Special to the HT MEEKER | This is the time when words of hope for the future fill the air. Most are directed at younger generations as they matriculate from secondary schools to colleges and universities. The beginning and end of each school year seem to contain more optimism and[Read More…]
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Growing up in the arena: Watson siblings thrive at state rodeo finals
MEEKER | Long weekends on the road, countless hours with horses and the dedication required to compete at a high level are all part of life for the Watson family as Whit and Greta continue to grow in junior high rodeo. That hard work paid off recently at the Colorado[Read More…]
Meeker riders earn strong finishes at Colorado High School State Rodeo finals in Craig
MEEKER | Meeker-area rodeo athletes delivered steady performances over two days at the Colorado High School Rodeo in Craig, highlighted by strong finishes and point-earning runs from Josey McClain, Kalee Ivy and Leah Wood. Day one opened with a 12th-place finish in pole bending for Ivy, who posted a time[Read More…]
First chamber golf tournament set for Saturday in Meeker
MEEKER | Golfers are invited to take part in a new community tradition this weekend as the Meeker Chamber of Commerce hosts its first-ever golf tournament on Saturday, May 30 at 9:00 a.m. at the Meeker Golf Course. The event will feature a four-person scramble format, offering a fun and[Read More…]
Leaving a lasting lesson: Jennifer Hutchison retires from Barone Middle School
MEEKER | After nearly 30 years in education, including more than two decades at Barone Middle School, Jennifer Hutchison is preparing to close the classroom door for the final time. Hutchison began her teaching career in 1996 at Parkview Elementary in Rangely, teaching third grade for seven years before moving[Read More…]
HONORS
From left, Superintendent Chris Selle, Barone Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade English language arts teacher Jennifer Hutchison, Meeker High School English language arts teacher Kathleen Kelley and Board President Bill de Vergie stand with Hutchison and Kelley, who were recognized for their retirements at last week’s regular school board meeting.
Town of Meeker assumes management of local parks system
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Town of Meeker is pleased to announce that it will assume full management and maintenance responsibilities for seven community parks previously overseen by the ERBM Parks and Recreation District. Effective June 1, 2026, the Town’s Public Works Department will oversee operations at the following locations: [Read More…]
Board of Health adopts updated waste water regulations; commissioners approve contracts, projects
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Health adopted updated regulations governing on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) during its May 19 meeting before county commissioners convened as the Board of County Commissioners later that afternoon. County Attorney Rose Pugliese presented the proposed regulations, explaining that the county last adopted[Read More…]
PIONEERS IN PAINT
The Meeker High School art class recently assisted with hanging the newest Pioneers in Paint title mural for Uplift Meeker. The mural was designed and painted by local artist and teacher Ben Quinn, with help from students Auri Murray, Misael Rosas, Natalie Bayles, and Ryan Hanberg. The project is part[Read More…]
Parks, Robert Street discussion dominate Meeker board of trustees meeting
RBC | Old business took up the greater part of a lengthy Meeker Board of Trustees meeting on May 19, specifically continued discussion around the imminent takeover of responsibilities for care and maintenance of seven town-owned park properties on June 1 and ongoing negotiations with property owners in Sanderson Hills[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: YOUTHZONE
Special to the HT RBC | TheThis spring, communities all around the Roaring Fork and Grand River valleys showed up to support YouthZone in some amazing ways. On May 1st, more than 200 people gathered at the historic Hotel Colorado for our 50th Anniversary Spring Gala, which featured the return[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – May 28th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Lark Craig of Danforth park was in town a few days ago and reports having killed a coyote in his house. The predatory roamer of the park wilds was first discovered in the parlor by Mrs. Craig, so Lark says, and he was called[Read More…]
