MEEKER | As attendees filled the room for an evening of auctions, raffles and community celebration, the focus of the night extended far beyond the banquet hall. More than 350 people attended the annual banquet hosted by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Flat Tops chapter — the largest Meeker banquet[Read More…]
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Meeker Mustang Makeover announces new board members and 2026 selected trainers
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Meeker Mustang Makeover (MMM) is proud to announce a change in its Board of Directors as it prepares for the 2026 Events. After seven years of dedicated service, co-founder Deirdre Macnab stepped down as President back on Dec. 31, 2025. A role she has held[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center board tackles finances, growth and election plans
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center Board held its regular March meeting last week, with all board members present. The meeting began with a finance session at 9:30 a.m., where board Secretary/Treasurer Sherri Halandras raised questions about how board members were being classified[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: March 29-APRIL 4, 2026
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 3/30/2026- A concerned neighbor reported an unattended fire in a fire pit. An officer with Meeker PD responded to the call, inspected the site, and extinguished the fire using a garden hose. 3/31/2026-A reported stolen firearm case was swiftly brought to[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 9th, 2026
NWCO Alliance meeting TONIGHT! MEEKER | NWCO Alliance meeting will be Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 6-8 p.m at Meeker Town Hall. Open Book Club April 13 MEEKER | “The Radium Girls” by Kate Moore, Monday, April 13 at 1 p.m. Crafternoons at the library for teens MEEKER | Crafternoons[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – April 9th, 2026
“It takes a village to convince one person to prepare their property for fire season — and sometimes that one person is all it takes to put the whole village at risk.” ~ The Hotshot Wake Up Back when the evening news was the news, I remember watching stories about[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – April 9th, 2026
Ducey will not seek re-election to WREA Board of Directors Dear Editor: To the Membership of White River Electric Association, I will NOT be seeking re-election this coming year. I would like to personally thank you all, it has been extremely humbling to have so much support and for your[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: WHITE RIVER ALLIANCE Historic drought on the White River
Special to the HT MEEKER | The White River is undergoing historic drought and one its earliest calls on the river. Come join the White River Alliance next Wednesday April 15 at 5:30 to hear from Division 6 Water Engineer Erin Light and Rio Blanco County water commissioner Betty Kracht.[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: BOCC Looking at the bigger picture
Special to the HT RBC | We wanted to follow up after our recent meeting and thank everyone who shared thoughts about the proposed Colorado WUI (Wildland-Urban Interface) code. We heard your strong opinions, good questions, and valid concerns- and we share them. We’d like to step back from the[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: ERBM Two years of progress and looking toward summer
Special to the HT MEEKER | Last week marked my two year anniversary with ERBM Recreation & Park District. Getting to know the ERBM team, our board of directors, and the Meeker community has been a highlight of my career, and I’ve gained deep insight into the unique challenges we[Read More…]
Stallings leads Meeker in second early-season outing
MEEKER | This past week the Meeker High School girls golf team returned to the course after having a couple weeks off as they competed at the Devils Thumb Tournament at Chipeta Golf Course in Grand Junction Colorado hosted by Palisade high school. Junior Aurora Stallings led the Cowboys with[Read More…]
Panthers overcome snow, competition at Eagle Valley Invite
Special to the HT RANGELY | Just 24 hours after a heavy snowstorm swept through the region, the Rangely High School track and field team arrived Saturday to clear skies and a cleared track at the Eagle Valley Invite — and made the most of it. The Panthers turned in[Read More…]