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[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 2nd, 2026
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[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Motive tells its own tale
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[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – April 2nd, 2026
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[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: U.M. Curtis, Pt. 2
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[Read More…]
Obituary – Georgia Lee Sutton
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[Read More…]
Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) provides eligible Coloradans with many benefits
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[Read More…]
Tucker Chinn leads boys with hurdles PR while Addie Knowles shines in discus
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[Read More…]
Meeker baseball looks to rebound after 0-3-1 start
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[Read More…]
MHS Basketball Awards Banquet
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[Read More…]
BMS Wrestling
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.
Local ditch repairs move forward with county support
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[Read More…]
