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Town board approves multiple donations, hears updates from staff
By NIKI TURNER | [email protected] The Meeker Board of Trustees approved $10,000 in community support funding Tuesday while hearing updates on wildfire mitigation efforts, youth programs, grant opportunities and other town business.Trustees unanimously approved $5,000 for YouthZone and $5,000 for the Meeker Veterans Community Center.White River and Douglas Creek Conservation[Read More…]
The “Alliance” wows at Meekerpalooza
Special to the HT MEEKER | Volunteers from the White River Alliance fed the crowd at the last Meekerpalooza with their delicious fish taco dinner, selling out well before the end of the evening.Locals Steve Coley and John Wix introduced adults and kids alike to the magic of fly fishing,[Read More…]
Obituary: Coleton Michael Newman
Coleton Michael NewmanDec. 8, 2005 ~ July 6, 2026 Coleton Michael Newman, of Meeker, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, in North Carolina. He was 20 years old.Coleton Michael Newman was born the son of Lucas and Amanda Newman on Dec. 8, 2005, in Tucson, Arizona. He attended preschool[Read More…]
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RBC HISTORICAL SOCIETY: When community shows up, history comes alive
By TERESIA R. RUCKMAN-REED | Special to the HT The White River Museum and the Rio Blanco County Historical Society extend our thanks to the volunteers, visitors, docents, sponsors, board members, staff, and friends who helped make the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit “AMERICANS” such a meaningful success in Meeker. Its timing[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker’s sewer system
By ED PECK | Special to the HT MEEKER | I remember wood outhouses, complete with crescent moon cutouts and spinning wooden latches. Occasionally, when the pit filled up, a new hole would be dug, the outhouse moved, and a new path worn from the house. I won’t go into[Read More…]
MEEKER CHAMBER UPDATE: Plenty of activity in June and July
By SARA STEPHENSON | Special to the HT MEEKER | “Summer has been in full swing in Meeker, and the Chamber has been busy welcoming visitors, supporting local businesses, and coordinating several of our community’s favorite summer traditions. The Chamber and Visitor Center has remained busy throughout June and July,[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Is this thing on?
“Never tell me the odds!” ~ Han Solo, Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back By CAITLIN WALKER | [email protected] If you know me, you know I am good at a few things, but my true specialty is making it awkward. So this week, we’re going to jump[Read More…]
Community Calendar: July 16, 2026
Fire Preparedness Day at Meekerpalooza MEEKER | The Conservation Districts and Forest Health Partners invite the community to a free Fire Preparedness Bootcamp for Landowners on Friday, July 17, from 5-7 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn. Topics include defensible space, home hardening, chainsaw and fire extinguisher safety, slash management and[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 5-11, 2026
ARRESTS No arrests to report CALL SUMMARIES 7/7/2026 @ 7:38 pm. Vehicle vs. elk collision on Highway 13. 7/7/2026 @ 8:25pm. A call for service was received by dispatch reporting that a husband and wife had not returned from a Razor ride with friends. Following coordination and planning, I am[Read More…]
Commissioners review finances, adopt hazard mitigation plan
By JARED HENDERSON | [email protected] RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners covered a wide range of business during its regular meeting July 7 at the Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, including recognizing local scholarship efforts, reviewing the county’s financial position, approving the assessor’s review of taxable[Read More…]
