RBC | There will be two names on the Republican primary ballot for the office of Rio Blanco County Sheriff, Jim Amick and Travis Mobley. Both candidates responded to a list of questions posed by the HT for the following Q&A. Q: What prompted you to run for Rio Blanco[Read More…]
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HopeWest invites community to“Jesters & Generosity” fundraising event
Special to the HT MEEKER | HopeWest’s annual fundraiser returns June 13 with a day full of medieval-inspired fun, during this year’s Jesters and Generosity. This community fundraiser supports local HopeWest programs and services. An event unlike any other in Meeker, the day begins with a cornhole tournament at[Read More…]
Ormsbee promoted to master sergeant in U.S. Air Force
DINOSAUR | David Ormsbee, grandson of Bob and Gloria Ormsbee of Dinosaur, was promoted to the rank of master sergeant in the U.S. Air Force on June 4, 2026. Ormsbee is currently stationed at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota. During the promotion ceremony, he received his certificate of[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County welcomes new CSU Extension Director
Special to the HT RBC | Rio Blanco County is pleased to welcome Meghan Davis as the new County Extension Director. Davis officially began her role on June 8 and brings extensive experience in agriculture, education and youth development to the position. A resident of Rio Blanco County for the[Read More…]
Obituary – Malvin Franklin Crawford, Jr.
Oct. 7, 1928 ~ June 7, 2026 Malvin Franklin Crawford, Jr., affectionately known as Junior, J.R., June, Dad, and Granddad, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the age of 97, just two miles from where he was born. Junior was born on October 7, 1928, on[Read More…]
Obituary – Casey Franklin
Feb. 7, 1972 ~ May 23, 2026 Casey Franklin was born on February 7, 1972, in Meeker, Colorado, the only son of Linda Susan Orton Franklin Carter (2019) and Delbert Franklin (2024). Casey came from deep roots in the White River Valley of northwestern Colorado. The Spurlock and Watkin families[Read More…]
Obituary – Jimmy Earl Kunkel
April. 26, 1954 ~ May 31, 2026 Jimmy Earl Kunkel, of Meeker, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home in Meeker. He was 72. Memorial Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2026, at Meeker Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial[Read More…]
Obituary – Donald George Moyer
April 7, 1955 ~ June 1, 2026 Donald George Moyer passed away at his home in Grand Junction, Colorado on June 1, 2026 at 71 years of age. He was born in Meeker, Colorado on April 7, 1955, second of four children to Richard L. (Dick) and Merle Dene Moyer. [Read More…]
Obituary – Kenneth R. Server
April 14, 1933 ~ May 23, 2026 Kenneth Server, 93, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at the Oaks Assisted Care facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Born on April 14, 1933, in Alturas, California, to Ernest and Maude Server, Kenneth lived a life defined by hard work, deep love of[Read More…]
Obituary – Kathryn Jo Holland Turner
June 25, 1947 ~ May 21, 2026 Kathyrn Jo Holland Turner was raised by her parents, TJ and Maxine Holland in the beautiful ranching community of Meeker, Colorado. She attended Meeker High School and was involved in many academics and activities including cheerleading, band, choir and drama. She graduated with[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 11th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Almost every day one or more outfits are passing through town, the objective point being either Battle Lake or Saratoga. Meeker is already represented in both places. Piceance creak ranchmen seem to be having more than the usual amount of trouble over water this[Read More…]
Memorial Service
Jimmy Earl Kunkel, of Meeker, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home in Meeker. He was 72. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 5, 2026, at Meeker Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in Jimmy’s memory[Read More…]
