Meeker mayor and business owner Travis Day, Meeker pastor and business owner Rich Ford vying for Republican primary ballot; county assembly is Saturday Special to the HT MEEKER | Travis Day is running for the Rio Blanco Commissioner District 1 position. He has a long history of public service at[Read More…]
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MHS student council officers visit state capitol
MEEKER | In late February, Meeker High School’s student council officers took a trip to Denver. On Sunday, we were all able to go see the Broadway Musical Water for Elephants. The story centered around Jacob Jankowski, a veterinary student who joins a traveling circus following the death of his[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – March 12th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Knowing that there will be a shortage of water in the Piceance creek the coming season, some of the ranchmen there are already diverting water onto their land. They want at least one cutting. St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, but[Read More…]
Bright Smiles program brings dental care to Meeker Elementary third graders
MEEKER | In recognition of February as National Children’s Dental Health Month, White River Dental Hygiene has launched a new school-based dental initiative aimed at helping local students build healthy habits early and remove barriers to preventive care. The program, called “Bright Smiles — Building Bright Smiles for Life,” debuted[Read More…]
BLM recognizes Greens as Colorado Volunteers of the Year
Specail to the HT RBC | The Bureau of Land Management recently recognized Lynne and John Green as the BLM Colorado Volunteers of the Year. The Greens have spent many years helping protect and share the history of northwest Colorado. For more than a decade, they have monitored archaeological sites[Read More…]
Graduation requirements spark discussion at February board meeting
MEEKER | The Meeker School District RE-1 Board of Education held its regular February meeting last week at the district office, with all members present. The board approved the agenda before recognizing the Barone Middle School MathCounts team, coached by Meeker High School juniors Tucker Chinn and Said Rodriguez. The[Read More…]
Fifth grade classes go full STEAM ahead with robotics unit
5th graders at Meeker Elementary just wrapped up an exciting robotics unit. It was a hands-on experience where students took the lead as builders and programmers. Each student successfully constructed a robot from the ground up. Thank you to Kristina Selby from Meeker Regional Library for volunteering. AMBER GARCIA PHOTOS
A different kind of Balboa: Beky Balboa runs for RBC treasurer
MEEKER | With a name like Balboa, it’s hard not to think of the famous underdog boxer who made grit and perseverance his trademark. But while Rocky Balboa fought his battles in the ring, Beky Balboa is stepping forward in a different arena — public service — as she runs[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB 22-28, 2026
ARRESTS 2/24/2026-Meeker PD arrested a 39 year-old male for 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass, Criminal Attempt to Commit Other Misdemeanor, Resisting Arrest and Theft. He was transported to jail and released shortly after on a PR bond. 2/25/2026-Meeker PD arrested an 18 year-old female for 1st Degree Criminal Trespass, 2nd Degree[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 5th, 2026
Democratic Caucus and Assembly March 7 MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Democrats’ Precinct Caucus and County Assembly will be held Saturday, March 7, from 9:45 a.m to 12 p.m., at the Meeker Public Library meeting room. Check-in for registered RBC Democrat voters in Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4 will[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – The Pedestal Problem
“Hero-worship is innate to human nature, and it is founded on some of our noblest feelings… but which, like all other feelings, when uncontrolled by principle and reason, may easily degenerate into the wildest exaggerations.” ~ John Calvin One of my granddaughters is currently obsessed with Spider-Man. She wears her[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – March 5th, 2026
Why the Colorado Democratic Party’s Caucus & County Assembly matters Dear Editor: As a county Democrat officer in Rio Blanco County, I encourage Democrats to take part in the Colorado Democratic Party’s Caucus & County Assembly on March 7. This process plays a key role in deciding which candidates appear[Read More…]
