Molly Doan and Ivy Coryell pose for a photo after winning the Palooza Pickleball championship on June 26.
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Rio Blanco Cup returns to Meeker
The Rio Blanco County Cup champions from Meeker pose with the trophy after winning the title over the weekend, bringing the Cup back from Rangely where it had been held for the past three years. BOBBY G’S MEMORIES PHOTO
Meeker 18U boys baseball summer league
The Meeker 18U club baseball team poses for a photo after traveling to Rifle for a recent game, where they fell to Fruita 6-2. BOBBY G’S MEMORIES PHOTO
Stars & Stripes Basketball Tournament returns July 4
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | A true Meeker Fourth of July isn’t complete without some hoops! Join ERBM Recreation & Park District for the annual community favorite Stars & Stripes 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Saturday, July 4, 2026. The outdoor showdown will take place at the Admin Building North Parking Lot (555[Read More…]
Goldrush runs wild in 21-10 victory over Grand Valley
MEEEKER | After last week’s home game against Rifle was washed out by rain, the Meeker 2 Goldrush 11-13 Rec Center softball team returned to action Monday, June 29, at Vix Ranch, defeating Grand Valley 21-10 to remain unbeaten at 2-0. Despite the extended break, Meeker 2 showed little rust,[Read More…]
Meeker 8-10 softball team rolls past Glenwood 10-1
MEEKER | The Meeker Recreation Center 8-10 softball team picked up its first win of the season last week, defeating Glenwood 10-1 on the road. After opening the season with a pair of close losses, Meeker took another step forward with an all-around performance in its first road game. “The[Read More…]
Pioneers board reports strong finances, approves governance changes
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Health Service District Board and Pioneers Medical Center Board met last week at Pioneers Medical Center, 315 Sixth St., to discuss the hospital’s financial performance, technology investments, staffing and governance. Vice President Regas Halandras, Secretary/Treasurer Sherri Halandras and board members Wade Bradfield, Jean Gianinetti,[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 2nd, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The remains of the late Frank Wells were consigned to their last resting place at the ranch of his father-in-law, Mr. George Letchmere, on Piceance, last Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Handel was present and read the burial office of the church. Another mining war[Read More…]
UPDATED: 2026 Unofficial Primary Election Results
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s Office released the final unofficial count of ballots from the 2026 primaries at noon on Wednesday, July 1. Voter turnout for the primary was 50.98% of active voters (4,494) with 2,291 ballots cast. In the two contested local elections, which will[Read More…]
Kids in Business day at Mountain Valley Bank this Friday
MEEKER | On June 26, the annual Kids in Business Day is happening in the Mountain Valley Bank parking lot. This is a day where kids take their businesses to the next level and promote themselves. They learn about the importance of money and how to save it. Mountain Valley[Read More…]
Living with less water in RBC: Speaker shares flow trends and new practices
Special to the HT MEEKER | Landowners in Rio Blanco County are seeing springs dry up and ponds disappear. Dealing with the reality of less water was the topic of discussion at the most recent presentation for the White River Alliance. The speaker, Collin Robinson, owns Guide Water. Robinson is[Read More…]
A different way forward: Agrivoltaic offers lesson for rural Colorado
Special to the HT MEEKER | When Byron Kominek stood before Rio Blanco County commissioners during a June 9 work session, his message was simple: rural communities don’t have to choose between agriculture and solar energy. The Boulder County farmer and owner of Jack’s Solar Garden shared lessons learned from[Read More…]
