Special to the HT MEEKER | History is often thought of as something that happened long ago, tucked away in dusty books, old photographs, and museum exhibits. But after spending years working with the Rio Blanco County Historical Society and the White River Museum, I have learned something important: history[Read More…]
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MEEKER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Summer activities update
Special to the HT MEEKER | Summer is officially underway in Meeker, and the Chamber has been busy preparing for another exciting season of events and activities. The Meeker Chamber held its first annual Golf Tournament on May 30 at the Meeker Golf Course. The event was a great success,[Read More…]
Ladies Deerfly Scramble draws full field, supports local girls golf program
MEEKER | The Ladies Deerfly Scramble filled its field this past weekend, bringing 24 teams to the Meeker Golf Course for a day of competition, community and fundraising. Tournament organizer Amanda Back said interest in the event remained strong this year, drawing a mix of local players and participants from[Read More…]
Twice as nice: Two golfers sink holes-in-one
Kaleb Nielsen celebrates his hole-in-one on the No. 4 at the Meeker Golf Course. Nielsen aced the hole from the white tee markers using a gap wedge, with a Callaway Golf Supersoft ball. Kaycee Sullivan celebrates after recording a hole-in-one on Hole No. 7 at the Meeker Golf Course[Read More…]
RHS graduate named “Most Positive Athlete”
Special to the HT RANGELY | Rangely High School student-athlete Chase Cochrane has been named one of Colorado’s Most Positive Athletes for the 2025-26 school year by the Positive Athlete organization. Cochrane was among 28 Colorado high school students recognized statewide for demonstrating leadership, character and sportsmanship both on and[Read More…]
Barone Middle School Honor Roll and Attendance Awards
BMS is excited to celebrate these Cowboys for their hard work, effort and grit through the spring semester. Go Cowboys! Sixth grade AB Honor Roll: Front Row, left to right: Weston Currie, Alejandra Carrillo, Leah Keeran, Samuel Jaquez, Melody Miller, Annabeth Moody, Ray’Sun Hume-Williams. Back Row, left to right: Landry[Read More…]
RBC Sheriff candidates’ Q&A
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…]
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…]
