MEEKER | Meekerpalooza’s popular free concert series returns to downtown Meeker this Friday, June 13. Events will feature the Meeker Market, beer garden, cornhole tournament, and a performance by Noodle Soup Dixieland Jazz. The Meeker Market is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. and is organized and managed by the Meeker Chamber[Read More…]
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Celebrating 44 years of dedication to education
Special to the HT RANGELY | For over four decades, Mary Lansing has been a cornerstone of the Rangely School District, dedicating herself to students, staff, and the community. Her 44-year career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to education, growth, and making a difference in the lives of[Read More…]
Back on Track horse training clinic brings renowned horsemen to Meeker
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Mustang Makeover is honored to welcome two legendary horsemen for the Back on Track Horse Training Clinic, scheduled for June 14–15, 2025 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. This two-day clinic is one of the cornerstone events of the Meeker Mustang Makeover[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 1-7, 2025
ARRESTS 6/1/2025-Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 27 year-old male on several warrants. He was taken to jail and remains in custody. 6/1/2025- A 71 year-old female was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear. She was booked and posted bond at the Sheriff’s Office. CALL SUMMARIES 6/1/2025[Read More…]
Meeker trustees discuss Garfield Street water line project, approve Smith to fill board vacancy
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker Board of Trustees convened on June 3. Along with the manager’s report and monthly disbursements, board members welcomed a new Trustee, acknowledged staff for excellent work, were brought up to date on the Dark Skies Project, and discussed a proposed change to the Garfield[Read More…]
Hydro plant at Kenney Reservoir undergoing additional repairs
Special to the HT RANGELY | The turbine which cost $2.5 million to repair has been installed but owing to now other needed repair and maintenance due to the hydro plant being out of commission for months, it is still not in operation. RBWCD hopes to have it running in[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 12th, 2025
Who is ALICE? MEEKER | Join United Way of the Yampa Valley members TODAY (June 12) from 2-4 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner (233 6th St.) to talk about ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families who represents a growing number of working individuals and families who are unable to afford[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Attention and distraction compromise evaluation and comprehension
“Men are so simple and yield so readily to the desires of the moment that he who will trick will always find another who will suffer to be tricked.” ~ Niccolo Machiavelli Raise your hand if you got a text recently about an unpaid toll road fee. I did. It[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Honors and student outcomes at CNCC
RANGELY | Each June, we at the College reflect on the achievements of our students, celebrate the excitement and pageantry of commencement, and share updates on what’s next in the lives of our graduates. CNCC’s Aviation Flight Program is one of the college’s pride and joys. According to the National[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Allsebrooks: Meeker Founders
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). Mr. Allsebrook is the first name listed on the founder’s plaque on the boulder in front of the courthouse. Many immigrants have shaped Meeker and Northwest Colorado. George Samuel[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 86
White River Agency, Colorado August 31, 1879 Sir: I think it my duty to ask you for 10,000 pounds of oats, in addition to the 20,000 pounds now arriving. We are running 6 mules to ploughs, expecting to break 50 acres this fall for sowing oats next spring, and for[Read More…]
Obituary – Karen Sue Wallace
Jan. 10, 1947 ~ May 30, 2025 Karen Sue Wallace, a cherished wife, mother, sister, friend and thinker, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 78 in Meeker, Colorado. She was born on Jan. 10, 1947, in Blair, Nebraska, to Gene E. Kiefer and Delores E. Marquardt.[Read More…]