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[Read More…]
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Board reviews pharmacy losses, system issues and future planning
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[Read More…]
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
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[Read More…]
Meeker school board approves curriculum, discusses water use and facility projects
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[Read More…]
Obituary – Steven Samuel Kinnamon
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.[Read More…]
Death Notice – Robert Klenda
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
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[Read More…]
Unofficial election results for Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District
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[Read More…]
‘Fire Ready’ meeting urges wildfire awareness
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[Read More…]
After Prom event offers students safe, high-energy entertainment
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[Read More…]
MHS Prom Royalty
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.
Trustees approve resolutions, review water, library and park security
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[Read More…]
