Special to the HT MEEKER | July 4 holds a special place in American history. The anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is foremost among the reasons. It marked the colonies’ separation from England and the creation of a republican form of government. A brief history lesson: The United States[Read More…]
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Obituary – Walt Brown
Aug. 3, 1942 ~ July 6, 2026 Walt Brown passed away quietly on July 6, 2026. He was born to Ruth and Walter (Bill) Brown on Aug. 3, 1942. Walt is survived by his sister Linda (Steve) Cummings and his partner Boots Campbell and children Tim and Lance, Jan (Kevin)[Read More…]
Meeker FFA team advances to national state with thought-provoking wildfire debate
Special to the HT RBC | Their journey to the National FFA Convention didn’t begin in a competition—it began with a commitment to the community. Following the wildfires that affected the Meeker area last year, five Meeker High School FFA members chose to tackle an issue that hit close to[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County 4-H member earns top honors at state horse judging contest
Special to the HT RBC | Rio Blanco County 4-H member Joslin Spieth capped an exceptional horse judging season with a standout performance at the Colorado State 4-H Horse Judging Contest, earning fourth high individual overall and a $500 scholarship. A longtime member of Rio Blanco County 4-H and the[Read More…]
Annual Meeker Range Call 4th of July Parade 2026
Sponsored by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce
Meeker 1 remains undefeated heading into final regular-season matchup
MEEKER | The Meeker 11-13 Meeker 1 Rec Center softball team remained unbeaten last week after earning a 40-10 road victory over Grand Valley at Parachute on Tuesday, June 23, improving to 2-0 on the season. Playing with a short roster, Meeker added three players from the Meeker 2 Goldrush[Read More…]
Meeker 2 Goldrush continues strong season with win over Glenwood, CRV competitive exhibition against Craig
MEEKER | The Meeker 2 Goldrush 11-13 Rec Center softball team continued its strong start to the season Thursday, July 2, earning a 26-14 road victory over Glenwood 2 before the CRV team took on additional competition in an exhibition matchup against the Diamond Dogs from Craig. Against Glenwood 2,[Read More…]
Meeker 8-10 softball continues growth heading into tournament
MEEKER | The Meeker Recreation Center 8-10 softball team continued to show growth last week despite falling on the road against Rifle, with the team now turning its attention toward its final regular-season game before the end-of-season tournament. Meeker entered the matchup with Rifle shorthanded, but the young squad continued[Read More…]
4th of July Sports Competitions
Sponsored by the ERBM Recreation & Park District 3-on-3 Basketball Competing Teams: Girls 3rd-6th: The Slammers: Skylar Wilson, Teigann White, Willow Renninger, Khloe Skelton Boys 3rd-6th: The Meeker Boys: Casey Coryell, Tatum Anderson, Emerson Deming, Oakley Deming Girls 7th-8th: OG Nicknames: Riley Wilson, Cambrey Rogers, Kayselynn Overton Boys 7th-8th: Unbeatable[Read More…]
2026 Meeker Sportsman’s Club Freedom Shoot
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club hosted its annual Freedom 3D Shoot on July 5, drawing nearly 60 archers from across western Colorado. More than $1,200 in prize money was awarded during the event, with winners’ checks expected to be mailed this week. Adam Johnson won[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 9th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago On Monday afternoon an alarm of fire went forth and the scene was soon located as great clouds of smoke were issuing from the roof at the rear of the bakery of Pfisterer and Baldauf, but the prompt and effective work of “our fire[Read More…]
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate[Read More…]
