‘As long as hair grows, there’s opportunity.’ MEEKER | After months of bringing his black-and-white mobile barbershop to Meeker on weekends, barber Chris Mattox is officially putting down roots in the community that welcomed him from the start. Mattox, owner of Distinguished Barber Studio, recently opened a permanent shop location[Read More…]
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Commission weighs term limits, wolves policy, fairgrounds concession control
RBC | Rio Blanco County commissioners worked through a full agenda last week, taking public comment on term limits for elected officials, approving budget changes and wildlife policy letters, updating land-use rules for natural medicine healing centers, and discussing control of the fairgrounds concession stand used by the Meeker Lions[Read More…]
Town plans emergency access route between Robert St. and Sanderson Dr.
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker Board of Trustees discussed plans for an emergency access connector between Robert Street and Sanderson Drive at the May 5 meeting. The board approved a 20- to 24-foot-wide emergency access road with gates. Town Manager Margie Joy presented trustees with several possible scenarios for[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 3-9, 2026
ARRESTS No arrests to report. CALL SUMMARIES 5/7/2026 @ 10:30 AM- Dispatch was contacted for a report of a one vehicle accident on Highway 64 and County Rd. 7. None of the passengers received any injuries. 5/7/2026 @ 2:43 PM – An oilfield on Rio Blanco County called today requesting[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 14th, 2026
Meet & greet for Romero Friday, May 15 MEEKER | Dwayne Romero, candidate for Congress in CO-03, will be in Meeker this Friday, May 15, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the meeting room at Mountain Valley Bank for a meet and greet. Smithsonian Exhibit opens Friday, May 15 MEEKER | The[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Joining the ‘Sandwich Generation’
Unlike being a Boomer or a Gen-Xer or a Millennial — categories assigned by birth year — anyone can find themselves part of the “Sandwich Generation.” It’s the place middle-aged adults land when they’re caring for children or grandchildren while also helping aging parents. Sometimes that care is financial —[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – May 14th, 2026
Value times mill levy; statewide taxes administered by state statutes Dear Editor: I went down the legendary rabbit hole on the Meeker Message Board (Facebook) several days ago and can’t shake the responsibility to enlighten the RBC taxpayers. Several responses to a post directed at the County Assessor were so[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker Dome hot spring traces roots to 1920s oil boom
Special to the HT MEEKER | Residents of Meeker closely followed the progress — and eventual failures — of the Marland Company. Although efforts to produce oil were unsuccessful, the hot-water byproduct inspired a new idea for revenue. Hot springs elsewhere in Colorado were already drawing tourists. Why not make[Read More…]
VINE & VITTLES: ‘Harley jacket’ wine?
Special to the HT MEEKER | Ahhh, the wine business. Not an easy one. Wine is a vast topic and can be incredibly complicated. Getting into wine knowledge is not for the faint of heart, but I think that you can say that with any number of hobbies. There is[Read More…]
Rangely High School Class of 2026
‘Sunshine and Smiles’ as P.E.O. hosts annual dinner for MHS senior girls
Sullivan receives STAR Scholarship PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | P.E.O. Chapter BA hosted its 102nd Senior Girls Party on Monday, May 4. The theme of this year’s event was “Sunshine and Smiles” and included dinner. The local chapter, part of the Meeker community since 1919, has documented scholarships awarded to Meeker[Read More…]
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe member to attend reception for Smithsonian exhibit at White River Museum
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Mark Wing, a member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, continues to serve his community through cultural leadership, education and youth advocacy. He’ll be in attendance at the opening reception for the Smithsonian exhibit, “The Americans” on May 15 in Meeker. Wing, who lives in Towaoc[Read More…]
