Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Our schools will close for the term next Friday the 25th. We need a new race track and baseball grounds. Will our enterprising citizens get together on this proposition? More brick buildings are in contemplation by some of our residents. As proof of it[Read More…]
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Meeker High School art show transforms Streamline Realty into gallery
MEEKER | Bathed in sunlight streaming through the tall windows of Streamline Realty, the space became more than just a place of business — it was a vibrant pop-up gallery, alive with color, texture and imagination. Each piece on display stood as a testament to the creative spirit of Meeker[Read More…]
Williams Grant
The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has received a $2,000 grant from Williams, in partnership with the Pipeline Association for Public Awareness. These funds will support the Sheriff’s Office’s law enforcement and Search and Rescue operations within the county. Williams, which operates multiple pipelines in Rio Blanco County, has a[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 4-10, 2025
ARRESTS 5/7/2025- A 37 year-old female was arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs and Drove Vehicle with Blood Alcohol Content of 0.08 or more. She was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 5/11/2025- A 35 year-old male was taken into custody on several[Read More…]
Meeker trustees discuss plans for water rate increases in September
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees spent significant time at the May 6 board meeting discussing options for raising the town’s water rates. In a previous meeting in April, Town Administrator Mandi Etheridge told the board that rate increases are necessary to cover the costs of repairs and replacement of[Read More…]
Tire slashing suspect sought by PD
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Police Department received several reports of tires that were allegedly slashed between April 21, 2025, and April 30, 2025. At least 10 tires were reported damaged across several areas on the west side of Meeker. The areas affected were from 7th Street[Read More…]
Update from Rio Blanco Water Conservancy April board meeting
Special to the HT RBC | Executive Director Alden Vanden Brink reported the repaired hydro electric turbine has been delivered and is currently being installed. (Reminder, the turbine was sent for repairs following a loan by Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) to the district of $2.5 million to be paid[Read More…]
GarCo SWAT team called to assist in Meeker case on Sunday
MEEKER | Residents in the area of county roads 13 and 36 (on the Mesa, south of Meeker) received a Reverse 911 alert early Sunday morning advising them to avoid the area after a male subject had barricaded himself in a residence Saturday night. According to a press release from[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 15th, 2025
Barone STEM Games Carnival May 15 MEEKER | Join Barone Middle School on Thursday, May 15 from 4:15-5:30 p.m. for the 2025 STEM Games Carnival (Bob Tucker Drive). Fun for the whole family with games, prizes (50¢ per game) and fun! All proceeds go to supporting the STEM (Science, Technology,[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – How you doin‘?
“I knew well enough that one could fracture one’s legs and arms and recover afterward, but I did not know that you could fracture the brain in your head and recover from that too.” ― Vincent van Gogh Maybe it’s our hyper-independent, pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps, don’t-tread-on-me attitude, or maybe it’s the staggering[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – May 15th, 2025
Thank you to our generous after-prom supporters Dear Editor: We extend our heartfelt thanks to the many donors, businesses and volunteers who helped make this year’s After-Prom event a safe, fun, and memorable night for our students. Your support helped provide entertainment, food, prizes and a safe environment for our teens to[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 82
Office of Indian Affairs, Washington, July 23, 1879 To N.C. Meeker, Rawlins: I will obtain the machinery and have it shipped to your agency. You must take a decided stand with your Indians, to prevent future depredations. E.A. HAYT Commissioner of Indian Affairs White River Agency, Colorado August 11, 1879[Read More…]
