“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” ~ Ecclesiastes 3:1 I’ve kept a lot of plates spinning for a long time, through good times and bad, through sorrow and joy, through praise and criticism (sometimes all at once). Over the last 10 years[Read More…]
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EDITOR’S COLUMN(S) – An Unexpected Quest
“Go back? No good at all! Go sideways? Impossible. Go forward? Only thing to do! On we go!” ~ The Hobbit When all this kicked off a few weeks back, I dreamed of composing an award-winning column that yanked heartstrings for my first official week as editor of the HT.[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – July 9th, 2026
Thanks from the Wagon Wheel OHV Club Dear Editor: To our community, the Wagon Wheel OHV Club extends its sincere appreciation to our community, local businesses, Bud Ridings with Search and Rescue, the team at the National Forest’s Blanco Ranger District, and Rio Blanco Emergency Manager Rich Garner for their[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Battle Hymn of Republic
Special to the HT MEEKER | July 4 holds a special place in American history. The anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is foremost among the reasons. It marked the colonies’ separation from England and the creation of a republican form of government. A brief history lesson: The United States[Read More…]
Obituary – Walt Brown
Aug. 3, 1942 ~ July 6, 2026 Walt Brown passed away quietly on July 6, 2026. He was born to Ruth and Walter (Bill) Brown on Aug. 3, 1942. Walt is survived by his sister Linda (Steve) Cummings and his partner Boots Campbell and children Tim and Lance, Jan (Kevin)[Read More…]
Meeker FFA team advances to national state with thought-provoking wildfire debate
Special to the HT RBC | Their journey to the National FFA Convention didn’t begin in a competition—it began with a commitment to the community. Following the wildfires that affected the Meeker area last year, five Meeker High School FFA members chose to tackle an issue that hit close to[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County 4-H member earns top honors at state horse judging contest
Special to the HT RBC | Rio Blanco County 4-H member Joslin Spieth capped an exceptional horse judging season with a standout performance at the Colorado State 4-H Horse Judging Contest, earning fourth high individual overall and a $500 scholarship. A longtime member of Rio Blanco County 4-H and the[Read More…]
Annual Meeker Range Call 4th of July Parade 2026
Sponsored by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce
Meeker 1 remains undefeated heading into final regular-season matchup
MEEKER | The Meeker 11-13 Meeker 1 Rec Center softball team remained unbeaten last week after earning a 40-10 road victory over Grand Valley at Parachute on Tuesday, June 23, improving to 2-0 on the season. Playing with a short roster, Meeker added three players from the Meeker 2 Goldrush[Read More…]
Meeker 2 Goldrush continues strong season with win over Glenwood, CRV competitive exhibition against Craig
MEEKER | The Meeker 2 Goldrush 11-13 Rec Center softball team continued its strong start to the season Thursday, July 2, earning a 26-14 road victory over Glenwood 2 before the CRV team took on additional competition in an exhibition matchup against the Diamond Dogs from Craig. Against Glenwood 2,[Read More…]
Meeker 8-10 softball continues growth heading into tournament
MEEKER | The Meeker Recreation Center 8-10 softball team continued to show growth last week despite falling on the road against Rifle, with the team now turning its attention toward its final regular-season game before the end-of-season tournament. Meeker entered the matchup with Rifle shorthanded, but the young squad continued[Read More…]
4th of July Sports Competitions
Sponsored by the ERBM Recreation & Park District 3-on-3 Basketball Competing Teams: Girls 3rd-6th: The Slammers: Skylar Wilson, Teigann White, Willow Renninger, Khloe Skelton Boys 3rd-6th: The Meeker Boys: Casey Coryell, Tatum Anderson, Emerson Deming, Oakley Deming Girls 7th-8th: OG Nicknames: Riley Wilson, Cambrey Rogers, Kayselynn Overton Boys 7th-8th: Unbeatable[Read More…]
