fretwell Award is presented by local scouters to teachers, educational support staff, and school administrators who stand out among their professional peers in
- ['Sunshine and Smiles' as P.E.O. hosts annual dinner for MHS senior girls](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/sunshine-and-smiles-as-p-e-o-hosts-annual-dinner-for-mhs-senior-girls/meeker/): Sullivan receives STAR Scholarship PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | P.E.O. Chapter BA hosted its 102nd Senior Girls Party on Monday, May 4. The theme of this year’s event was “Sunshine and Smiles” and included dinner. The local chapter, part of the Meeker community since 1919, has documented scholarships awarded to Meeker High School women since 2012,
- [Rangely High School Class of 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rangely-high-school-class-of-2026/rangely/)
- [Distinguished Barber Studio expands with new Meeker location](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/distinguished-barber-studio-expands-with-new-meeker-location/meeker/): 'As long as hair grows, there's opportunity.' MEEKER | After months of bringing his black-and-white mobile barbershop to Meeker on weekends, barber Chris Mattox is officially putting down roots in the community that welcomed him from the start. Mattox, owner of Distinguished Barber Studio, recently opened a permanent shop location at Seventh Street and Main
- [RESCUE MEOW: MISSION SUCCESSFUL](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rescue-meow-mission-successful/meeker/): Meeker’s Community Service Officer Melissa Fellows received a call Monday from a concerned resident on Water Street about a cat being stuck in a tree since Saturday, May 9. All of the neighbors spent the last couple of days trying unsuccessfully to coax the cat down. Fellows called Chase Rule, the owner of Highrise Tree
- [Commissioners review basin work, housing and infrastructure at work session](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-review-basin-work-housing-and-infrastructure-at-work-session/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Last week, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a work session at the Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse in Meeker focused on infrastructure planning, housing discussions and water-related projects. Commissioners Doug Overton and Callie Scritchfield attended in person, while Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon participated via Google Meet. The meeting began with a
- [RBC Cattlewomen host 'Beef Day' at Clark's Market June 3 ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-cattlewomen-host-beef-day-at-clarks-market-june-3/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Rio Blanco Cattlewomen are having a Beef Day at Clark's Market on June 3, 2026, in celebration of Mother's Day, Father's Day, Flag Day and Memorial Day because beef is good for everyone! Please come by from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sample tasty beef meatballs. Pick up
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: May 10-16, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-may-10-16-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 5/15/2026- A 55 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs and Careless Driving. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. CALL SUMMARIES 5/10/2026 @ 7:43 am. A one vehicle rollover occurred at the 16 mile-marker on Highway
- [Flag placement at Highland Cemetery Saturday, May 23](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/flag-placement-at-highland-cemetery-saturday-may-23/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Come join us for a couple of hours of peace and quiet. On Saturday May 23, we are gathering at the Highland Cemetery between 8 and 8:30 a.m. If you can give an hour or two of your time, our local VFW is once again decorating the graves to
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - May 21st, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-may-21st-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Tole craft at library May 21 MEEKER | Craft Crazy With Erin will be making a Tole Dragonfly Decoration on May 21 at 5 p.m. For more information go to meekerlibrary.org and check out our calendar. Drop by the library or call 970-878-5911 to register. Lukens and Roberts hold Town Hall meetings May 21 RBC
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN  - Flashbacks](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-flashbacks/opinion/): “Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us.” ~ Oscar Wilde There's a theory among people who study near-death experiences (NDEs) that your entire life flashes before your eyes in a sort of "life review" at the end of physical life. Enough people have reported something along those lines that it at
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - May 21st, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-may-21st-2026/opinion/): On leadership Dear Editor: Leadership is about the foundation. There has been some great discussion lately about the many issues facing Rio Blanco County—from energy policy and small business regulations to the "small" bills being pushed at the state level. It’s true that a leader must be aware of the entire landscape, but I believe
- [HISTORY LESSONS: The Peterson Pool](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-the-peterson-pool/meeker/): MEEKER | In March 1935, the people of Meeker sought federal funding to construct a new pool using water from a well in Alkali Flat, east of Meeker. The well in Alkali Flat was not as warm as the one drilled by the Marlan Company in 1925, but it still had an output of 70
- [ERBM UPDATE:  WELCOME BACK! Meeker Rec Center reopens May 26](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/erbm-update-welcome-back-meeker-rec-center-reopens-may-26/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Meeker Recreation Center will officially reopen Tuesday, May 26. We appreciate your patience during this year’s shutdown and are excited to welcome you back to a more comfortable, functional, and beautiful facility! Here’s a recap of our progress and what to expect when you return. Facility Environment Improvements Our
- [DEATH NOTICE - Russell D. Purkey](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/death-notice-russell-d-purkey/obituaries/): March 20, 1957 ~ May 15, 2026 Graveside services will be held in Meeker at a date to be announced. A full obituary will be published in an upcoming issue.
- [Historical society welcomes traveling Smithsonian exhibit to museum ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/historical-society-welcomes-traveling-smithsonian-exhibit-to-museum/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Community members gathered at the White River Museum last week to celebrate the opening of "Americans," a Smithsonian traveling exhibit now on display in Meeker. The May 15 reception and marked the beginning of several weeks of programming connected to the nationally recognized exhibition. "Americans" explores ideas of identity
- [Colorado teens ages 14-19: The state legislature needs your advice](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/colorado-teens-ages-14-19-the-state-legislature-needs-your-advice/rio-blanco-county/): Apply by June 5 for the Colorado Youth Advisory Council Special to the HT RBC | The state legislature’s nonpartisan Colorado Youth Advisory Council (COYAC) seeks new members, ages 14-19, for the 2026-27 term. Applications close on June 5, and COYAC will host a virtual information session on Sunday, May 31. Learn more at coyac.org/apply.
- [DAYS GONE BY - May 21st, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-may-21st-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago John F. Wilson of Thornburg says 13 feet of snow fell during the past season on Wilson flat tops and adjacent ridges of the Milk Creek and Morapos watersheds. Strehlke and Givens received a beautiful soda fountain Tuesday, and the City Drug store will not present an appearance which
- [Legislative Town Halls with Roberts, Lukens planned for Thursday, May 21](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/legislative-town-halls-with-roberts-lukens-planned-for-thursday-may-21/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | State Representative Meghan Lukens, House District 26, and State Senator Dylan Roberts, Senate District 8, are inviting you to attend a Rio Blanco County Legislative Town Hall in Meeker Thursday, May 21, at noon at the Meeker Library, or in Rangely at 5:30 p.m., at 209 East Main St. They are looking forward
- [Commissioner candidate forum hosted by White River Alliance](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioner-candidate-forum-hosted-by-white-river-alliance/rio-blanco-county/): MEEKER | The White River Alliance is hosting a candidate forum focused on questions about water for the candidates running for Rio Blanco County Commissioner on Monday, May 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Meeker Chamber Business Center meeting room (Town Hall, 345 Market St., second floor.)
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - May 14th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-may-14th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meet & greet for Romero Friday, May 15 MEEKER | Dwayne Romero, candidate for Congress in CO-03, will be in Meeker this Friday, May 15, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the meeting room at Mountain Valley Bank for a meet and greet. Smithsonian Exhibit opens Friday, May 15 MEEKER | The White River Museum will host
- [PEOPLE'S CHOICE](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/peoples-choice-5/meeker/): Streamline Realty hosted the Meeker High School Art Show again this year. Emma Bauer (right) was the People’s Choice Winner. Streamline Realty owner Suzan Pelloni (left) presents Bauer with the winning pot of donations totaling $239.76. More than 500 people came to see the art and support the award-winning talent demonstrated by the Meeker High
- [RBC livestock judging team places 2nd in sheep and goat at Kiowa contest](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-places-2nd-in-sheep-and-goat-at-kiowa-contest/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | This past weekend, Rio Blanco County 4-H members traveled to Kiowa to compete in the Elbert County Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, May 2, 2026. At the contest, 67 juniors formed 18 teams. Rio Blanco County was represented by one junior team and one individual who joined others to
- [Meeker bats come alive in Steamboat sweep, top Rangely](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-bats-come-alive-in-steamboat-sweep-top-rangely/sports/): MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School baseball team opened play on the road at Steamboat on April 29, 2026, in a doubleheader against the Sailors. Meeker opened the series with a 20-4 win behind a balanced offensive attack. Junior Said Rodriguez powered the lineup with a home run, four RBIs and four runs
- [Panthers excel at Western Slope League meet, boys take 2nd, girls take 5th](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-excel-at-western-slope-league-meet-boys-take-2nd-girls-take-5th/sports/): Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers track and field team turned in one of its strongest performances of the season at the 1A/2A Western Slope League meet, competing against a 13-team field that included programs from West Grand to Cedaredge. Fueled by a surge of personal records and podium finishes, the Panthers
- [Meeker relays shine at Western Slope League Championship](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-relays-shine-at-western-slope-league-championship/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team competed at the 1A/2A Western Slope League Championships, held May 1-2 at Coal Ridge High School, posting several podium finishes and a league title highlighted by a record-breaking performance in the girls 4x800-meter relay. The Meeker girls 4x800-meter relay team of Josey McClain, Norah Loar,
- [Hernandez, Watson lead Meeker in season-ending stretch](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hernandez-watson-lead-meeker-in-season-ending-stretch/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls golf team wrapped up its season with two late tournaments, finishing the year with continued progress and development across a young roster. Last week, the Cowboys competed in the Rifle Bears Invitational on April 27 at Rifle Golf Course, finishing seventh overall as a team with a score
- [26th ANNUAL ERBM DANCE RECITAL](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/26th-annual-erbm-dance-recital/meeker/): For the last 26 years the dance program at Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District has hosted an annual dance recital with participants of all ages. In recent years the program has grown to encompass two separate performances over two days. Some of the adult dancers have been with the program since its
- [WET & WOOLLY TRAFFIC](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/wet-woolly-traffic/meeker/): The Theos/Swallow Fork sheep passed through Meeker Monday on their way to summer pasture, marking the unofficial beginning of a new season. When the sheep are heading east, summer is coming. When the sheep are heading west, get ready for winter. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
- [Coulter, Krueger win hospital board election in unofficial results](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/coulter-krueger-win-hospital-board-election-in-unofficial-results/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Voters narrowly selected Danette Coulter and decisively chose Dr. Albert Krueger in the May 5 special mail ballot election for the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District board, according to unofficial results released after the Herald Times had gone to press. The election restores the district to a
- [Commission weighs term limits, wolves policy, fairgrounds concession control](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commission-weighs-term-limits-wolves-policy-fairgrounds-concession-control/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Rio Blanco County commissioners worked through a full agenda last week, taking public comment on term limits for elected officials, approving budget changes and wildlife policy letters, updating land-use rules for natural medicine healing centers, and discussing control of the fairgrounds concession stand used by the Meeker Lions Club. At the May 5
- [Town plans emergency access route between Robert St. and Sanderson Dr.](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/town-plans-emergency-access-route-between-robert-st-and-sanderson-dr/meeker/): MEEKER | The Town of Meeker Board of Trustees discussed plans for an emergency access connector between Robert Street and Sanderson Drive at the May 5 meeting. The board approved a 20- to 24-foot-wide emergency access road with gates. Town Manager Margie Joy presented trustees with several possible scenarios for the connector, ranging from doing
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: May 3-9, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-may-3-9-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS No arrests to report. CALL SUMMARIES 5/7/2026 @ 10:30 AM- Dispatch was contacted for a report of a one vehicle accident on Highway 64 and County Rd. 7. None of the passengers received any injuries. 5/7/2026 @ 2:43 PM - An oilfield on Rio Blanco County called today requesting extra patrol, as they've had
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Joining the 'Sandwich Generation'](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-joining-the-sandwich-generation/opinion/): Unlike being a Boomer or a Gen-Xer or a Millennial — categories assigned by birth year — anyone can find themselves part of the “Sandwich Generation.” It’s the place middle-aged adults land when they’re caring for children or grandchildren while also helping aging parents. Sometimes that care is financial — college tuition on one end,
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - May 14th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-may-14th-2026/opinion/): Value times mill levy; statewide taxes administered by state statutes Dear Editor: I went down the legendary rabbit hole on the Meeker Message Board (Facebook) several days ago and can’t shake the responsibility to enlighten the RBC taxpayers. Several responses to a post directed at the County Assessor were so off-point concerning property taxes on
- [HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker Dome hot spring traces roots to 1920s oil boom](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-meeker-dome-hot-spring-traces-roots-to-1920s-oil-boom-2/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Residents of Meeker closely followed the progress — and eventual failures — of the Marland Company. Although efforts to produce oil were unsuccessful, the hot-water byproduct inspired a new idea for revenue. Hot springs elsewhere in Colorado were already drawing tourists. Why not make Meeker the next Glenwood Springs?
- [VINE & VITTLES: 'Harley jacket' wine?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/vine-vittles-harley-jacket-wine/opinion/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Ahhh, the wine business. Not an easy one. Wine is a vast topic and can be incredibly complicated. Getting into wine knowledge is not for the faint of heart, but I think that you can say that with any number of hobbies. There is so much out there, for
- [Ute Mountain Ute Tribe member to attend reception for Smithsonian exhibit at White River Museum](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/ute-mountain-ute-tribe-member-to-attend-reception-for-smithsonian-exhibit-at-white-river-museum/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Mark Wing, a member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, continues to serve his community through cultural leadership, education and youth advocacy. He’ll be in attendance at the opening reception for the Smithsonian exhibit, “The Americans” on May 15 in Meeker. Wing, who lives in Towaoc on the Ute Mountain Ute
- [Hopewest volunteers like Peggy Shults impact lives](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hopewest-volunteers-like-peggy-shults-impact-lives/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Volunteers at HopeWest play a special role in supporting individuals and families facing the challenges of aging, illness, and grief. Their dedication contributes to the exceptional care provided across western Colorado and strengthens HopeWest’s ability to serve with compassion and excellence. In 2025 alone, 1,085 active volunteers contributed an extraordinary 80,417
- [Town of Meeker to improve public safety with the construction of secondary emergency access](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/town-of-meeker-to-improve-public-safety-with-the-construction-of-secondary-emergency-access/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Town of Meeker has been evaluating the critical need for improved emergency access to and from the Sage Hills Subdivision. Currently, the Sage Hills Subdivision is one of the most vulnerable. It consists of more than 50 residences served by only one primary access route via Sage Ridge Road and
- [Obituary - Robert 'Bob' Klenda](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-robert-bob-klenda/obituaries/): May 30, 1936 ~ April 15, 2026 Robert C. Klenda (Bob), 89, of Kimball, Nebraska, passed away on April 15, 2026, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born May 30, 1936, in Marion County, Kansas, to Clement and Emma Klenda, Bob was guided from his earliest years by a love for the Lord
- [Obituary - Bill Mitchem](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-bill-mitchem/obituaries/): Oct. 21, 1929 ~ Feb. 22, 2026 Bill Mitchem of Rangely, Colorado passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2026, at the age 96. He is remembered for his love of teaching, for his integrity, and for his kindness; for his enthusiasm for the high desert country of Northwest Colorado; for the knowledge, stories and photos
- [Obituary - Garth Clair Condie](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-garth-clair-condie/obituaries/): Sept. 8, 1945 ~ May 2, 2026 Garth Clair Condie, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Kingston, Missouri, on May 2, 2026. He must have had the most joyous reunion with his wife, Ilene, whom he has been without for 37 years. Garth was born Sept. 8, 1945, in Preston, Idaho, the second
- [DAYS GONE BY - May 14th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-may-14th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Rube Ball returned from Glenwood Monday where he tried to boil out his rheumatism. Rube is still lame but much better. In keeping with the usual custom of this town, the school election passed off quietly and without any friction Monday. Postmaster Sheridan, a few days ago received a
- [Library board advances roof project, boosts director pay](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/library-board-advances-roof-project-boosts-director-pay/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | With board president John Moffitt absent, Vice President Keri Grieser presided over the Meeker Regional Library Board’s April meeting, where members addressed staffing, finances and a major facilities project. The board approved the agenda after removing a planned discussion of the employee handbook. No one spoke during public comment.
- [Unofficial election results for Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/unofficial-election-results-for-eastern-rio-blanco-county-health-service-district/meeker/): MEEKER | Voters narrowly selected Danette Coulter and decisively chose Dr. Albert Krueger in Tuesday’s special mail ballot election for the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District board, according to unofficial results released late Tuesday after the Herald Times had gone to press. The election restores the district to a seven-member board by adding
- [HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker Dome hot spring traces roots to 1920s oil boom](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-meeker-dome-hot-spring-traces-roots-to-1920s-oil-boom/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER| Many longtime residents remember the Happy Landing Pool east of Meeker along County Road 8 near the White River. It was a popular local spot for years. Research by Kay Bivens of the Rio Blanco Historical Society notes a roadside marker for that site is currently in production. But another
- [Mothers Day Proclamation - 1870](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mothers-day-proclamation-1870/meeker/): by Julia Ward Howe Arise then...women of this day! Arise, all women who have hearts! Whether your baptism be of water or of tears! Say firmly: "We will not have questions answered by irrelevant agencies, Our husbands will not come to us, reeking with carnage, For caresses and applause. Our sons shall not be taken
- [Public meeting on Black Diamond Mine mitigation next week in Meeker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/public-meeting-on-black-diamond-mine-mitigation-next-week-in-meeker/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) will host a public meeting May 13 to update the community on mitigation efforts at the historic Black Diamond coal mine site north of Meeker. As reported last month, the site has been the source of a persistent underground coal
- [Term limits enter the chat — again](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/term-limits-enter-the-chat-again/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Term limits are back on the agenda this year, with commissioners receiving public comment over several recent meetings. It will be up to the board to determine whether the topic goes to the November ballot again in 2026. In 1994 a statewide vote that limited state officials to two terms provoked similar county
- [BOCC approves fairgrounds facility improvement assessment funding, airport transfer](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/bocc-approves-fairgrounds-facility-improvement-assessment-funding-airport-transfer/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | In addition to hearing public comment on term limits, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners approved contracts and funding transfers tied to infrastructure and long-range planning during the meeting last week in Rangely. Commissioners unanimously approved awarding a contract to Civic Forum Associates, Inc, for a fairgrounds facility improvement assessment, following a
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 26-May 2, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-april-26-may-2-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS No arrests to report. CALL SUMMARIES 4-24-2026 @ 1:33 p.m. A summons was issued regarding the unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog in the county. The summons specifies that the animal in question inflicted bodily injury on an individual. 4-26-2026 @ 6:14 p.m. Reportedly, a loose dog was heading home with a chicken in
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - May 7th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-may-7th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Small business workshop this Friday MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will host a small business workshop Friday, May 8, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.: "Bookkeeping Bootcamp" (Helen Roe). $35 registration includes lunch. Contact the Meeker Chamber of Commerce 970-878-5510 for details. MRC closed May 4-25 for HVAC replacement, cleaning and maintenance MEEKER | Meeker Recreation Center
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Do we really know anyone? Even ourselves?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-do-we-really-know-anyone-even-ourselves/opinion/): The last two weeks I’ve spent more time talking to my parents, aunt, uncle, and long-time family friends than I have in years. All the predictable excuses for that — and a few unusual ones — are to blame. I’ve heard stories about my dad’s Army service at Fort Carson during Vietnam that I’d never
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - May 7th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-may-7th-2026/opinion/): Fire Ready? Dear Editor: Wildfire is a natural part of life in northwest Colorado. As we head into wildfire season, it’s a good time to ask a simple question: Is your home/property ready? What we as home and landowners can control is how prepared we are and to start planning before the flames. On April
- [RBCHS GUEST COLUMN: A personal invitation to step in and help carry our story forward](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbchs-guest-column-a-personal-invitation-to-step-in-and-help-carry-our-story-forward/opinion/): Special to the HT RBC | There are moments in an organization’s life when you can feel that something important is shifting. This is one of those moments for the Rio Blanco County Historical Society. In my time as Executive Director, I’ve had the chance to watch people walk through the doors of the White
- [MEEKER CHAMBER UPDATE ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-chamber-update-2/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER |The Meeker Chamber of Commerce continued supporting local businesses, assisting visitors, and promoting Meeker tourism throughout April. In April, the Chamber assisted 75 individuals with questions related to lodging, dining, maps and directions, hunting and fishing, local businesses, and general community inquiries through in-person, phone, and online interactions. Visitor information
- [Board reviews pharmacy losses, system issues and future planning](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/board-reviews-pharmacy-losses-system-issues-and-future-planning/meeker/): MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District board, which oversees Pioneers Medical Center, held its regular April meeting last week with all members present. The board opened the meeting by approving the agenda and minutes from its March meeting with no changes. Senior Finance Analyst Janae Stanworth then presented the March 2026
- [Meeker school board approves curriculum, discusses water use and facility projects](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-school-board-approves-curriculum-discusses-water-use-and-facility-projects/meeker/): MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting at the district office with all board members present. Following approvals, the board moved into student celebrations, recognizing Meeker Elementary School Student Council fundraising efforts and high school science teacher Sarah Powell for completing an induction program. During public comment,
- [Obituary - Steven Samuel Kinnamon](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-steven-samuel-kinnamon/obituaries/): July 25, 1978 ~ April 26, 2026 Steven was born in Meeker, Colorado, in 1978, to Ella Darlene Kinnamon and Larry Rhea Kinnamon. He was the last son of three boys; Arthur Kinnamon and Eugene (Gene) Kinnamon. Steven spent his childhood ranching with his family and attended school in Meeker. He went on to attend
- [Death Notice - Robert Klenda](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/death-notice-robert-klenda/obituaries/): May 30, 1936 ~ April 15, 2026 Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. Reception at the Fairfield Center.
- [DAYS GONE BY - May 7th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-may-7th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Never entirely happy! Beginning to kick because the streets were getting dusty. No kicking because they are muddy. Bound to have so much trouble and kick — coming. Fred Carstens of Miller Creek ditch company was in the city Monday and reports good progress being made on that important
- [Meeker track and field shines at Clint Wells Invitational](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-track-and-field-shines-at-clint-wells-invitational/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Clint Wells Invitational, hosted by Moffat County High School, highlighted by multiple relay wins and podium finishes. Co-head coach Terrence Casias said conditions were challenging but the team still showed progress. “It was a windy day in Craig
- [Panthers heading to league meet at Coal Ridge](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-heading-to-league-meet-at-coal-ridge/sports/): Special to the HT RANGELY | Rangely High School’s track and field team capped a busy two-meet weekend with competitions in Olathe on April 23 and in Craig on April 24, battling cool temperatures and gusty winds that affected several events. Wind conditions, particularly in Craig, resulted in multiple marks being wind-aided and therefore ineligible
- [Pole Vault History](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pole-vault-history/sports/): Noel Crown, 85, a three-time state pole vault champion from Rangely in 1957, 1958 and 1959, shares a moment with junior Kacey Allred and pole vault coach Dana Pollock at a recent meet. Crown said he began vaulting in sixth grade using a cottonwood branch and competed in high school with an aluminum pole. Allred
- [BMS Track](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/bms-track-2/sports/): The Barone Middle School boys 4x200-meter relay team — Dylan Blaisdell, Ridge Butler, Thomas Theos and Gael Rodriguez — competed at a track meet in Rifle, where they set a new school record with a time of 1:41.06 last Friday.
- [Cowboys struggle against Aspen, fall in close road loss to Olathe](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-struggle-against-aspen-fall-in-close-road-loss-to-olathe/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team opened the week at home April 21 with a non league doubleheader against Aspen, but the Cowboys were unable to slow down the Skiers in either contest. The last time the two teams met was during the 2025 season when Meeker traveled to Aspen and dropped both
- [RHS senior Tapia named Boettcher Scholar ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rhs-senior-tapia-named-boettcher-scholar/rangely/): Special to the HT RANGELY | Rangely High School senior Aubrianna Tapia has been named a Boettcher Scholar, one of the most prestigious academic honors awarded in the state of Colorado. This recognition highlights not only her academic success, but also her leadership, character, and the impact she has had on those around her. Throughout
- [MHS Prom Royalty](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-prom-royalty-2/meeker/): Meeker High School Prom Royalty for 2026 include second attendants Augie Halstead and Rylee Sullivan; first attendants Sam Conrado and Jacey Follman; King Holton Harvey and Queen Braydin Raley; and Crown Bearers Ellie Holmes and Clayton Alger.
- [After Prom event offers students safe, high-energy entertainment ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/after-prom-event-offers-students-safe-high-energy-entertainment/meeker/): MEEKER | Meeker High School students were treated to a night of games, prizes, food and activities during the annual After Prom event this past weekend, a parent-driven, community-supported tradition designed to provide a safe, supervised environment following prom. The event was held April 25 at Meeker High School and ran from 11 p.m. to
- ['Fire Ready' meeting urges wildfire awareness ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/fire-ready-meeting-urges-wildfire-awareness/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Sandwiched between two “Red Flag Warnings,” Rio Blanco County safety officials held a community education “Fire Ready” forum last Thursday in Meeker to raise awareness for fire preparation. It’s not a matter of “if” but “when” the next fire hits, reiterated multiple speakers, including Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony
- [Rio Blanco 4-H teams compete at Douglas County contest](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-blanco-4-h-teams-compete-at-douglas-county-contest/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | 4-H members and coaches from Rio Blanco County traveled to Castle Rock last weekend to compete in the Douglas County Livestock Judging Contest on April 18. The contest featured 50 junior participants forming 15 teams and 20 senior participants forming 10 teams. Rio Blanco County was represented by two
- [Grieser, Schwartz spark Meeker track surge at Rangely Invitational](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-break-through-for-13-3-win-over-basalt-behind-balanced-attack/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team competed April 18 at the Panther Invitational, turning in multiple relay podium finishes and several individual event wins. Meeker track and field coaches were not available for comment prior to press time. For the boys, freshman Jake Grieser led the way with a first-place finish
- [Panthers sweep home invite, honor Crown legacy](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-sweep-home-invite-honor-crown-legacy/sports/): Special to the HT RANGELY | Rangely’s track and field teams turned in a dominant performance Saturday, April 18, winning both boys and girls team titles at the Rangely Panther Invite in front of a home crowd. The meet also served as a tribute to Noel Crown, a Rangely graduate who won three consecutive state
- [Cowboys break through for 13-3 win over Basalt behind balanced attack](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-break-through-for-13-3-win-over-basalt-behind-balanced-attack-2/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team rebounded with a dominant offensive showing Thursday, rolling past Basalt 13-3 in a non league game after its scheduled doubleheader with Moffat County earlier in the week was postponed due to rain. Meeker, now 2-6-1 overall and 1-3 in league play, broke the game open early and
- [Meeker girls golf building consistency through mid-season stretch](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-girls-golf-building-consistency-through-mid-season-stretch/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls golf team continued to build experience and consistency through a busy mid-season stretch, competing in two tournaments over the past two weeks. The Cowboys opened the run at the Demon Invitational on April 15 at River Valley Ranch Golf Course, where junior Aurora Stallings led Meeker with a
- [ERBM Events](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/erbm-events/meeker/): Dancing at the Father/Daughter Ball hosted by the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District are Kevin Borchard and his daughter Evelyn. CAITLIN WALKER/ERBM PHOTO Golden Gala Royalty drawing winners Myrna Salberg, sister of Faun Burke, and Harold Anderson. CAIITLIN WALKER/ERBM PHOTO
- [From shared roots to small-town success](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-shared-roots-to-small-town-success/meeker/): From shared roots to small-town success, three Meeker business owners with ties to Colorado’s Front Range have built new lives in the same community. From left to right, Josh Harrison of Backcountry Outpost, Frank Maestas of Piceance Creek Tavern and Alexis Stone of Off the Olive Branch stand in their respective businesses. JARED HENDERSON PHOTOs
- [ Trustees approve resolutions, review water, library and park security](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/trustees-approve-resolutions-review-water-library-and-park-security/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker Town Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting last week at Town Hall, with all members present. During the meeting, trustees approved key resolutions, reviewed infrastructure needs and continued discussions on long-term governance and water planning. Trustee Jeff Madison asked about a Lexipol charge, which staff clarified is a policy
- [Habitat protection underway for property near Starbuck Stadium](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/habitat-protection-underway-for-property-near-starbuck-stadium/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Neighbors to Meeker School District property will see new signs on the hillside north of the football stadium. The District asks the community to help protect that property for its educational value and natural resources. The property exhibits unique geological and ecological features. Biological diversity, especially among flowering
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 19-25, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-april-19-25-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 4-24-2026: Meeker PD arrested a 38-year-old male, charging him with third-degree assault and menacing. Party was issued a summons and released to a sober party. CALL SUMMARIES 4-19-2026 @ 4:44 pm. Reporting party contacted dispatch to report a missing person. A follow-up by the responding officer determined the individual was not missing at all.
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - April 30th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-april-30th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Small business workshops MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce announced a series of upcoming small business workshops. May 1, 8–9:30 a.m.: "AI Marketing: Made Simple" (Adam Chandler). Free, includes 7 a.m. breakfast. May 8, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.: "Bookkeeping Bootcamp" (Helen Roe). $35 registration includes lunch. Contact the Meeker Chamber of Commerce 970-878-5510 for details.
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - April 30th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-april-30th-2026/opinion/): Opportunity or community. What's the difference? By definition, these concepts are fundamentally different, yet they often intermingle. Opportunity asks, What can I gain? What can I achieve? Community asks, Who am I with? Who do I belong to? One is inherently self-focused; the other is inherently other-focused. Nearly every decision we make runs through one
- [HISTORY LESSONS: On gardens and gardening](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-on-gardens-and-gardening/meeker/): Special to the HT RBC | Redneck No. 1: “You gotta plant radishes. Radishes keep out the wolverines!” Redneck No. 2: “What wolverines? We don’t have any wolverines.” Redneck No. 1: “See … the radishes really work!” My wife, Tracy, has the green thumb. Mine is brown. Still, I’ve picked up a few lessons —
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - April 30, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-april-30-2026/opinion/): Faith and service Dear Editor: As I’ve been out meeting people the last couple of weeks, there have been several questions that I’ve been asked. I’d like to answer one of those right now, and will continue to answer more in the coming weeks. The first question, "Can you leave your faith at the
- [VINE & VITTLES: Toe-May-Toe? Toe-Mah-Toe?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/vine-vittles-toe-may-toe-toe-mah-toe/opinion/): Special to the HT MEEKER | As co-owner of a tiny gourmet grocery, I spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about food — lately, the tomato. Nerdy? Maybe... However, it has a surprisingly rich history, and there are ways to get more out of it than you might expect so let’s geek out a
- [GUEST COLUMN:  Honoring a memory](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-honoring-a-memory/opinion/): Special to the HT MEEKER | For many years, my sister found my April 29 birthday excruciating. It was almost impossible for her to wish me a happy birthday. The dates sit too close. Her son, Casey Timothy Turner (born Sept. 17, 1963), died on April 30, 1976, at age 12, in a tractor accident.
- [Great Colorado Payback returns $100M, sets fiscal-year record](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/great-colorado-payback-returns-100m-sets-fiscal-year-record/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The Great Colorado Payback has returned $100 million to claimants with two months remaining in the fiscal year, breaking the previous $80 million record set in fiscal year 2024-25, State Treasurer Dave Young announced Thursday. The program has resolved about 60,000 claims since July 1, 2025, putting it on
- [SBA offers low-interest disaster loans for Rio Blanco County businesses affected by drought](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/sba-offers-low-interest-disaster-loans-for-rio-blanco-county-businesses-affected-by-drought/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Rio Blanco County may be eligible for federal disaster loans following a drought declaration covering much of Colorado, including northwest counties. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it is offering low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to help offset financial losses tied
- [Pick-Up Day launches Meeker Mustang Makeover training season](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pick-up-day-launches-meeker-mustang-makeover-training-season/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | A quiet energy settles over the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds each April as trainers gather for Pick-Up Day, the official start of the Meeker Mustang Makeover. For those selected, it marks the moment they are paired with a wild mustang — many for the first time — beginning a
- [Rio Blanco 4-H teams compete at Logan County contest](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-blanco-4-h-teams-compete-at-logan-county-contest/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT MEEKER | 4-H members from across Rio Blanco County, along with coaches Kari Brennan and Hannah Black, traveled to Sterling this past weekend to compete in the Logan County Livestock Judging Contest on April 25. The contest featured 80 juniors forming 23 teams and 49 seniors forming 14 teams. Rio Blanco
- [Upcoming ranch clinic offers practical grazing strategies for today’s ranchers to help with drought and wildfire risk](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/upcoming-ranch-clinic-offers-practical-grazing-strategies-for-todays-ranchers-to-help-with-drought-and-wildfire-risk/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | This summer is promising to be a challenge for Western landowners and ranchers due to record drought and low snowpack. Livestock graziers are encouraged to come and attend a unique opportunity to learn how their herd can help protect land and property against fire and drought. International grazing expert
- [DAYS GONE BY - April 30th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-april-30th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago It wouldn’t be a bad idea if the town council would plant a row of native cottonwood trees around the outside of the town park. These trees will grow. It is doubtful whether any other kind will. Meeker business houses could be made a lot more attractive by the
- [Lunch with Land and Carbon, May 1 in Meeker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/lunch-with-land-and-carbon-may-1-in-meeker/meeker/): MEEKER | Landowners are invited to a free lunch and presentation on restoring degraded and fire-impacted land, hosted by Land and Carbon on Friday, May 1, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Mountain Valley Bank meeting room (side entrance). Bob Lawrence, COO, and Jim Spaanstra, chief strategy and revenue officer, will provide an overview
- [PMC Special Election May 5 — Candidate Profiles](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pmc-special-election-may-5-candidate-profiles/meeker/): EDITOR’S NOTE: Pioneers Medical Center submitted the candidate profiles it received from the four individuals running for two seats on the board. The HT also sent specific questions to each candidate. Their profiles and responses, edited for space constraints, are included here. ONE-YEAR TERM CANDIDATES SHAWN BOLTON Background: I grew up on a small farm outside
- [Livestock judging team competes in Greeley](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/livestock-judging-team-competes-in-greeley/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | 4-H members and coaches from both ends of the county traveled to Greeley, Colorado, this past weekend to compete at the Weld County Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, April 11, 2026. At the contest, there were 72 juniors making 18 junior teams and 52 seniors making 14 senior teams.
- [Meeker baseball continues growth despite setbacks against Cardinals, Miners](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-baseball-continues-growth-despite-setbacks-against-cardinals-miners/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team opened its week on the road in Parachute on Tuesday, facing Grand Valley. The last meeting between the two teams came May 6, 2025, when the Cowboys earned a 4-0 win. This time, however, the Cardinals responded on their home field, edging Meeker 10-9 in eight innings.
- [Cowboys continue PR progress, strong finishes at Demon Invitational](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-continue-pr-progress-strong-finishes-at-demon-invitational/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team competed this past weekend at the Demon Invitational, turning in several strong performances on both the boys and girls sides as the season reaches its midpoint. Coaches said the meet reflected steady progress across the roster. “Overall impressions of the team’s performance: it was a
- [Local youth places in top 10 at nat'l meat judging contest](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/local-youth-places-in-top-10-at-natl-meat-judging-contest/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Blake Smith, a 12-year-old from Meeker, Colorado, recently competed in the Cowboy Meat Judging virtual contest hosted by Oklahoma State University Meat Science Extension. The contest drew 281 participants from 20 states across the country, including Florida, California, Texas, Montana, Tennessee, and Kentucky, bringing together competitors from coast to
- [Hands-on stewardship brings Meeker students to Yellow Creek](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hands-on-stewardship-brings-meeker-students-to-yellow-creek/meeker/): MEEKER | Yampatika, a nonprofit environmental education organization, recently partnered with RiversEdge West to bring a meaningful, hands-on learning experience to Meeker High School students. Led by restoration specialist John Leary, alongside Sarah Storm and Ann Franklin with Yampatika, students in Denee Dinwiddie’s 10th to 12th grade agriculture classes spent the day with ranch owner
- [VINE & VITTLES - Whiskey? Or… whisky?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/vine-vittles-whiskey-or-whisky/meeker/): MEEKER| I was listening to one of my favorite bands, Skerryvore (https://skerryvore.com)—a Scottish Celtic rock group—wearing a merch shirt from one of the times I’ve seen them live in Denver. The shirt says “Made in Scotland. Powered by Whisky." I thought, now that may be a fun topic for Vine and Vittles, and just like
- [Meeker Sportsman's Club re-opens pistol range with improvements](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-sportsmans-club-re-opens-pistol-range-with-improvements/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman's Club is pleased to announce the re-opening of their pistol range following the completion of facility improvements. Last year, the club applied for and was awarded a Shooting Range Development Grant from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to help fund the $72,000 project. Construction began in earnest
- [Obituary - Debbie Ashliman Schram](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-debbie-ashliman-schram/obituaries/): Oct. 21, 1953 ~ April 2, 2026 Debbie Ashliman Schram, 72, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and selflessness that will forever live on in the hearts of her family and friends. Debbie was born on Oct. 21, 1953, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, to Orval “Red”
- [Once Upon a Mattress](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/once-upon-a-mattress/meeker/): Natalie Bayles (center) played Princess Winnifred the Woebegone, AKA "Fred", in the Meeker High School drama production of "Once Upon a Mattress" last weekend. CAITLIN WALKER/ERBM PHOTO
- [BOCC hears public input, delays decision on healing center regulations](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/bocc-hears-public-input-delays-decision-on-healing-center-regulations/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting April 14 in Meeker, with all three commissioners present. During the public comment period, resident J.H. Sheridan addressed the board regarding term limits for county officials, saying voters already have the ability to remove elected officials. “I think we have
- [Back-to-back meetings highlight worsening drought in White River Basin](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/back-to-back-meetings-highlight-worsening-drought-in-white-river-basin/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Two meetings last week — one hosted by the White River Alliance on Wednesday at the Meeker Public Library and another by the Colorado River District on Thursday — delivered a consistent message: drought conditions in the White River Basin are worsening, and water supplies are likely to tighten further as the season
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 12-18, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-april-12-18-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 4-14-2026: Meeker PD arrested a 37 year-old male for Second Degree Assault, Obstruction of Telephone Service and Domestic Violence. He was taken to jail and bonded out. 4-18-2026: Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office arrested a 47 year-old male on a felony warrant out of Garfield County. He was taken to jail where he remains.
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - April 23rd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-april-23rd-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Small business workshops MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce announced a series of upcoming small business workshops. April 23, 12–1:30 p.m.: "Ready, Set, Pitch: Communicating Your Business Clearly with Social Media" (Madi). Free. May 1, 8–9:30 a.m.: "AI Marketing: Made Simple" (Adam Chandler). Free, includes 7 a.m. breakfast. May 8, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.: "Bookkeeping
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - April 23rd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-april-23rd-2026/opinion/): “And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count; it's the life in your years."~ Unknown (often incorrectly attributed to Abraham Lincoln) Sometimes being an only child is great. This is not one of those times. I’m writing this from my mom’s hospital room in Rifle. She had a stroke early
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - April 23rd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-april-23rd-2026/opinion/): Clarification from PMC medical providers Dear Editor: I am writing to provide some transparency and context into why the doctors and APPs in Meeker came together to endorse candidates, as well as give my own personal endorsement for those same candidates for the PMC Board Election. First off, I wanted to make clear exactly who
- [HISTORY LESSONS: LeCompte, Frontier Doctor — Part 2](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-lecompte-frontier-doctor-part-2/meeker/): RBC | Lydia Wells was born in Salt Lake City, Utah 1856. She planned to marry Edward P. LeCompte in May of 1880. The ceremony was postponed when the Army transferred Edward to the Camp on the White River. E.P. LeCompte was posted at the Camp on the White River May 1880 to August 21,
- [Death Notice - Dolores Bertha Blue](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/death-notice-dolores-bertha-blue/obituaries/): April 14, 1930 ~ April 12, 2026 Services to be scheduled at a later date.
- [DAYS GONE BY - April 23rd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-april-23rd-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Owing to bad roads the stage from Rifle has been late every day during the past few weeks. The roads were never before so bad, but will improve every day from now on Messrs. Harp and Cole and their operating force have been doing the best they could under
- [PMC announces new leadership hires and internal promotions](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pmc-announces-new-leadership-hires-and-internal-promotions/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to announce the addition of new leadership team members and the promotion of three valued employees, reflecting the organization’s continued commitment to excellence in patient care and community engagement. New Hires Josh Martin has joined PMC as Director of Nursing. Originally coming to
- [Colorado will not receive FEMA aid for last year's fires and flooding](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/colorado-will-not-receive-fema-aid-for-last-years-fires-and-flooding/rio-blanco-county/): From KUNC This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at cpr.org.RBC | FEMA has denied Colorado's appeal for a major disaster declaration for two natural disasters that occurred last year. It means federal dollars will not be available to help in recovery efforts.This is the first time
- [Egg-citement at the Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/egg-citement-at-the-lions-club-easter-egg-hunt-2026/meeker/)
- [Meeker, Rangely FCCLA members attend State Leadership Conference ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-rangely-fccla-members-attend-state-leadership-conference/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | Rio Blanco County students turned in a strong showing at the 2026 Colorado FCCLA State Leadership Conference, with participants from Meeker and Rangely earning top finishes across multiple categories. The number of awards returning to the county reflects months of preparation and support from advisors, families and schools. Rangely
- [RBC Livestock Judging travels to Durango](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-travels-to-durango/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | 4-H members and coaches from both ends of the county traveled to Durango, Colorado, this past weekend to compete at the "Rumble in the Rockies" Livestock Judging Contest. At the contest, there were 43 juniors in 12 junior teams and 35 seniors in 10 senior teams. Rio Blanco County
- [Meeker 4x800 relay, individual athletes show progress at Frank Woodburn Invitational](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-4x800-relay-individual-athletes-show-progress-at-frank-woodburn-invitational/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team returned to Grand Junction, Colorado, this past weekend, competing April 4 at the Frank Woodburn Invitational, hosted by Palisade High School at Stocker Stadium. Junior Tucker Chinn led the Cowboys with a fifth-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles, posting a time of 43.91 seconds. Chinn
- [Meeker baseball splits road games against Rangely, Cedaredge](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-baseball-splits-road-games-against-rangely-cedaredge/sports/): MEEKER | This past week, the Meeker High School baseball team kicked off a busy stretch with a Tuesday, March 31, road trip to face in-county rival Rangely. The last meeting between the Cowboys and Panthers came last season on April 29, 2025, when Meeker won 17-7. This time, the game was much closer, but
- [Panthers overcome snow, competition at Eagle Valley Invite](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-overcome-snow-competition-at-eagle-valley-invite/sports/): Special to the HT RANGELY | Just 24 hours after a heavy snowstorm swept through the region, the Rangely High School track and field team arrived Saturday to clear skies and a cleared track at the Eagle Valley Invite — and made the most of it. The Panthers turned in multiple podium finishes and a
- [Stallings leads Meeker in second early-season outing](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/stallings-leads-meeker-in-second-early-season-outing/sports/): MEEKER | This past week the Meeker High School girls golf team returned to the course after having a couple weeks off as they competed at the Devils Thumb Tournament at Chipeta Golf Course in Grand Junction Colorado hosted by Palisade high school. Junior Aurora Stallings led the Cowboys with a round of 130, followed
- [Meeker Mustang Makeover announces new board members and 2026 selected trainers](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-mustang-makeover-announces-new-board-members-and-2026-selected-trainers/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Meeker Mustang Makeover (MMM) is proud to announce a change in its Board of Directors as it prepares for the 2026 Events. After seven years of dedicated service, co-founder Deirdre Macnab stepped down as President back on Dec. 31, 2025. A role she has held since the organization’s inception in
- [Elk Foundation banquet fuels long-term habitat recovery in northwest Colorado](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/elk-foundation-banquet-fuels-long-term-habitat-recovery-in-northwest-colorado/meeker/): MEEKER | As attendees filled the room for an evening of auctions, raffles and community celebration, the focus of the night extended far beyond the banquet hall. More than 350 people attended the annual banquet hosted by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Flat Tops chapter — the largest Meeker banquet to date — highlighting ongoing
- [Panthers post strong showing at Phil Wertman Invitational](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-post-strong-showing-at-phil-wertman-invitational/sports/): Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely High School track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Phil Wertman Invitational on April 10, competing against 21 teams largely from larger 3A, 4A and 5A schools. The Panthers’ girls team placed eighth overall, while the boys finished 12th. Taya Wren led the
- [Black Diamond Mine fire now 'top priority' in Colorado](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/black-diamond-mine-fire-now-top-priority-in-colorado/meeker/): MEEKER | The glowing cross atop China Wall is a familiar landmark for Meeker residents, but according to fire safety mitigation experts, it isn't the only thing lighting up the region just west of town. “I think today if you had to ask me what the biggest priority in the state would be, it would
- [RHS Panther Prom Royalty](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rhs-panther-prom-royalty/rangely/): Members of the Rangely High School prom royalty pose for a photo during prom this past weekend. Back row, from left: Logan Peterson, Aspen Steele, Jeren Blankenship (prom king), Kaelyn Geer (prom queen), Aubrey Kenney and Joseph Valdez. Front row: Ryker Fielder and Collins Lohry. KELSEY PETERS PHOTOGRAPHY
- [RBC Commissioners to discuss term limits; public hearings scheduled](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-commissioners-to-discuss-term-limits-public-hearings-scheduled/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners has been approached about the potential elimination of term limits for the Assessor, Clerk and Recorder, County Commissioner(s) and Treasurer. There will be an initial discussion of this issue during the Board of Commissioner’s regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14,
- [Fire risks, student voices and local growth lead board agenda](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/fire-risks-student-voices-and-local-growth-lead-board-agenda/meeker/): Student forum, emergency fuels reduction plan and local business report among key discussions MEEKER | A student-led discussion on wildfire policy and an update on a nearby underground coal mine fire drew attention during the Meeker Board of Trustees’ latest meeting, where officials also approved steps toward wildfire mitigation near town. Members of the Meeker
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 5-11, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-april-5-11-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 4/10/2026 - Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office arrested a 23 year-old female on a Violation of a Protection Order, Harassment and Domestic Violence. She was taken to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 4/7/2026 @ 4:45 pm. A possible DUI driver was reported to Colorado State Patrol. Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office assisted in locating the vehicle
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - April 16th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-april-16th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Small business workshops MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce announced a series of upcoming small business workshops. April 23, 12–1:30 p.m.: "Ready, Set, Pitch: Communicating Your Business Clearly with Social Media" (Madi). Free. May 1, 8–9:30 a.m.: "AI Marketing: Made Simple" (Adam Chandler). Free, includes 7 a.m. breakfast. May 8, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.: "Bookkeeping
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - April 16th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-april-16th-2026/opinion/): “Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you insane your whole life.” ~ Anne Lamott I’ve long told myself that the week we have a “perfect” paper will be the week I quit, and just about every week I think I’ve nailed it, only to find some
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - April 16th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-april-16th-2026/opinion/): My two favorite men Dear Editor: Lately I’ve been hearing the term “born and raised here” quite a lot, as if it is a requirement for leadership. I do understand the thought process of not wanting an outsider to come into our beloved community and start changing all of the things we love, so to
- [GUEST COLUMN: Meeker's 250/150 Celebration—two years in the making](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-meekers-250-150-celebration-two-years-in-the-making/meeker/): MEEKER| It has been a few weeks since we had an article about the Sesquisemiquincentennial, but planning efforts are ongoing across the Great West Tourism Region of Colorado. The upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States and the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood in 2026—known as the “250/150” — were established through national and statewide
- [LOOSE ENDS:  'Dress for success'](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/loose-ends-dress-for-success/opinion/): MEEKER| We a sociological study determined that the way one dressed affected how that individual was treated. Many studies over the years have reported on the importance of the almost outdated fashion concept, "Dress for Success". It used to be followed strictly to achieve a measure of success in the workplace or other public places.
- [HISTORY LESSONS: LeCompte, Part 1](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-lecompte-part-1/meeker/): RBC | Doctors could be adventurers too. The 1883 incorporation papers of the Meeker Townsite company include “E. P. Lecompte” as a member. I was able to track him down as Dr. Edward Palmer LeCompte. He lived in the White River Valley several years but didn’t stick around to become active in the formation of
- [Meeker Chamber to host golf tournament May 30](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-chamber-to-host-golf-tournament-may-30/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will host its 2026 Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 30, at the Meeker Golf Course, 903 County Road 13. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The event will feature a four-person scramble format with a maximum of 12
- [Letter to the Editor: Attention all voters!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor-attention-all-voters/rio-blanco-county/): Editor's Note: This letter didn't make it into this week's edition. Because it references next Tuesday's April 14 commissioners' meeting, we're posting it online now. Dear Editor: The sky is falling! The sky is falling! OK, it’s not falling. But if the right hallucinogenic drug is taken, you might believe it is falling. I am
- [BMS Wrestling](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/bms-wrestling-8/sports/): The Barone Middle School wrestling team poses in front of the podium this past weekend in Rangely. “Meeker won the district championship, taking first place in approximately 10 or 11 weight classes,” said Coach Nate Lee.
- [MHS Basketball Awards Banquet](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-basketball-awards-banquet/sports/): From left, juniors Said Rodriguez and Trent Sanders pose for a photo. Rodriguez received Western Slope League All-Conference honors, while Sanders earned Western Slope League All-Conference and All-State Honorable Mention. The Meeker High School basketball players pose for a group photo at their end-of-season banquet, celebrating the conclusion of the 2025‑26 season.
- [Meeker baseball looks to rebound after 0-3-1 start](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-baseball-looks-to-rebound-after-0-3-1-start/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team opened the 2026 season on the road last week, traveling to Battle Mountain for a matchup with the Huskies. The Cowboys showed significant improvement from their previous meeting in 2025, when they dropped a doubleheader 11-0 and 15-0, keeping this year’s season opener within reach before falling
- [Tucker Chinn leads boys with hurdles PR while Addie Knowles shines in discus](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tucker-chinn-leads-boys-with-hurdles-pr-while-addie-knowles-shines-in-discus/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team returned to competition March 28 after a week off for spring break, competing at the Mickey Dunn Invitational at Stocker Stadium, where several Cowboys and Cowgirls posted solid performances. Junior Tucker Chinn led the Meeker boys with a sixth-place finish in the 300-meter hurdles, recording
- [Preparations underway  for what could be a tough fire season ahead](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/preparations-underway-for-what-could-be-a-tough-fire-season-ahead/rio-blanco-county/): Fire management guidelines for agricultural and debris burning RBC | The Rio Blanco Fire County Sheriff’s Office, Meeker Fire/Rescue, Rangely Fire, the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, and the Bureau of Land Management encourage residents of Northwest Colorado to follow responsible agricultural and debris burning practices. The lack of adequate moisture during the winter 2025-2026 has
- [Revived program sends students to state mathematics competition](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/revived-program-sends-students-to-state-mathematics-competition/meeker/): MEEKER | After years without a Math Counts program, Barone Middle School students are once again racing the clock and tackling challenging problems — thanks to two juniors at Meeker High School who decided to bring it back. Their early success? Middle school students Miles Etchart placed 15th and Xander Borchard 18th at the Western
- [DAYS GONE BY - April 9th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-april-9th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Ben Nichols donned the marshal’s badge Wednesday morning. A few rains during the past week freshened things up considerably in this section. Those who had planted seed were fortunate. Water will be turned into the town ditch the coming week. The laterals around town are being cleaned out so
- [Pioneers Medical Center board tackles finances, growth and election plans](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pioneers-medical-center-board-tackles-finances-growth-and-election-plans/meeker/): MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center Board held its regular March meeting last week, with all board members present. The meeting began with a finance session at 9:30 a.m., where board Secretary/Treasurer Sherri Halandras raised questions about how board members were being classified in the committee. “I was
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: March 29-APRIL 4, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-march-29-april-4-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 3/30/2026- A concerned neighbor reported an unattended fire in a fire pit. An officer with Meeker PD responded to the call, inspected the site, and extinguished the fire using a garden hose. 3/31/2026-A reported stolen firearm case was swiftly brought to a close when the missing
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - April 9th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-april-9th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): NWCO Alliance meeting TONIGHT! MEEKER | NWCO Alliance meeting will be Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 6-8 p.m at Meeker Town Hall. Open Book Club April 13 MEEKER | "The Radium Girls" by Kate Moore, Monday, April 13 at 1 p.m. Crafternoons at the library for teens MEEKER | Crafternoons on April 17 from 3-5
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - April 9th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-april-9th-2026/opinion/): “It takes a village to convince one person to prepare their property for fire season — and sometimes that one person is all it takes to put the whole village at risk.” ~ The Hotshot Wake Up Back when the evening news was the news, I remember watching stories about tornadoes tearing through trailer parks
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - April 9th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-april-9th-2026/opinion/): Ducey will not seek re-election to WREA Board of Directors Dear Editor: To the Membership of White River Electric Association, I will NOT be seeking re-election this coming year. I would like to personally thank you all, it has been extremely humbling to have so much support and for your votes of confidence in my
- [GUEST COLUMN: WHITE RIVER ALLIANCE  Historic drought on the White River](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-white-river-alliance-historic-drought-on-the-white-river/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The White River is undergoing historic drought and one its earliest calls on the river. Come join the White River Alliance next Wednesday April 15 at 5:30 to hear from Division 6 Water Engineer Erin Light and Rio Blanco County water commissioner Betty Kracht. The public is invited! The
- [GUEST COLUMN: BOCC  Looking at the bigger picture ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-bocc-looking-at-the-bigger-picture/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | We wanted to follow up after our recent meeting and thank everyone who shared thoughts about the proposed Colorado WUI (Wildland-Urban Interface) code. We heard your strong opinions, good questions, and valid concerns- and we share them. We’d like to step back from the code discussion for a moment
- [GUEST COLUMN: ERBM  Two years of progress and looking toward summer](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-erbm-two-years-of-progress-and-looking-toward-summer/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Last week marked my two year anniversary with ERBM Recreation & Park District. Getting to know the ERBM team, our board of directors, and the Meeker community has been a highlight of my career, and I’ve gained deep insight into the unique challenges we face together. Over the past
- [FUNdraising Games to support MHS activities fund](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/fundraising-games-to-support-mhs-activities-fund/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | White River Roasters/Wendll’s will host its first-ever “FUNdraising Games” to promote healthy activity and raise funds for Meeker High School’s activities fund, including a $1,000 contribution from the organizers. A free practice and sign-up session is scheduled for Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bob King
- [Upcoming hospital board election info](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/upcoming-hospital-board-election-info/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District wants to make it easy to understand who can vote in upcoming special district election. • To vote, you must be a real person (not a business or company) and be registered to vote in Colorado. You may be eligible if
- [Obituary - Owen Dale Slack](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-owen-dale-slack/obituaries/): July 15, 1945 ~ March 9, 2026 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Owen Dale Slack, age 80, of Pinedale, Wyoming, who passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife and two daughters in his Mesquite, Nevada home. Owen was a truly devoted husband, father, grandfather,
- [AGNC to host community strategic planning sessions in Rio Blanco County](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/agnc-to-host-community-strategic-planning-sessions-in-rio-blanco-county/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) is inviting residents and stakeholders to participate in upcoming community strategic planning sessions as part of its Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Northwest Colorado. The CEDS process helps guide funding, partnerships and long-term economic resilience across the region. Community members are encouraged to share local
- [ANOTHER MYSTERY](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-mystery/rangely/): A reader in Germany is looking for details about this 1958 Buick Limited. He purchased it in 2015 online from a private seller in Rangely and had the car shipped to Germany to restore it. The new owner is interested in learning about the history of the vehicle between 1969 and 2015. The first owner
- [Meeker quartet takes talent to Colorado Youth Football Invitational](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-quartet-takes-talent-to-colorado-youth-football-invitational/sports/): MEEKER | This past weekend, four Barone Middle School football players represented their community on a bigger stage, earning invitations to the prestigious Colorado Youth Football Invitational at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Seventh graders Lucas Simpson and Matteus Rykhus, along with eighth graders Thomas Theos and Gael Rodriguez, were selected to participate in
- [ALL-STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/all-state-girls-basketball/sports/): From left to right, seniors Rylee Sullivan and Addison Knowles pose together for a photo after participating on the Class 3A team in the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports All-State Basketball Games this past weekend in Denver. The event honors top female athletes from schools across all classifications, 1A through 6A.
- [Cowboys look to take next step in Romansky's second season](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-look-to-take-next-step-in-romanskys-second-season/sports/): MEEKER | Entering his second season leading the Cowboys, head coach James Romansky is focused on building both depth and culture within the program. After his first year, Romansky said one of the biggest lessons came from coaching in a smaller community, particularly when it comes to pitching. “The biggest thing is just trying to
- [Agriculture anchors Rio Blanco County economy but faces mounting pressures according to CMU study ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/agriculture-anchors-rio-blanco-county-economy-but-faces-mounting-pressures-according-to-cmu-study/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | In Rio Blanco County, agriculture isn’t just part of the landscape — it’s a major piece of the local economy. According to a 2026 study from Colorado Mesa University’s Davis School of Business, agriculture supports 452 jobs locally, accounting for roughly 9.4% of all employment in the county — one of the highest
- [From ranch work to Capitol Hill: MHS graduate earns D.C. internship](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-ranch-work-to-capitol-hill-mhs-graduate-earns-d-c-internship/meeker/): MEEKER | For Meeker High School Class of 2021 graduate Justin Henderson, the path from fixing fences and working cattle to the halls of the nation’s capital has been anything but typical. A Meeker native who grew up immersed in agriculture, Henderson will spend his summer in Washington, D.C., interning for Jeff Hurd — an
- [Trustees approve trail funding, review town projects](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/trustees-approve-trail-funding-review-town-projects/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees approved a letter of support for a regional nuclear energy initiative and committed funding to local trail improvements during its latest meeting. Trustees voted unanimously to support a regional response to a Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Department of Energy seeking input from states capable of
- [Library board tables minutes, reviews policies and finances](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/library-board-tables-minutes-reviews-policies-and-finances/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library District board tabled approval of meeting minutes following a discussion about how those records should be written and what level of detail they should include. Board President John Moffitt referenced Robert’s Rules of Order, emphasizing that minutes should reflect board actions, decisions and votes — not full summaries of
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: March 22-30, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-march-22-30-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 3/29/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office arrested a 37 year-old male on Violation of a Protection Order. He was taken to jail and released on a PR bond. 3/30/2026- Rangely PD arrested a 20 year-old male for Violation of a Protection Order. He was taken to jail and released on a PR bond. CALL
- [CPW’s big-game draw deadline is one week away, get your applications in by April 7](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cpws-big-game-draw-deadline-is-one-week-away-get-your-applications-in-by-april-7/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to remind hunters that the deadline to submit a big-game draw application in the primary draw is approaching fast. Submit your application at cpwshop.com by April 7 at 8 p.m. MST to be eligible to participate. If you have already submitted your application, CPW encourages
- [DAYS GONE BY - April 2nd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-april-2nd-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Monday morning the thermometer registered zero. This was the first zero weather since the 14th of February. Indications point to the election of L.B. Walbridge for mayor next Tuesday. The campaign was brief, but in his canvass Boyd hasn’t overlooked a voter. Mark the prediction: His opponent will look
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - April 2nd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-april-2nd-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Stations of the Cross on Good Friday MEEKER | Meeker United Methodist Church would like to invite the community to observe the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 3 starting at noon. We will start on the west side of the courthouse lawn. Everyone is also welcome to join UMC’s Good Friday evening
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN: Motive tells its own tale](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-motive-tells-its-own-tale/opinion/): Do you ever look at someone and just think, “Why?” Why did they make that decision? Why are they acting that way? There’s a reason we ask those questions. Motive matters. Motive, by definition, is “a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.” In murder mysteries and legal dramas, uncovering
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - April 2nd, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-april-2nd-2026/opinion/): Rio Blanco County Detention Center: Explanation on closure and reopening Dear Editor: I want to take some time to address the reopening of the Rio Blanco County Detention Center, since a couple of people have asked, “Why did we close the jail?” First, a little personal background. I worked in the old Rio Blanco County
- [HISTORY LESSONS: U.M. Curtis, Pt. 2](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-u-m-curtis-pt-2/meeker/): RBC | In the aftermath of the 1879 Ute uprising, U. M. Curtis was involved with the 1880 Congressional investigation and the 1880 Ute treaty which created two Ute Agencies to distribute goods and educate the bands. Curtis was once again listed on the document as interpreter and signed as a witness. At the time,
- [Obituary - Georgia Lee Sutton](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-georgia-lee-sutton/obituaries/): Dec. 6, 1941 ~ Feb. 14, 2026 Georgia Lee Sutton went home to be with the Lord, Feb. 14, 2026. Georgia was born in Meeker, Colorado, Dec. 6, 1941, to Gale and Amber Perrine. She attended primary through high School and graduated in Meeker. She became the wife of Howard Sutton in 1960 and followed
- [Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) provides eligible Coloradans with many benefits](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/colorados-low-income-energy-assistance-program-leap-provides-eligible-coloradans-with-many-benefits/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | As Colorado closes out its warmest winter on record, the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is reminding residents that the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) offers more than help with heating bills. With an application deadline of April 30, 2026, eligible residents are encouraged to apply now for energy assistance,
- [Local ditch repairs move forward with county support](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/local-ditch-repairs-move-forward-with-county-support/rio-blanco-county/): RBC| The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting in Rangely last week, with all three commissioners present. The meeting opened with a public comment period, though no comments were made in person or online. Commissioners then moved to approve the agenda, with a proposed change to remove Item No.
- [Many winter roads and trails closing early ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/many-winter-roads-and-trails-closing-early/rio-blanco-county/): With low snowpack on open roads visitors should stay on snow to reduce resource damage PRESS RELEASE RBC | Due to a lack of snow coverage, the White River National Forest is beginning to close some motorized winter roads and trails earlier than usual to protect public safety and prevent road and trail damage. Some
- [Career and Technical Education debate continues at Meeker School Board meeting](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/career-and-technical-education-debate-continues-at-meeker-school-board-meeting/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker School District Board of Education held its regular March meeting at the district office, with most members in attendance. Board President Bill DeVergie, Secretary Hanna Borchard, and members Ann Franklin, Joe Nieslanik, Heather Sauls and Tony Theos were present. Vice President Tom Allen did not attend in person or online. The
- [Obituary - James 'Jim' Thomas Riegel](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-james-jim-thomas-riegel/obituaries/): June 27, 1951 ~ March 16, 2026 James Thomas Riegel died in peace on March 16, 2026, with his family and many friends surrounding him with love. Jim was born in Englewood, Colorado, on June 27, 1951, to Jack and Yvonne Riegel. Jim’s tenacious personality was evident early — his mom often described his antics,
- [Livestock judging team competes at Loveland contest](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/livestock-judging-team-competes-at-loveland-contest/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Livestock Judging team traveled to Loveland this past weekend to compete in The Showtimes Blackout 10 Livestock Judging Contest. We had to split into two junior teams. One team consisted of Brodee Kilduff, Annabeth Moody, Milo Brennan, and Copen Smith. Klayton Carroll was teamed up with Western
- [BMS WRESTLING WRAPS SEASON](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/bms-wrestling-wraps-season/sports/): The Barone Middle School coed wrestling team celebrates wrapping up their season at home during the 2026 Meeker Middle School Round Up. Competing against several teams from the region, the Barone wrestlers put together strong performances throughout the day and finished third overall with a team total of 281.5 points.
- [Strong start: Meeker track posts solid results at first meet of the season in Rifle](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/strong-start-meeker-track-posts-solid-results-at-first-meet-of-the-season-in-rifle/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team opened its season March 13 at a meet in Rifle, Colorado, with several athletes turning in strong early-season performances. Co-head coaches Kirk Hossack and Terrence Casias said the opening meet served as a strong starting point for evaluating the team. “We both thought it went
- [Seeds of recovery planted in Lee Fire burn area](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/seeds-of-recovery-planted-in-lee-fire-burn-area/meeker/): MEEKER | Volunteers from across the community gathered Feb. 27 to help restore hundreds of acres of land burned by last year’s Lee Fire, spreading thousands of native seeds across the Piceance Basin in an effort to stabilize soils and rebuild wildlife habitat. About 30 volunteers participated in the effort, helping reseed approximately 525 acres
- [Rio Blanco County seeking public comment on wildland-urban interface code this week](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-blanco-county-seeking-public-comment-on-wildland-urban-interface-code-this-week/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Rio Blanco County is requesting public comment on the proposed adoption of the Colorado Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code, with implementation scheduled to begin April 1, 2026. A public meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse to provide an overview of the proposed code
- [Clean out the paperwork clutter: What to shred and what to save](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/clean-out-the-paperwork-clutter-what-to-shred-and-what-to-save/meeker/): Free cleanup event includes secure document shredding in Meeker on April 10 MEEKER | The word “paperwork” brings to mind a lot of things — balancing the checkbook, filling out tax forms, job or school applications, and the never-ending task of sorting receipts, medical bills and financial records. From the moment you reach adulthood, paper
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: March 15-21, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-march-15-21-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 3/15/2026-Meeker PD arrested an 18 year-old female for 1st Degree Criminal Trespass, 2nd Degree Burglary and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was taken to jail. 3/20/2026-Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office arrested a 36 year-old female for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs or Both. She was issued a summons and released to a sober
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - March 26th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-march-26th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Fairfield grant application deadline April 1 MEEKER | The deadline for the semi-annual Freemain E. Fairfield grant applications will be 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Applications may be mailed to PO Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641, or delivered to White River Electric (233 6th St.), ATTN: JH Sheridan, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - On taxes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-on-taxes/opinion/): “Income tax returns are the most imaginative fiction being written today.”~ Herman Wouk I can’t think of a single positive statement I’ve ever heard about taxes. It doesn’t matter if it’s sales taxes or income taxes or property taxes, the consensus has always been that taxes suck and we collectively despise them. We hate them
- [GUEST COLUMN: Communities invited to share their stories and mark 'History Where It Happened'](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-communities-invited-to-share-their-stories-and-mark-history-where-it-happened/rio-blanco-county/): America 250-Colorado 150 announces historic marker program RBC | “The America 250-Colorado 150 Commission announced the launch of a new Historic Marker Program, a signature initiative that will place up to 150 new historic roadside markers across Colorado in recognition of the state’s 150th anniversary of statehood and the nation’s 250th anniversary of independence. Developed
- [VINE & VITTLES - Bites, Bottles & Banter](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/vine-vittles-bites-bottles-banter/meeker/): MEEKER | An amazing opportunity has come my way: I get to write about food and drink, in any aspect I desire—on a recurring basis. Whether it’s recipes, recommendations, history, hot topics (yes, even those pesky rising grocery prices!), or just some lighthearted banter, I get to explore it all. It will surely be a
- [LOOSE ENDS: Playground Politics](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/loose-ends-playground-politics/opinion/): MEEKER |"Playground Politics" are back with a vengeance It first became visible in the larger public meetings involving local issues. There seemed to be no rhyme or reason for it. The size of the community didn't appear to be as much a factor as a general disinterest toward collaborating with each other on issues in
- [HISTORY LESSONS: U.M. Curtis, Pt 1](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-u-m-curtis-pt-1/meeker/): RBC | Uriah Martin Curtis was appointed government interpreter to the Utes by Agent Simeon Whiteley in 1863. Whiteley opened his agency for the Northern Utes at Hot Sulphur Springs, now in Grand County. The Utes had been camping there in the winter for many years. I am not sure if U. M. Curtis was
- [YOUTH ZONE:  Pucker up for a wild ride](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/youth-zone-pucker-up-for-a-wild-ride/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | This year marks a milestone for YouthZone: 50 years of fostering hopeful youth, strong families and safe communities. Over the years, the organization has served thousands of court-involved and at-risk youth in Colorado’s 9th Judicial District and is planning a large-scale celebration. The 50th Anniversary Gala is scheduled for
- [Don't plant danger: State and federal agencies urge caution on strange packages](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/dont-plant-danger-state-and-federal-agencies-urge-caution-on-strange-packages/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | Following continued reports of unsolicited seed packages arriving through the mail, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is urgently reminding Colorado residents to be highly vigilant. These packages, often originating
- [DAYS GONE BY - March 26th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-march-26th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The first house built in Rifle was torn down this week, says the Reveille. It was the the old adobe house built by A. W. Maxfield in ‘82. Dr. Bell is putting in a private telephone between his residence and office, with a switch to connect with the drug
- [Atmos Energy proposes largest natural gas base rate hike in 25 years](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/atmos-energy-proposes-largest-natural-gas-base-rate-hike-in-25-years/rio-blanco-county/): Public Utilities Commission urging customers to share their perspectives on the proposal Special to the HT RBC| According to a press release from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA), Atmos Energy Corp. has filed an application with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) proposing what UCA says is
- [Scholastic Art Awards in Denver and ceremony at Adams State U.](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/scholastic-art-awards-in-denver-and-ceremony-at-adams-state-u/meeker/): (Above left) Meeker High School Art students attended the Colorado Regional Scholastic Art Awards this last Saturday at the Denver Art Museum. (From left to right: Joshua Quinn, Janet Lopez, Lilly Newman, Mia Hernandez, Jill Ward, Brooklynn Kirkpatrick and Mr. Ben Quinn) Lilly Newman and Mia Hernandez were recognized with two of the top honors,
- [MOUNTAIN LIONS AAU BASKETBALL & BMS WRESTLING](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mountain-lions-aau-basketball-bms-wrestling/sports/): (Above left) The Barone Middle School boys Mountain Lions AAU basketball team, coached by Brett Watson, celebrates winning the tournament in Grand Junction on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The team also won the tournament last year as seventh graders. (Above right) The Barone Middle School wrestling team competed in a busy stretch Feb. 26‑March 2,
- [Senior Night success propels Meeker girls into postseason](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/senior-night-success-propels-meeker-girls-into-postseason/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team closed out its regular-season home schedule Friday night with a dominant 65-25 win over De Beque on Senior Night. The Cowboys improved to 17-5 overall and 11-3 in league play, securing third place in the standings. Meeker honored seniors Braydin Raley, Shailee Rundberg, Rylee Sullivan and
- [Fifth grade classes go full STEAM ahead with robotics unit](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/fifth-grade-classes-go-full-steam-ahead-with-robotics-unit/meeker/): 5th graders at Meeker Elementary just wrapped up an exciting robotics unit. It was a hands-on experience where students took the lead as builders and programmers. Each student successfully constructed a robot from the ground up. Thank you to Kristina Selby from Meeker Regional Library for volunteering. AMBER GARCIA PHOTOS
- [BLM recognizes Greens as Colorado Volunteers of the Year](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/blm-recognizes-greens-as-colorado-volunteers-of-the-year/rio-blanco-county/): Specail to the HT RBC | The Bureau of Land Management recently recognized Lynne and John Green as the BLM Colorado Volunteers of the Year. The Greens have spent many years helping protect and share the history of northwest Colorado. For more than a decade, they have monitored archaeological sites that are at risk and
- [Bright Smiles program brings dental care to Meeker Elementary third graders](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/bright-smiles-program-brings-dental-care-to-meeker-elementary-third-graders/meeker/): MEEKER | In recognition of February as National Children’s Dental Health Month, White River Dental Hygiene has launched a new school-based dental initiative aimed at helping local students build healthy habits early and remove barriers to preventive care. The program, called “Bright Smiles — Building Bright Smiles for Life,” debuted last month in partnership with
- [MHS student council officers visit state capitol](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-student-council-officers-visit-state-capitol/meeker/): MEEKER | In late February, Meeker High School’s student council officers took a trip to Denver. On Sunday, we were all able to go see the Broadway Musical Water for Elephants. The story centered around Jacob Jankowski, a veterinary student who joins a traveling circus following the death of his parents. The musical showed themes
- [Two candidates running for Rio Blanco County Commissioner District 1 seat primary](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/two-candidates-running-for-rio-blanco-county-commissioner-district-1-seat-primary/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker mayor and business owner Travis Day, Meeker pastor and business owner Rich Ford vying for Republican primary ballot; county assembly is Saturday Special to the HT MEEKER | Travis Day is running for the Rio Blanco Commissioner District 1 position. He has a long history of public service at the town, county, and state
- [Arrowbusters success at Western S3DA Indoor National Championships](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/arrowbusters-success-at-western-s3da-indoor-national-championships/sports/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Several Meeker archers left an indelible mark on the range this past weekend in Salt Lake City, delivering a standout performance at the Western S3DA Indoor Nationals. Representing the Arrowbuster S3DA team with poise and precision, these young athletes demonstrated that hours of disciplined practice truly pay off when
- [COLORADO YOUTH FOOTBALL INVITATIONAL ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/colorado-youth-football-invitational/sports/): Four Meeker middle school football players — Gael Rodriguez, Thomas Theos, Matteus Rhykus and Lucas Simpson — have been selected to compete in the Colorado Youth Football Invitational on March 22 at the University of Colorado Boulder. The statewide showcase highlights some of Colorado’s top up-and-coming youth football talent. Rykhus will play quarterback and Simpson
- [Cowboys rally from 16 down to beat Highland, fall in Sweet 16](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-rally-from-16-down-to-beat-highland-fall-in-sweet-16-2/sports/): MEEKER | The No. 12 Meeker High School girls basketball team traveled to Salida this past weekend to compete in the Class 3A Salida Regional Tournament, opening postseason play Friday night against No. 21 Highland before seeing its season come to an end in the Sweet 16 the following day. Meeker defeated Highland 54-46 in
- [Cowboys return to postseason, fall in OT to Denver Christian](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-return-to-postseason-fall-in-ot-to-denver-christian-2/sports/): MEEKER | The No. 15 Meeker High School boys basketball team traveled to No. 2 Forge Christian High School last weekend to compete in the CHSAA Class 3A Regional Tournament, opening the postseason against No. 19 Denver Christian in the first round. The Cowboys battled through a tightly contested game that required overtime, but their
- [Cowboys open girls golf season at Chipeta Kick Off Classic](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-open-girls-golf-season-at-chipeta-kick-off-classic-2/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls golf team opened the 2026 season earlier this week, competing in the Chipeta Kick Off Classic and Team Scramble hosted by Palisade High School in Grand Junction. Players were greeted with sunny skies and temperatures reaching 66 degrees during the season-opening tournament. Meeker finished 12th out of 14
- [HISTORY LESSONS: The Stagecoach](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-the-stagecoach/meeker/): RBC | The Union Pacific Railroad established a depot in Rawlins, Wyoming, in 1868, the same year as the Ute treaty that pushed the tribe into western Colorado Territory. The first White River Agency was established in the area where the river leaves the canyon. Nathan Meeker relocated the agency buildings to Powell Park. The
- [Meeker adopts new state wildfire code for new construction](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-adopts-new-state-wildfire-code-for-new-construction/meeker/): MEEKER | Colorado’s new wildfire construction code will soon shape how homes and other buildings are built and remodeled in wildfire‑prone areas. The Wildfire Resiliency Code, created under Senate Bill 23‑166 and finalized in July 2025, applies in the wildland‑urban interface (WUI) — where “human‑built structures meet the wildland fuels.” Local governments with these areas
- [Faith and community carry her forward Fundraiser planned for Meeker woman facing rare autoimmune disorder](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/faith-and-community-carry-her-forward-fundraiser-planned-for-meeker-woman-facing-rare-autoimmune-disorder/meeker/): MEEKER | Life moves at a different pace these days for sixth-generation Meeker resident Kaysyn Chintala, who until recently rarely slowed down. The 30-year-old mother of two spent most of her life on the move — excelling in high school and college basketball, building a thriving photography business, and helping her family operate Trappers Lake
- [COUNTY BEAT - Rio Blanco County commissioners approve contracts, discuss projects and legislation](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/county-beat-rio-blanco-county-commissioners-approve-contracts-discuss-projects-and-legislation/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners added a consent agenda item for a ratification letter of support to John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet on behalf of the Rangely District Hospital for a congressional direct spending request at the start of last week's regular meeting. With consent agenda items approved and public
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: March 8-14, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-march-8-14-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 3/9/2026- Rangely PD arrested a 55 year-old female on a warrant for Dangerous Drugs. She was taken to jail and was released on a PR bond. 3/11/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 35 year-old female for Child Abuse. She was taken to jail and released on a cash bond. 3/15/2026-Meeker PD arrested a 18 year-old
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - March 19th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-march-19th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Online Author Talk March 24 MEEKER | Meeker Public Library online author talk and live interview on March 24. Available to watch at the library or on your own personal device. All interviews are recorded and archived. Go to meekerlibrary.org for details and to register. Homeschool Resource Fair March 25 MEEKER | Do you homeschool?
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - It's Sunshine Week, our annual reminder that freedom of information is essential to a free country](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-its-sunshine-week-our-annual-reminder-that-freedom-of-information-is-essential-to-a-free-country/opinion/): Laws governing public meetings, public records and open government emerged in the 1970s after the exposure of vast amounts of concealed government information and corruption — think Watergate and the Pentagon Papers. The idea was simple: government works better when the public can see how decisions are made. You would think it strange to hand
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - March 19th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-march-19th-2026/opinion/): Sharing stories Dear Editor: I was privileged to share stories with Meeker Elementary students, from pre-K through fifth grade, in the last couple of weeks. The experience was wonderful; the students were attentive, their manners were impeccable, and I was left with a glow in my heart. Memories returned from my 25 years as a
- [CNCC: College, partners mark America 250/Colorado 150 anniversaries](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cncc-college-partners-mark-america-250-colorado-150-anniversaries/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | This year, two historic milestones will take center stage across the state: the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 150th anniversary of Colorado. From the Governor’s Office to the Colorado General Assembly, leaders are mobilizing communities to commemorate these landmark anniversaries — and Northwest Colorado is ready
- [GUEST COLUMN: Why knowing our history matters - Understanding the White River Valley before us](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-why-knowing-our-history-matters-understanding-the-white-river-valley-before-us/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | Today, as we enter into America’s 250th birthday and Colorado’s 150th, the echoes of those events remain part of our local story. But understanding this history requires more than simply remembering dates or repeating familiar stories. It asks us to look deeper: at the people involved, their perspectives and
- [Pioneers Medical Center to switch to new billing system in May](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pioneers-medical-center-to-switch-to-new-billing-system-in-may/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) will switch to a new patient billing system in May 2026. Hospital officials say the change is meant to make billing easier for patients to understand and manage. The update will include a new online billing portal where patients can view statements, check balances and make payments.
- [CPW suspends wolf removal operations for depredating wolf in RBC](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cpw-suspends-wolf-removal-operations-for-depredating-wolf-in-rbc/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC |Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has suspended its 30-day operation to lethally remove an uncollared wolf in Rio Blanco County after the animal met the agency’s definition for chronic depredation. CPW staff conducted a search of the area using drones and thermal imaging between Jan. 24 and Feb. 22 but were unable
- [DAYS GONE BY - March 19th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-march-19th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The festive woodtick is getting in his work on mankind as well as livestock. Tomorrow is the day we Irish celebrate, and if you should happen to see anything green in the course of the day, you want to pay due respect to it. Nothing has been heard for
- [Policy clarity, transparency highlighted at library board meeting](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/policy-clarity-transparency-highlighted-at-library-board-meeting/meeker/): MEEKER |The Meeker Regional Public Library Board of Trustees held its regular February meeting last week in the community room at the public library. Board President John Moffit, Vice President Keri Grieser, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt and member Dan Olson attended in person. Member Michael Cobb joined the meeting via Zoom. The board opened the meeting
- [Staff, board weigh impact of potential CTE requirement reduction](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/staff-board-weigh-impact-of-potential-cte-requirement-reduction/meeker/): MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker School District Board of Education held a special meeting and work session. The board approved the hiring of Ryan Beauvais of Rangely, Colorado, as a high school English/language arts teacher. They also accepted the resignation of Meeker Elementary School music and art teacher Janelle Dobson. After both action items
- [MHS CLASS RING RETURNED TO FAMILY](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-class-ring-returned-to-family/meeker/): Thanks to a bit of detective work, a Meeker High School Class of 1960 ring discovered at Lake Powell in 2012 has finally made its way home — to the original owner’s sister, Joan Bates of Meeker. Kristi Watkins first contacted the Herald Times about the ring last fall. After taking it to a jeweler,
- [Colorado’s leading wildlife, agricultural and conservation  organizations unite in defense of science-based wildlife management](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/colorados-leading-wildlife-agricultural-and-conservation-organizations-unite-in-defense-of-science-based-wildlife-management/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The decision came despite a clear recommendation from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) staff and Director Clellan to deny the petition based on the agency’s scientific review. The organizations signing this release represent thousands of sportsmen, agricultural producers, outfitters, conservationists, and local governments across the state, and stand in strong support
- [Meeker trustees approve short-term rental request, review projects](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-trustees-approve-short-term-rental-request-review-projects/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees addressed several business items at its recent meeting, including short-term rental requests, street maintenance bids and park management updates. New town administrator Margie Joy was officially appointed and sworn in at the start of the meeting, and outgoing administrator Mandi Etheridge received a commendation for her service to
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: March 1-7, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-march-1-7-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 3/4/2026-Rangely PD arrested a 42 year-old male for 3rd Degree Assault, Violation of a Protection Order, Domestic Violence and False Imprisonment. He was released on a PR bond. 3/9/2026-Rangely PD arrested a 55 year-old female on a warrant for Dangerous Drugs. She remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 3/4/2026 @ 3:25 pm. A controlled burn
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - March 12th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-march-12th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Join the Geezer Gather Tuesdays at the Rec Center MEEKER | Gentlemen 62 and older, come enjoy free donuts and coffee Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. at the Meeker Recreation Center Lounge. Questions: 970-878-3403 Online Author Talk with Kate Quinn today! MEEKER | Meeker Public Library online author talk and live interview with author Kate
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - 'Suppose they gave a war and nobody came?'](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-suppose-they-gave-a-war-and-nobody-came/opinion/): A cartoonish poster with that phrase hung in my childhood home. The line comes from a movie made the year I was born — a film I’ve never actually seen — but the title stuck with me. I was in Lamaze class the night the first Gulf War started. Someone wheeled in a television so
- [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - March 12th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor-march-12th-2026/opinion/): Noodle memories Dear Editor: I was raised in Meeker from 1943 to 1961, living at 645 Water St. with my grandparents John and Mary Murray. I graduated from Meeker High School in 1961, then moved away for college and a career that took me to Berkeley, California, where I now live with my spouse Pat
- [LOOSE ENDS:  More listening, less loudness](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/loose-ends-more-listening-less-loudness/opinion/): MEEKER | The challenge to certain words used by any one of us in the middle of a serious conversation may go unnoticed. There are numerous examples of rancorous issues, but the one that comes up most frequently now is immigration. The words two politicians were arguing over on a radio show recently were documented,
- [GUEST COLUMN: Commissioners thank RBC citizens for support at CPW meeting](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-commissioners-thank-rbc-citizens-for-support-at-cpw-meeting/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners thanks the 20+ RBC citizens who traveled to Denver to join approximately 400 people in opposition to the proposed fur ban discussed during the March 4 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting. Your willingness to show up on behalf of rural Colorado
- [MEEKER CHAMBER UPDATE: New members, new programs, and surveys](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-chamber-update-new-members-new-programs-and-surveys/meeker/): Special to the HT RBC | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce continued supporting local businesses, assisting visitors, and promoting Meeker tourism throughout February. In February, the Chamber assisted 66 individuals with questions related to lodging and dining, maps and directions, hunting and fishing information, local businesses, and general community and Chamber inquiries through a combination
- [Overton takes first at Colorado USA Wrestling freshman/sophomore state championship](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/overton-takes-first-at-colorado-usa-wrestling-freshman-sophomore-state-championship/sports/): Kael Overton of Meeker poses with his first-place trophy after winning the 138-pound division at the freshman and sophomore state wrestling tournament in Denver this past weekend. Three Rio Blanco County wrestlers competed at the event, including Reid Zadra of Rangely at 120 pounds, Meeker’s Jonah Christensen at 190 pounds and Overton at 138 pounds.
- [PMC Board details billing overhaul, election plans](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pmc-board-details-billing-overhaul-election-plans/meeker/): New patient portal, compliance changes and long-term planning discussed as four candidates file for hospital district seats. MEEKER | The Pioneers Medical Center board received updates on billing reforms, compliance oversight, staffing and long-term planning during last Wednesday’s meeting, as hospital leaders outlined changes aimed at improving patient experience, financial stability and community trust. Hospital
- [Rural teens, caregivers sought to participate in suicide risk study](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rural-teens-caregivers-sought-to-participate-in-suicide-risk-study/rio-blanco-county/): EDITOR'S NOTE: This story talks about topics related to suicide. If you or anyone else needs resources, please call or text 988 or visit 988colorado.com. RBC | For Dr. Maya Haasz, it didn’t feel right to use a tool to screen children for suicide risk that might not work for kids who live in rural
- [DAYS GONE BY - March 12th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-march-12th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Knowing that there will be a shortage of water in the Piceance creek the coming season, some of the ranchmen there are already diverting water onto their land. They want at least one cutting. St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, but this fact didn’t keep the
- [Cowboys rally from 16 down to beat Highland, fall in Sweet 16](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-rally-from-16-down-to-beat-highland-fall-in-sweet-16/meeker/): MEEKER | The No. 12 Meeker High School girls basketball team traveled to Salida this past weekend to compete in the Class 3A Salida Regional Tournament, opening postseason play Friday night against No. 21 Highland before seeing its season come to an end in the Sweet 16 the following day. Meeker defeated Highland 54-46 in
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - March 5th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-march-5th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Democratic Caucus and Assembly March 7 MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Democrats' Precinct Caucus and County Assembly will be held Saturday, March 7, from 9:45 a.m to 12 p.m., at the Meeker Public Library meeting room. Check-in for registered RBC Democrat voters in Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 will begin at 9:45 a.m. with
- [‘The Sun Rises Tomorrow’: Meeker closes season with three medalists](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sun-rises-tomorrow-meeker-closes-season-with-three-medalists/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys wrestling team wrapped up competition at the 2026 Colorado High School Activities Association Class 2A State Wrestling Championships at Ball Arena in Denver this past weekend, finishing with three podium placers and several hard-fought performances on the sport’s biggest stage. Head coach Stryker Lane said he was pleased
- [Ruth LeBlanc leads Cowboys to state runner-up finish](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/ruth-leblanc-leads-cowboys-to-state-runner-up-finish/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team closed out its season at the 2026 CHSAA Class 4A State Wrestling Championships at Ball Arena with two medalists and a state runner-up finish from junior Ruth LeBlanc. LeBlanc, who took fourth place overall at state last season at 170 pounds and became the first girl
- [Cowboys celebrate 1,000-point milestone, fall in OT thriller](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-celebrate-1000-point-milestone-fall-in-ot-thriller/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team remained at home last weekend, hosting a pair of games beginning Friday against Olathe. The Cowboys entered the matchup looking for a season sweep after earning a 51-28 road win over the Pirates on Jan. 16. Meeker completed the sweep in dominant fashion, defeating Olathe 54-20
- [Milestone moment for MHS basketball as coach Kindler reaches 400th win and team regains momentum](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/milestone-moment-for-mhs-basketball-as-coach-kindler-reaches-400th-win-and-team-regains-momentum/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team split a pair of home games over the weekend, falling to Olathe on Friday before responding with a decisive win over North Fork on Saturday. Meeker opened the weekend hosting Olathe, looking to avenge a 71-68 road loss to the Pirates on Jan. 16. The Cowboys
- [MATHCOUNTS TEAM](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mathcounts-team/milestones/): Members of the Meeker Barone Middle School MathCounts team pose with coaches Tucker Chinn and Said Rodriguez after competing Feb. 7 at the regional competition in Grand Junction. Xander Borchard and Miles Etchart qualified for the state competition March 28 at the Colorado School of Mines.
- [After regionals, 14 BMS students to compete at state History Day](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/after-regionals-14-bms-students-to-compete-at-state-history-day/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | On Saturday, Feb. 21, students traveled to Caprock Academy to compete at the Western Slope Regional History Day competition. This year’s annual theme is Revolution, Reaction, Reform. Students were able to choose a topic of their choice to research under the broad theme and create an exhibit, website, performance,
- [BANNER'S UP!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/banners-up/meeker/): A new banner now hangs over Highway 13 in Meeker, welcoming travelers and directing them to Main Street and public river access. The project was led by Uplift Meeker and funded through a generous donation from Elk Creek. High Rise Tree Care Service installed the banner with assistance from White River Electric Association to ensure
- [2026 State Wrestling Tournament](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/2026-state-wrestling-tournament/sports/): Meeker High School boys state qualifiers are pictured with their coaches. Back, from left: Coach Kurt Blunt, Head Coach Stryker Lane, Coach Nate Lee. Front, from left: Koy Weber, Jonah Christensen, Kael Overton, Holton Harvey, Coach Tyrell Turner, and Orion Musser. Meeker High School girls state qualifiers are pictured with their coaches. From left: Emma
- [Graduation requirements spark discussion at February board meeting](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/graduation-requirements-spark-discussion-at-february-board-meeting/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker School District RE-1 Board of Education held its regular February meeting last week at the district office, with all members present. The board approved the agenda before recognizing the Barone Middle School MathCounts team, coached by Meeker High School juniors Tucker Chinn and Said Rodriguez. The team competed Feb. 7 at
- [A different kind of Balboa: Beky Balboa runs for RBC treasurer](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/a-different-kind-of-balboa-beky-balboa-runs-for-rbc-treasurer/rio-blanco-county/): MEEKER | With a name like Balboa, it’s hard not to think of the famous underdog boxer who made grit and perseverance his trademark. But while Rocky Balboa fought his battles in the ring, Beky Balboa is stepping forward in a different arena — public service — as she runs for Rio Blanco County Treasurer.
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB 22-28, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-feb-22-28-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 2/24/2026-Meeker PD arrested a 39 year-old male for 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass, Criminal Attempt to Commit Other Misdemeanor, Resisting Arrest and Theft. He was transported to jail and released shortly after on a PR bond. 2/25/2026-Meeker PD arrested an 18 year-old female for 1st Degree Criminal Trespass, 2nd Degree Burglary and Possession of Drug
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - The Pedestal Problem](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-the-pedestal-problem/opinion/): "Hero-worship is innate to human nature, and it is founded on some of our noblest feelings... but which, like all other feelings, when uncontrolled by principle and reason, may easily degenerate into the wildest exaggerations." ~ John Calvin One of my granddaughters is currently obsessed with Spider-Man. She wears her Spidey suit whenever she can
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - March 5th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-march-5th-2026/opinion/): Why the Colorado Democratic Party’s Caucus & County Assembly matters Dear Editor: As a county Democrat officer in Rio Blanco County, I encourage Democrats to take part in the Colorado Democratic Party’s Caucus & County Assembly on March 7. This process plays a key role in deciding which candidates appear on the Democratic primary ballot
- [HISTORY LESSONS: The Powell Expedition](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-the-powell-expedition/meeker/): RBC | There were several reasons that many military men and former military men became western frontier explorers, miners, cowboys, lawmen and outlaws. Veteran campaigners were familiar with traveling long distances, often without regular meals or water. Veterans of the Indian Wars had a healthy respect for the Native American warriors and customs. The earliest
- [LOOSE ENDS: Avalanche danger still exists, despite dry conditions](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/loose-ends-avalanche-danger-still-exists-despite-dry-conditions/opinion/): MEEKER | The news feeds on all of our electronic devices have been busy lately, reporting an increase in Mountain West avalanche deaths alongside a decrease in annual snowpack and precipitation. Locally, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers haven’t had to worry as much about avalanche conditions this winter. But with exceptionally early seasonal warming, it’s more
- [Meeker boys ride defensive surge into 3A playoffs](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-boys-ride-defensive-surge-into-3a-playoffs/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team closed out its regular season with a pair of victories, defeating De Beque 74-29 on Senior Night before earning a 55-42 road win over Vail Christian to finish 16-7 overall and 8-4 in league play. The Cowboys’ third-place league finish secured the No. 16 seed in
- [FROM THE STATE CAPITOL: Supporting rural Colorado](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-the-state-capitol-supporting-rural-colorado/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Northwest Colorado is unlike anywhere else in the state. Our communities thrive on outdoor recreation and are sustained by industries that define the Western Slope way of life. But our communities also face challenges that demand tailored solutions: keeping health care close to home and affordable, protecting the public lands that drive our
- [DAYS GONE BY - March 5th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-march-5th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A lone blue-bottle fly made its appearance in this office one day this week, buzzed the force occasionally to let them know that he was here, and then lit out–presumably for Craig. There were no brands on him. Bicycles were out in force this week, young lady riders predominating.
- [Sanders pours in 35 as Cowboys roll Cedaredge](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/sanders-pours-in-35-as-cowboys-roll-cedaredge/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys boys basketball team opened last week on the road against the Roaring Fork Rams, looking to bounce back from a home loss earlier this season. That rebound didn’t come. Meeker fell 68–48 on the road, dropping the Cowboys to 12–6 overall. Meeker shot 41 percent from the field and struggled
- [Rangely bounces back on Senior Day after Olathe loss](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rangely-bounces-back-on-senior-day-after-olathe-loss/sports/): MEEKER | The Rangely High School boys basketball team split a pair of home games this past weekend. On Friday, the Panthers hosted the Olathe Pirates and fell 68-38. The last meeting between the teams came during the 2021-22 season, when Rangely traveled to Olathe and won 59-35. Rangely struggled to find consistent offense and
- [Cowboys fall at Roaring Fork, rebound with home win over Cedaredge](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-fall-at-roaring-fork-rebound-with-home-win-over-cedaredge/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team opened the week on the road with a nonleague matchup against Roaring Fork, looking to complete a season sweep of the Rams after a 47–40 home win earlier this season. That sweep did not materialize, as Meeker fell 66–47 on Tuesday night, dropping the Cowboys to
- [ZADRA QUALIFIES FOR STATE](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/zadra-qualifies-for-state/sports/): Freshman Reid Zadra, a 120-pound wrestler for Rangely High School, placed third at the regional tournament and will represent the Panthers this week at the state tournament. BOBBY G'S MEMORIES PHOTO
- [Koy Weber wins third regional title as Cowboys head to state](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/koy-weber-wins-third-regional-title-as-cowboys-head-to-state/sports/): MEEKER | This past weekend, the No. 3-ranked Class 2A Meeker High School boys wrestling team turned in a strong showing at the Colorado High School Activities Association Class 2A Region 1 tournament in Cedaredge, crowning two regional champions and advancing multiple wrestlers to the state championships for this weekend. Junior Koy Weber, ranked No.
- [Meeker girls wrestling headed to the Big Show after historic regional run](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-girls-wrestling-headed-to-the-big-show-after-historic-regional-run/sports/): MEEKER | The No. 8-ranked Meeker High School girls wrestling team in Class 4A turned in a strong performance at the CHSAA Class 4A Region 3 Tournament last week, sending multiple wrestlers to the podium and earning key state-qualifying finishes while placing second as a team. Junior Ruth LeBlanc, ranked No. 3 in Class 4A,
- [WHAT IS THIS? ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/what-is-this/meeker/): In this week's installment of mystery tools and equipment, do you know what this is and what it was used for? Full story in an upcoming edition!
- [Local voice joins statewide heritage advocacy at Capitol](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/local-voice-joins-statewide-heritage-advocacy-at-capitol/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | On Tuesday, Feb. 10, historians, preservationists, archaeologists, and museum professionals from across Colorado gathered at the Colorado State Capitol for a morning of advocacy focused on one shared message: preserving Colorado’s heritage matters. The event, hosted by Colorado Preservation, Inc. and History Colorado, brought together organizations from rural towns
- [White River Nat'l Forest now hiring seasonal employees for coming season](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/white-river-natl-forest-now-hiring-seasonal-employees-for-coming-season/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC| The White River National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. Positions are expected to be posted on Feb. 20 at USAJOBS.gov. “Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails and recreation sites open, safe and welcoming for
- [D-E-M-O-C-R-A-C-Y Granahan wins Spelling Bee](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/d-e-m-o-c-r-a-c-y-granahan-wins-spelling-bee/meeker/): Meeker Elementary School fifth grader Ryker Granahan is this year's champion speller at the annual spelling bee. Ryker won the competition by correctly spelling the word "democracy." NIKI TURNER PHOTO
- [DAYS GONE BY - February 26th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-february-26th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago There has been quite a lot of sickness among the school children lately. It is of slight consequence, however, being in the nature of colds and coughing. Another boarding and lodging house for Meeker was informally thrown open this week. It is located a block south of the Baer
- [RUSH HOUR, RURAL STYLE](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rush-hour-rural-style/meeker/): You know you're in Meeker when the morning traffic has hooves. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
- [Applications accepted for annual youth novice turkey hunt with CPW](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/applications-accepted-for-annual-youth-novice-turkey-hunt-with-cpw/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now accepting applications for the Craig Youth Novice Turkey Hunt, scheduled for this April. If you are a novice turkey hunter under the age of 18 and are eager to learn how to hunt wild turkeys, CPW encourages you to apply for a chance to participate
- [Town approves updates to municipal codes; Mayor Day puts his name in the hat  for county commissioner seat](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/town-approves-updates-to-municipal-codes-mayor-day-puts-his-name-in-the-hat-for-county-commissioner-seat/meeker/): MEEKER | The town’s board of trustees formally agreed to prioritize the development of an emergency plan by May 2026 at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Chris Lockwood at the Feb. 17 meeting. The board had discussed the idea and agreed by a head nod at a prior meeting, but Lockwood urged the board
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB 15-21, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-feb-15-21-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 2/16/2026 @ 10:17 am. A local business owner reported that an unauthorized female had stayed overnight in their establishment. The owner requested extra patrols for the property. During a routine patrol the following evening, Meeker PD located the same individual inside the business. She was formally
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - February 26th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-february-26th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Coloring Mandalas Feb. 27 MEEKER | Coloring Mandalas, use the cover of your current read to pick the colors used in your mandala, or just come and color with friends. For teens and tweens, from 3-5 p.m. at the Meeker Library. Snacks will be provided. Women's Gathering Saturday, Feb 28 MEEKER | IF: OneNight -
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Won't you be a neighbor?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-wont-you-be-a-neighbor/opinion/): "Borrow trouble for yourself, if that's your nature, but don't lend it to your neighbors." ~ Rudyard Kipling From Mr. Rogers to Veggie Tales to Sesame Street, a significant chunk of children’s programming for the last 50 years has been dedicated to educating our little ones about how to identify and define (and treat) neighbors.
- [YOUTHZONE: Opioid settlement funds can build lasting capacity](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/youthzone-opioid-settlement-funds-can-build-lasting-capacity/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | Here at YouthZone, we’re comfortable talking about substance use and its harmful impacts on communities. One of the most prominent crises of our generation revolves around the misuse of opioids and the dangerous pathway from prescription pills to heroin and fentanyl. For the last decade, a wide variety of
- [The land remembers: Honoring the full story of Rio Blanco County](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-land-remembers-honoring-the-full-story-of-rio-blanco-county/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | As Rio Blanco County reflects on America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th anniversary, we are invited to do more than celebrate. We are invited to remember. Long before Colorado achieved statehood, this region was home to the Ute people, who maintain deep ancestral ties to the White River region. The valleys and rivers
- [HISTORY LESSONS: The grain scale and bushel basket](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-the-grain-scale-and-bushel-basket/meeker/): RBC | No, it’s not a fancy wash tub like Ma Kettle washed the clothes and kids in. Terry Mobley tells me that his tub was used to measure a bushel of grain by volume. The traditional wash tub had crimped seam and a flat bottom. Terry says his tub is a galvanized iron basket
- [Obituary - Robert James (Bob) Miller](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-robert-james-bob-miller/obituaries/): 1928 ~ Feb. 14, 2026 Robert James Miller (Bob), 97, died peacefully at his home in Rifle, Colorado, on Feb. 14, 2026. Bob was born in 1928 in Canton, Ohio, to Ethel and Loyal Miller. As a youth he lived in Colorado long enough to fall in love with its natural beauty and returned after
- [BLM, partners host seeding event this Friday to restore land damaged by 2025 Lee Fire - volunteers welcome](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/blm-partners-host-seeding-event-this-friday-to-restore-land-damaged-by-2025-lee-fire-volunteers-welcome/rio-blanco-county/): MEEKER | The Bureau of Land Management’s White River Field Office and partners will host a volunteer event scheduled 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 27 to help restore portions of the landscape damaged by the 2025 Lee Fire. Volunteers will help spread more than 4,000 pounds of seed across 525 acres of habitat to stabilize soils,
- [Classifieds: August 11, 2016](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/classifieds-august-11-2016/classifieds/): Ads for 08/11/16 ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations online at: www.parks.state.co.us RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and Park, Meeker. AA & Al-Anon Meetings - Rangely Alcoholics Anonymous - Open meetings Tues & Thurs, 7 p.m., 115 Kennedy
- [Rio Blanco commissioners approve watershed agreements, library board appointment, tax search upgrade](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-blanco-commissioners-approve-watershed-agreements-library-board-appointment-tax-search-upgrade/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners met last week in Meeker with all three commissioners present. Attorney Stuart Foster attended virtually on behalf of county attorney Rose Pugliese. There were no public comments. Following approval of the agenda, minutes and consent agenda, commissioners moved into business, approving a liquor license for the
- [Rangely FBLA earns top honors](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rangely-fbla-earns-top-honors/rangely/): Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter posted strong results at the District Leadership Conference held this week on the campus of Colorado Mesa University, earning multiple first-place finishes and numerous top-10 placements against competitors from across the region. Rangely students captured four first-place awards, highlighting
- [Barone Middle School A/B Honor Roll - Fall Semester](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/barone-middle-school-a-b-honor-roll-fall-semester-2/meeker/): 7th Grade A/B Honor Roll: (Back Row) Xandar Borchard, Miles Dupire, Jada Gould, Hannah Coryell, Isabel Elder, Rose-Andria Rasmussen-Granzella, Brooke Legits (Front Row) Quinn Thomson, Brantley White, Brooklyn Cox, Melanie Hatcher, Carly Thorp, Cambrey Rogers. Not Pictured: Keera Simmons. The A/B Honor Roll for the 8th grade will appear in upcoming editions.
- [The morning pickleball crew...](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-morning-pickleball-crew/sports/): We ran out of room last week and didn't get to publish both pictures of Meeker's pickleball aficionados. This is the group that plays in the mornings at the admin building, according to Jim Joy. Check out last week's story for details on where to go to participate.
- [Rangely girls basketball bounces back after tough loss](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rangely-girls-basketball-bounces-back-after-tough-loss/sports/): Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely High School girls basketball team split a busy week, dropping a close non-league contest to Little Snake River before rolling past Vail Christian to remain unbeaten in league play. Rangely fell 57-50 to Little Snake River on Thursday after digging an early hole. The Panthers trailed 36-11
- [Meeker rebounds from road loss with home sweeps of Gunnison, Aspen](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-rebounds-from-road-loss-with-home-sweeps-of-gunnison-aspen/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team continued its strong league play last week, splitting a physical road test against Plateau Valley before earning convincing wins over Gunnison and Aspen to remain atop the league standings. Meeker opened the stretch with a hard-fought loss to Plateau Valley in a physical, defensive battle that
- [Meeker wrestling captures home dual title as Harvey reaches 101 career wins](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-wrestling-captures-home-dual-title-as-harvey-reaches-101-career-wins/sports/): MEEKER | The third-ranked Meeker High School boys wrestling team in Class 2A defended its home mats this past weekend, capturing first place at its home dual tournament with a dominant performance across the lineup. Meeker opened pool A with a commanding 66–6 victory over Soroco, winning 11 of 14 contested bouts and recording six
- [No. 8 Meeker girls wrestling turns focus to regionals after busy week](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/no-8-meeker-girls-wrestling-turns-focus-to-regionals-after-busy-week/sports/): MEEKER | The No. 8-ranked Meeker High School girls wrestling team in Class 4A opened last week with a 30–18 road win over Moffat County in Craig, then followed with multiple podium finishes at the Meeker Girls Showdown on Saturday. Meeker won six matches in the dual, four by fall. Senior Emma Ford pinned Sydney
- [RHS boys' basketball looks to rebound after tough week](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rhs-boys-basketball-looks-to-rebound-after-tough-week/sports/): RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers boys basketball team remained at home as their week began last Thursday hosting Little Snake River. The last time these two teams met dates back to last season, 2/6/25, when the Panthers traveled to Wyoming and lost 70-43. This time around, Little Snake had to travel, and if the Panthers
- [Cowboys continue strong season with back-to-back victories](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-continue-strong-season-with-back-to-back-victories/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team opened last week on the road Thursday, traveling to Colbran to face the Plateau Valley Cowboys. The last meeting between the two teams came Feb. 6, 2025, when Plateau Valley handed Meeker a 50–39 loss in Meeker. This time, the Cowboys returned the favor, edging Plateau
- [AM250/CO150: White River Museum to host Smithsonian Exhibition exploring prevalence of Indian images, words and stories in American history and contemporary life](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/am250-co150-white-river-museum-to-host-smithsonian-exhibition-exploring-prevalence-of-indian-images-words-and-stories-in-american-history-and-contemporary-life/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The White River Museum will host the Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” from May 16 through July 6 at the Old West Heritage Culture Center, 517 Park Ave. Presented through the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program and the National Museum of the American Indian, the exhibition explores how American
- [HISTORY'S MYSTERIES: Stagecoach picture](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/historys-mysteries-stagecoach-picture/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The mystery photo shows metal stagecoach cutouts mounted on three parking lot light poles at Smoking River Brewery. Despite years of exposure, the cutouts remain intact — notably without bullet holes. A closer look reveals a marking, “S/S,” etched into the metal. The slash resembles a squiggle. The same
- [The end of a chapter for beloved storyteller](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-end-of-a-chapter-for-beloved-storyteller/rangely/): Special to the HT RANGELY | Rangely Regional Library bid farewell to longtime volunteer and storyteller Rita Reich at the end of 2025, marking the close of a 22-year chapter of service to the library and the community. Reich began volunteering at the library in 2004, referring to her role as a “hobby job.” Over
- [Iris Franklin receives MHS Cowboy Up award](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/iris-franklin-receives-mhs-cowboy-up-award/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker High School Class of 2025 has selected longtime educator Iris Franklin as the recipient of the 2025 Cowboy Up Award, an honor recognizing individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to or support of Meeker High School. The Cowboy Up Award was established by the Class of 2020,
- [Colorado Parks and Wildlife coordinating  reseeding work to restore wildlife habitat, protect watersheds after 2025 fires](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-coordinating-reseeding-work-to-restore-wildlife-habitat-protect-watersheds-after-2025-fires/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | After one of Colorado’s most significant wildfire seasons in 2025, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) local area staff and Habitat Conservation Team are helping coordinate large-scale efforts to restore wildlife habitat and protect watersheds across Western Colorado. Beginning in spring 2025, persistent drought conditions contributed to an intense wildfire season, with
- [Colorado River District to host State of the River meetings in West Slope communities ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/colorado-river-district-to-host-state-of-the-river-meetings-in-west-slope-communities/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | The Colorado River District will host its White River State of the River Meeting on April 16, 2026, at the Fairfield Center (200 Main St.) in Meeker, beginning at 6 p.m. The free public event will include a complimentary light dinner and a Q&A session. Registration is required. Topics will include river
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB 8-14, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-feb-8-14-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 2/13/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office arrested a 23 year-old female for domestic violence, harassment, criminal mischief and 2nd degree criminal trespass. She was released on a PR bond. 2/13/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 14 year-old male for driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs or both, driving a vehicle without a
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - February 19th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-february-19th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Community Dinner TONIGHTMEEKER | Community Dinner at Elbert Hall, 809 Park Ave. The United Methodist Church Team will be preparing and serving a Soup & Chili Meal with sides and desserts! As always, it's FREE. Family Movie Night TONIGHTMEEKER | Family Movie Night in the sanctuary of the White River Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m.
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Happy Lunar New Year!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-happy-lunar-new-year/opinion/): "This New Year, do not live in the past for it may make you depressed; do not live for the future for it shall only make you anxious. Live only in the present, for that alone will bring you peace." ~ Unknown You know, it’s not a bad idea to have a second opportunity to
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - February 19th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-february-19th-2026/opinion/): Thanks for dinner! Dear Editor: I want to thank the person or persons that bought our dinners at the Ma Famiglia. It was really nice because it was Valentine’s Day. Dinner was really special. Thanks again, Harold and Joan Bates Meeker Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation Year-End Review Dear Editor: The Bleed Green Lancaster #17
- [HISTORY LESSONS: Earthquake!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-earthquake/meeker/): RBC | Robert Haag, in his book about the early years of Rangely, Colorado, references an earthquake in 1882. In Haag’s account, Charles Porter Hill and Joseph Studer had arrived at the White River and had camped for the night just upstream of Douglas Creek. Today it is known as Rangely. The two men were
- [8th Grade A/B Honor Roll](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/8th-grade-a-b-honor-roll/meeker/): Barone Middle School 8th Grade A/B Honor Roll (fall semester): (Back Row) Asher Navratil, Tyler Follman, Samuel Merz, Cora Lewis, Thomas Theos, Gael Rodriguez-Valeriano, Tanner Woodruff. (Middle Row) Addilyne Shonk, Miles Franklin, Zoe Holt, Harper Ducey, Joshua Powell, Ian Shimko, Afton White. (Front Row) Alise Massey, Rylan Grimes, Charlee Bennett, Dillon Koenig, Whit Watson, Santiago
- [DAYS GONE BY - February 19th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-february-19th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Dinner parties are all the rage now. In conversation with Governor Roosevelt last evening, he told the reporter that he wished The Herald would express his most sincere thanks to the citizens of this valley for the courteous manner in which he has been treated, and that their generous
- [Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District update](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-blanco-water-conservancy-district-votes-to-place-an-immediate-call-on-the-river/rangely/): Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District held its first meeting of the year Jan. 28 with all board members present. The board elected officers, voting to keep all positions unchanged. Committee assignments also remained the same as in 2025. Meeting notices are posted at the district office and Rangely
- [Barone Middle School A/B Honor Roll - Fall Semester](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/barone-middle-school-a-b-honor-roll-fall-semester/meeker/): 6th Grade-A/B Honor Roll: Back Row: Cooper Braaten, Camila Rivera-Martinez, Alejandra Carrillo, Carson Cook, Weston Currie, Sophia Deberge, Emerson Deming, Eli Grant. Middle Row: Zeeli Hayes, Ray Hume, Samuel Jaquez, Leah Keeran, Hannah McPherson, Melody Miller, Annabeth Moody, Greta Watson. Front Row: Landry Shonk, Brooke Patton, Sandra Obezo-Garay, Edgar Ruiz-Serna, Destiny Todd, Copen Smith, Emilee
- [Meeker girls wrestling posts big weekend, wins Valley Classic](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-girls-wrestling-posts-big-weekend-wins-valley-classic/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker girls wrestling team delivered a strong weekend, earning multiple individual championships at the Ladies Canon Classic and the Valley Classic and capturing the team title at the Valley Classic. At the Ladies Canon Classic in Canon City, junior Ruth LeBlanc won her weight class to continue her strong season. Senior Emma
- [Cowboys steady after loss, improve to 12–2 with home win](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-steady-after-loss-improve-to-12-2-with-home-win/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team split its weekend slate, dropping a close road contest Friday before rebounding with a decisive home win Saturday to remain atop the league standings. Meeker fell 45–42 at North Fork on Friday, Feb. 2, in a defensive battle marked by offensive struggles against the Miners’ physical
- [Sanders’ clutch 3 lifts Meeker past North Fork, tops Grand Valley](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/sanders-clutch-3-lifts-meeker-past-north-fork-tops-grand-valley/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys boys basketball team started the weekend on the road with a 49-46 win over the North Fork Miners, capped by a last-second three-pointer from junior Trent Sanders. The victory improved Meeker’s record to 9-5 overall. The Cowboys last faced North Fork on Feb. 22, 2025, losing 59-55 in overtime on
- [Panthers extend win streak with back-to-back league victories](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-extend-win-streak-with-back-to-back-league-victories/sports/): Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers extended their winning streak to three games Friday with a 54-41 home victory over Plateau Valley, handing the Cowboys their first league loss of the season. Rangely (9-3) snapped Plateau Valley’s eight-game winning streak behind a balanced scoring effort and strong defensive pressure. Aubrey Yates and
- [Meeker shines on Senior Night, Weber reaches 100 wins at DCC Duals](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-shines-on-senior-night-weber-reaches-100-wins-at-dcc-duals/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys wrestling team continued its strong midseason run last week, opening with a dominant 57–4 senior-night win over the Moffat County Bulldogs. The team honored graduating seniors Drake Jones, Holton Harvey, and Tristin Rollins, along with team manager Morgan Keetch, who will all graduate in spring 2026. “It felt like we
- [AM250/CO150: The road to independence, revolution to statehood](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/am250-co150-the-road-to-independence-revolution-to-statehood/meeker/): As activities and celebrations continue to mark the AM250/CO150 anniversaries, it has become clear that many Americans did not fully carry forward the history lessons of how we arrived at this moment. This week serves as a refresher on where we came from — and where we are. Strikingly, many of the challenges that shaped
- [Hummel brothers sweep state archery records for 2025 ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hummel-brothers-sweep-state-archery-records-for-2025/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The 2025 Colorado State Archery Association season belonged to the Hummel brothers, as Sawyer and Hudson broke/set state records in the Cub Male Bowhunter class. The Hummels showcased incredible versatility across different disciplines, leaving a trail of new milestones in their wake: Sawyer Hummel dominated the indoor season, setting
- [Pickleball gains a loyal following in Meeker - Interested? Come play!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pickleball-gains-a-loyal-following-in-meeker-interested-come-play/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the United States, is alive and well in Meeker. The popularity of pickleball is growing quickly in Meeker. This past year, more than 45 players have utilized both the indoor and outdoor courts. Players from Mexico, France, Oregon, Texas, Arizona, California, Craig, Rangely and
- [Rio Blanco County youth earn top honors at National Western Stock Show art competition](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-blanco-county-youth-earn-top-honors-at-national-western-stock-show-art-competition/rio-blanco-county/): Several Rio Blanco County students were recognized with top awards at the National Western Stock Show Young Artist Competition during the National Western Stock Show awards ceremony held Jan. 11 in Denver. Alise Massey, an eighth-grader at Barone Middle School, also earned Grand Champion honors in the statewide eighth-grade division. Her artwork, a mountain bird
- [Property taxes higher than expected? Here's why...](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/property-taxes-higher-than-expected-heres-why/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Property tax notices for 2025 taxes, payable in 2026, were mailed last week, and many property owners are seeing higher bills. The increase is tied to two main changes: the end of a temporary tax break and new rules for how school funding is collected. In 2022, lawmakers approved a temporary measure to
- [Town board tables code updates, approves donations, discusses water rights and land-use changes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/town-board-tables-code-updates-approves-donations-discusses-water-rights-and-land-use-changes/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker Town Board of Trustees approved one ordinance, tabled another for transparency concerns, and considered a wide range of policy and operational issues during its regular meeting. Board members approved zoning and subdivision regulation updates but voted to table final approval of broader municipal code updates. The action followed the closing of
- [Sewer rate reduction program for seniors](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/sewer-rate-reduction-program-for-seniors/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | If you live in a household with one family member who is 65 years or older, as shown by a birth certificate, school records, and military discharge documents or other supporting documentation acceptable to the Meeker Sanitation District, you may qualify for a reduced sewer rate. Eligible households will
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB 1-7, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-feb-1-7-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 2/6/2026-Rangely PD arrested a 25 year-old female for Driving Under Revocation. She was transported to jail and released on bond. 2/9/2026-Meeker PD arrested a female for 4 warrants. She was transported to jail where she remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 2/4/2026 @ 9:42 am. Approximately 20 goats got out of their pasture, proving once
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - February 12th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-february-12th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): RBC Stockgrowers' meeting Feb. 13 MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Stockgrowers' Association's business meeting is scheduled for noon Friday, Feb. 13, at the Rio Blanco County Commissioners' hearing room (3rd floor Rio Blanco County Courthouse) in Meeker. To renew your membership ($50 per ranch), you can pay at the meeting or mail your payment to
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Pinocchio Syndrome](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-pinocchio-syndrome/opinion/): "Prove yourself brave, truthful, and unselfish, and someday you will be a real boy." ~ The Blue Fairy I’ve been thinking about Pinocchio a lot lately. Not just the lie detecting growing nose part of the story, although I can’t help thinking how handy it would be if the deceitful were exposed by an obvious
- [LOOSE ENDS: Valentine's Day and feeling at home](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/loose-ends-valentines-day-and-feeling-at-home/opinion/): The geographical location of childhood makes up an important part of all the memories one attributes to the place originally called home. Long after, the sensory memories linger. It doesn't matter if an individual feels more at home living far away from of a family's place of origin, over the years, the stories persist. Most
- [Second life for Meeker Christmas trees through White River Alliance program](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/second-life-for-meeker-christmas-trees-through-white-river-alliance-program/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | How does a Christmas tree keep on giving? When Meeker households donate them to the White River Alliance for restoring our watershed. Last weekend, volunteers from the White River Alliance picked up and placed the roughly 40 trees this year (a big jump from last year!) so they could
- [Rio Blanco County DMV closed Feb. 13-17](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-blanco-county-dmv-closed-feb-13-17/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | The Rio Blanco County Department of Motor Vehicles will operate on modified hours Feb. 13-17 as the state launches a major upgrade to its driver’s license and motor vehicle technology system. In Meeker, the DMV will close at noon Friday, Feb. 13, and reopen after Presidents’ Day at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17.
- [Struggling with energy bills? You may qualify for assistance programs](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/struggling-with-energy-bills-you-may-qualify-for-assistance-programs/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | National Energy Assistance Day was Feb. 2, the Colorado Department of Human Services is reminding residents they may qualify for help with winter heating costs through the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). Energy costs are projected to rise more than three times the rate of inflation this winter. State
- ['It's A Way of Life' 4-H Club report](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/its-a-way-of-life-4-h-club-report-3/meeker/): MEEKER | On Jan. 20 we had our It's A Way Of Life meeting. We started the meeting at 7 p.m. sharp and discussed Expo, District Retreat in Craig and Demonstration Night next month. We invite everyone in the public to come to the 4-H Demonstration Night at 6 p.m. on Feb. 17. There will
- [Obituary - Dixie (Lundberg) Jones](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-dixie-lundberg-jones/obituaries/): July 19, 1941 ~ Jan. 15, 2026 Dixie Lundberg was born in Meeker, Colorado, on July 19, 1941, to Shirley Janes Lundberg and Dick Lundberg. Her mother tragically died in a car accident when Dixie was 4-years-old and she was raised by her grandparents, Raymond and Fannie Janes of Meeker. Dixie succumbed to COPD on
- [Obituary - Ralph Backes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-ralph-backes-2/obituaries/): Aug. 8, 1952 ~ Jan. 5, 2026 Ralph Backes passed away Jan. 5, 2026, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Ralph was born on Aug. 8, 1952, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to Chester and JoNell Backes of Milner. He lived in Milner and attended Hayden Schools until his graduation in 1971. He married
- [DAYS GONE BY - February 12th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-february-12th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago After a full of good many years, the various oil fields of Rio Blanco county are again attracting attention. It is said that Colonel Roosevelt will bring his outing to a close next week. He will leave the Keystone ranch on the 15th, stop that night here, and next
- [Obituary: Terry Dean Broughton](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-terry-dean-broughton/obituaries/): Oct. 1, 1944 ~ Feb. 3, 2026 Terry Dean Broughton, a Rifle, Colorado, native, was born Oct. 1, 1944, in Oakland, California, to Vernice Marva (Ammerman) Broughton and George Raymond Broughton. He was welcomed to the family by older sisters Jacqueline Broughton (Loesch) and Judy Broughton (Bainter). As the youngest child and the only boy,
- [Thanks to all involved for bringing the best of the best in girls' wrestling to Rangely High School](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/thanks-to-all-involved-for-bringing-the-best-of-the-best-in-girls-wrestling-to-rangely-high-school/sports/): BOBBY G'S MEMORIES PHOTOS
- [AM250/CO150: A Community Wishlist for Meeker’s 2026 Celebration](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/am250-co150-a-community-wishlist-for-meekers-2026-celebration/meeker/): As we are sure you have heard, this year Meeker will join communities across Colorado and the nation in recognizing two historic milestones: the 250th anniversary of the United States and Colorado’s 150th birthday. Locally referred to as AM250/CO150, or Sesquisemquincentennial, the commemoration is being shaped not as a single event or fixed schedule, but
- [Cowboys rise and fall: Wins over Vail, Little Snake, loss to Roaring Fork](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-rise-and-fall-wins-over-vail-little-snake-loss-to-roaring-fork/sports/): MEEKER | This past weekend, the Meeker High School boys basketball team began its week at home in front of its crowd, hosting the Vail Mountain Gore Rangers. The last time the teams met was Jan. 21, 2025, when Meeker traveled to Vail Mountain and fell 61–54. This time, the Gore Rangers made the trip
- [Meeker wrestling splits duals, takes fourth at Les Mattocks Tournament](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-wrestling-splits-duals-takes-fourth-at-les-mattocks-tournament/sports/): MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School boys wrestling team began its week by hosting the Delta Panthers in a dual at Meeker High School. It was a hard-fought matchup, but the Cowboys ultimately fell 46–30 to the visiting Panthers. Meeker picked up key wins from freshman Kael Overton (138), senior Holton Harvey (144),
- [Meeker girls basketball bounces back after first loss, takes down Roaring Fork](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-girls-basketball-bounces-back-after-first-loss-takes-down-roaring-fork/sports/): MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School girls basketball team began its week on the road in Wyoming, taking on the Little Snake Mustangs in the “Snake Pit.” Both teams entered the game undefeated, but only one would leave with that record intact. Unfortunately for Meeker, the Cowboys saw their unbeaten streak end with
- [Regional trauma training brings advanced simulation, collaboration to Meeker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/regional-trauma-training-brings-advanced-simulation-collaboration-to-meeker/meeker/): MEEKER | Emergency medical providers from across northwest Colorado gathered in Meeker last week for advanced trauma training focused on difficult airway management and pediatric emergencies, part of a regional effort to strengthen rural emergency care. The two-day training was a collaboration between the Pioneers Medical Center Trauma Program, CareFlight’s educational outreach team and Intermountain
- [Library board approves cost-of-living increase, doubles donation to Meeker Int'l Ecology Program](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/library-board-approves-cost-of-living-increase-doubles-donation-to-meeker-intl-ecology-program/meeker/): MEEKER | After canceling its January work session, the Meeker Regional Library District Board met Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., where Board President John Moffitt raised concerns about the agenda length and proposed a 7 p.m. hard stop. “Eighteen items under new business is excessive,” Moffitt said, suggesting remaining items be deferred. Board member Dan Olson
- [County Commissioners adopt strategic plan, discuss budget successes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/county-commissioners-adopt-strategic-plan-discuss-budget-successes/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | The Board of County Commissioners met Tuesday, Jan. 27, adopting the County Strategic Plan for 2026–2028, approving board appointments, and reviewing financial updates and policy changes. Commissioners adopted the strategic plan presented by Janet Rowland, which outlines future priorities and includes updated mission and vision statements. The plan is organized around two pillars:
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: JAN 25-31, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-jan-25-31-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 1/28/2026- A 50 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD on multiple active warrants. He was transported to jail where he remains in custody. 1/31/2026- A 30 year-old male was arrested by Bureau of Land Management officer for an outstanding Moffat County warrant. He was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 1/25/2026 @ 4:30 pm.
- [Pioneers Medical Center announces interim CEO appointment and leadership transition](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pioneers-medical-center-announces-interim-ceo-appointment-and-leadership-transition/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center announced Tuesday that its Chief Executive Officer, Liz Sellers, has resigned. She stated that she has accepted an opportunity to serve as Chief Executive Officer of another hospital outside the state. Pioneers Medical Center announced last week that Steve Hannah has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - February - 5, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-february-5-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Post-Fire Recovery Drop-in Session Feb 5 MEEKER | Landowners impacted by the Lee and Elk Wildfires can meet with Rio Blanco County Recovery Manager Liz Chandler to learn about the Emergency Watershed Protection Program at the Meeker Fire Department (240 7th St.) on Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Questions: email liz/chandler@rbc.us Coffee
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Sunshine Law compliance builds public trust, and violations tarnish it](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-sunshine-law-compliance-builds-public-trust-and-violations-tarnish-it/opinion/): “Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? (Who watches the watchers?)” ~ Juvenal, Satire VI It must be that time of year again. Sunshine Week — the annual reminder of why open government matters — isn’t officially on the calendar until March, but sometimes the reminder needs to be made a wee bit early. Last Wednesday, a citizen
- [Public encouraged to join hazard mitigation plan meetings this month](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/public-encouraged-to-join-hazard-mitigation-plan-meetings-this-month/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | Rio Blanco County is moving forward with the second phase of its Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Public input is a vital part of the planning process, and residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their experiences, concerns, and mitigation ideas with their local communities. The Hazard Mitigation Plan serves as a
- [GoFundMe set up for Meeker woman](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/gofundme-set-up-for-meeker-woman/meeker/): MEEKER | Megan Smith from Meeker was in a terrible horse accident at the Estes Park Skijor event which led to serious injuries. She suffered fractured vertebra, broken ribs, and a wrist. Medical bills are piling up already as Megan only starts a long road to recovery. Megan moved to Meeker two years ago after
- [NATIONAL HISTORY DAY 2026 LOCAL COMPETITION REGIONAL QUALIFIERS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/national-history-day-2026-local-competition-regional-qualifiers/meeker/): Front Row: Dillon Koenig, Andra Navratil, Addilyne Shonk, Grayson Coryell, Cora Lewis, Charlee Bennett, Zoe Holt, Harper Ducey. Middle Row: Isaiah Gianinetti, Miles Franklin, Alise Massey, Abigail Ruiz, Aniyah Harmann, Lianaha Thomas, Breneli Ruiz-Serna. Back Row: Whit Watson, Asher Navratil, Gael Rodriguez-Valeriano, Case Conway, Ridge Butler, Jackson Bustos, Joseph Tatum-Franco, Joshua Powell. Not Pictured: Jaxson
- [DAYS GONE BY - February 5th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-february-5th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Today is ground-hog day. He could have seen his shadow this morning. Several jags of snow fell during the week, and since yesterday morning it has been snowing nearly continuously. The tingle of the sleigh bells is again heard. On Tuesday Judge Gray was the recipient of a live possum
- [Meeker Board of Education holds January meeting, highlights student success](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-board-of-education-holds-january-meeting-highlights-student-success/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker School District Re-1 Board of Education held its regular January meeting Monday, Jan. 26, with all members present. The board recognized student achievements, reviewed financial reports and addressed policy and budget items. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Vice President Tom Allen, followed by approval of the
- [Big thanks to Blue Mountain Energy-Deserado Mine and CNCC Cross Country](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/big-thanks-to-blue-mountain-energy-deserado-mine-and-cncc-cross-country/rangely/): Rangely Regional Library would like to express our appreciation to both Blue Mountain Energy-Deserado Mine and Colorado Northwestern Community College Cross Country Team for the community services that was performed at the Library. A special thanks to Dustin Donovan of Deserado Mine and Marki Grant, head cross country coach, for coordinating the day and including
- [ PMC board addresses leadership change, medical staff concerns](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pmc-board-addresses-leadership-change-medical-staff-concerns/meeker/): MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center board held its regular January meeting last week, with all board members present to discuss hospital operations, community health initiatives and a leadership transition following the departure of CEO Liz Sellers. Representatives from Ovation, the organization that supports the hospital’s financial operations,
- [Rangely Outdoor Museum receives History Colorado grant to commemorate 250th anniversary of the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rangely-outdoor-museum-receives-history-colorado-grant-to-commemorate-250th-anniversary-of-the-dominguez-escalante-expedition/rangely/): Special to the HT RANGELY | On Sept. 9, 1776, the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition reached the banks of the White River, passing through and naming Canyon Pintado along the way. The “Painted Canyon” was named for the Native American rock art the expedition encountered before reaching present-day Rangely, Colorado. Their journal and map helped pave the
- [Rangely basketball keeps intensity despite narrow defeat to Vail Mountain](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rangely-basketball-keeps-intensity-despite-narrow-defeat-to-vail-mountain/rangely/): RANGELY | The Rangely High School boys basketball team came up just short on the road last Friday night, falling 46–43 to Vail Mountain in a tight league matchup. The Panthers entered the contest looking to avenge a 65–35 loss to the Gore Rangers last season in Rangely on Jan. 24, 2025, but were unable
- [Barone Middle School fall semester straight A's honor roll, perfect attendance](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/barone-middle-school-fall-semester-straight-as-honor-roll-perfect-attendance/meeker/): 6th Grade-Straight A’s Honor Roll: Fell Borchard, Avery Colemann, Lily Lehmann, Kellan Walker, Paulina Lopez-Ruiz. Perfect Attendance: Back Row: Gracelyn Walker, Santiago Rodriguez-Velasco, Dish Arnold, Traxton Kindall, Eli Grant. Front Row: Emma Nichols, Noah Hanberg, Micah LeBlanc. 7th Grade Straight A’s Honor Roll: Back Row: Kayselynn Overton, Raleigh Anderson, Noah Hanberg, Matteus Rykhus; Front Row:
- [Meeker girls wrestling: learning, growing, winning](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-girls-wrestling-learning-growing-winning/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team traveled to Thornton, Colorado, over the weekend to compete in the Skyview Invitational, facing a strong field from across the Front Range. Despite the level of competition, the Cowboys responded with grit and determination throughout the day. Every Meeker wrestler earned at least one victory, highlighting
- [Meeker boys wrestling dominates duals, finishes second at North Fork](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-boys-wrestling-dominates-duals-finishes-second-at-north-fork/sports/): MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School boys wrestling team opened a busy stretch with a strong showing at home, hosting Glenwood Springs High School and Coal Ridge High School in a Thursday night triangular on Jan. 15. The Cowboys began the evening by defending their home mat against Glenwood Springs, earning a convincing
- [Meeker boys basketball starts week strong with home win over Rangely, splits road slate](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-boys-basketball-starts-week-strong-with-home-win-over-rangely-splits-road-slate/sports/): MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School boys basketball team began their week by hosting the Rangely Panthers in a weekday matchup. The last meeting between the teams came on Jan. 14, 2025, when the Cowboys traveled to Rangely and won 62‑61. This time, Rangely traveled to Meeker looking for revenge, but the Cowboys
- [Meeker girls basketball extends undefeated streak with three-game sweep](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-girls-basketball-extends-undefeated-streak-with-three-game-sweep/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team extended its undefeated start to the season with three consecutive wins this past week, including a home victory over Rangely and road wins at Olathe and Gunnison. The Cowboys opened the week at home on Tuesday, Jan. 20, against the Rangely Panthers, seeking revenge after a
- [MHS art students have best year yet at Scholastic Awards](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-art-students-have-best-year-yet-at-scholastic-awards/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Meeker High School had an unprecedented year at the Colorado Regional Scholastic Awards. This year the Art program had two of the biggest honors in the state known as the “American Vision Nominee Award” going to senior Lilly Newman and freshman Mia Hernandez. Newman’s work was an Editorial Cartoon
- [CPW launches public engagement program regarding new Firearms Safety Program](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cpw-launches-public-engagement-program-regarding-new-firearms-safety-program/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is beginning statewide public engagement efforts to 1) inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program required under Senate Bill 25-003 (SB25-003) and 2) to gather public feedback ahead of the law’s implementation on Aug. 1, 2026. Signed into law on April 10, 2025, SB25-003 ensures
- [Carbon credits and land restoration topic of upcoming Coffee Talk at Streamline Realty](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/carbon-credits-and-land-restoration-topic-of-upcoming-coffee-talk-at-streamline-realty/meeker/): MEEKER | A community coffee talk Friday, Feb. 6 in Meeker will focus on carbon credits and how they can be used as a tool to pay for land restoration and carbon reduction, particularly in rural and fire-impacted areas. Bob Lawrence, who works in land restoration and carbon project development for Land and Carbon, Inc.,
- [Pioneers Medical Center announces CEO transition and interim leadership plan](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pioneers-medical-center-announces-ceo-transition-and-interim-leadership-plan/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center announced Tuesday that its Chief Executive Officer, Liz Sellers, has resigned. She stated that she has accepted an opportunity to serve as Chief Executive Officer of another hospital outside the state. Sellers will continue to support a smooth and thoughtful leadership transition. “We are grateful for Liz’s leadership
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: JAN 18-24, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-jan-18-24-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 1/19/2026- A 31 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs or both and failed to drive in designated lane. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 1/19/2026- A 20 year-old female was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office for driving vehicle while
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - January 29th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-january-29th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Drop-in meetings for landowners affected by the Lee and Elk Fires. Last one! MEEKER | The White River Conservation District invites landowners affected by the Lee and Elk Fires to stop by our drop-in community meetings on Jan. 29, from 1-4 p.m. at the District office, 345 7th St. in Meeker (no appointment needed). Staff
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - The justifications we make](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-the-justifications-we-make/opinion/): “Man is not a rational animal; he is a rationalizing animal..” ~ Robert A. Heinlein The human being is capable of justifying the commission of tremendous evil and wrongdoing if provided sufficient time and mental gymnastics. Unlike animals, the human has been burdened with this annoying thing we call a conscience. From the time we’re
- [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - January 29th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor-january-29th-2026/opinion/): Come to the BMS girls' basketball final games Dear Editor: I am writing to invite Meeker sports fans to Meeker High School this Friday, Jan. 30, beginning at 10 a.m. The middle school girls basketball teams will play their final games of the season against Steamboat and Craig. These players are exciting to watch and
- [HISTORY LESSONS: Morgan Horses](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-morgan-horses/meeker/): When Ron Hilkey owned the Adams Lodge, he would guide his guests to Marvine Lake, where he had row boats available. Ron had to haul in those row boats on pack animals. He devised a system using two Morgan horses, one leading the other. They were connected by a frame with two plastic canoes suspended
- [HOPEWEST: The importance of early support](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hopewest-the-importance-of-early-support/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER |"I want to help other families understand that hospice care doesn’t mean the end,” said Becky Martinez. When her father’s care provider first suggested the HopeWest hospice and palliative care programs, Becky didn’t think he was ready. Despite Alfredo experiencing advancing Lewy body dementia, having difficulty moving about safely, and
- [Obituary - Bobby 'Bob' Ray Carden](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-bobby-bob-ray-carden/obituaries/): Jan. 24, 1930 ~ Jan. 18, 2026 Bobby “Bob” Ray Carden, 95, passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 2026. Born in the year 1930 in the town Tahona, Oklahoma, to Faye and Dalton Carden, Bob was part of a special bond from the very beginning as a twin to his brother Bill. In 1950, as
- [Obituary - Kenneth Lee Idol](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-kenneth-lee-idol/obituaries/): March 13, 1939 ~ Nov. 3, 2025 Kenneth Lee Idol was born on March 13, 1939 to Loren and Lana Idol in Meeker, Colorado. He graduated from RBCHS and was active on the basketball, football and track teams. He was the 1957 recipient of the Bausch-Lomb Science Award and then attended Colorado State University where
- [DAYS GONE BY - January 29th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-january-29th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Quite a lot of snow fell yesterday and last night, and this morning there were no signs of a let up. From eighty to one hundred people have died in Leadville since the first of the year. Pneumonia and grip which have been the prevailing diseases are abating to
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: JAN 11-17, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-jan-11-17-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 1/13/2026- A 36 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office on a Failure to Appear on a traffic offense. He was taken to jail and granted a PR bond. 1/13/2026- A 29 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office on a 30 day mittimus, he was taken to
- [Wolf conflicts, bison worries and water shortages top county agenda](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/wolf-conflicts-bison-worries-and-water-shortages-top-county-agenda/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a work session last week to discuss wolf management concerns, potential bison impacts and regional water issues. The work session began with discussion centered on ongoing frustration with Colorado’s wolf reintroduction and management program. Several participants criticized how wolf depredations are handled under the state
- [Hazard mitigation meetings for RBC residents in February](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hazard-mitigation-meetings-for-rbc-residents-in-february/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Rio Blanco County is moving forward with the second phase of its Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Public input is a vital part of the planning process, and residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their experiences, concerns, and mitigation ideas with their local communities. The Hazard Mitigation Plan serves as a community-driven roadmap
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - January 22, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-january-22-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Rio Blanco County Republican Central Committee Meeting RBC | Guest: CD3 Candidate Hope Scheppelman, Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alliance Energy building, 417 E. Main St., Rangely. Come meet Hope Scheppelman and learn about the caucus and assembly process. Open to the public, only central committee members can vote on official business.
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - It's an inside job](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-its-an-inside-job/opinion/): "How people treat other people is a direct reflection of how they feel about themselves." ~ Paulo Coelho Have you ever been in a public place and watched someone mistreat a clerk, a server, or a complete stranger? The instinctive reaction is often the same: protect the person being targeted and recoil from the person
- [HISTORY HUMOR: Who's hunting whom?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-humor-whos-hunting-whom/meeker/): The Meeker Herald Sept. 17, 1887, told this story: It is not generally known, but it is a fact nevertheless, that Morgan Edgar and Frank Barton roosted in a tree in the Lime Kiln mountains a few days ago. How they came to select such a singular place to pass the night came about in
- [Obituary - Judith 'Judy' Hergenreder](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-judith-judy-hergenreder/obituaries/): July 30, 1945 ~ Jan. 14, 2026 Judith “Judy” Hergenreder was born on July 30, 1945, in Casper, Wyoming, to Cody and Onalee (Anderson) Bays. She was the beloved baby sister to three older brothers who remained her best friends throughout her life. Judy grew up in Midwest, Wyoming, where she was active in student
- [Obituary - John Josiah Jones](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-john-josiah-jones/obituaries/): Dec. 31, 1957 ~ Jan. 6, 2026 John Josiah Jones, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was called into the arms of the Lord on Jan. 6, 2026. John was born on Dec. 31, 1957, in Dunlo, Pennsylvania, to John and Ruth (Pearce) Jones. He was welcomed home by his siblings, Kevin, Kim, and Karin.
- [DEATH NOTICE - Bob R. Carden](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/death-notice-bob-r-carden/obituaries/): Jan. 24, 1930 ~ Jan. 18, 2026 Services are scheduled at White River Methodist Church (809 Park) in Meeker, Colorado, on Jan. 30 at 3 p.m.
- [YOUTHZONE: Have you seen this pig?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/youthzone-have-you-seen-this-pig/meeker/): After more than a decade of waiting, YouthZone is thrilled to announce the return of one of Western Colorado’s most beloved and quirky fundraisers: Kiss-N-Squeal. But before we can bring back the fun, we need your help. The iconic YouthZone pig — a local legend made from a pink-painted barrel — has been missing since
- [Margie Joy set to take town administrator position in March](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/margie-joy-set-to-take-town-administrator-position-in-march/meeker/): MEEKER | A familiar local face will replace Town Administrator Mandi Etheridge this spring. Margie Joy, former administrator at Pioneers Medical Center and currently the community relationship manager for the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority, has been approved by the board of trustees to assume the duties of the town administrator beginning in March. “I’m
- [DAYS GONE BY - January 22, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-january-22-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Those lately through the country near the head of Piceance pronounce the gold excitement there simply a stake craze, the locators each trying to get 160 acres, says the Aspen Times. The weather for the past week has been exceptionally fine. No snows nor storms, but bright, sunshiny days.
- [Meeker boys wrestling tops Rifle, posts strong showing at Tournament of Champions](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-boys-wrestling-tops-rifle-posts-strong-showing-at-tournament-of-champions/sports/): MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School boys wrestling team braved winter road conditions along Highway 13 to travel to Rifle for a dual against the Bears. Despite the challenging drive, the Cowboys left with a narrow 42–39 victory on Thursday evening before heading to Vernal, Utah, for the Tournament of Champions. Rifle jumped
- [Cowboys return from break with wins at Grand Valley, Cedaredge](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-return-from-break-with-wins-at-grand-valley-cedaredge/sports/): *We apologize for the mix up in this week's print edition, here is the actual boys basketball recap! MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team returned to the court after their holiday break with a successful weekend on the road, starting the second half of the 2025-26 season with a pair of victories.
- [Cowboys dominate Rifle, earn multiple podiums at Tournament of Champions](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-dominate-rifle-earn-multiple-podiums-at-tournament-of-champions/sports/): MEEKER | This past week, the Meeker Cowboys girls wrestling team hit the road Thursday evening for a dual at Rifle High School. Despite winter road conditions, the Cowboys left Rifle with a 36-16 victory over the Bears. Meeker earned six wins on the mat, highlighted by quick pins from senior Emma Ford at 130
- [Meeker dominates early league play, improves to 6-0 overall](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-dominates-early-league-play-improves-to-6-0-overall/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team returned to the court after their holiday break with a pair of road wins to start the new year. On Friday, the Cowboys visited Grand Valley High School in Parachute for their first game of 2026. Last season, Meeker fell to the Cardinals 37-35 on the
- [Rangely girls basketball sweeps weekend with wins over Hayden, Soroco](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rangely-girls-basketball-sweeps-weekend-with-wins-over-hayden-soroco/sports/): RANGELY | The Rangely High School girls basketball team returned from the holiday break with a dominant defensive showing, sweeping a weekend series against Hayden and Soroco to improve to 6–1 overall and 2–0 in league play. Rangely opened the weekend on the road Friday night with a 55–25 win over Hayden, overwhelming the Tigers
- [Rangely boys split weekend games, improve to 4-3 on season](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rangely-boys-split-weekend-games-improve-to-4-3-on-season/sports/): RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers boys basketball team returned from winter break with a pair of games over the weekend, starting Friday night on the road against fellow “Cat” Conference member Hayden. The last time the teams met, Rangely hosted Hayden on Jan. 10, 2025, and came away with a 49-41 victory. This time, traveling
- [It's Showtime 4-H club report](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/its-showtime-4-h-club-report-2/meeker/): MEEKER | Over the last two meetings, the It’s Showtime 4-H Club has been very active. In November, we held officer elections in conjunction with the Friendsgiving celebration. Our officers for the year are: President Cienna Rogers, Vice President Teagan Smith, Secretary Copen Smith, Treasurer Hattie Brennan, Reporter Taylor Bain-Kirkpatrick, Pledge leaders Trevor Gould, Lee
- [Rangely Chamber hosts adult prom, announces business awards; fundraiser for Giant Step Preschool & Childcare ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rangely-chamber-hosts-adult-prom-announces-business-awards-fundraiser-for-giant-step-preschool-childcare/rangely/): Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses and community leaders during its 2025 Chamber Business Awards celebration, which also served as a fundraiser benefiting Giant Step Preschool & Childcare. Through nominations and voting tied to the Adult Prom King and Queen contest, the chamber raised $1,197.50, an
- [Smithsonian traveling exhibit “The Americans” coming to Meeker in 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/smithsonian-traveling-exhibit-the-americans-coming-to-meeker-in-2026/meeker/): We have shared a lot about the many projects and initiatives coming in this AM250/CO150 Celebration. But did you know that Meeker has been selected as one of only five communities in Colorado to host a prestigious Smithsonian traveling exhibition, bringing a nationally recognized museum experience to the White River Valley in 2026. “The Americans,”
- [Is it wintertime yet? ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/is-it-wintertime-yet/meeker/): Ice lines the banks of the White River as open water winds through frozen sections beneath the 10th Street Bridge in Meeker. Snow-covered hills and leafless cottonwoods frame the river corridor, highlighting midwinter conditions and the steady flow of the White River through town. Relatively warm temperatures and a pronounced lack of snow have forced
- [MHS 2025 sports wrap-up, Pt. 2](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-2025-sports-wrap-up-pt-2/sports/): From left to right, Meeker High School golfers Wil Schwartz, Bryson Elam and Montey Franklin pose for a photo prior to the Class 2A state golf tournament. The Cowboys qualified for state for the first time as both individuals and a team. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
- [Rangely High School athletics 2025: a year of success and milestones](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rangely-high-school-athletics-2025-a-year-of-success-and-milestones/sports/): RANGELY | The 2025 sports season was one to remember for Rangely High School, as the Panthers excelled across multiple programs, highlighted by strong performances in girls basketball, track and field, and cross-country. The No. 4-ranked Rangely Panthers opened the Class 2A girls basketball playoffs with a dominant 73-20 win over No. 29 Ridgway, marking
- [Cowboys repeat as West Grand Tournament champions](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-repeat-as-west-grand-tournament-champions/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys wrestling team returned to action this past weekend, opening the second half of its season with a road trip to Kremmling for the West Grand Tournament. Meeker began the new year with another strong showing, winning the team title with 203 points. The Cowboys last competed at West
- [Meeker opens new year with West Grand Tournament victory](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-opens-new-year-with-west-grand-tournament-victory/sports/): MEEKER | This past weekend the Meeker Cowboys girls wrestling team returned to the mat after taking a couple weekends off to celebrate the Christmas and New Year holidays. They traveled to West Grand on Jan. 3 to start the second half of their season. Last year at the West Grand tournament, the team finished
- [RBC Youth represented at national livestock judging contest in Arizona](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-youth-represented-at-national-livestock-judging-contest-in-arizona/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | Youth from both ends of the county traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, for the chance to compete at the Arizona Nationals Livestock Judging Contest on New Year's Eve. More than 280 youth were competing, both seniors and juniors, and within that, there were 31 junior teams. Rio Blanco Livestock Judging represented Colorado
- [More than vests: Shield 616 supports Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and its families](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/more-than-vests-shield-616-supports-rio-blanco-county-sheriffs-office-and-its-families/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Shield 616, a Colorado Springs–based nonprofit focused on supporting first responders, hosted a family night on Dec. 30, 2025, for the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and donated protective vests to deputies as a show of appreciation for their service. The event brought together deputies and their families for an evening of food,
- [From classroom to community: Empty Bowls returns - Jan. 13 event at MHS raises funds for Meals on Wheels program](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-classroom-to-community-empty-bowls-returns-jan-13-event-at-mhs-raises-funds-for-meals-on-wheels-program/meeker/): MEEKER | Meeker High School will host its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Tuesday, Jan. 13, during the girls’ and boys’ basketball games, with proceeds benefiting the Meals on Wheels program through Pioneers Medical Center. The event brings together students, staff and community members in a student-led effort to support local residents facing food insecurity.
- [Colorado counties accept applications for property tax deferral](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/colorado-counties-accept-applications-for-property-tax-deferral/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | Eligible Colorado homeowners may apply for the state’s Property Tax Deferral Program through their county treasurer’s offices through April 1, 2026. The program allows qualifying homeowners ages 65 and older and active military service members to defer property tax payments through a low-interest loan from the Colorado Department of the Treasury.
- [CAIC launches new public avalanche data, reporting and visualization tools](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/caic-launches-new-public-avalanche-data-reporting-and-visualization-tools/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has launched new tools that expand access to avalanche information and make it easier for the public to understand current conditions. “We want people traveling in the backcountry to have the best information possible,” said Ethan Greene, Director of CAIC. “These tools improve access to
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: JAN 4-10, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-jan-4-10-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 1/7/2026- A 32 year-old female was arrested by Meeker PD for attempted vehicular eluding, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and speeding. She also had a warrant out of Grand Junction PD. She was taken to jail and remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 01/05/2026 @ 1:06 pm. Deputies responded to
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - January 15th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-january-15th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Beach Pool Party Thursday, January 15 MEEKER | Cure the winter blues at ERBM Recreation & Park District’s Beach Pool Party! Thursday, January 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Meeker Rec Center Pool. All pool rules and normal MRC drop-in fees apply. Members: FREE Tots 0-2: FREE Kids 3-12: $4/each Youth 13-17: $5/each
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Dealing with disappointment](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-dealing-with-disappointment/opinion/): “There's always failure. And there's always disappointment. And there's always loss. But the secret is learning from the loss, and realizing that none of those holes are vacuums.” ~ Michael J. Fox No one warns you that adulting will be filled with that same sense of sadness you have as a kid when you think you’re
- [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - January 15th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor-january-15th-2026/opinion/): Request from the Meeker Cemetery District Dear Editor: I am writing on behalf of the Meeker Cemetery Board to ask for the community’s help in preserving the dignity and reverence of one of Meeker's most treasured places. The Meeker Cemetery, located on the mesa overlooking our town, is not only widely regarded as one of
- [LOOSE ENDS: We need an official Do-Over Day](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/loose-ends-we-need-an-official-do-over-day/opinion/): It is not too late to have a "Do-Over." Many folks, my extended family households included, not only do not watch or listen, or read the daily news reports on newspapers, television, radio, electronic devices but they ask everyone else to stop talking about it. It's becoming an inter-generational thing. It doesn't much matter if
- [HISTORY LESSONS:  We could have been 'Sherman County'?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-we-could-have-been-sherman-county/meeker/): "WELCOME TO SHERMAN COUNTY, COLORADO." That is what a sign along Highway 13 from Rifle to Meeker could have read. When the Colorado legislature was considering dividing Garfield County in January of 1889, that was the first name proposed for our county. A committee was formed to oppose the division and Chairman, A.G. Still gathered
- [CNCC:  Community update](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cncc-community-update/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | Happy New Year to all. Colorado Northwestern Community College officially welcomed staff and administrators back to campus Monday, Jan. 5. Faculty and residence life students return Thursday, Jan. 15. New student orientation will be held Jan. 15 in Rangely and Jan. 16 in Craig, with classes beginning Jan. 20,
- [Eunice Joy Humphrey](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/eunice-joy-humphrey/obituaries/): Oct. 4, 1927 ~ Jan. 7, 2026 Eunice Joy Humphrey, of Meeker, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and those who cared for her on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker. She was 98. Upon Eunice's request, private family services will be held. Eunice Joy Donat was born the daughter
- [Obituary - Ralph Backes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-ralph-backes/obituaries/): Aug. 8, 1952 ~ Jan. 5, 2026 Ralph Backes passed away Jan. 5, 2026, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Ralph was born on Aug. 8, 1952, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to Chester and JoNell Backes of Milner. He lived in Milner and attended Hayden Schools until his graduation in 1971. He married
- [LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:  From Sen. Dylan Roberts](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/legislative-update-from-sen-dylan-roberts/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Every January, the Colorado General Assembly returns to the Capitol with a mix of urgency and opportunity. This year will be no different. After another year of economic uncertainty at both the national and state level, Coloradans are looking to their legislature to answer some big questions: How do we live within our
- [DAYS GONE BY - January 15th, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-january-15th-2025/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The measly measles have about run their course in these parts. How the kodaks clicked this morning in front of the Meeker, especially after Roosevelt took his seat in a saddle. Representative Lyttle has introduced a bill in the house which appropriates $3,000 for a bridge across the White
- [RBC Historical Society's Newsletter](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-historical-societys-newsletter/rio-blanco-county/): Click the link below to read the latest newsletter from the Rio Blanco County Historical Society, and don't forget to mark your calendar for the annual meeting on Jan. 18, 2026, at 1 p.m. Local author Ron Hilkey will be available to talk about his book, "Two Gone Guys," and sign your copy (if you
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - January 8th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-january-8th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Close Knit at the Library Jan. 9 MEEKER | Come join us at the library to craft and meet new crafty friends from 3-5 p.m. on Jan., 9, Feb. 13, and March 13. All fibre arts welcome (crochet, knit, embroidery, etc.) For teens and adults at the Meeker Library Community Room. Library Book Club Jan.
- [Meeker High School sports wrap-up](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-high-school-sports-wrap-up/sports/): Cowboys close 2025 with historic achievements and milestones MEEKER | As the year 2025 comes to a close, the Meeker High School athletics program reflects on a historic year of accomplishments, milestones and personal bests across multiple sports. From wrestling, basketball, golf and track and field, Meeker athletes have made their mark on the state
- [SESQUISEMIQUINCENTENNIAL: Happy birthday America and Colorado!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/sesquisemiquincentennial-happy-birthday-america-and-colorado/meeker/): Sesquisemiquincentennial is a mouthful, but it marks a once-in-a-lifetime moment. In 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. At the same time, Colorado will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its admission to the Union. As the Centennial State, Colorado is uniquely positioned to observe both milestones — a
- [Rio Blanco Cattlewomen host 4th annual Beef Cook-Off](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-blanco-cattlewomen-host-4th-annual-beef-cook-off/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Cattlewomen recently hosted their fourth annual Beef Cook-Off at Meeker High School, showcasing the creativity and culinary skills of local catering students while promoting the value of locally sourced beef. Students were challenged to prepare original dishes using ground beef, resulting in an impressive variety of
- [Turning a dream into dough at Wild Flour](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/turning-a-dream-into-dough-at-wild-flour/meeker/): MEEKER | For Kylee Gardner and her family, opening Wild Flour represents more than the launch of a new business — it marks the realization of a long-held dream rooted in creativity, resilience and a love of feeding others. “I’ve always wanted to have my own little shop and create drinks and food for people,”
- [Changes coming to local parks management](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/changes-coming-to-local-parks-management/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District (ERBM) would like to inform the community of upcoming changes to the maintenance and management of several parks following the conclusion of the current parks lease agreement between the Town of Meeker and ERBM. Town Properties Beginning June 1, the Town of Meeker will resume maintenance
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: Dec 28, 2025 -Jan 3, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-dec-28-2025-jan-3-2026/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 12/29/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 43 year-old male on possession of a schedule III, IV, or V controlled substance and reckless endangerment. He was taken to jail and was released on a cash bond. 1/3/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 31 year-old female for disorderly conduct and 3rd degree assault. She was taken to jail
- [BLM plans slash pile burns in Rio Blanco, Moffat counties](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/blm-plans-slash-pile-burns-in-rio-blanco-moffat-counties/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Bureau of Land Management plans to burn slash piles within the White River Field Office in Rio Blanco and Moffat Counties now until March 31, 2026. “Weather and fuel moisture conditions will be closely monitored, and the burn will only begin if conditions meet prescribed parameters,” said Shane Pfeiffer, Northwest
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - The gift of crisis](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-the-gift-of-crisis/opinion/): “You have been offered 'the gift of crisis’. As Kathleen Norris reminds us, the Greek root of the word crisis is ‘to sift’, as in, to shake out the excesses and leave only what’s important. That’s what crises do. They shake things up until we are forced to hold on to only what matters most.
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - January 8th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-january-8th-2026/opinion/): Thanks from the Moodie family Dear Editor: Dear family, friends, Meeker firefighters, EMTs, doctors, physician assistants, nurses, and the staff at HopeWest, Pioneers Hospital, Meeker Drugs, and Walbridge Memorial Wing for treating not just his illness, but him. Your kindness will never be forgotten. We are so thankful, and it will always be appreciated. Family
- [LOOSE ENDS: How not to fail your resolutions](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/loose-ends-how-not-to-fail-your-resolutions/opinion/): If you are the kind of goal-setting person who feels that making a New Year's resolution is not only easy for you, but is just one more goal that you are fitting into your daily schedule, then you are sticking to resolving a problem. The commonality between the resolutions is that they are usually the
- [HISTORY LESSONS: E.P. Wilber, Founder & Pioneer](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-e-p-wilber-founder-pioneer/meeker/): Pioneer and Founder, E. P. Wilber was a member of the Meeker Townsite Company. This is an abbreviated version of his obituary published April 23, 1958: Rio Blanco County lost its oldest and one of its most loved and respected Pioneer, when Mr. Edwin P. Wilber passed away last Friday evening at the Mt. View
- [SESQUISEMIQUINCENTENNIAL: The AM250/C150 — Creating a legacy](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/sesquisemiquincentennial-the-am250-c150-creating-a-legacy/meeker/): Special to the HT In the past few weeks, there has been a lot of discussion about the events that will take place during the sesquisemiquincentennial year and how we can participate. The fact that we are living in this nation at this time in history is memorable on its own. The AM250/CO150 Commission is
- [Obituary - Afton Lenae Robertson](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-afton-lenae-robertson-2/obituaries/): March 16, 2007 ~ Dec. 20, 2025 Afton Lenae Robertson, 18, of Rangely, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 20, 2025, in North Platte, Nebraska, as the result of a tragic truck accident. Afton was born on March 16, 2007, and from the very beginning carried a spirit that was loving, brave, and unmistakably her
- [DAYS GONE BY - January 8th, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-january-8th-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Plenty of gold at the head of Piceance Creek, is the latest. Vice-President-elect Roosevelt and party will arrive in Meeker about next Thursday or Friday. Steamboat Springs is putting in an electric light plant. Meeker is next on the list, and negotiations began this week which may lead to
- [Obituary: Afton Lenae Robertson](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-afton-lenae-robertson/obituaries/): March 16, 2007 ~ Dec. 20, 2025 Afton Lenae Robertson Afton Lenae Robertson, 18, of Rangely, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 20, 2025, in North Platte, Nebraska, as the result of a tragic truck accident. Afton was born on March 16, 2007, and from the very beginning carried a spirit that was loving, brave,
- [Obituary - Fredrick Vaughn Moodie](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-fredrick-vaughn-moodie/obituaries/): March 11, 1954 ~ Dec. 29, 2025 Fredrick Vaughn Moodie passed away Dec. 29, 2025 after a well-fought battle with cancer. Vaughn was born to Margaret and Robert Moodie on March 11, 1954, in Salmon, Idaho. When he was 4 his family moved to Delta, Colorado. After graduation in 1972 he was employed for the
- [Meeker boys basketball finishes Windsor Showcase 1-1](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-boys-basketball-finishes-windsor-showcase-1-1/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team faced its first road test of the season this past weekend at the Windsor Showcase Tournament, taking on Lotus School for Excellence and Banning Lewis Academy. Meeker entered the tournament with a 1‑3 record following a narrow 63‑59 loss to the Moffat County Bulldogs in the
- [Meeker girls wrestling gain valuable experience at Warrior Classic](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-girls-wrestling-gain-valuable-experience-at-warrior-classic/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team continued its strong start to the season this past weekend at the Warrior Classic. Competing on the road Saturday, the Cowboys faced tough competition from across the region. Freshman Maite Camargo, wrestling at 110 pounds, showed flashes of dominance with multiple pins, including victories over Tinzley
- [Weber takes fifth as Meeker competes at Warrior Classic](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/weber-takes-fifth-as-meeker-competes-at-warrior-classic/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys boys wrestling team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Warrior Classic, facing a deep field of competition from across the region. Junior Koy Weber led Meeker’s efforts at 138 pounds, finishing fifth overall. Weber opened the tournament with a dominant 17-0 technical fall over Kennan
- [Meeker girls improve to 4–0 with Banning Lewis win at Windsor Showcase](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-girls-improve-to-4-0-with-banning-lewis-win-at-windsor-showcase/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team returned to action this past weekend after a brief break to help run the Boys White River Electric Cowboy Shootout Tournament. The Cowboys traveled to Windsor, Colorado, to compete in the Windsor Showcase. Meeker’s originally scheduled opener against Estes Park on Friday night was canceled, so
- [GUEST COLUMN: And here we are! At the cusp of the sesquisemiquincentennial](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-and-here-we-are-at-the-cusp-of-the-sesquisemiquincentennial/meeker/): As we move into the AM250/CO150 year, referred to as the Sesquisemiquincentennial, next week, we begin the implementation of the plans that we have been thinking about for a while. Can you believe it is really here? There is just so much going on. Did I mention Drone Shows? I’m sure that History Colorado and
- [Regift that Christmas tree for fish habitat starting Monday, Dec. 29](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/regift-that-christmas-tree-for-fish-habitat-starting-monday-dec-29/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | Have you considered regifting your Christmas tree for fish habitat? Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will begin collecting real Christmas trees starting Monday, Dec. 29. You can drop off your Christmas tree at the CPW Meeker Area Office or the CPW Craig Warehouse in Craig during regular business hours,
- [‘Disappointed’: Officials respond to denial of FEMA fire recovery funding](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/disappointed-officials-respond-to-denial-of-fema-fire-recovery-funding/rio-blanco-county/): This landscape should be covered with snow in December, but that’s not blowing snow, it’s dry ash from the Lee Fire burn scar southwest of Meeker. When the ash settles, it drifts like sand, further complicating recovery efforts and warning of additional flooding and debris flows in the future. KATHLEEN KELLEY PHOTO RBC | It wasn’t
- [From foundation to finish: Transforming old houses into new homes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-foundation-to-finish-transforming-old-houses-into-new-homes/meeker/): MEEKER | For Jayne and Steve Coley, real estate isn’t just about buying and selling. It’s about turning houses into homes, handling the hard work families can’t, and leaving a lasting impact on Meeker’s community. From inherited family homes to long-vacant properties, the couple brings new life to Meeker houses, transforming them into modern, turnkey
- [Another way to give your Christmas tree a second life: Let the White River Alliance use it to combat erosion](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-way-to-give-your-christmas-tree-a-second-life-let-the-white-river-alliance-use-it-to-combat-erosion/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | After the holidays, many Christmas trees end up discarded, but in Meeker they can continue to serve an important purpose. Re-gifting your used Christmas tree is a simple way to support local conservation efforts while keeping a natural resource out of the landfill. Instead of tossing your tree, consider giving it
- [Northwest Region to host sportsperson's meeting on Jan. 8 in Grand Junction](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/northwest-region-to-host-sportspersons-meeting-on-jan-8-in-grand-junction/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | Sportspersons from across Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Northwest Region are invited to attend a hybrid sportsperson's meeting to discuss a variety of important issues involving hunting, fishing, and conservation on Thurs., Jan. 8 at the Northwest Region Office in Grand Junction. Participants unable to attend in person can participate through Zoom.
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: Dec 21-27, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-dec-21-27-2025/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 12/23/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 29 year-old male for 2nd degree criminal trespass and violation of a protection order. He was taken to jail. 12/26/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office arrested a 36 year-old female on multiple warrants out of Mesa County. She was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 12/21/2025 @ 1:15 pm. Deputies
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - January 1st, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-january-1st-2026/rio-blanco-county/): If you want a copy of “Two Gone Guys” for the book signing on Jan. 18, preorder now MEEKER | We’re sold out of copies of “Two Gone Guys” and the next batch isn’t expected to arrive until the end of January. If you need a copy for the Jan. 18 book signing at the
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - Finding what's real in a world of performance](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-finding-whats-real-in-a-world-of-performance/opinion/): “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” ~ William Shakespeare I had a minor epiphany a few weeks ago. A friend invited me to a "solstice sound bath” at the pool, so I dug out what I hoped passed for appropriate attire and went along. We climbed onto paddleboards
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - January 1st, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-january-1st-2026/opinion/): Thank you to EMS Dear Editor: To my friends and Meeker Fire Department/Ambulance/Hospital, words cannot express the gratitude I have for all of these people who showed up when I needed them the most. And to the ones that are still showing up. The care you receive from this group of volunteers is amazing. They
- [HISTORY LESSONS: Fish Duck](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-fish-duck/meeker/): I am still waiting for history to repeat itself from this article published in February of 1890. “The News of Meeker is responsible for this: Frank Barton of Meeker, Rio Blanco county, while out hunting the other day shot a fish duck. Nothing strange in this, but we doubt whether the sequel will ever be
- [Obituary - Delores Ruth 'Butch' Kendall](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-delores-ruth-butch-kendall/obituaries/): Feb. 14, 1935 ~ Dec. 18, 2025 Delores Ruth “Butch” Kendall from Paonia, Colorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep, with family by her side. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished grandmother who took great pride in her role as the heart of her family. Delores met the love of
- [DAYS GONE BY - January 1st, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-january-1st-2026/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Powell Park Christmas tree and entertainment was a decided success. Measles are quite fashionable among the young people just now. Buford folks had an enjoyable dance at the school-house Christmas night. Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago School will start again next Monday after a two weeks vacation.
- [U.S. House of Representatives passes bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves outside of Alaska](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/u-s-house-of-representatives-passes-bill-to-remove-endangered-species-act-protections-for-gray-wolves-outside-of-alaska/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | The U.S. House has passed, 211-204, a bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf outside Alaska. The bill, sponsored by Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert, would direct the Interior secretary to reissue a 2020 rule removing ESA protections that delisted wolves other than the Mexican wolf in the lower 48
- [Editor's Column - What are you leaving behind in 2025?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/what-are-you-leaving-behind-in-2025/opinion/): “May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.” ~ Irish Blessing By the time you’re reading this we’ll be in that weird liminal space between Christmas and New Year’s where you can’t remember what day it is or the last time you ate a regular
- [SHOP WITH A COP 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/shop-with-a-cop-2025/meeker/): Meeker Police Officer Justin Yates launched Meeker Police Department’s “Shop with a Cop” event in 2019. Each year, the Department applies for a Walmart grant, which provides the funding to take Rio Blanco County children shopping for their families. Children can be nominated by school, parents, officers, or anyone who thinks it would benefit the
- [Cowboys take early steps toward fast-paced season](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-take-early-steps-toward-fast-paced-season/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team opened its 2025–26 season last weekend by hosting the Cowboy Shootout, presented by White River Electric. The Cowboys opened the tournament with a 57-54 victory over Lake County. Junior Trent Sanders led the way with 22 points, including 15 in the first half, and added eight
- [ Rangely girls basketball wins home tournament ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rangely-girls-basketball-wins-home-tournament/sports/): RANGELY | Rangely High School’s girls basketball team continued its strong start to the season by hosting a home tournament this past weekend, finishing 4-1 overall with wins over Ouray and Dove Creek. The Panthers opened with a 59-12 rout of Ouray on Friday. Freshman Aubrey Yates led the way with 15 points, five rebounds,
- [Cowboys push through duals, shine in Western Slope Showdown](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-push-through-duals-shine-in-western-slope-showdown/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys boys wrestling continued their season last Thursday on the road with a triangular dual in Cedaredge before competing in the two-day Western Slope Showdown in Montrose, gaining valuable mat time and early-season confidence against strong competition. Meeker began Thursday night in Cedaredge against the host Bruins, falling 51–29 in a
- [Meeker girls wrestling split duals before placing fourth at Western Slope Showdown](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-girls-wrestling-split-duals-before-placing-fourth-at-western-slope-showdown/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team continued its season last weekend with a busy stretch of competition on the road. The Cowboys began Friday with a triangular dual hosted by North Fork High School. In their first matchup against the Miners, Meeker fell just short, 42–36, despite earning six victories on the
- [Climate trends show warmer winters, earlier runoff and declining late-summer flows on the White River](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/climate-trends-show-warmer-winters-earlier-runoff-and-declining-late-summer-flows-on-the-white-river/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | A new analysis of 38 years of SNOTEL data and more than a century of USGS streamflow records compiled by local science educator Dr. Bob Dorsett shows clear signs that the headwaters of the White River are warming, drying, and running off earlier each spring—conditions that have profound implications for ranchers, municipal water
- [Letters to Santa 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-santa-2025/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Santa shared a selection of the local letters he’s received with the HT. The following are from second-graders at Meeker Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School in Rangely. Dear Santa, How was your weekend Santa? How was your elves and reindeer and saint nicholas and hot chocolate and blanket and snowman and polar
- [RBC Commissioners appoint Rose Pugliese as new county attorney](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-commissioners-appoint-rose-pugliese-as-new-county-attorney/rio-blanco-county/): RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners agreed to appoint Rose Pugliese as county attorney, replacing Don Steerman, who opted not to renew his bid for the position. Pugliese is a former Mesa County Commissioner (2013-2021) and most recently served as the Colorado House Minority Leader from House District 14. She resigned that seat in September
- [Yellow Jacket Water Meeting: Lake Avery expansion?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/yellow-jacket-water-meeting-lake-avery-expansion/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | Chair Kelly Sheridan called the Yellow Jacket Water Conservation Board to order on Dec. 11, 2025. Responsible for the eastern half of the White River watershed, the board met for the first time this year. At the center of discussion was the proposed Lake Avery expansion project, which is
- [Strong audit, student achievements headline Meeker school board meeting](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/strong-audit-student-achievements-headline-meeker-school-board-meeting/meeker/): RBC | Earlier this month, the Meeker School District RE-1 Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting at the district office. Board President Bill Devergie, Vice President Tom Allen, and board members Joe Nieslanik, Ann Franklin, Heather Sauls and Tony Theos were present. Board Secretary Hanna Borchard was absent but excused. During the meeting,
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: Dec 14-20, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-dec-14-20-2025/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 12/14/2025- Meeker Police Dept. arrested a 27 year-old male on driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both and driving a vehicle with blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 12/14/2025- Meeker Police Dept. arrested a 33 year-old female on Domestic Violence,
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - December 25th, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-december-25th-2025/rio-blanco-county/): If you want a copy of “Two Gone Guys” for the book signing on Jan. 18, preorder now MEEKER | We’re sold out of copies of “Two Gone Guys” and the next batch isn’t expected to arrive until the end of January. If you need a copy for the Jan. 18 book signing at the
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - December 25th, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-december-25th-2025/opinion/): Faith in the public square is not the problem Dear Editor: The recent editorial asserting that politics and religion are a “toxic combination” oversimplifies both history and faith, and in doing so misses an important distinction. The concern should not be whether faith has a place in public life, but whether it is being exercised
- [Local man seriously injured in skiing accident](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/local-man-seriously-injured-in-skiing-accident/meeker/): MEEKER | 40-year-old Matthew Griffiths, an Army veteran and local insurance agent in Meeker, is in the ICU at St. Mary’s in Grand Junction following a horrific ski accident at Keystone. Matthew came to a trail merger when he was hit from behind by another skier. His injuries include six broken ribs, a saddle pulmonary
- [HISTORY LESSONS: Mrs. S.C. Wright](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-mrs-s-c-wright/meeker/): There were 26 signatures on the original 1883 Meeker Townsite incorporation papers. None of them were women. That didn’t stop Mrs. S.C. Wright from buying some shares. I am going to use her story to introduce two men in her life who were also shareholders. Charles Dunbar and William H. Burke were signers in the
- [Youth seats open on Outdoor Equity Grant Program board](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/youth-seats-open-on-outdoor-equity-grant-program-board/rio-blanco-county/): Special to the HT RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has extended the application deadline for the youth seats on the Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP) Board. While the application period for non-youth seats has now closed, CPW is providing prospective youth board members (age 25 and younger) additional time to apply. The new
- [HopeWest Lights of Life event honors and remembers loved ones](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hopewest-lights-of-life-event-honors-and-remembers-loved-ones/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | On Wednesday, Dec. 3, HopeWest held our annual Lights of Life event at St. James Episcopal Church in Meeker. This cherished tradition offers a moment to remember, and honor loved ones who hold a special place in our hearts throughout the year, especially during the holiday season. The evening
- [Library board reviews finances, hears public comment, plans 2026 programs](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/library-board-reviews-finances-hears-public-comment-plans-2026-programs/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its regular December meeting with all members present. Before approving the agenda, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt proposed moving the Pledge of Allegiance to follow the call to order. The board approved the agenda with the change. During public comment, community member Jennifer Key addressed the board with concerns
- [Neighbors working together for river preservation: 2025 progress report from the White River Alliance](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/neighbors-working-together-for-river-preservation-2025-progress-report-from-the-white-river-alliance/meeker/): MEEKER | White River Alliance members gathered for their holiday party and an end of the year report by president Shawn Welder this past Wednesday, Dec. 10. His 2025 progress report highlights a year marked by the group’s community engagement, hands-on stewardship, and strengthened educational outreach. A major focus of 2025 was direct environmental work
- [DAYS GONE BY - December 25th, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-december-25th-2025/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago There is a disposition in some quarters to divide the trusts into “good” and “bad”, but self-interest seems to be the main factor in making the division. It’s the old story—what helps me is good, what helps the other fellow is bad. Sanderson & Sons have moved their second-hand
- [Library Board reviews finances, public concerns, and facility needs](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/library-board-reviews-finances-public-concerns-and-facility-needs/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its regular monthly meeting last week, with all trustees present. The board approved the agenda before opening the floor for public comment. Barone Middle School teacher Kris Casey outlined the school’s ongoing collaboration with the library, noting that seventh- and eighth-grade students have visited monthly since August
- [AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/an-old-fashioned-christmas/meeker/): The annual Parade of Lights, hosted by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, was held last Saturday, Dec. 6. Award-winners this year were: (left) GO Services (formerly Overton Recycling) with the Clark Griswold Brightest Award, (center) the Miller Family and the Four Leaf Clovers with the Santa’s Elves Choice Award and (right) the Barone Middle School
- [Cowboys push forward after strong CMU Duals, eye Montrose challenge](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-push-forward-after-strong-cmu-duals-eye-montrose-challenge/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys boys wrestling team opened their 2025–26 season at the CMU Duals this past weekend, putting together strong individual performances across the lineup and gaining valuable early-season experience as they prepare for a two-day tournament in Montrose. Head coach Stryker Lane said the program’s focus at this stage isn’t centered on
- [Meeker Girls Wrestling opens season with first-ever team title](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-girls-wrestling-opens-season-with-first-ever-team-title/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team opened its second season with a landmark performance, capturing the team title at the Soroco tournament over the weekend. Ten wrestlers made the trip as the Cowboys continued building on the foundation established during last year’s inaugural season. Sophomore Abigail Amick and senior Emma Ford led
- [Meeker girls open season 3–0, win first Cowboy Shootout title since 2013](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-girls-open-season-3-0-win-first-cowboy-shootout-title-since-2013/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team opened its 2025–26 season with a statement, going 3–0 to win the White River Electric Cowboy Shootout under first-year head coach Eric Hamilton — the program’s first tournament title in 12 years. Meeker had a bye on Thursday after a team dropped out, delaying its tournament
- [It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas/meeker/): Charles and Taylor Day brought little Calahan Day to visit Santa for his very first Christmas. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO About 300 people stopped by to share their wishes with Kris Kringle and enjoy breakfast prepared by the Meeker Lions Club at ERBM’s annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6. Brylar and CW Collins were pretty
- [Meeker trustees hear updates, make plans for 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/meeker-trustees-hear-updates-make-plans-for-2026/meeker/): MEEKER | The Meeker Town Board of Trustees discussed infrastructure, municipal code revisions and upcoming state mandates during its regular December meeting last week. Public Works Director Jack Kilduff reported that the town pumped 8,942,976 gallons of water in November and provided updates on water system maintenance, staffing and equipment. “Three, five and six are
- [PMC Board approves 2026 budget during special meeting](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/pmc-board-approves-2026-budget-during-special-meeting/meeker/): MEEKER | Last week, the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) held a special meeting to approve its 2026 budget and adopt related resolutions. Board Secretary/Treasurer Sherri Halandras, along with board members Wade Bradfield and Jean Gianinetti, attended the meeting. Board President Mark Schryver and Vice President Regas Halandras were
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: Dec 7-13, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-dec-7-13-2025/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 12/8/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 48 year-old female for driving vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both and possessing an open marijuana container. She was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 12/14/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 19 year-old male for 3rd degree assault and illegal
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - December 18th, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-december-18th-2025/rio-blanco-county/): Blue Christmas Service Friday, Dec. 19 MEEKER | Join Meeker United Methodist Church (368 4th St.) on Friday, Dec. 19, for our Blue Christmas Service at 7 p.m. Christmas can be a difficult time of the year, and the holidays aren’t always merry and bright. If you are carrying grief, loneliness, or heartache this season,
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - We could all do with a visit from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-we-could-all-do-with-a-visit-from-the-ghosts-of-christmas-past-present-and-future/opinion/): “‘There are some upon this earth of yours,’ returned the Spirit, ‘who claim to know us, and who do their deeds of passion, pride, ill will, hatred, envy, bigotry, and selfishness in our name, who are as strange to us, and all our kith and kin, as if they had never lived. Remember that, and
- [LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - December 18th, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letters-to-the-editor-december-18th-2025/opinion/): Reminders of Christmas this season Dear Editor: Romans 1:16: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” Three special reminders of this verse at this Christmas season were noted this weekend:
- [LOOSE ENDS: All I want for Christmas](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/loose-ends-all-i-want-for-christmas/opinion/): “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth” is the name of an old, familiar song of the season. It was composed during wartime (1944), which might explain the reason the songwriter stuck to the one gift request, as well as an impossible gift wish for Santa, or parents for that matter. Front
- [HISTORY LESSONS: G.D. Thayer... not a founder, but a stockholder](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/history-lessons-g-d-thayer-not-a-founder-but-a-stockholder/meeker/): George Dana Thayer, AKA G.D. Thayer, or Dana Thayer, was not an original 1883 Meeker Townsite Company member, however, he did become a stockholder by June 1886, where he was listed as secretary of the Townsite Co. and Meeker Town Recorder. Dana Thayer was a retail grocer at Fort Fred Steele in Wyoming (1870 census)
- [GUEST COLUMN: More about the Sesquisemiquincentennial](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-more-about-the-sesquisemiquincentennial/meeker/): As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday and our beautiful state commemorates its 150th anniversary of our entrance to the union, we are encouraged to undertake diverse, imaginative efforts to remember our shared past while visualizing a unified future. The AM250/CO150 Commission at History Colorado is committed to recognizing our shared history which includes the
- [FOOTBALL BANQUET AND AWARDS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/football-banquet-and-awards/sports/): Meeker High School football players recognized as 2025 all-conference selections pose for a photo. Back row, from left: Auggie Halstead, Jonah Christensen, Wesley Thompson, Owen Etchart, Dillon Pretti and Carlos Carrillo. Front row, from left: Sam Conrado, Tristan Rollins, Tucker Chinn, Said Rodriguez, Trent Sanders and Cade Mills.
- [Firm Foundation Childcare: Building strong beginnings for Meeker’s children](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/firm-foundation-childcare-building-strong-beginnings-for-meekers-children/meeker/): PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Firm Foundation Childcare is grateful for the continued support of the Meeker community as we serve local families with high-quality early childhood education. As we look ahead to 2026, we are excited to be entering our third year of providing a safe, nurturing, and faith-guided environment for Meeker’s youngest learners. Firm
- [CHRISTMAS CANTATA](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/christmas-cantata-2/meeker/): Community members performed the annual Christmas Cantata at White River Methodist Church last weekend under the direction of Randy Adams.
- [Colorado launches soil health, water optimization (SHOW) grants ](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/colorado-launches-soil-health-water-optimization-show-grants/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for Soil Health and Optimizing Water Grants designed to help farmers and ranchers improve water efficiency through healthier soils. The competitive grants, part of the Colorado Soil Health Program, provide up to $50,000 per project to support practices that improve soil function and
- [DAYS GONE BY - December 18th, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-december-18th-2025/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Delaney funeral was the largest ever seen in this county. Weather conditions the past week were all that could be asked for. Sunshine from morn till night, and clear, cold nights — what more do you want? Rangely was the center of a measles epidemic lately, and it
- [OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/operation-christmas-child-7/meeker/): A big thank you to Meeker! What a wonderful town to live in. The generosity and giving of people and churches in Meeker is astounding. Emmanuel Baptist Church collected 1,063 shoeboxes this year for Operation Christmas Child. That is 1,063 children who will hear the message of Jesus and salvation. Then the kids will get
- [HONORED FOR SERVICE](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/honored-for-service/meeker/): Frank Stewart of the Meeker V.F.W. Post 5843 (center) presents a plaque to Teresia Ruckman-Reed in recognition of her services for local veterans as Rob Baughman (left) looks on.
- [ Hill takes helm, aims to build strong Rangely program](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hill-takes-helm-aims-to-build-strong-rangely-program/sports/): RANGELY | New head coach Clint Hill enters his second season of high school coaching with a clear vision for the Rangely boys basketball program. After serving as an assistant last year, Hill said he enjoyed coaching many of the returning players and felt the program was a natural fit. “We are building our team
- [Young but experienced: Meeker boys basketball previews 2025–26](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/young-but-experienced-meeker-boys-basketball-previews-2025-26/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys head into the 2025–26 boys basketball season young in age but not short on potential. With just one senior, Sam Conrado, on the roster, the Cowboys will lean heavily on a core group of returning juniors as they look to build on last year’s foundation. Head coach Klark Kindler, entering
- [New era begins for MHS girls basketball program](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/new-era-begins-for-mhs-girls-basketball-program/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team is gearing up for an exciting start to the season this weekend at the Cowboys Shootout, and first-year head coach Eric Hamilton is confident his team will make an immediate impact. “The girls are going to play very hard and be exciting to watch,” Hamilton said,
- [Homeland Uranium reports mapping results, begins Phase II drilling north of Meeker](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/homeland-uranium-reports-mapping-results-begins-phase-ii-drilling-north-of-meeker/meeker/): MEEKER | According to press releases, Homeland Uranium Corp., a British Columbian firm, has confirmed multiple radioactive horizons at its Coyote Basin and Red Wash uranium projects in northwestern Colorado and has begun drilling the first holes of its Phase II exploration program. The company released results from its 2025 Phase I bedrock mapping program
- [Where art meets community: Pat Daggett debuts her new downtown studio](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/where-art-meets-community-pat-daggett-debuts-her-new-downtown-studio/meeker/): MEEKER | When local artist Pat Daggett first moved to Meeker in the late 1990s, she believed she could balance raising her son with creating art from home. But the realities of housework and the constant pull of daily tasks made it clear she needed a dedicated place to work. In 1997, she rented her
- [Chamber’s ‘Lunch & Learn’ series aims to help local businesses acquire new skills and information](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/chambers-lunch-learn-series-aims-to-help-local-businesses-acquire-new-skills-and-information/meeker/): Special to the HT MEEKER | Kneeling at the basin of the pedicure chair on a quiet November morning, Candice Maes, owner of Rozzi’s Salon, explained how she was charmed by the story of a new customer who had recently moved to town and discovered Rozzi’s through Facebook. The business page, which had both her
- [Beavers: Nuisance or lifeline for landowners?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/beavers-nuisance-or-lifeline-for-landowners/meeker/): Author shares how they help restore rivers, streams and springs in Rio Blanco County MEEKER | Beavers drew a respectable crowd last week as award-winning author Ben Goldfarb addressed the White River Alliance at a Meeker town hall meeting. Goldfarb, author of “EAGER: The Surprising Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter,” explained why
- [RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 30-Dec 6, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-nov-30-dec-6-2025/rio-blanco-county/): ARRESTS 12/3/2025- A 35 year-old male was taken into custody during his court hearing for a warrant out of Mesa County. He was transported to jail and transferred to Mesa County Detentions for his warrant. 12/3/2025- A 28 year-old female was taken into custody for a Mesa County warrant. She was transported to jail and
- [COMMUNITY CALENDAR - December 11th, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/community-calendar-december-11th-2025/rio-blanco-county/): Stories & Snacks @ the Library Dec. 13 MEEKER | New program at the Meeker Public Library! The Short Stories and Snacks Club is the book club for people who don’t have time to read. We will be reading The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. Copies of the story are available at the library, or you
- [EDITOR'S COLUMN - How’s your news diet?](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-hows-your-news-diet/opinion/): “In fact, now I come to think of it, do we decide questions, at all? We decide answers, no doubt: but surely the questions decide us? It is the dog, you know, that wags the tail—not the tail that wags the dog.” ~ Lewis Carroll A few weeks back I asked our newsletter readers to
- [GUEST COLUMN: Welcoming new leadership to CNCC](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-welcoming-new-leadership-to-cncc/opinion/): We are delighted to introduce two exceptional leaders who joined Colorado Northwestern Community College on Dec. 8, 2025, as our newest vice presidents: Ms. Anya Peterson Frey, Vice President for Business Services, and Mr. Laura Dulgar, Vice President for Student Services. Peterson Frey brings to CNCC a powerful blend of financial expertise, leadership experience, and
- [LETTER TO THE EDITOR - December 11th, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/letter-to-the-editor-december-11th-2025/opinion/): Thanks to the MCCIC Board for improvements to the Fairfield Apts. Dear Editor: I would like to thank our ladies on the MCCIC Board (Meeker Colorado Civic Improvement Corporation). Since they started: our laundry rooms have been painted, the steps are lighted to keep people from falling, had every little thing in our apartments fixed,
- [GUEST COLUMN: Here comes the sesquisemiquincentennial!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/guest-column-here-comes-the-sesquisemiquincentennial/opinion/): In 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—our nation’s semiquincentennial. At the same time, Colorado will mark the 150th anniversary of our entrance into the Union—our state’s sesquicentennial. As the Centennial State, Colorado is the only one who will observe twin anniversaries—our Sesquisemiquincentennial. As we celebrate this uniquely
- [The Health Partnership offers free open enrollment help for 2026 health coverage](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-health-partnership-offers-free-open-enrollment-help-for-2026-health-coverage/rio-blanco-county/): Dec. 15 is the deadline for coverage beginning Jan. 1 RBC | Open Enrollment for 2026 health insurance is underway, and The Health Partnership is offering free, in-person assistance to help Northwest Colorado residents compare plans, understand changes, and get covered before deadlines arrive. As a certified Connect for Health Colorado Enrollment Center, The Health
- [Obituary - John Thomas Purkey](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-john-thomas-purkey/obituaries/): Sept. 20, 1957 ~ Dec. 2, 2025 John Thomas Purkey, known by his grandchildren as “Papa John,” lived a full and vigorous life until his sudden passing on Dec. 2, 2025. He was born on Sept. 20, 1957, in Rifle, Colorado, to Bryce and Doris Purkey and was a lifelong resident of Meeker, Colorado. John
- [Colorado’s universal preschool program opens enrollment for upcoming 2026-27 program year while current year enrollment continues](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/colorados-universal-preschool-program-opens-enrollment-for-upcoming-2026-27-program-year-while-current-year-enrollment-continues/rio-blanco-county/): PRESS RELEASE RBC | After serving more than 87,000 Colorado children since launching in 2023, Colorado families can apply for the 2026-27 Universal Preschool Program, starting Dec. 9, 2025. This exciting opportunity offers up to 15 hours of tuition-free, high-quality preschool for all children in the year before kindergarten, with additional hours available for qualifying
- [DAYS GONE BY - December 11th, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-december-11th-2025/rio-blanco-county/): Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A rumor was current on the streets yesterday that Vice President-elect Roosevelt and a large party of eastern nabobs had engaged rooms at the Meeker hotel for the latter part of January, preparatory to a lion hunt in those parts. Last week the Herald overlooked the fact that Dr.
- [Death Notice: John Thomas Purkey](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/death-notice-john-thomas-purkey/meeker/): Sept. 20, 1957 ~ Dec. 2, 2025 John has passed into the care of the Lord. A reception will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Fairfield Center.
- [MHS VOLLEYBALL AWARDS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-volleyball-awards/sports/): Volleyball All-Conference honorees: From left, Lilly Newman, Jacey Follman (All-Conference Honorable Mention), Rylee Sullivan (All-Conference Second Team) and Braydin Raley (All-Conference First Team).
- [Building momentum: MHS prepares for new season](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/building-momentum-mhs-prepares-for-new-season/sports/): MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys wrestling season is just around the corner, and Head Coach Stryker Lane enters his second year in the role with a sense of confidence and purpose. Lane spent four years as an assistant under former Head Coach J.C. Watt, an experience he said gave him valuable insight into
- [Cowboys look to raise the bar in year two of girls’ wrestling](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-look-to-raise-the-bar-in-year-two-of-girls-wrestling/sports/): MEEKER | A year after launching the program last season, Meeker High School girls wrestling team returns to the mat with a clearer identity, seasoned athletes and a fresh group of newcomers ready to step in. The Cowboys open their second season with something they didn’t have a year ago — experience. After launching the

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- [and that's how I fell asleep on the floor ~ Oct. 8](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-a-sprinkle-of-random-and-fuzzy-wuzzy-oct-1-2/): Happy National Newspaper Week! You know, there are probably much easier ways to celebrate National Newspaper Week than deciding to become printers overnight, but here we are. As I write this, our trusty-but-pokey Xerox is working on copy 200-and-something of this week's Herald. Why? Welp, we were notified at 7:30 p.m. last night that the
- [Community news, a sprinkle of random, and Fuzzy Wuzzy ~ Oct. 1](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-a-sprinkle-of-random-and-fuzzy-wuzzy-oct-1/): More housekeeping (because housekeeping is never done!) If you're not sure how you got here (wormhole? 🪱🕳️) and you'd rather not be, please use the unsubscribe link at the bottom of this email. ⬇️ If you want to JUST receive a notification with a link to the latest edition, click here to update your newsletter
- [Short 'n sweet ~ Sept. 24](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/a-classic-champ-who-almost-wasnt-more-from-this-week-sept-17-2/): A quick housekeeping note: I am fiddling with settings, but I'm not sure how to separate opt-ins from auto-adds. If you don't want to get these emails, please use the unsubscribe link at the bottom. I tried to figure out how to put it at the top, but technology is whooping my trash and my
- [A Classic champ who almost wasn't + more from this week ~ Sept. 17](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/a-classic-champ-who-almost-wasnt-more-from-this-week-sept-17/): Hi all! I am working through a boatload of sustainability things (exciting things are happening!) so I'm keeping commentary to a minimum and letting our original reporting, photography, and more speak for itself this week. Thanks for reading! 🖤 The front page Tap the image above or click here to open this week's edition. Stories
- [🦠🐑 Algae in Kenney Reservoir, broccolollies, rascally sheep + more ~ Sept. 10](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/🦠🐑-algae-in-kenney-reservoir-broccolollies-rascally-sheep-more-sept-10/): Hello folks! My brain is a hotter mess than usual this week. The paper is thinnnnn this week, which means I had to make un-fun editorial decisions about what gets print space and what does not. I am decision-ed out. I still love this little edition. It's got heart and local voices and community (and
- [🫜📚 Garden, library, lots of sports 🏐🏈⛳🏃and one sad llama 🦙 ~ Sept. 3](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/💪🐑💧-resilience-woolly-cool-news-rangely-running-out-of-water-more-aug-27-2/): Greetings, fellow earthlings, I can't find it in me to manufacture happiness today. This is the kind of week where my inability to fake things really bites. BUT, we did get a paper out. Here's a peek at what's inside. This week's edition ... Tap the image above or click here to open this week's
- [💪🐑💧 Resilience, woolly cool news, Rangely running out of water + more ~ Aug. 27](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/💪🐑💧-resilience-woolly-cool-news-rangely-running-out-of-water-more-aug-27/): Happy Herald Day! Greetings all, The day got away from me, as days do. I am going to continue blaming the day and not poor time management skills. Gosh, I better shut up now or I might ruin the illusion of ✨perfection✨ that clearly surrounds me. (For those in the back, that is 100% pure
- [Hot bear summer, back to school, my first hate mail + more for Aug. 20. 🐻✏️💌](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/hot-bear-summer-back-to-school-my-first-hate-mail-more-for-aug-20-🐻✏️💌/): Happy Herald Day! Hi all, We're back, back, back again with another fresh edition of the HT. You can read the print version, the digital version, or preview a few of our stories below. I made it through this week pretending there was a tiny Edna Mode on my shoulder, semi-kindly chastising me to keep
- [🧁 Happy Birthday to the Herald + more news for you ~ Aug. 13, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/🧁-happy-birthday-to-the-herald-more-news-for-you-aug-13-2026/): Read the latest HT now >> Greetings, fellow earthlings! Today, the Herald celebrates 141 years of publication. That's more than 7,000 community newspapers full of the stories. Pretty mind-boggling. I *thought* it was 7,332 editions exactly, but the internet kindly reminded me there are leap years and 53-week years, so it's probably even more than
- [🌭🥲✨ Legends, heroes, midlife crises and more ~ Aug. 6, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/🌭🥲✨-legends-heroes-midlife-crises-and-more-aug-6-2026/): Read the latest HT now! Hi all! Apologies for the tardy letter this week. I'll put my (not very) secret right up front: despite having student-athletes in my home for several years now, I always forget about physicals. I would love to blame all the crazy stuff happening in life right now, but no. This
- [🐰🕸️🐓Rascally (not) rabbits, Spiderman sightings, Fair happenings, and more  ~ July 30](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/🐰🕸️🐓rascally-not-rabbits-spiderman-sightings-fair-happenings-and-more-july-30/): Read the latest HT now! Hullo peeps, I keep hoping life will let up a bit, and it just keeps doing exactly the opposite. Unless you’re some sort of mythical creature, you’ve probably experienced the same at one point or another. Here’s a virtual hug and a pretend cookie if you’re getting put through the
- [🦁🔥🐻Lions and fires and bears, oh my! ~ July 23](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/lions-and-fires-and-bears-oh-my-july23/): Extra, extra! The newest Herald is hot off the presses! Hey y'all, First official week in the books, hooray! It was a complete whirlwind and I'm still spinning - hoping to use that momentum to roll right into doing it all again next week. If you have a story idea, reach out! Here are some
- [Fire update, bug farts, blood drive + more ~ July 16](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/fire-update-bug-farts-blood-drive-more-july-16/): A fresh edition of the HT is waiting! Hullo friends Last night, I found an SD card on my desk and, lo and behold, it contained all my photos from last summer's fires. Before we get to the serious stuff, here’s my favorite firefighter appreciation poster ever. I love kid art. 😭 Now, flipping back
- [Fires, fireworks, fiery eyeballs and more ~ July 9, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/rbc-news-roundup-july-9-2026/): Happy Paper Day! Iiiiiiiit's me again! Uh... me Caitlin. Ok, now we're on the same page👍 You're going to be hearing a lot more from me pretty soon. This week, we officially announced Niki (my mom) will be taking a leave of absence, and I will be returning to the newspaper as editor. Please give
- [RBC News Roundup ~ July 2, 2026🦅](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-community-news-roundup-🦅-july-2-2026-🇺🇸/): Hi folks, Caitlin here, tagging in for Niki (AKA my mom). As you may know, mom's beloved pupper Nellie the Newshound died Monday after an unexpected injury. We are completely heartbroken and will miss her happy presence so much at the office and in our lives. Thank you for all the kindnesses and hugs and
- [Community News Roundup ~ June 25, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-june-25-2026/): Herald Day is here again! Hopefully with all the pages in the right places this week! The return of smoke in the air from wildfires in neighboring Utah and in Garfield County triggered some anxiety this week, snapping many of us right back to last year's Lee and Elk fires and their accompanying stress. Rio
- [Community News Roundup ~ June 11, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-june-11-2026/): Happy Herald Day! We're heading into a busy weekend with the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series kicking off tonight, the first Meekerpalooza of the season is tomorrow, and the annual HopeWest Gala — always a fun and heartwarming event — is Saturday. I saw someone refer to a rodeo as a "cowboy zoo" recently, and when
- [Community News Roundup ~ June 18, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-june-18-2026-2/): Happy Herald Day!(with a twist) During the early days of the pandemic, when a lot of things felt uncertain, we invested in the best copier we could find. The idea was simple: if we ever lost access to the printing press (then in Grand Junction, now in Montrose), we'd still have a way to get
- [Community News Roundup ~ June 4, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-june-4-2026/): Happy Herald Day! If I had a dollar for every person I see driving with a phone in their hand and every person whizzing by on a bike or scooter without a helmet, I could probably take myself to lunch at least once a week. And those are just the ones I notice while staring
- [Community News Roundup ~ May 28, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-may-28-2026/): Herald Day is here again! And now the theme song from "Happy Days" is stuck in my head. "Sunday, Monday, happy days. Tuesday, Wednesday, happy days..." You know, that's probably not a bad earworm to have right now. Thanks, brain. Summer may still be a few weeks away on the calendar, but with graduation (the
- [Community News Roundup ~ May 21, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-may-21-2026/): It's hard to believe we're already at graduation season and Memorial Day weekend, but here we are! The special graduation program for Meeker High School's Class of 2026 will be distributed to attendees at graduation on Saturday (9 a.m., Starbuck Stadium) and inserted into next week's paper. If you'd like to help put flags on
- [Community News Roundup ~ May 14, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-may-14-2026/): It's Herald day again! My youngest granddaughter — almost 3 — visited last week, and when someone asked her, “What does a fire truck do?” she answered, without missing a beat, “rescues kitty cats.” So when we got word this week that our local fire department had rescued a cat stuck in a tree, there
- [Community News Roundup ~ May 7, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-may-7-2026/): Happy Herald Day! Happy May! Due to a recent scheduling change at the printer, this week’s pages were already headed to press when the unofficial hospital district election results were released Tuesday night. Unfortunately, “stop the presses” only works when the press is in your own building — and your newspaper is the only thing
- [Community News Roundup ~ April 30, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-april-30-2026/): Happy Herald Day! Whoever’s been doing rain dances deserves a nod—and maybe a medal. The moisture this week has been a welcome sight, even if Monday night’s drive home was… character-building. What is it about that 10-mile stretch of Highway 13 south of Meeker that seems to attract the worst possible conditions? Still, keep the
- [Community News Roundup ~ April 23, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-april-23-2026/): Vol. 141, No. 37 If my math holds, that’s roughly 7,369 editions of the Herald—printed in peace and war, through floods and drought, under every flavor of local, state and federal leadership, through epidemics and pandemics, booms and busts. In short: more than 141 years of showing up. It's a good reminder that local newspapers
- [Local news doesn't happen by accident](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/subscribe-cta/local-news-doesnt-happen-by-accident/): If you're reading this, you already know what's at stake... 3-hour meeting → 800-word story → 5-minute read Local journalism isn’t just “content.” It’s how people know what their elected officials are doing, how decisions get made, and what’s changing in their own backyard. It’s how communities stay informed enough to function. But here’s the
- [Community News Roundup ~ April 16, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-april-16-2026/): Happy Herald Day! The unsurprising news that the second appeal for FEMA aid for wildfire recovery had been denied arrived after press time Tuesday. An article on the subject from KUNC is linked below. Election season is heating up, with letters to the editor rolling in and the first round of candidate Q&As in this
- [Community News Roundup ~ April 9, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-april-9-2026/): Happy Herald Day! Campaign yard signs are popping up faster than spring flowers! It's a reminder that the primary election for commissioner and sheriff coming up on June 30 will determine who fills those important seats (because the likelihood of a contested general election in November with write-in candidates from any other party is slim
- [Community News Roundup ~ 🐣 April 2, 2026 🐇](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-🐣-april-2-2026-🐇/): Hip-hip hooray, it's Herald Day! It’s been raining lightly, but steadily, since early this morning, and it looks like it’ll stick around through most of Thursday. If the forecast holds, we should clear up just in time for Easter weekend. Easter’s a good reminder that even when things feel a little gloomy, there’s still plenty
- [Community News Roundup ~ March 26, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-march-26-2026/): Herald Day is here running late. The newspaper business has been part of my life since I was 5, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s this: if it’s not one thing, it’s another. This time, it’s the printer in Montrose. Something — we’re not entirely sure what — caused a delay, and we
- [Community News Roundup ~ March 19, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-march-19-2026/): Herald Day is here again! It's rare for Spring Break in Western Colorado to actually feel like spring rather than second winter. This year’s an exception — it’s flirting with summer already. And with the kind of drought we’re in, that’s not exactly something to celebrate. It's a good time to start being extra cautious
- [Scroll less. Know more.](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/subscribe-cta/scroll-less-know-more/): Whoa, you're halfway there... (Bonus points if you just sang that in your head.) Thanks for signing up for free access to the Rio Blanco Herald Times. We're glad you've joined us! Every week, we cover the stories that shape life here — town and county government decisions, school news, local sports, community milestones, and
- [Community News Roundup ~ March 12, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-march-12-2026-2/): Happy Herald Day! We had an unexpected visitor in the Herald office this week. On Tuesday we started hearing strange noises coming from the HVAC system. By Wednesday I’d gone full Nancy Drew, following the mysterious sound around the building until it led me to the crawl space under the stairs. With a little apprehension
- [Community News Roundup ~ CORRECTION](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-correction/): We don’t often send an extra newsletter, but an error in the Community Calendar warranted a correction: The Republican Rio Blanco County Assembly: Saturday, March 14, at 10 a.m. (open to the public; delegates elected at the caucuses may participate) will be held at the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St., Meeker, not at the Rio
- [Community News Roundup ~ March 5, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-march-5-2026/): Daylight Saving Time snuck up on us! This Saturday night, it's time to "spring forward" one hour! Happy Herald Day! In a town this size, the real challenge isn’t finding something to do — it’s figuring out which thing to do when they all land on the same night. That was Tuesday for me. The
- [Don't Miss a Beat](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/subscribe-cta/dont-miss-a-beat/): Your community. In real time. ❤️ Commissioner decisions. School board updates. Fire restrictions. Game results. Obituaries. Business openings. The stories that shape our week — and sometimes our future. This is one of my all-time favorite pictures from last year, taken by co-owner Caitlin Walker at the Parade of Lights. If you’re relying only on
- [Community News Roundup ~ Feb. 26, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-feb-26-2026/): Happy Herald Day! The new banner installed across Market Street on Monday (and highlighted on the front page) didn't survive long enough for the print edition to get back to town this week. Ongoing windy conditions ripped it on Wednesday. In case you forgot, the last banner started sagging due to wind and got caught
- [Local News. Local Ownership. Local Support.](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/subscribe-cta/local-news-local-ownership-local-support/): Stay connected. ❤️ If you’re receiving this email, you already care about what’s happening here at home. And we're so glad you do. Sunset — Main Street, Downtown Meeker, February 2026 If the Rio Blanco Herald Times is part of your week, would you consider becoming a paid subscriber? This paper isn’t owned by a
- [Community News Roundup ~ Feb. 19, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-feb-19-2026/): Happy Herald Day! Safe travels to everyone headed over the hill for state wrestling this weekend, and best of luck to all the participating athletes. I'd say "make us proud," but we already are! Have fun, enjoy the experience, and, as I tell myself when I'm struggling through cardio, do your best and forget the
- [Invest in community. Invest in local news.](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/subscribe-cta/from-meetings-to-kickoffs-support-the-coverage-you-use-2/): Invest in community. Invest in local news. ❤️ Hi Neighbor! If you’re getting our weekly newsletter, you already care about what’s happening in Rio Blanco County. You like staying in the loop. You want to know what decisions are being made, how our teams are doing, what’s changing, what’s worth celebrating. And we're grateful for
- [Community News Roundup ~ 💝 Feb. 12, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-💝-feb-12-2026/): Happy Herald Day! Here's a reminder for all of you who forgot to pick up a card or something sweet for Valentine's Day on Saturday! via cheezburger.com There is a theory that dogs can see yellow, so I bought a yellow duck for Nellie in the hope that she wouldn't disembowel it and leave stuffing
- [Community News Roundup ~ Feb. 5, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-feb-5-2026/): Happy Herald Day! Do you have your plans (*ahem* snacks) ready for this weekend's Super Bowl? If the Broncos had made it, I would have watched the whole thing, but as it is, I'll be resorting to my usual M.O. — watching the commercials. Meanwhile, we've got MORE art awards for local youth in this
- [Community News Roundup ~ Jan. 29, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-jan-29-2026/): Happy Herald Day! ...and the 74th day of January. Maybe it's just me, but January feels like the longest month of the year. I can't even blame it on the weather this year, but wow, it feels like it's been January for a very long time. And next week it will be June, or at
- [Community News Roundup ~ Jan. 22, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-jan-22-2026/): Happy Herald Day! This note was tacked on the community bulletin board at the Meeker Post Office this week. I don't know who posted it, but I'm grateful for this tangible message of kindness. I was planning to put it in the paper this week (along with a lot of other things) and then ran
- [Community News Roundup ~ Jan. 15, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-jan-15-2026/): It's Herald Day! Happy mid-January! I A new week means fresh news, upcoming events, and community updates from across Rio Blanco County. Here’s what’s happening close to home. Acknowledging a layout flub... I failed to catch the fact the basketball story didn't get placed and a wrestling story is in twice. The online edition is
- [Community News Roundup ~ Jan. 8, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-jan-8-2026/): It's Herald Day! With the holidays behind us, it's back to business as usual. Except nothing seems usual — normal — this year, not the weather or anything else going on. Someone said, "Normal is just a setting on the washing machine," and I think maybe they're right. For some good news (we need as
- [Community News Roundup ~ Jan. 1, 2026](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-jan-1-2026/): and Happy Herald Day! 2026 has arrived! It's a good day to remember the things you're grateful for that happened in 2025 and it's a great time to ask yourself where you hope to be 365 days from now. Remember, if you don't have a plan for getting where you're going, you probably won't end
- [Community News Roundup ~ 🎄Dec. 25, 2025🎄](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-🎄dec-25-2025🎄/): Happy Herald Day! AND MERRY CHRISTMAS! Jared Henderson Photo The miniature Christmas village in the window of the Meeker Public Library's meeting room is absolutely charming. Be sure to stop by for a look, as this picture shows just a portion of the entire display. It's the last edition of the year, and what a
- [Community News Roundup ~ Dec. 18, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-dec-18-2025/): Happy Herald Day! I didn't get a picture of the ashy dust storm the wind kicked up this afternoon, but it's a pretty clear indicator we need some moisture on the ground! The picture below is from the Parade of Lights on Dec. 6. What little snow we had is long since gone. I hope
- [Community News Roundup ~ Dec. 11, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-dec-4-2025-2/): Happy Herald Day! Meeker girls' basketball clinched the title at last weekend's White River Electric Cowboy Shootout and this weekend it's the boys' turn to take to the court, starting Thursday afternoon! For those of you who so graciously participated in my homework assignment a few weeks back, I've outlined the results — which surprised
- [Community News Roundup ~ Dec. 4, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-dec-4-2025/): Happy Herald Day! The snow is here (at long last), just in time for a lengthy list of holiday festivities this weekend, including the annual Girls Cowboy Shootout basketball tournament sponsored by WREA, ERBM's Breakfast with Santa at the Fairfield Center Saturday morning, the Chamber's Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration downtown on Saturday afternoon, a holiday market
- [Community News Roundup ~ Nov. 27, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-nov-20-2025-2/): Happy Herald Day!AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Print copies are in the mail and available in all their usual locations, and here's your sneak peek for the week! Don't miss the start of our Shop@Home campaign! Wishing you all a blessed Thanksgiving. We are grateful for you! In this week's edition... Community Calendar 🎭 MHS Drama presents
- [Your Community Prescription Starts Here 📰❤️](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/subscribe-cta/your-community-prescription-starts-here-📰❤️/): Your prescription for community connection is right here... Hi friends, It's not uncommon for folks to call to renew their "prescription." After we determine they weren't trying to call the clinic, we usually laugh about how prescription and subscription sound the same, and that got us thinking about how similar these two things actually are.
- [Community News Roundup ~ Nov. 20, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-nov-20-2025/): Happy Herald Day! The holiday season is already in full swing, ready or not. Pink Friday kicks things off with local shopping and bingo across town, the 4-H Cloverbuds are hosting their Holiday Land Carnival at the fairgrounds, and volunteers are coming together to assemble Thanksgiving food baskets for local families. On the horizon: student
- [From meetings to kickoffs: support the coverage you use.](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/subscribe-cta/from-meetings-to-kickoffs-support-the-coverage-you-use/): Local news is worth it ❤️ Hi neighbor!You’re already reading articles from the Rio Blanco Herald Times for free—thank you! For 140 years, HT1885 has told the stories of our neighbors, tracked decisions at board meetings, celebrated our kids’ wins, and documented our shared history. To keep independent, boots-on-the-ground reporting thriving for the next 140
- [Community News Roundup ~ Nov. 13, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-nov-13-2025/): Happy Herald Day! I missed Tuesday's dramatic display of the Northern Lights and was hopeful for a repeat performance on my way home with the papers late Wednesday, but, alas... nature did not cooperate. The closest I got to flashing lights were the two deer vs. car incidents on Hwy. 13 with their hazard lights
- [Community News Roundup ~ Nov. 6, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-nov-6-2025/): Happy Herald Day! Before we jump into a solid week of local news, I want to thank all of you who took my survey last week for my Applied Research Methods class. Within 24 hours, I had more than the required number of responses to proceed, so THANK YOU! You are amazing! When the project
- [Community News Roundup ~ 👻 Oct. 30, 2025 🎃](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-👻-oct-30-2025-🎃/): Happy Herald Day (and Happy Halloween, a little early)! Dear readers, I have a personal favor to ask of you. Some of you know that I am back in college. This semester I'm taking Applied Research Methods and my class project is to conduct a study about news consumption. If you could take a few
- [Corrected link to this week's edition](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/merrymeeker/corrected-link-to-this-weeks-edition/): Greetings! Once again, the link didn't update correctly in the newsletter.🤦🏻‍♀️ Here's the correct link: Oct. 23, 2025 Please know that subscribers can also access the current edition (and all the other issues going back to 2012) through the Archives page. Thanks for reading!
- [Community News Roundup ~ Oct. 23, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-oct-23-2025/): Happy Herald Day! History matters around here, both to us as one of the county's oldest businesses and as residents of a place that cherishes its storied past. We're thrilled to have some treasures from the family of Meeker Herald founder James Lyttle on display in the office now. A lot is going on around
- [Community News Roundup ~ Oct. 16, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-oct-16-2025/): Greetings dear readers! Happy Herald Day! We're attempting to determine when the 4-way blinking stoplight at 6th and Main (recently removed) was originally installed. No one has been able to pin down a specific year, but we have narrowed it down to the early- to mid-1990s. If you remember, please let us know! It's boss's
- [Community News Roundup ~ Oct. 9, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-oct-9-2025/): Have you turned on your heat yet? I held off as long as I could, and now it's that weird part of fall where you need heat and a sweater in the morning and windows open and short sleeves in the afternoon. Mark your calendar for Saturday's extra-special Oktoberfest celebration at Smoking River Brewing Co.,
- [Community News Roundup ~ Oct. 2, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-oct-2-2025/): Time for another Herald Day! There are just 90 days left in 2025. Time flies when you're having fun? At least one clinical psychologist believes October, not January, is the best month to change a habit or start a new exercise program, so if you've been considering that new diet or thinking about signing up
- [Community News Roundup ~ 🍁 Sept. 25, 2025🍂](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-🍁-sept-25-2025🍂/): It's FALL, y'all! And Homecoming week! The Meeker Food Bank is collaborating with Food Bank of the Rockies for a big food drive that started Monday and continues through Oct. 4. Food insecurity is at a 10-year high and 1 in 7 people on the Western Slope are facing hunger. If you can, grab a
- [Community News Roundup ~  Sept. 18, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-sept-18-2025/): I just got back from delivering papers this morning and realized the newsletter failed to send as scheduled, but it's a fortuitous flub... While on the newspaper route I learned two young ladies from Meeker are raising money to participate in competitive gymnastics and they have a Friday deadline for fundraising. If you can help,
- [Community News Roundup ~  Sept. 11, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-🐾-sept-4-2025-🐑-2/): Freedom Tower, NYC — Niki Turner Photo, circa 2013 I was 13 when I first visited NYC, and I insisted on going to the Twin Towers and riding the elevator all the way to the observation deck. It's a memory I treasure. Many years later I returned to NYC with my son, Ethan, who passed
- [Community News Roundup ~ 🐾 Sept. 4, 2025 🐑](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-🐾-sept-4-2025-🐑/): Day 1 of the 37th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials got started bright and early Wednesday morning with industrious dogs and wary sheep. Click here for the full schedule of events. Jared Henderson Photo Jumping in for a brief HELLO this week. The -ber (or BRRR) months have officially arrived. Get out to the
- [Community News Roundup ~ Aug. 28, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-aug-28-2025/): Tuesday was National Dog Day, so here's Nellie the Newshound enjoying a pup cup last week during our weekly trip to pick up the papers. She won't get to ride along for a while because classes are back in session for this late-returning college student. It's been wonderful to finally have monsoon rains make an
- [Community News Roundup ~ Aug. 21, 2025 🍎📓🚌](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-aug-21-2025-🍎📓🚌/): Things are starting to look and feel a little more normal around here for most of us in town, while landowners directly impacted by the fires begin the long task of reparations and rebuilding. Several people have mentioned that now is the right time to take a long, hard look at our fire mitigation and
- [Community News Roundup ~ Aug. 14, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-aug-14-2025/): The Lee Fire continues to rage to the south of Meeker with less than 5% containment and new evacuation orders appearing in Garfield County. The Elk Fire to the east was 75% contained as of Wednesday. The danger to the town of Meeker is believed to be in our rearview, thanks to the dedicated work
- [Community News Roundup ~ July 31, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-july-31-2025-2/): How quickly things can change in a week. Or even in a day. I'm writing this week's newsletter from a friend's house an hour and a half from home. I opted to head out early yesterday after the town was placed on "Set" evacuation orders since papers had to be picked up in Rifle anyway,
- [Community News Roundup ~ July 31, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-july-31-2025/): “The month of August had turned into a griddle where the days just lay there and sizzled.” ~ Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees It's hard to believe we're already at the end of July. The county fair wraps up this weekend, school supplies are popping up in stores the way dandelions emerge
- [Community News Roundup ~ July 24, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-july-24-2025/): Happy Paper Day! I spent some time at the Rio Blanco County Historical Society's quarterly gathering on Sunday, hanging around the Meeker Herald exhibit with the original printing press (see picture), the Linotype machine that replaced it, and a lot of newspaper history. Thank goodness we don't have to create our pages every week one
- [Community News Roundup ~ July 17, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-july-17-2025/): Paper Day is LATE! We were informed Wednesday afternoon that wildfire-related power outages and internet interruptions at the press in Montrose have delayed their ability to print this week's paper by a full day. We won't get our papers until sometime on Thursday. Single copies and subscriptions will be coming to you as soon as
- [Community News Roundup ~ July 10, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-july-10-2025/): Paper Day is here again! It sounds like all the Range Call and 4th of July events were well-attended and, as they used to say, "a good time was had by all." (That statement is technically untrue, because unless you ask everyone, you don't know if they ALL had a good time. I know, I
- [🇺🇸 Community News Roundup ~ July 3, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/🇺🇸-community-news-roundup-july-3-2025/): Are you ready for Range Call? The 140th Range Call Celebration kicks off Thursday night and continues through the weekend. Remember to celebrate responsibly — that goes for drinking AND fireworks usage! See the Range Call schedule in this newsletter, and check out this week's paper for stories about the 2025 Parade Marshal, the bands
- [✈️ Community News Roundup ~ June 26, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/✈️-community-news-roundup-june-26-2025/): It's paper day! We hear them and see them, buzzing overhead, and wonder where they're coming from and where they're going. (No, not mosquitoes... airplanes, although the skeeters have made their appearance, too.) This week's feature story about operations at the Meeker airport is pretty interesting! Meanwhile, about those mosquitoes... There's no more aerial spraying
- [Community News Roundup ~ June 19, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-june-19-2025/): Newsletter coming to you a wee bit early! Your print subscriptions will likely be late this week because Thursday is a Federal holiday — no mail service, banks closed, etc. If you have a hard time keeping track of the holidays we've had forever (like me!), new ones popping up on the calendar can throw
- [Community News Roundup ~ June 12, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-june-12-2025/): It's PAPER DAY! Happy Thursday, dear readers. Happy Father's Day on Sunday to all the dads, substitute dads, step-dads, extra dads, adopted dads, granddads, etc. Father's Day was first celebrated in 1910 in the state of Washington, but didn't become an official national holiday until 1972. A woman named Sonora Smart Dodd wanted to honor
- [Community News Roundup ~ June 5, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-june-5-2025/): It's PAPER DAY! Happy Thursday, dear readers. The Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center is celebrating its 50th year of operations this year. Find out what they do and meet the new plant manager, Brandon Sanders! Also in this week: reports from the library board meeting, the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District board, and
- [Community News Roundup ~ May 29, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-may-29-2025/): It's PAPER DAY! Happy Thursday, dear readers. This week we have a delightful story of love and romance that's lasted half a century. Happy upcoming anniversary to the Aplanalps of Rangely, and thank you for sharing your story! In sports, there's an update on the Meeker youth archery program, which has produced a couple of
- [🇺🇸 🌺 Community News Roundup ~ May 22, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/🇺🇸-🌺-community-news-roundup-may-22-2025/): It will be a busy weekend again with Meeker High School's graduation ceremonies and Memorial Day events! Stay safe, enjoy time with friends and family, celebrate the milestone that is graduation, and remember all those who have died in service to our country. If you've ever wondered what the poppies are all about, here's a
- [Community News Roundup ~ May 15, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-may-15-2025/): Happy middle of May, dear readers! This will be a brief newsletter, as we're busy prepping the special graduation section for Meeker High School's Class of 2025. It will be handed out at the May 24 commencement exercises, and then inserted in the paper on May 29. This week we have a page of senior
- [Community News Roundup ~ May 8, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-may-8-2025/): Happy Mother's Day from the HT! The idea of an official day to honor mothers came from a woman named Anna Jarvis, who set out to honor her own mother's legacy with a national holiday on the second Sunday in May, the day of her mother's death. Mother's Day was officially recognized by President Woodrow
- [Community News Roundup ~ May 1, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-may-1-2025/): Happy May Day! Flowers are starting to bloom, trees are budding, and pollen is flying. Don't forget, the sheep are expected to trail through Meeker this weekend! Here's more news from this week! In this week's edition... Community Calendar highlights... Mother's Day Drawing: Rio Blanco Cattlewomen are hosting a free Mother's Day drawing at Clark's Market
- [Community News Roundup ~ April 24, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-april-24-2025-2/): The sheep are coming! In what we've come to consider the official start of REAL spring, the Theos Swallow Fork sheep are starting their journey from winter pasture to the high country. According to a social media post, they started trailing along Hwy. 64 just east of Rangely this week and plan to trail from
- [🐰🐣💐 Community News Roundup ~ April 17, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/🐰🐣💐-community-news-roundup-april-17-2025/): Happy almost Easter weekend, everyone! There's a lot going on, so let's JUMP right in! 🐇.•¨*•.¸ 🐇.•*¨•. 🐇¸.•¨`•. 🐇 Tonight there's a BOGO book fair at the Meeker Elementary School from 4-7pm, then head up to the high school auditorium for the first performance of "Footloose" by the MHS Drama Club. Tomorrow, April 18, is
- [📰 Community News Roundup ~ April 10, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/📰-community-news-roundup-april-10-2025/): Happy 100th day of 2025! April 10 is the 100th day of 2025. In other trivia, What is the official motto of the State of Colorado? Find the answer at the bottom of this newsletter. (Hint: the motto is on the State of Colorado seal, if you happen to have one handy.) There are some
- [📰 Community News Roundup ~ April 3, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/📰-community-news-roundup-april-3-2025/): The month of April kicked off with plenty of soggy white stuff and a low of 5 degrees yesterday morning. Brr. Never fear, the forecast has us warming up to the low 70s late next week. A word of advice, do not put your winter clothes away, turn off your furnace, take the extra blanket
- [Community News Roundup ~ March 27, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-march-27-2025/): Greetings, dear readers! Does it feel like time is going faster than ever? I thought it was just a sign of aging, but several of the young people I've talked to in the last few weeks shared a similar sentiment. Perhaps it's the result of too many distractions! Colorado Public Radio published a great story
- [Community News Roundup ~ March 20, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-march-20-2025/): Happy Friday and welcome to spring! Which means absolutely nothing when it comes to springtime in the Rockies. And now, on to the news! In this week's edition... Meeker Golf Course Welcomes New Manager ⛳Jason Back has taken over as the new manager of the Meeker Golf Course. Back, who has deep roots in the
- [Community News Roundup ~ March 13, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-march-13-2025/): Greetings, dear readers! Tomorrow, March 14, is Pi (π) day. Pi is a mathematical constant, approximately equal to 3.14159, that is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Pi day, as an unofficial holiday, is a perfect excuse to eat a piece of pie! While reading up on the Great Depression I came across a recipe for vinegar pie, one
- [Community News Roundup ~ March 6, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-feb-20-2025-2-2/): Greetings on this blustery Thursday, aka "Paper Day"! Here's your reminder that it's time once again to change our clocks this weekend. Move your clocks forward an hour on Saturday night before bed or risk being very late on Sunday! Some of our furry friends like this particular time change! In this week's edition... 📢
- [Community News Roundup ~ Feb. 27, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-feb-20-2025-2/): Spring is peeking around the corner, and while we’re still bundled up, things are heating up around town! Plenty is happening around here, from wolves on the move to basketball showdowns, chili cook-offs, and a new leader at the Chamber. Whether you’re looking for a great read at the library book sale, gearing up for
- [Community News Roundup ~ Feb. 20, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-feb-20-2025/): Dear readers, it has been one of those weeks! Our print order was short by at least 100 copies this week due to an error beyond our control. Subscriptions went out, but our local stores are already out of copies, and we have no extras available. Also, a subscriber called this morning to let me
- [💝 Community News Roundup ~ Feb. 13, 2025 💝](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-jan-9-2025-2-2-2-2-2/): Greetings, dear readers! This is your reminder that Valentine's Day is Friday, for everyone who still needs to run out and pick up something sweet for your sweetheart. In keeping with the theme, we've got the winners of our Valentine's Day Couples Competition this week on the front page, along with ads from our contest
- [Community News Roundup ~ Feb. 6, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-jan-9-2025-2-2-2-2/): Ah, the smell of false spring (aka thawing manure). As usual, our January cold snap has been replaced by a few days of unusually warm weather and bright blue skies. As I left the office on Tuesday, it occurred to me that I've never lived anywhere where spring — faux or real — smells like
- [Community News Roundup ~ Jan. 30, 2025 🐿🤓](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-jan-9-2025-2-2-2/): This time of year I enjoy violently ripping the January page off the calendar, wadding it up, and throwing it away. I know there are seven months of the year that have 31 days but January's 31 feel more like 62. Our talented historian/genealogist Ed Peck wrote a history piece this week about Groundhog Day,
- [Community News Roundup ~ Jan. 23, 2025 🥶](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-jan-9-2025-2-2/): Greetings! We'll be watching the river as temperatures are forecast to remain near or below freezing for the next week and this is the traditional time of year for ice dams and flooding in low-lying areas. "It's colder than _________." I'll let you fill in the blank with your metaphor of choice. "Colder than a
- [Community News Roundup ~ Jan. 16, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-jan-9-2025-2/): I hope you got out to enjoy this beautiful bluebird Colorado day before the cold snap arrives. Stay warm out there, as temps are expected to drop well below zero next week. There's a hot chocolate bar at Mountain Valley Bank on Friday (see ad below) and then get your supplies together to create a
- [Community News Roundup ~ Jan. 9, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-jan-9-2025/): It finally feels a little like winter. Surprisingly, the U.S. Drought Monitor does not have eastern Rio Blanco County in drought conditions, although the eastern portion is deemed "abnormally dry" or in "moderate drought" as of Jan. 9. I'm not a fan of snow, but I'm less a fan of fire, and the images we're
- [Community News Roundup ~ Jan. 2, 2025](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-jan-2-2025/): Welcome to 2025 and happy "second Monday" of the week! A second Monday after a mid-week holiday is kind of like second breakfast, but not as enjoyable. Second breakfast isn't limited to hobbits, by the way. It's a traditional light meal eaten after breakfast and before lunch in some European countries. Pastries, sausage, light desserts,
- [Community News Roundup ~ Dec. 26 🥳](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-dec-26-🥳/): Thanks to your generous support, we met our $5,000 #newsCOneeds goal and a little bit more, bringing in an additional matching $5,000 from the Colorado Media Project. Thank you for your support! (I can't type it without hearing it in Frank's voice, circa 1985...#iykyk) Having two holidays fall smack dab in the middle of the
- [Community news roundup ~ 🎅 Dec. 19](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-nov-14-2-2-2-2-2/): We've got 11 more days to reach our matching grant goal, with just $825 left to reach the $5,000 match from the Colorado Media Project. You all are AMAZING, we are grateful for your ongoing support and encouragement, and we look forward to another year of bringing you independent local journalism: THIS IS NEWS YOU
- [Community news roundup ~ Dec. 12](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-nov-14-2-2-2-2/): Thank you to everyone who has donated to our #newsCOneeds campaign! We are SOOO close to reaching our $5,000 match goal! Click the link to donate before the end of this month so we can officially hire Jared Henderson as our part-time reporter! Here's Jared chatting with Santa at the ribbon cutting for the skating
- [Community news roundup ~ Dec. 5](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-nov-14-2-2-2/): Can you help us raise $5,000 this month for a $5,000 match? Click the link to donate! Greetings, dear readers! If you need some irrelevant trivia to discuss at company parties and family gatherings this holiday season, file this under things you didn't know you needed to know: Cows have regional accents, depending on where
- [Community news roundup ~ Nov. 28](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-nov-14-2-2/): Cheers! Welcome to the post-Thanskgiving stretchy pants edition of your Community News Roundup. from Imgflip Meme Generator I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving Day and remembered everything you are thankful for this year. We're grateful for our donors to The Lyttle Project and our fiscal sponsor for that project, the Rio Blanco County Historical
- [Community news roundup ~ Nov. 21](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-nov-14-2/): Can you believe it? We're a week from Thanksgiving and a month from Christmas! Here's your annual Thanksgiving chuckle to get you ready for next week's festivities! (Your Nov. 28 edition will be delivered on Friday, Nov. 29 due to the holiday.) Happy Thanksgiving! This Friday you can get a jump on your Christmas shopping
- [Community news roundup ~ Nov. 14](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-nov-14/): It's a very blustery Friday in Meeker! OK, maybe not THAT windy, but close. Tonight is the second performance of Beauty and the Beast Jr. at Meeker High School at 7 p.m., with a matinee performance Saturday at 2 p.m. The Meeker Cowboys are headed to Arvada for the second round of playoff football competition.
- [Community news roundup ~ Nov. 7](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-nov-7/): Happy Friday! Here are some sneak peeks from the Nov. 7 edition. Enjoy! Sneak peeks from the Nov. 7 paper E-Edition Read the Nov. 7 Edition Thanks for reading! Did you receive this email from a friend? Sign up for our newsletter here. Have a question? Send us a message. Subscribe to the Herald Donate
- [Community news roundup ~ Oct. 31 🎃](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-oct-31-🎃/): Happy Halloween! Off to work and school runs, but wanted to get this out before all the festivities tonight. Wishing you a safe and happy holiday! Enjoy some sneak peeks from today's edition. 👻 Sneak peeks from the Oct. 31 paper E-Edition Read the Oct. 31 Edition Thanks for reading! Did you receive this email
- [Community news roundup ~ Oct. 24](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-oct-24/): Salutations! No sass this week, just a nice list of the top stories from this week's edition. Enjoy! Top stories from the Oct. 24 paper E-Edition Read the Oct. 24 Edition Did you receive this email from a friend? Sign up for our newsletter here. Have a question? Send us a message. Subscribe to the
- [Community news roundup ~ Oct. 17 Edition](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/community-news-roundup-oct-17-edition/): WELL. It turns out announcing that you're having a hard time does not, in fact, magically solve all your problems. However, it was extremely nice to hear from fellow friends and readers who are also on the struggle bus and not afraid to be honest about it. Part of the problem recently is I do
- [Your community news roundup x3](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-x3/): Dearest gentle readers, Please excuse my absence. I've been crawling my way out of a depression/overwhelm hole. And yes, I 100% understand that's not a thing you're supposed to publicly admit to thousands of people, but if you've subscribed for any length of time, you already know we are fans of honesty around here, especially
- [Your community news roundup: Sept. 19](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-sept-19/): Hello, readers! I am on my way to a sports parent dinner, but thought I should get this out to you! Also, why does no one tell you kids get MORE time-consuming as they get older? I thought after we made it through the bum-wiping, tantrumming, no sleep stage, we'd be golden. We. are. not.
- [Your community news roundup: Sept. 12](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-sept-12/): Greeeeetings, everybody! Did you make it through the Great Internet Outage of September okay?! If you notice the print edition looks a bit funky, it's because mom/Niki had to send our pages to the printer in Montrose one at a time via cell phone hotspot! It took a lonnnnnnnng time, but it worked. After all
- [Your community news roundup: Sept. 5 + ICYMIs from Aug. 29](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-sept-5-icymis-from-aug-29/): Hey y'all! I'm out of sass on this Friday afternoon, but I know it will regenerate ... eventually. In the meantime, I asked ChatGPT to write me newspaper-related jokes and they are ... pretty terrible. "Why don’t newspapers ever play hide and seek?Because good stories always come out in the end!" "Why did the newspaper
- [Your community news roundup: August 22 + ICYMI stories from Aug. 15](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-august-22-icymi-stories-from-aug-15/): Top o' the mornin' to ya! It's shaping up to be a very fun Saturday here in Rio Blanco County! Mountain Valley Bank is hosting their annual Summer Festival benefitting local nonprofits, and the Meeker Mustang Makeover's exciting competition begins at 9 a.m. at the Fairgrounds and continues throughout the day! I've included a list
- [Your community news roundup: August 8, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-august-8-2024/): Hallo! I forgot to push the button on the newsletter until just now ... HOWEVER I did finally brush Bernie and got one entire Golden Retriever's worth of floof out of him sooooo let's all just agree we're winning here. Mostly B, though. Which reminds me of THIS video. My brain is one giant "if
- [Your community news roundup: August 5, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-july-18-2024-2/): Hi friends, Apologies for the tardiness of your newsletter this week. I know it's usually all sunshine and rainbows and unicorns around here, but I am a firm believer in honesty, and while I'm sure you don't want to hear an overshare this fine Monday morning, suffice it to say that if you happen to
- [New campaign](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/merrymeeker/new-campaign/): Your community news roundup: July 25, 2024 Hey y'all! Happy Friday evening! Hopefully you're doing something fun! I just watched* a VERY scary vampire movie. *I did not technically watch it. I hid under a blanket making comments about how scary it was even though I could see nOthInG while my husband sighed exasperatedly** every
- [Your community news roundup: July 18, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-july-18-2024/): Hey y'all! I'm back for more BUT we are heading out for the weekend so this will be BEARY short and sweet and always awkward, just like Dwight and Michael and their office shenanigans. This week's front page... Read now Advertisement Coming up this week: 💃 Friday, July 19: Meekerpalooza is TONIGHT! There will be
- [Your community news roundup: July 11, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-june-27-2024-2-2/): Hello and SURPRISE! It's-a-me ... Mario Caitlin, popping in to give mom/Niki a break, say HAAAIIII, and send along your community news roundup for the week of 7/11 (oh, thank heaven!) You have to sing it for the full effect. I don't make the rules. Take a short recess from the Facebook message boards Real
- [Your community news roundup: July 4, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-june-27-2024-2/): We're smack dab in the middle of a long holiday weekend, so this week's newsletter will be brief! I hope you're all enjoying yourselves and staying safe. I spent much of the night trying to convince Nellie to come out from under the porch where she decided to hide during the *extra* fireworks after the
- [Your community news roundup: June 27, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-june-27-2024/): Here's Nellie with her eye on the sky as another thunderstorm rolls over China Wall. I can't remember a summer with this much significant rain this early in the season. Nellie does not appreciate the thunder and with the addition of fireworks, this will be a rough week for her and many other pets and
- [Your community news roundup: June 20, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-may-16-2024-2-2-2-2-2/): About 400 years ago William Shakespeare reportedly wrote: "Not only is it the summer solstice, there is a full moon. May love surround you like sunshine on a sunny day.” As we arrive at the 2024 summer solstice (June 20) and a full moon (June 21) together again, Shakespeare's sentiment is hard to beat. Happy
- [Your community news roundup: June 13, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-may-16-2024-2-2-2-2/): You'd think having the windows open in the summer would be conducive to a great night of sleep. Not so this far. Last night I was awakened at midnight by the sound of a loud — not heated, just loud — conversation in the dark alley behind my house. Weird. I debated my options... shrieking
- [Your community news roundup: June 6, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-may-16-2024-2-2-2/): What if you brought that "vacation feeling" home? I had an epiphany while waiting for my triple shot Americano to fuel me through a Tuesday. The door to the coffee shop was open, revealing an early summer day with a bluebird sky and a light breeze. It was lovely. For a minute I just stopped
- [Your community news roundup: May 30, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-may-16-2024-2-2/): Oh, the things that can be legislated... Did you know it's illegal to own a solitary guinea pig in Switzerland? The law is part of the nation's 2008 Animal Protection Ordinance. Because guinea pigs, along with a slew of other listed species, are social and need company, you can't have just one. The law has
- [Your community news roundup: May 23, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-may-16-2024-2/): The 70-20-10 rule... I stumbled across this rule and thought it worth sharing. Ben Meer is an author, life coach, and speaker. According to Meer, the way to beat perfectionism is to apply the 70-20-10 Rule. "If you're avoiding failure, you're avoiding success." That's food for thought. This week's front page... Read now Meeker High
- [Your community news roundup: May 16, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-may-16-2024/): Commencement, corrections and crunch time! Current situation in the newsroom... (click the GIF link for the full effect.) One-man band. (2024, February 4). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-man_band Tom And Jerry Tom Playing All Instruments GIFfrom Tom And Jerry GIFs I'll kick off this week's slightly delayed newsletter with corrections and apologies. The current situation in the
- [Your community news roundup: May 9, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-may-9-2024/): Happy Mother's Day! Mothers are not the nameless, faceless stereotypes who appear once a year on a greeting card with their virtues set to prose, but women who have been dealt a hand for life and play each card one at a time the best way they know how. No mother is all good or
- [Your community news roundup: May 2, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-may-2-2024/): It's May! It's May!"That lovely month when ev'ryone goesblissfully astray." A virtual high-five to anyone who recognizes where that lyric comes from. There's a LOT going on this weekend, so let's get to the news... Via lolpics On Friday, May 3 there will be a cannon test fire in downtown Meeker between 2-2:30 p.m. (see Community
- [Your community news roundup: April 25, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-april-25-2024/): Cue the palindromes! A palindrome is a word, phrase or sequence that reads the same forward and backward. This week's dates, starting April 20 and continuing through April 29, are all palindromes — 4-25-24, 4-26,24, etc. Next year the sequence will occur in May. Single word palindromes appear frequently in English, like radar, Mom, Dad,
- [Your community news roundup: April 18, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-april-18-2024/): Ahhhhh-choooo! Bless you! Are you a serial sneezer? I can always tell when the tree pollen emerges because I have fits of repetitive sneezes, sometimes as many as a couple dozen in a row. That's nothing compared to the Guinness World Record holder for consecutive sneezes. Donna Griffiths of Great Britain started sneezing on Jan.
- [Your community news roundup: April 11, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-april-11-2024/): A great weekend to get outside! If the weather prognosticators are right, we've got a beautiful spring weekend in store with sunshine and high temperatures in the 60s, to be followed (because this is springtime in the Rockies) by a fresh round of snow/rain early next week. Set aside some time outdoors this weekend for
- [Your community news roundup: April 4, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-april-4-2024/): April showers, an eclipse, and election results Greetings! I'm jumping in to fill Caitlin's award-winning shoes as newsletter creator. There will be a learning curve (and probably lots of '80s pop culture references... hey, I'm THAT old) but I'm looking forward to learning some new and creative ways to communicate with our readers. Here we
- [Your community news roundup: March 28, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-march-28-2024/): Your community news roundup: March 28, 2024 Dear community: In October, nearly 200 people joined together to save the Herald through an absolutely WILD $40,000 donation drive. Six months later, we have tons of new subscribers, 2,000+ newsletter readers, and tens of thousands of visitors to the website each month. People read the paper, y’all.
- [Your community news roundup: March 21, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-news-roundup-march-14-2024-2-2/): Your community news roundup: March 21, 2024 Welp, I spent a whole week wondering if I forgot to add the ways you can help continue our community story ... oops. Here they are, for real this time. But first ... an explanation? Actually, the real reason is that the website freaked out and I ended
- [Your news roundup: March 14, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-news-roundup-march-14-2024-2/): Your community news roundup: March 14, 2024 Hello, hooray, and Happy Pi Day (3.14)! We officially made it through another time change, and even though the weather backslid into winter this week, it’s nice to know warmer days are on the way! *cue nature documentary narrator voice* Change is on the horizon for more than
- [Your news roundup: March 7, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-news-roundup-march-7-2024/): Your community news roundup: March 7, 2024 Hello everybody! Although my name was on the newsletter last week, it's really actually me (Caitlin) this time! Thanks so much to our professional and courteous first responders and for all the well wishes, notes, and kindnesses after my accident last Tuesday. As we've written about quite a
- [Your news roundup: Feb. 29, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-news-roundup-feb-29-2024-2-2/): Your community news roundup: Feb. 29, 2024 Happy Leap Day! Once every four years, except on certain years, we get an extra day on the calendar. In February. Couldn't the calendar people have picked a better month to add a day to? Like July? The front page. Read now Headlines. Sports digest. In other news
- [Your news roundup: Feb. 22, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-news-roundup-feb-15-2024-2/): Friday, 23 Feb 2024|Reading time:3 mins|Read online Your community news roundup: Feb. 22, 2024 Happy Friday! Here's your community news roundup, but FIRST let's ignore the gaping maw of doom that is reality ( ... that's probably just me/lack of sunshine ... ) and talk about the REALLY important issues. The front page. Read now
- [Your news roundup: Feb. 15, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-news-roundup-feb-15-2024/): Friday, 16 Feb 2024|Reading time:4 mins|Read online Your community news roundup: Feb. 15, 2024 Good morning, everyone! If you haven't had a chance to check out the paper yet, here's your community news roundup! But first, a meme. The front page. Read now Headlines. Sports digest. Several RBC athletes are currently competing at the state
- [Your news roundup: Feb. 8, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-news-roundup-feb-8-2024/): Thursday, 8 Feb 2024|Reading time:4 mins|Read online Your community news roundup: Feb. 8, 2024 Hi friends! We have just about 2,000 subscribers to this newsletter now, so hello to all the new folks here! 👋 I try very hard NOT to think about how many people actually read this email because it gives me ridiculous
- [Your community news roundup: February 1, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-february-1-2024/): Friday, 2 Feb 2024|Reading time:4 mins|Read online Your community news roundup: February 1, 2024 Greetings and Happy Groundhog Day, or, for those of us in Rio Blanco County, Happy Yellow-Bellied Marmot Day! Our marmots are *supposed* to be hibernating until April or May, but we've had at least TWO confirmed sightings during our weirdly warm
- [#oops Take 2: Your (actual) community news roundup: January 25, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/oops-take-2-your-actual-community-news-roundup-january-25-2024/): Wednesday, 24 Jan 2024|Reading time:4 mins|Read online Your community news roundup: Jan. 25, 2024 Hi again ... We are sending out the newsletter early this week because I accidentally just emailed EVERYONE a copy of a story we wrote this week, instead of publishing it to the website like I was trying to do ...
- [Your community news roundup: Jan. 18. 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-community-news-roundup-jan-18-2024/): Friday, 19 Jan 2024|Reading time:4 mins|Read online Your community news roundup: Jan. 18, 2024 Hallo, everyone! If you're new here, welcome! This is our weekly newsletter, where I wax poetic about all things Rio Blanco County ... except there's not really much waxing, and there's very little poetry. There IS a lot of fresh community
- [Your weekly news roundup: Jan. 11. 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-weekly-news-roundup-jan-11-2024/): Hello dear readers! I hope you haven't gotten whatever germ is going around, but if you have, I'm raising my 47th mug of tea to your restored health, and mine. I have been sick with this bug for what feels like forever. Even so, there's no days off in community newspaper-ing, so we've got a
- [Your weekly news roundup: Jan. 4, 2024](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-weekly-news-roundup-jan-4-2024/): We made it! Happy New Year! We have lots of news to get to, but FIRST I'm super excited to announce the return of Rio Blanco County News! If you prefer your news in audio form, you can take a listen here or at the link at the bottom of this email. And now, to
- [Your weekly news roundup: Dec. 28, 2023](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-weekly-news-roundup-dec-28-2023/): Hello dear readers! It's officially the week when we can't tell what day ... or year ... it is. Date disorientation plus nose-hair freezing cold, a sprinkle of holiday drama, and some sad events have left me pretty *checks thesaurus* ... phlegmatic? Listless? Apathetic? One of those. HOWEVER, there's been a fresh Herald every week
- [Merry Christmas!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/merry-christmas/): Merry Christmas!🎄 Merriest Christmas wishes from all of us at the Herald! The front page. Read now The Lyttle Project. The Lyttle Project is live! Thank you for helping us launch a wonderful sustainability initiative for our treasured community newspaper. 🖤🗞️ Learn more here.
- [Your weekly news roundup: Dec. 14, 2023](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-weekly-news-roundup-dec-7-2023-2/): Greetings, y'all! I'm on the ball this week! This inevitably means there will be some glaring error somewhere ... apologies in advance. We have SO MANY new subscribers, so if you're new here, hi! Thanks for reading! This is our weekly newsletter, where I make corny jokes and puns and say things I probably shouldn't,
- [Your weekly news roundup: Dec. 7, 2023](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-weekly-news-roundup-dec-7-2023/): Hello friends! We are ECSTATIC to announce we have officially solidified a sustainability plan for the Herald! I've included a few details on The Lyttle Project (#allthefeels 😭) at the end of this letter, as well as some stories from last week in case you missed them, plus fresh news from the Dec. 7 paper.
- [Announcing The Lyttle Project!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/the-lyttle-project/announcing-the-lyttle-project/): Dear Community Supporters, I am so VERY happy to announce that today is a very GOOD news day! When we found ourselves at the end of our financial rope mid-October, we did something many people frown upon: we told the truth. Honestly, it could have gone either way, but we felt we owed it to
- [Your weekly news roundup: Nov. 23, 2023](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-weekly-news-roundup-nov-23-2023/): Happy Thanksgiving from the HT! Hello friends! Here's a super short holiday news snack for you. Please note the print edition won't be in your mailbox until tomorrow, but you can read the e-edition at the link below, if you'd like. We are thankful for YOU! Thank you for keeping history alive. This week's front
- [Your weekly news roundup: Nov. 16, 2023](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-weekly-news-roundup-nov-16-2023/): Hey, hi, hello! I did not send out a roundup last week, just the online edition. In return, I got a good deal of feedback that the news is better with some commentary, so instead of TWO emails (because really, who needs more emails? #noone) we're going back to the O.G. (The edition will always
- [Welcome to Merry Meeker!](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/merrymeeker/welcome-to-merry-meeker/): Hello and welcome to Merry Meeker! You are officially entered to win the first sweepstakes for $50 in Meeker Chamber Bucks! Thanks for joining us! Below we have provided some basic information about how this will work, and ways to get additional entries each week. How it works. Merry Meeker will run for the next
- [Your weekly news roundup: Nov. 2, 2023](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/newsletter/weekly-news-roundup/your-weekly-news-roundup-nov-2-2023/): And we're back! Hi friends, Things are going swimmingly, so swimmingly that we have a LOT of additional news for you this week! The most important thing: I have attempted a GIF below. You may or may not be able to see it. via GIPHY Now, let's work our way through some of the good

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- [Breakfast with Santa](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/breakfast-with-santa/)
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- [The Scary Guy](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/the-scary-guy/)
- [Smoking River Pow Wow](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/smoking-river-pow-wow/)
- [Ute Park](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/ute-park/)
- [Meeker Hotel](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-hotel/)
- [Chorale](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/chorale/)
- [Holiday Social](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/holiday-social/)
- [Radino Senior Center](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/radino-senior-center/)
- [Christmas Tree Permits](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/christmas-tree-permits/)
- [Weed-free hay](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/weed-free-hay/)
- [Rangely Junior College District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-junior-college-district/)
- [Football](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/football/)
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- [ESA](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/esa/)
- [Avis' Village Floral](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/avis-village-floral/)
- [The Book Fairy](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/the-book-fairy/)
- [Meeker Police Department](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-police-department/)
- [Angel Tree Program](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/angel-tree-program/)
- [Fall Coffee House](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/fall-coffee-house/)
- [WWII Veterans](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/wwii-veterans/)
- [Western Slope Honor Flight](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/western-slope-honor-flight/)
- [RambullInn](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rambullinn/)
- [2008 Election](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/2008-election/)
- [Meeker Volleyball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-volleyball/)
- [BMS Basketball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/bms-basketball/)
- [Early Deadline](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/early-deadline/)
- [Thanksgiving](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/thanksgiving/)
- [Radion Senior Center](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/radion-senior-center/)
- [Christmas bazaar](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/christmas-bazaar/)
- [County Road 5](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/county-road-5/)
- [Piceance Creek](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/piceance-creek/)
- [Ladies Night Out](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/ladies-night-out/)
- [Emmanuel Baptist Church](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/emmanuel-baptist-church/)
- [First Aid](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/first-aid/)
- [CPR](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/cpr/)
- [Holy Family Catholic Church](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/holy-family-catholic-church/)
- [Election 2008](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/election-2008/)
- [RBC Veterans](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc-veterans/)
- [Whole Foods](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/whole-foods/)
- [CDOT](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/cdot/)
- [Rangely Volleyball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-volleyball/)
- [Meeker Recreation District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-recreation-district/)
- [Horizons](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/horizons/)
- [9Health Fair](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/9health-fair/)
- [Baseball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/baseball/)
- [Meeker Golf Course](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-golf-course/)
- [Buford](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/buford/)
- [Love](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/love/)
- [Inc.](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/inc/)
- [Coat Drive](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/coat-drive/)
- [Rangely Elks Lodge](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-elks-lodge/)
- [Daughters of the American Revolution](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/daughters-of-the-american-revolution/)
- [Fire](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/fire/)
- [Main Street Pub](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/main-street-pub/)
- [Main Street Coffee House](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/main-street-coffee-house/)
- [Columbine Medical](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/columbine-medical/)
- [Radino Center](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/radino-center/)
- [Kum 'N Go](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/kum-n-go/)
- [Moon Lake Electric Association](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/moon-lake-electric-association/)
- [Fishing](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/fishing/)
- [Colorado Dream Hunt](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-dream-hunt/)
- [Colorado Hunting Club](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-hunting-club/)
- [Nine Mile Ranch](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/nine-mile-ranch/)
- [Pioneers Medical Center](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/pioneers-medical-center/)
- [Meeker Baseball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-baseball/)
- [Rangely Baseball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-baseball/)
- [Halloween](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/halloween/)
- [Antler Taxidermy](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/antler-taxidermy/)
- [Rangely School District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-school-district/)
- [Election](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/election/)
- [Pumpkins Eats & Treats](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/pumpkins-eats-treats/)
- [RBC Planning](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc-planning/)
- [Meeker Craft Show](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-craft-show/)
- [RBC Administrator](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc-administrator/)
- [NFL Punt Pass & Kick](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/nfl-punt-pass-kick/)
- [Barone Middle School Basketball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/barone-middle-school-basketball/)
- [Thousand Trails](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/thousand-trails/)
- [Independent Life Center](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/independent-life-center/)
- [Meeker Sand & Gravel](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-sand-gravel/)
- [MHS Football](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mhs-football/)
- [MHS Homecoming](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mhs-homecoming/)
- [RHS Football](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rhs-football/)
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- [2009 Budget](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/2009-budget/)
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- [Infant-toddler class](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/infant-toddler-class/)
- [Walbridge Wing](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/walbridge-wing/)
- [Early voting](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/early-voting/)
- [CSU](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/csu/)
- [Cowboy Corral](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/cowboy-corral/)
- [Rangely Cares Rangely Shares](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-cares-rangely-shares/)
- [Cancer Support](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/cancer-support/)
- [Meeker School](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-school/)
- [Shell](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/shell/)
- [Mark Udall](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mark-udall/)
- [BMS Volleyball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/bms-volleyball/)
- [MHS Cross Country](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mhs-cross-country/)
- [Senior Shenanigans](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/senior-shenanigans/)
- [White River Community Assn.](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/white-river-community-assn/)
- [Buford Schoolhouse](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/buford-schoolhouse/)
- [Dress Your Pet](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/dress-your-pet/)
- [Sales & Use Tax](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/sales-use-tax/)
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- [Economy](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/economy/)
- [MHS Volleyball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mhs-volleyball/)
- [White Out](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/white-out/)
- [RMS Volleyball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rms-volleyball/)
- [MOPS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mops/)
- [Recession](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/recession/)
- [Impact Trust Fund](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/impact-trust-fund/)
- [Rangely Police Departmen](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-police-departmen/)
- [Scams](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/scams/)
- [Range Call Committee](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/range-call-committee/)
- [AMSO](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/amso/)
- [Wildlife Commissioners](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/wildlife-commissioners/)
- [Valley Motel](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/valley-motel/)
- [Homecoming](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/homecoming/)
- [MHS Golf](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mhs-golf/)
- [BMS Sports](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/bms-sports/)
- [BMS Football](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/bms-football/)
- [Fay Action Park](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/fay-action-park/)
- [Todd Hagenbuch](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/todd-hagenbuch/)
- [RBC Communications Center](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc-communications-center/)
- [White River Trailer Roping](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/white-river-trailer-roping/)
- [Rangely Police Department](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-police-department/)
- [Utes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/utes/)
- [Rock Crawl](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rock-crawl/)
- [Meeker Public Library](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-public-library/)
- [Pinedale](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/pinedale/)
- [Plane Crash](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/plane-crash/)
- [Firefighting](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/firefighting/)
- [Democratic National Convention](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/democratic-national-convention/)
- [Theft](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/theft/)
- [Jon Chandler and the Wichitones](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/jon-chandler-and-the-wichitones/)
- [Summer Entertainment Concerts](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/summer-entertainment-concerts/)
- [Classes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/classes/)
- [Prescribed burn](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/prescribed-burn/)
- [Oak Ridge](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/oak-ridge/)
- [Jordan Fire](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/jordan-fire/)
- [Septemberfest](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/septemberfest/)
- [Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-classic-sheepdog-trials/)
- [District Attorney](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/district-attorney/)
- [Browns Park](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/browns-park/)
- [White River Museum](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/white-river-museum/)
- [This Is What I Remember](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/this-is-what-i-remember/)
- [Range Management Workshop](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/range-management-workshop/)
- [NRCS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/nrcs/)
- [TIC](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/tic/)
- [SOS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/sos/)
- [Energy Expo](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/energy-expo/)
- [Weddings](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/weddings/)
- [RBC Fair](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc-fair/)
- [Bakery School Supply Drive](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/bakery-school-supply-drive/)
- [CT Scanner](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/ct-scanner/)
- [Anvil Points](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/anvil-points/)
- [Community Classes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/community-classes/)
- [Rangely Rock Crawling](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-rock-crawling/)
- [Contest](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/contest/)
- [USFS Blanco Ranger District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/usfs-blanco-ranger-district/)
- [Rangely Town Council](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-town-council/)
- [Meeker PeeWee Football](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-peewee-football/)
- [Softball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/softball/)
- [Murder](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/murder/)
- [Suicide](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/suicide/)
- [Fairfield Trust Grant](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/fairfield-trust-grant/)
- [Sheep Wagon](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/sheep-wagon/)
- [Rangely Coat Drive](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-coat-drive/)
- [Colorado West Regional Mental Health](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-west-regional-mental-health/)
- [Scrub Shirt Classic](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/scrub-shirt-classic/)
- [Fall Festival](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/fall-festival/)
- [Mountain Valley Bank](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mountain-valley-bank/)
- [Colorado Grand](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-grand/)
- [Cayton Guard Station](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/cayton-guard-station/)
- [Meeker Golf](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-golf/)
- [Rangely Golf](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-golf/)
- [Meeker Mustangs](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-mustangs/)
- [Shale](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/shale/)
- [Arrests](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/arrests/)
- [Veterans Affairs Community Based TeleHealth Clinic](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/veterans-affairs-community-based-telehealth-clinic/)
- [Giving Tree](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/giving-tree/)
- [Rangely Cares](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-cares/)
- [Rangely Shares](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-shares/)
- [Rangely Football](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-football/)
- [Swimming](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/swimming/)
- [Rangely Cross Country](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-cross-country/)
- [ECCOS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/eccos/)
- [Rangely Ice Cream Social](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-ice-cream-social/)
- [Eyecare Specialties](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/eyecare-specialties/)
- [Escondido Subdivision](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/escondido-subdivision/)
- [Cowboy Kickoff Classic](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/cowboy-kickoff-classic/)
- [Colorado Woo Growers](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-woo-growers/)
- [CDOT Roadeo](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/cdot-roadeo/)
- [Voice of Democracy](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/voice-of-democracy/)
- [Election 2009](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/election-2009/)
- [Mountain Lion](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mountain-lion/)
- [Wyo.](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/wyo/)
- [Conoco-Phillips](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/conoco-phillips/)
- [Community Planning Taskforce](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/community-planning-taskforce/)
- [Iraq](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/iraq/)
- [RBC Fire Protection Board](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc-fire-protection-board/)
- [AA](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/aa/)
- [Gardening Workshop](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/gardening-workshop/)
- [Drugs](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/drugs/)
- [Olympics](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/olympics/)
- [School Supplies List](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/school-supplies-list/)
- [RBC Courthouse](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc-courthouse/)
- [Meeker Community Blood Drive](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-community-blood-drive/)
- [White River Pest Control](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/white-river-pest-control/)
- [Construction](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/construction/)
- [Rangely Regional Library](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-regional-library/)
- [Death](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/death/)
- [Beijing Olympics](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/beijing-olympics/)
- [OIbituaries](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/oibituaries/)
- [Old Timers](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/old-timers/)
- [State Games](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/state-games/)
- [Stride for the Cure](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/stride-for-the-cure/)
- [Housing Voucher Applications](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/housing-voucher-applications/)
- [Rangely Middle School](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-middle-school/)
- [Physicals](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/physicals/)
- [Vandalism](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/vandalism/)
- [RBC Social Services](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc-social-services/)
- [Shooting](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/shooting/)
- [Powwow](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/powwow/)
- [Meeker Seniors](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-seniors/)
- [Community](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/community/)
- [Ute Indians](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/ute-indians/)
- [Bankruptcy](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/bankruptcy/)
- [CEO](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/ceo/)
- [Fashion Revue](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/fashion-revue/)
- [Faith Baptist Church](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/faith-baptist-church/)
- [Golden State Baptist College](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/golden-state-baptist-college/)
- [Senior Picnic](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/senior-picnic/)
- [JQS Road](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/jqs-road/)
- [Yampa River](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/yampa-river/)
- [Rangely Chamber](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-chamber/)
- [Cear Ridges Golf Course](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/cear-ridges-golf-course/)
- [Road Rash and Splash](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/road-rash-and-splash/)
- [William](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/william/)
- [Questar](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/questar/)
- [Love RV Park](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/love-rv-park/)
- [Overland Pass pipeline](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/overland-pass-pipeline/)
- [Tamarisk Tree](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/tamarisk-tree/)
- [Krispy Kreme](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/krispy-kreme/)
- [Northwest Colorado Energy Producers Assoc.](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/northwest-colorado-energy-producers-assoc/)
- [Rampage in the Cage](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rampage-in-the-cage/)
- [Trappers Lake](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/trappers-lake/)
- [Love's RV Park](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/loves-rv-park/)
- [Cross L Estates](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/cross-l-estates/)
- [Keystone Ranch](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/keystone-ranch/)
- [White River Pest Control Dist.](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/white-river-pest-control-dist/)
- [Rough Riders Horse Club](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rough-riders-horse-club/)
- [Chuckwagon](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/chuckwagon/)
- [Run For Your Life 5K](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/run-for-your-life-5k/)
- [Costa Rica](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/costa-rica/)
- [Liquor Stores](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/liquor-stores/)
- [Meeker High School Reunion](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-high-school-reunion/)
- [United State Air Force](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/united-state-air-force/)
- [Highland Cemetery](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/highland-cemetery/)
- [Rodeo](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rodeo/)
- [United Methodist Church](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/united-methodist-church/)
- [colorado division of wildlife](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-division-of-wildlife/)
- [HEALTH](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/health/)
- [ANNIVERSARY](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/anniversary/)
- [wedding](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/wedding/)
- [rangely 4-H](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-4-h/)
- [Rangely Museum](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-museum/)
- [Rangely Hurricanes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-hurricanes/)
- [recreation district](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/recreation-district/)
- [rangely recreation district](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-recreation-district/)
- [Meeker School Sports](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-school-sports/)
- [colorado northwestern community college](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-northwestern-community-college/)
- [Rangely Junior High](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-junior-high/)
- [Colorado State Patrol](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-state-patrol/)
- [RMS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rms/)
- [Government](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/government/)
- [Rangey High School](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangey-high-school/)
- [RHS Track](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rhs-track/)
- [Rangley Junior High](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangley-junior-high/)
- [Rangely Jr. High](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-jr-high/)
- [Highway 64](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/highway-64/)
- [Miner](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/miner/)
- [Benefit](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/benefit/)
- [Neenan Archistructure](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/neenan-archistructure/)
- [Barbeque](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/barbeque/)
- [Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/upper-colorado-environmental-plant-center/)
- [Seminar](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/seminar/)
- [Life Coaching](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/life-coaching/)
- [Hunter Safety](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/hunter-safety/)
- [Rio Blanco Weed and Pest Department](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rio-blanco-weed-and-pest-department/)
- [CSU Cooperative Extension](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/csu-cooperative-extension/)
- [Meeker Plant Materials Center](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-plant-materials-center/)
- [USDA-NRCS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/usda-nrcs/)
- [Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rio-blanco-water-conservancy-district/)
- [Range Call Royaltic](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/range-call-royaltic/)
- [Clinic](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/clinic/)
- [Range Call Royalty](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/range-call-royalty/)
- [Concert](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/concert/)
- [Meeker Methodist Church](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-methodist-church/)
- [Lakeside Cafe](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/lakeside-cafe/)
- [Bob Klenda](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/bob-klenda/)
- [Klenda's Custom Saddles](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/klendas-custom-saddles/)
- [Colorado Saddle Makers Association](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-saddle-makers-association/)
- [Meeker High School Wrestling](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-high-school-wrestling/)
- [Meeker High School Basketball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-high-school-basketball/)
- [Gold Crown Tournament](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/gold-crown-tournament/)
- [Waving Hands Art Club](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/waving-hands-art-club/)
- [White Avenue](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/white-avenue/)
- [Meeker LDS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-lds/)
- [RBC Sheriff](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc-sheriff/)
- [Search and Rescue](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/search-and-rescue/)
- [Justice Center](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/justice-center/)
- [Meeker High School Football](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-high-school-football/)
- [Rangely High School Football](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-high-school-football/)
- [Barone Middle School Volleyball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/barone-middle-school-volleyball/)
- [Meeker High School Cross Country](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-high-school-cross-country/)
- [Meeker High School Volleyball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-high-school-volleyball/)
- [Rangely High School Volleyball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-high-school-volleyball/)
- [Barone Middle School Football](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/barone-middle-school-football/)
- [Rangely Jr. High Football](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-jr-high-football/)
- [Veteran's Book](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/veterans-book/)
- [US Marine Corps](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/us-marine-corps/)
- [Osborns Variety Band](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/osborns-variety-band/)
- [Hunter Safety Class](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/hunter-safety-class/)
- [Rio Blanco Historical Society](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rio-blanco-historical-society/)
- [Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/grazing-lands-conservation-initiative/)
- [Rangeland Training Workship](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangeland-training-workship/)
- [Williams Companies](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/williams-companies/)
- [Gas Plant](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/gas-plant/)
- [Conservation](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/conservation/)
- [Black-footed ferret](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/black-footed-ferret/)
- [US Fish and Wildlife Service](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/us-fish-and-wildlife-service/)
- [Parvovirus](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/parvovirus/)
- [Flattops Scenic Byway](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/flattops-scenic-byway/)
- [Ladies Golf](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/ladies-golf/)
- [Mens Golf](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mens-golf/)
- [White River Electric Association](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/white-river-electric-association/)
- [Adams State College](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/adams-state-college/)
- [Equine Extravaganza](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/equine-extravaganza/)
- [Meeker High School Golf](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-high-school-golf/)
- [Rangely Arts Council](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-arts-council/)
- [Kenny Reservoir](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/kenny-reservoir/)
- [Impact Fees](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/impact-fees/)
- [Executive Director](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/executive-director/)
- [Denver Broncos](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/denver-broncos/)
- [UNC](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/unc/)
- [Education](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/education/)
- [Weed Removal](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/weed-removal/)
- [White River Pest Control District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/white-river-pest-control-district/)
- [Rangely Boy Scouts](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-boy-scouts/)
- [Fund-raiser](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/fund-raiser/)
- [Elks park](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/elks-park/)
- [Old-Timers Association](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/old-timers-association/)
- [Oil & Gas Lease Sale](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/oil-gas-lease-sale/)
- [Roan Plateau](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/roan-plateau/)
- [National Academy](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/national-academy/)
- [Rio Blanco County Sheriff](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rio-blanco-county-sheriff/)
- [Canine Units](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/canine-units/)
- [Special Olympics](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/special-olympics/)
- [Robledo](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/robledo/)
- [El Pomar Foundation](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/el-pomar-foundation/)
- [Club 20](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/club-20/)
- [Mesa State College](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mesa-state-college/)
- [Transportation](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/transportation/)
- [Northwest Colorado Summit](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/northwest-colorado-summit/)
- [Infrastructure](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/infrastructure/)
- [Workforce](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/workforce/)
- [Housing](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/housing/)
- [Environmental Quality Incentives Program](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/environmental-quality-incentives-program/)
- [Rangely 4H](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-4h/)
- [New Arrival](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/new-arrival/)
- [Milestone](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/milestone/)
- [Chevron](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/chevron/)
- [Barone Middle School Boy's Basketball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/barone-middle-school-boys-basketball/)
- [RBC Extension](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc-extension/)
- [Rangely High School Basketball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-high-school-basketball/)
- [Rangely High school wrestling](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-high-school-wrestling/)
- [On Patrol](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/on-patrol/)
- [Canyon Pintado](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/canyon-pintado/)
- [Rio Blanco County Fair Board](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rio-blanco-county-fair-board/)
- [Rangley](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangley/)
- [Rangely Senior High Wrestling](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-senior-high-wrestling/)
- [Letter to the Editor](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/letter-to-the-editor/)
- [Loose Ends by Dolly](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/loose-ends-by-dolly/)
- [Barone Middle School Wrestling](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/barone-middle-school-wrestling/)
- [Rangely Jr. High Wrestling](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-jr-high-wrestling/)
- [Colowyo](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colowyo/)
- [Rangely High School Soccer](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-high-school-soccer/)
- [Classsifieds](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/classsifieds/)
- [Rangely Jr High School](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-jr-high-school/)
- [Master Plan](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/master-plan/)
- [Rangely High School Baseball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-high-school-baseball/)
- [Meeker High School track](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-high-school-track/)
- [Rangely High School Track](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-high-school-track/)
- [MHS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mhs/)
- [BMS Track](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/bms-track/)
- [Meeker Rec District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-rec-district/)
- [Rangely Rec District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-rec-district/)
- [Water Rights](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/water-rights/)
- [Briefs](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/briefs/)
- [Facebook](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/facebook/)
- [RHS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rhs/)
- [Death Notice](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/death-notice/)
- [MHS Track](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mhs-track/)
- [Peewee wrestling](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/peewee-wrestling/)
- [Community Garden](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/community-garden/)
- [Food](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/food/)
- [History](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/history/)
- [Ranching](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/ranching/)
- [RBC](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc/)
- [Schools](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/schools/)
- [Dance Recital](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/dance-recital/)
- [Food Drive](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/food-drive/)
- [Judicial Review](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/judicial-review/)
- [Meeker 4-H](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-4-h/)
- [Meeker. Letter to the Editor](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-letter-to-the-editor/)
- [Funeral notice](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/funeral-notice/)
- [County Commissioners](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/county-commissioners/)
- [Home of Honoree](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/home-of-honoree/)
- [Candidates](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/candidates/)
- [Hickenlooper](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/hickenlooper/)
- [Pets](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/pets/)
- [Tea Party](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/tea-party/)
- [Dan Maes](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/dan-maes/)
- [Candidate](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/candidate/)
- [Ken Buck](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/ken-buck/)
- [Primary Election](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/primary-election/)
- [Announcements](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/announcements/)
- [Spring Cave](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/spring-cave/)
- [WNS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/wns/)
- [Phil Dawson](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/phil-dawson/)
- [Charities](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/charities/)
- [Animal shelter](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/animal-shelter/)
- [Petfinder.com](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/petfinder-com/)
- [Oil Shale](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/oil-shale/)
- [Water](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/water/)
- [Government spending](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/government-spending/)
- [Farmers' Market](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/farmers-market/)
- [Seatbelts](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/seatbelts/)
- [Small talk](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/small-talk/)
- [communication](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/communication/)
- [Coroner](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/coroner/)
- [RE-1 School District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/re-1-school-district/)
- [RE-4 School District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/re-4-school-district/)
- [RBC Warranty Deeds](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc-warranty-deeds/)
- [Drug Bust](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/drug-bust/)
- [Trident](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/trident/)
- [Dedication](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/dedication/)
- [Labor Day](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/labor-day/)
- [Altamont](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/altamont/)
- [High School Football](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/high-school-football/)
- [Grand Junction](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/grand-junction/)
- [Colorado State Fair](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-state-fair/)
- [Glenwood Springs](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/glenwood-springs/)
- [Kevin Bacon](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/kevin-bacon/)
- [Taking Chance Movie](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/taking-chance-movie/)
- [The Bacon Brothers](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/the-bacon-brothers/)
- [Chance Phelps](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/chance-phelps/)
- [Rangely Food Bank](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-food-bank/)
- [RBC Sheriff's Office](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc-sheriffs-office/)
- [County Cubicle](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/county-cubicle/)
- [Chamber](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/chamber/)
- [RHS Sports](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rhs-sports/)
- [USFS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/usfs/)
- [ERBM Recreation District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/erbm-recreation-district/)
- [Meeker Volunteer Fire & Rescue](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-volunteer-fire-rescue/)
- [USPS](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/usps/)
- [RBC Fairgrounds](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc-fairgrounds/)
- [WRBM Recreation District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/wrbm-recreation-district/)
- [PMC Board of Directors](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/pmc-board-of-directors/)
- [Bureau of Land Management](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/bureau-of-land-management/)
- [RBC Boces](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rbc-boces/)
- [A sense of touch](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/a-sense-of-touch/)
- [MHS Wrestling](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mhs-wrestling/)
- [4-H News](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/4-h-news/)
- [Fatalities](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/fatalities/)
- [Fires](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/fires/)
- [Colorado Oli And Gas Conservation Commission](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-oli-and-gas-conservation-commission/)
- [COGCC](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/cogcc/)
- [Editor](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/editor/)
- [Rio Blanco Herald Times Staff](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rio-blanco-herald-times-staff/)
- [Community Breakfast](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/community-breakfast/)
- [Jarvie Ranch](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/jarvie-ranch/)
- [GIS Software](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/gis-software/)
- [Rangely Fairgrounds](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-fairgrounds/)
- [Looking Back](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/looking-back/)
- [Rifle Gap](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rifle-gap/)
- [Recreation](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/recreation/)
- [Colorado State Republican Convention](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-state-republican-convention/)
- [U.S. Highway 40](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/u-s-highway-40/)
- [Steamboat Springs](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/steamboat-springs/)
- [National American Miss](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/national-american-miss/)
- [Sales Tax](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/sales-tax/)
- [Meeker Softball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-softball/)
- [Big Sky Open](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/big-sky-open/)
- [Archery Tournament](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/archery-tournament/)
- [RDH Board](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rdh-board/)
- [Columbine Park](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/columbine-park/)
- [Letter to the Editoro](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/letter-to-the-editoro/)
- [Meeker Town Council](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-town-council/)
- [Colorado Northwester](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-northwester/)
- [Colorado North](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-north/)
- [Meeker FFA](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-ffa/)
- [RMS Basketball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rms-basketball/)
- [Meeker Range Call](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-range-call/)
- [CNCC Foundation](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/cncc-foundation/)
- [Williams Energy](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/williams-energy/)
- [Meeker Cemetery District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-cemetery-district/)
- [Montana license plates](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/montana-license-plates/)
- [Tax evasion](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/tax-evasion/)
- [Recreational vehicles](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/recreational-vehicles/)
- [Registration](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/registration/)
- [Rangely Lodging Tax](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-lodging-tax/)
- [Dirty Jobs](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/dirty-jobs/)
- [Mike Rowe](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/mike-rowe/)
- [Discovery Channel](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/discovery-channel/)
- [Villard Ranch](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/villard-ranch/)
- [Craig Daily Press](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/craig-daily-press/)
- [Bear Dance](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/bear-dance/)
- [Correction](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/correction/)
- [Faculty versus Senior Basketball Game](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/faculty-versus-senior-basketball-game/)
- [Memorial Day Best Ball Tournament](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/memorial-day-best-ball-tournament/)
- [Dog Agility](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/dog-agility/)
- [Maybell](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/maybell/)
- [Epsilon Chi](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/epsilon-chi/)
- [Garth Harrison](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/garth-harrison/)
- [Letter](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/letter/)
- [Meeker Arts Council](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-arts-council/)
- [Meeker Police Dept](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-police-dept/)
- [Park Avenue](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/park-avenue/)
- [Bark in the Park](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/bark-in-the-park/)
- [Sulphur Creek Road](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/sulphur-creek-road/)
- [Neenan Archistruction](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/neenan-archistruction/)
- [Memorial Day](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/memorial-day/)
- [Western State College](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/western-state-college/)
- [Division of Wildlife](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/division-of-wildlife/)
- [FIshing Derby](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/fishing-derby/)
- [Baccalaureate](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/baccalaureate/)
- [Rangely High School El Pomar Youth Community Service](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-high-school-el-pomar-youth-community-service/)
- [Atmos Energy](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/atmos-energy/)
- [Meeker Food Bank](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/meeker-food-bank/)
- [BMS Girls' Basketball](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/bms-girls-basketball-2/)
- [Feature](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/feature/)
- [Wild Horses](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/wild-horses/)
- [Locals](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/locals/)
- [Children's Health Fair](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/childrens-health-fair/)
- [Growth](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/growth/)
- [Superintendent](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/superintendent/)
- [Rangely Fishing Derby](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-fishing-derby/)
- [Ninth Judicial District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/ninth-judicial-district/)
- [Funeral Notices](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/funeral-notices/)
- [Williams Production Company](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/williams-production-company/)
- [Colorado Natural Heritage Program](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-natural-heritage-program/)
- [BAC](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/bac/)
- [Teachers](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/teachers/)
- [Seven Lakes Ranch](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/seven-lakes-ranch/)
- [Marvine Ranch](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/marvine-ranch/)
- [Udderly Cool Goat Club](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/udderly-cool-goat-club/)
- [WRBM Recreation & Park District](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/wrbm-recreation-park-district/)
- [Rangely Post Office](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-post-office/)
- [Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rio-blanco-county-sheriffs-office/)
- [News Briefs](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/news-briefs/)
- [FBLA](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/fbla/)
- [Nitty Gritty Dirt Band](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/nitty-gritty-dirt-band/)
- [Colorado Law Enforcement Day](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/colorado-law-enforcement-day/)
- [Rangely FFA](https://www.theheraldtimes.com/tag/rangely-ffa/)
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