MEEKER | The challenge to certain words used by any one of us in the middle of a serious conversation may go unnoticed. There are numerous examples of rancorous issues, but the one that comes up most frequently now is immigration. The words two politicians were arguing over on a[Read More…]
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GUEST COLUMN: Commissioners thank RBC citizens for support at CPW meeting
Special to the HT RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners thanks the 20+ RBC citizens who traveled to Denver to join approximately 400 people in opposition to the proposed fur ban discussed during the March 4 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting. Your willingness to show up[Read More…]
MEEKER CHAMBER UPDATE: New members, new programs, and surveys
Special to the HT RBC | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce continued supporting local businesses, assisting visitors, and promoting Meeker tourism throughout February. In February, the Chamber assisted 66 individuals with questions related to lodging and dining, maps and directions, hunting and fishing information, local businesses, and general community and[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Stagecoach
RBC | The Union Pacific Railroad established a depot in Rawlins, Wyoming, in 1868, the same year as the Ute treaty that pushed the tribe into western Colorado Territory. The first White River Agency was established in the area where the river leaves the canyon. Nathan Meeker relocated the agency[Read More…]
Cowboys open girls golf season at Chipeta Kick Off Classic
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls golf team opened the 2026 season earlier this week, competing in the Chipeta Kick Off Classic and Team Scramble hosted by Palisade High School in Grand Junction. Players were greeted with sunny skies and temperatures reaching 66 degrees during the season-opening tournament. Meeker[Read More…]
Cowboys return to postseason, fall in OT to Denver Christian
MEEKER | The No. 15 Meeker High School boys basketball team traveled to No. 2 Forge Christian High School last weekend to compete in the CHSAA Class 3A Regional Tournament, opening the postseason against No. 19 Denver Christian in the first round. The Cowboys battled through a tightly contested game[Read More…]
Cowboys rally from 16 down to beat Highland, fall in Sweet 16
MEEKER | The No. 12 Meeker High School girls basketball team traveled to Salida this past weekend to compete in the Class 3A Salida Regional Tournament, opening postseason play Friday night against No. 21 Highland before seeing its season come to an end in the Sweet 16 the following day.[Read More…]
COLORADO YOUTH FOOTBALL INVITATIONAL
Four Meeker middle school football players — Gael Rodriguez, Thomas Theos, Matteus Rhykus and Lucas Simpson — have been selected to compete in the Colorado Youth Football Invitational on March 22 at the University of Colorado Boulder. The statewide showcase highlights some of Colorado’s top up-and-coming youth football talent. Rykhus[Read More…]
Overton takes first at Colorado USA Wrestling freshman/sophomore state championship
Kael Overton of Meeker poses with his first-place trophy after winning the 138-pound division at the freshman and sophomore state wrestling tournament in Denver this past weekend. Three Rio Blanco County wrestlers competed at the event, including Reid Zadra of Rangely at 120 pounds, Meeker’s Jonah Christensen at 190 pounds[Read More…]
Arrowbusters success at Western S3DA Indoor National Championships
Special to the HT MEEKER | Several Meeker archers left an indelible mark on the range this past weekend in Salt Lake City, delivering a standout performance at the Western S3DA Indoor Nationals. Representing the Arrowbuster S3DA team with poise and precision, these young athletes demonstrated that hours of disciplined[Read More…]
PMC Board details billing overhaul, election plans
New patient portal, compliance changes and long-term planning discussed as four candidates file for hospital district seats. MEEKER | The Pioneers Medical Center board received updates on billing reforms, compliance oversight, staffing and long-term planning during last Wednesday’s meeting, as hospital leaders outlined changes aimed at improving patient experience, financial[Read More…]
Rural teens, caregivers sought to participate in suicide risk study
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story talks about topics related to suicide. If you or anyone else needs resources, please call or text 988 or visit 988colorado.com. RBC | For Dr. Maya Haasz, it didn’t feel right to use a tool to screen children for suicide risk that might not work for[Read More…]
