Appreciation for firefighters Dear Editor: We want to offer our sincere appreciation for the rapid response to a lightning-initiated fire at the Villa Ranch on Saturday, July 25th. The quick actions of our neighbor Pat Mares, Meeker Fire and Rescue, US Wildland Fire Service South Zone (formerly BLM) and the[Read More…]
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FFA officers retreat at Trappers
Special to the HT MEEKER | The 2026-27 Meeker FFA Chapter officer team recently participated in the chapter’s annual Officer Retreat, held June 12-13 at Trappers Lake Lodge. The officer team consists of President Aurora Stallings, Vice President Elijah Rundberg, Secretary Jayci Chintala, Treasurer Lauryn Shults, Reporter Hailey Cox, Sentinel[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN – 2026 Town Hall tour reflections
Special to the HT RBC | Democracy isn’t meant to happen in comment sections. At a time of deep political division and toxic online discourse, there is no substitute for meeting face-to-face to discuss our ideas, challenges, and disagreements. While too many elected officials avoid in-person town halls, I continue[Read More…]
BLOODMOBILE
Lots of community members showed up to donate at the blood drive organized by Meeker Public Library last Tuesday. Some residents who were eager to help had to be turned away because all appointments filled up. Vitalant will be back in mid-September, so if you did not get to donate[Read More…]
RMEF named Colorado Conservationist of the Year
Special to the HT RBC | The Colorado Wildlife Council has named the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation its 2026 Conservationist of the Year, recognizing nearly four decades of conservation work in Colorado. The award honors organizations that have made significant, measurable contributions to environmental conservation in the state. Since 1987,[Read More…]
Finances, pharmacy, staffing discussed by PMC board
MEEKER | Last week, the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center Board held its regular July meeting, marking the first meeting under its new schedule. The board will now meet on the third Tuesday of each month instead of the fourth Tuesday. Meetings begin at 9:30[Read More…]
History in jeopardy?
Advocates say proposed changes to Section 106 may weaken protections for historic places RBC | A proposed rewrite of the federal rules used to review projects that may affect historic places is raising concerns among preservation groups in Colorado. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted July 24 to move[Read More…]
Keystone Fire contained at 3,000 acres
MEEKER | The Colorado Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) reported the Keystone Fire northwest of Meeker was 95% contained at the start of this week. The IMT has returned the incident to local control The fire was caused by lightning and started within the 2018 Indian Valley Fire burn[Read More…]
FIVE WEEKS, FIVE WINS: Nunn continues remarkable run
MEEKER | This past week, Dawson Nunn’s remarkable summer at the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series continued July 23 as he captured his fifth consecutive ranch bronc riding title, while the bull riding jackpot climbed to $3,500 after another week without a qualified ride. Competitors from across the region gathered at[Read More…]
ERBM Rec District Youth Track and Field Results
Special to the HT MEEKER | 4×100 Relay: First place: Finnegan Walker, Bodhi Yarbrough, Grace Raley, and Paxton Dupire Second Place: Zaiden Harris, Evica Hering, Cleo Tucker, and Alexander Powell Third Place: River Powell, Rozlyn Frantz, Ezralynn Tucker, and Ryker Granahan 100 Meter Dash: Girls (7-8) Winners: Evica Hering, Cali[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 30th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago “Cyclone Bill” struck town Wednesday, and has come to stay. During the past three years, he has been traveling for his health, and has visited Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. He thinks there is no place like the White River. Within the last[Read More…]
From the Front Lines: Inside the fight against the PL Gulch Fire
RBC | When the PL Gulch Fire was first reported Monday, July 13, some residents feared they were about to watch history repeat itself. The human-caused blaze ignited north of County Road 5, just outside last year’s Lee Fire burn scar, prompting evacuation orders, road closures, and concerns that Rio[Read More…]