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 couple extra cans or boxes or other nonperishables and drop them off at Watt’s, PMC, Meeker Christian Church, Streamline Realty or any of the three schools in Meeker. Let’s help them get stocked up!
Don’t miss the Meeker homecoming parade this Friday at 1 p.m., and be sure to check out the advertisers and their “homecoming windows” supporting the Cowboys on page 8 of this week’s paper.
This is also Meeker Mustang Makeover weekend, and the Mustang Mingle (with live music!) on Friday. See the story on p. 2 for details.
It was a pretty wild week of news, again, with the announcement of five locals arrested and charged with starting the Yellow Jacket Fire in August. That story, and a charming feature about Butch Theos and Swallow Fork Ranch, written by Hallie Blunt, are in this week’s paper. Along with sports and Days Gone By and all your other favorites!
Thank you, dear readers. We appreciate you.
County
PRESS RELEASE RBC | On Aug. 15, 2025, Rio Blanco County deputies responded to a wildfire in the Yellow Jacket area northeast of Meeker. Rio Blanco County Deputies began an…
Meeker
MEEKER | In a world where passing down a family ranch from one generation to the next is increasingly rare, Theos Swallow Fork Ranch stands as a remarkable exception—a shining…
Meeker
State Senator Dylan Roberts and District 26 Representative Meghan Lukens toured the Elk and Lee burns on Monday, Sept. 22 to view fire and flood impacts to Rio Blanco County….
🔥 TODAY: Open Drop-in Community Meeting
MEEKER | Landowners affected by the Lee & Elk Fires are invited to a drop-in meeting with BLM, Rio Blanco County, and Conservation District staff TODAY, Sept. 24, from 1–4 p.m. at the Meeker Fire Protection District.
🥫 Meeker Food Bank Drive through Oct. 4
MEEKER | Drop off shelf-stable items (no glass, expired, or damaged goods) at Watt’s, Pioneers Medical Center, Meeker schools, Meeker Christian Church, or Streamline Realty.
🌅 146th Battle of Milk Creek Commemoration
MEEKER | Join the sunrise remembrance Sept. 29 (7:06 a.m.) at the Milk Creek site, 17 miles from Meeker.
💛 Love Meeker? Volunteers Wanted
MEEKER | The Chamber is seeking seasonal volunteers to greet visitors and share town info. Email [email protected].
📄 Fairfield Trust Grants Due Oct. 1
MEEKER | Applications available at the Herald Times office; return by Oct. 1 to WREA (Attn: J.H.) or P.O. Box 2302.
🎃 Reserve Booth Space: Pumpkins Eats ‘N Treats
MEEKER | Businesses and groups can sign up now to hand out goodies downtown on Halloween. Call Kari at 970-878-7421.
🍼 Babysitter Training Nov. 14–15
MEEKER | Ages 12+ can earn Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification. $75. Register by Nov. 7 at erbmrec.com/babysitter.
🍬 Candy Donations for Walbridge Wing
MEEKER | Drop off Halloween candy at 100 Pioneer Medical Center Dr. to support trick-or-treat fun for Wing residents.
Meeker Sports, MHS Football, Sports
MEEKER | The Meeker High School football team earned its second straight victory Friday night, defeating the Olathe Pirates 51-8 to move to 2-2 on the season. The win sets…
Meeker Sports, MHS Volleyball, Sports
RANGELY | The Meeker High School volleyball team traveled to Rangely this past weekend to take on the Panthers, earning a decisive three-set sweep to improve their record to 5-3…
Meeker Sports, MHS Cross Country, Sports
MEEKER | The Meeker High School cross country team hosted its first meet on the new Ute Park course this past weekend, where cool morning weather set the stage for…
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