Special to the HT MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) is pleased to announce the addition of new leadership team members and the promotion of three valued employees, reflecting the organization’s continued commitment to excellence in patient care and community engagement. New Hires Josh Martin has joined PMC as Director[Read More…]
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Colorado will not receive FEMA aid for last year’s fires and flooding
From KUNC This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at cpr.org. RBC | FEMA has denied Colorado’s appeal for a major disaster declaration for two natural disasters that occurred last year. It means federal dollars will not be available to help in[Read More…]
Meeker Sportsman’s Club re-opens pistol range with improvements
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club is pleased to announce the re-opening of their pistol range following the completion of facility improvements. Last year, the club applied for and was awarded a Shooting Range Development Grant from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to help fund the $72,000[Read More…]
Black Diamond Mine fire now ‘top priority’ in Colorado
MEEKER | The glowing cross atop China Wall is a familiar landmark for Meeker residents, but according to fire safety mitigation experts, it isn’t the only thing lighting up the region just west of town. “I think today if you had to ask me what the biggest priority in the[Read More…]
RHS Panther Prom Royalty
Members of the Rangely High School prom royalty pose for a photo during prom this past weekend. Back row, from left: Logan Peterson, Aspen Steele, Jeren Blankenship (prom king), Kaelyn Geer (prom queen), Aubrey Kenney and Joseph Valdez. Front row: Ryker Fielder and Collins Lohry. KELSEY PETERS PHOTOGRAPHY
RBC Commissioners to discuss term limits; public hearings scheduled
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners has been approached about the potential elimination of term limits for the Assessor, Clerk and Recorder, County Commissioner(s) and Treasurer. There will be an initial discussion of this issue during the Board of Commissioner’s regular[Read More…]
Fire risks, student voices and local growth lead board agenda
Student forum, emergency fuels reduction plan and local business report among key discussions MEEKER | A student-led discussion on wildfire policy and an update on a nearby underground coal mine fire drew attention during the Meeker Board of Trustees’ latest meeting, where officials also approved steps toward wildfire mitigation near[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 5-11, 2026
ARRESTS 4/10/2026 – Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 23 year-old female on a Violation of a Protection Order, Harassment and Domestic Violence. She was taken to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 4/7/2026 @ 4:45 pm. A possible DUI driver was reported to Colorado State Patrol. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 16th, 2026
Small business workshops MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce announced a series of upcoming small business workshops. April 23, 12–1:30 p.m.: “Ready, Set, Pitch: Communicating Your Business Clearly with Social Media” (Madi). Free. May 1, 8–9:30 a.m.: “AI Marketing: Made Simple” (Adam Chandler). Free, includes 7 a.m. breakfast. May[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – April 16th, 2026
“Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you insane your whole life.” ~ Anne Lamott I’ve long told myself that the week we have a “perfect” paper will be the week I quit, and just about every week I think I’ve nailed[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – April 16th, 2026
My two favorite men Dear Editor: Lately I’ve been hearing the term “born and raised here” quite a lot, as if it is a requirement for leadership. I do understand the thought process of not wanting an outsider to come into our beloved community and start changing all of the[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Meeker’s 250/150 Celebration—two years in the making
MEEKER| It has been a few weeks since we had an article about the Sesquisemiquincentennial, but planning efforts are ongoing across the Great West Tourism Region of Colorado. The upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States and the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood in 2026—known as the “250/150” — were[Read More…]