RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting July 21 in Rangely. Commission Chair Callie Scritchfield and Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon attended in person, while Commissioner Doug Overton participated remotely via Google Meet. Before approving the agenda, O’Hearon requested that the June 30 special meeting[Read More…]
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MORE MURALS!
Meeker is getting even more colorful! Above, Meeker High School Art students Braylin Pena and Emma Bauer pose with their newly installed murals at Meeker Public Library. BEN QUINN PHOTO
Trustees direct staff to draft access agreements
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees voted 5-1 on July 21 to direct town staff to draft an encroachment agreement and revocable license that could allow adjoining property owners to use the planned Robert Street-Sanderson Drive emergency connector for private access. Trustee Charles Day opposed the motion. The decision[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 19-25, 2026
ARRESTS 7/20/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 55 year- old male for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs or Both. He was issued a summons and given a courtesy ride to a local hotel. CALL SUMMARIES 7/19/2026 @ 3:56 pm. Communications received several 911 calls reporting[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 30th, 2026
Short stories and snacks at the Library MEEKER | Stop by Meeker Public Libray on Saturday, August 1 at 11 a.m. We will be reading The Storm by McKnight Malmar. Make a macrame fruit hammock MEEKER | Craft Crazy With Erin will be making a macrame fruit hammock on August[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Contradictions
“Life zips by and next thing you know, you’re laying in a hospital bed.” ~ Grandpa Sam I spent the last few days in St. Mary’s Hospital with my grandfather. In trying to maintain my sanity, I wrote quite a bit. I’m sharing some of those reflections here this week.[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – July 30th, 2026
Appreciation for firefighters Dear Editor: We want to offer our sincere appreciation for the rapid response to a lightning-initiated fire at the Villa Ranch on Saturday, July 25th. The quick actions of our neighbor Pat Mares, Meeker Fire and Rescue, US Wildland Fire Service South Zone (formerly BLM) and the[Read More…]
FFA officers retreat at Trappers
Special to the HT MEEKER | The 2026-27 Meeker FFA Chapter officer team recently participated in the chapter’s annual Officer Retreat, held June 12-13 at Trappers Lake Lodge. The officer team consists of President Aurora Stallings, Vice President Elijah Rundberg, Secretary Jayci Chintala, Treasurer Lauryn Shults, Reporter Hailey Cox, Sentinel[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN – 2026 Town Hall tour reflections
Special to the HT RBC | Democracy isn’t meant to happen in comment sections. At a time of deep political division and toxic online discourse, there is no substitute for meeting face-to-face to discuss our ideas, challenges, and disagreements. While too many elected officials avoid in-person town halls, I continue[Read More…]
BLOODMOBILE
Lots of community members showed up to donate at the blood drive organized by Meeker Public Library last Tuesday. Some residents who were eager to help had to be turned away because all appointments filled up. Vitalant will be back in mid-September, so if you did not get to donate[Read More…]
RMEF named Colorado Conservationist of the Year
Special to the HT RBC | The Colorado Wildlife Council has named the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation its 2026 Conservationist of the Year, recognizing nearly four decades of conservation work in Colorado. The award honors organizations that have made significant, measurable contributions to environmental conservation in the state. Since 1987,[Read More…]
Finances, pharmacy, staffing discussed by PMC board
MEEKER | Last week, the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center Board held its regular July meeting, marking the first meeting under its new schedule. The board will now meet on the third Tuesday of each month instead of the fourth Tuesday. Meetings begin at 9:30[Read More…]
