Post-Fire Recovery Drop-in Session Feb 5 MEEKER | Landowners impacted by the Lee and Elk Wildfires can meet with Rio Blanco County Recovery Manager Liz Chandler to learn about the Emergency Watershed Protection Program at the Meeker Fire Department (240 7th St.) on Feb. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2[Read More…]
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EDITOR’S COLUMN – Sunshine Law compliance builds public trust, and violations tarnish it
“Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? (Who watches the watchers?)” ~ Juvenal, Satire VI It must be that time of year again. Sunshine Week — the annual reminder of why open government matters — isn’t officially on the calendar until March, but sometimes the reminder needs to be made a wee bit[Read More…]
AM250/CO150: The road to independence, revolution to statehood
As activities and celebrations continue to mark the AM250/CO150 anniversaries, it has become clear that many Americans did not fully carry forward the history lessons of how we arrived at this moment. This week serves as a refresher on where we came from — and where we are. Strikingly, many[Read More…]
Public encouraged to join hazard mitigation plan meetings this month
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Rio Blanco County is moving forward with the second phase of its Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Public input is a vital part of the planning process, and residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their experiences, concerns, and mitigation ideas with their local communities. The Hazard[Read More…]
GoFundMe set up for Meeker woman
MEEKER | Megan Smith from Meeker was in a terrible horse accident at the Estes Park Skijor event which led to serious injuries. She suffered fractured vertebra, broken ribs, and a wrist. Medical bills are piling up already as Megan only starts a long road to recovery. Megan moved to[Read More…]
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY 2026 LOCAL COMPETITION REGIONAL QUALIFIERS
Front Row: Dillon Koenig, Andra Navratil, Addilyne Shonk, Grayson Coryell, Cora Lewis, Charlee Bennett, Zoe Holt, Harper Ducey. Middle Row: Isaiah Gianinetti, Miles Franklin, Alise Massey, Abigail Ruiz, Aniyah Harmann, Lianaha Thomas, Breneli Ruiz-Serna. Back Row: Whit Watson, Asher Navratil, Gael Rodriguez-Valeriano, Case Conway, Ridge Butler, Jackson Bustos, Joseph Tatum-Franco,[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – February 5th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Today is ground-hog day. He could have seen his shadow this morning. Several jags of snow fell during the week, and since yesterday morning it has been snowing nearly continuously. The tingle of the sleigh bells is again heard. On Tuesday Judge Gray was the[Read More…]
Meeker shines on Senior Night, Weber reaches 100 wins at DCC Duals
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys wrestling team continued its strong midseason run last week, opening with a dominant 57–4 senior-night win over the Moffat County Bulldogs. The team honored graduating seniors Drake Jones, Holton Harvey, and Tristin Rollins, along with team manager Morgan Keetch, who will all graduate in spring[Read More…]
Panthers extend win streak with back-to-back league victories
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers extended their winning streak to three games Friday with a 54-41 home victory over Plateau Valley, handing the Cowboys their first league loss of the season. Rangely (9-3) snapped Plateau Valley’s eight-game winning streak behind a balanced scoring effort and strong[Read More…]
Sanders’ clutch 3 lifts Meeker past North Fork, tops Grand Valley
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys boys basketball team started the weekend on the road with a 49-46 win over the North Fork Miners, capped by a last-second three-pointer from junior Trent Sanders. The victory improved Meeker’s record to 9-5 overall. The Cowboys last faced North Fork on Feb. 22, 2025,[Read More…]
Cowboys steady after loss, improve to 12–2 with home win
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team split its weekend slate, dropping a close road contest Friday before rebounding with a decisive home win Saturday to remain atop the league standings. Meeker fell 45–42 at North Fork on Friday, Feb. 2, in a defensive battle marked by offensive[Read More…]
Meeker girls wrestling posts big weekend, wins Valley Classic
MEEKER | The Meeker girls wrestling team delivered a strong weekend, earning multiple individual championships at the Ladies Canon Classic and the Valley Classic and capturing the team title at the Valley Classic. At the Ladies Canon Classic in Canon City, junior Ruth LeBlanc won her weight class to continue[Read More…]
