Special to the HT MEEKER | Extreme low flows and high water temperatures have prompted Colorado Parks and Wildlife to implement voluntary afternoon fishing closures on sections of the White River in Rio Blanco County until further notice. Beginning July 25, voluntary fishing closures are in effect from noon to[Read More…]
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Big game hunting licenses to go on sale
Special to the HT MEEKER | Tomorrow, big game hunting licenses not sold in the primary and secondary draws will go on sale and there are plenty of hunting opportunities still available. Remaining licenses for 2026 have been placed on the leftover list and will become available for purchase on[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – August 6th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The happiest man you will meet these days is the cattleman who depends largely on the range for food. The late rains, coupled with the good prospects for high beef prices, are the cause of his good humor. A special meeting of the White[Read More…]
COME ON OUT TO THE COUNTY FAIR
“County fairs are not gotten up for financial gain. They never pay for the cost of running them, but they do pay big dividends in educating people to the vast amount of the good they accomplish.” — The Meeker Herald, Aug. 20, 1921 RBC | Rio Blanco County’s first official[Read More…]
North Dodd, Smith, Osborn lead at 4-H horse show
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Fair opened its 2026 livestock show season Saturday, July 25, with the annual 4-H Horse Show at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Members competed in five performance classes before concluding the day with gymkhana events, showcasing their horsemanship, riding ability and speed. Pearl North[Read More…]
Kilduff earns premier exhibitor honors at 4-H Dog Show
RBC | After the Rio Blanco County Fair’s horse show opened the week’s livestock competitions July 25, 4-H members and their canine partners took center stage Monday, July 27, during the annual 4-H Dog Show at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Exhibitors spent the past seven months preparing for the[Read More…]
Commissioners approve data center moratorium
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting July 21 in Rangely. Commission Chair Callie Scritchfield and Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon attended in person, while Commissioner Doug Overton participated remotely via Google Meet. Before approving the agenda, O’Hearon requested that the June 30 special meeting[Read More…]
MORE MURALS!
Meeker is getting even more colorful! Above, Meeker High School Art students Braylin Pena and Emma Bauer pose with their newly installed murals at Meeker Public Library. BEN QUINN PHOTO
Trustees direct staff to draft access agreements
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees voted 5-1 on July 21 to direct town staff to draft an encroachment agreement and revocable license that could allow adjoining property owners to use the planned Robert Street-Sanderson Drive emergency connector for private access. Trustee Charles Day opposed the motion. The decision[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 19-25, 2026
ARRESTS 7/20/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 55 year- old male for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs or Both. He was issued a summons and given a courtesy ride to a local hotel. CALL SUMMARIES 7/19/2026 @ 3:56 pm. Communications received several 911 calls reporting[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 30th, 2026
Short stories and snacks at the Library MEEKER | Stop by Meeker Public Libray on Saturday, August 1 at 11 a.m. We will be reading The Storm by McKnight Malmar. Make a macrame fruit hammock MEEKER | Craft Crazy With Erin will be making a macrame fruit hammock on August[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Contradictions
“Life zips by and next thing you know, you’re laying in a hospital bed.” ~ Grandpa Sam I spent the last few days in St. Mary’s Hospital with my grandfather. In trying to maintain my sanity, I wrote quite a bit. I’m sharing some of those reflections here this week.[Read More…]