Don’t miss Meeker’s once-a-year quilt show Friday, Sept. 11, from noon to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fairfield Center. You’ll see the newly minted craftsmanship of folks who have been working hard all year. Full-sized bed quilts, cradle quilts and quilted[Read More…]
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Pioneers Medical Center Board Appoints Hannah as CEO
During a special meeting Sept. 3, the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors appointed Steve Hannah as chief executive officer. Hannah had served as interim CEO since late January 2026. The board also approved two provider agreements to move forward for final negotiation and completion.
RIO HAPPENINGS: Aug. 30-Sept. 5
ARRESTS Sept. 1: Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 42-year-old man on a warrant and for violation of a protection order. He was taken to jail and released on bond. Sept. 3: Rangely Police Department arrested a 30-year-old man on a warrant. He was taken to jail and released[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 10th, 2026
Frontier Fest set for Friday Josephine Meeker’s Frontier Fest will take place Friday, Sept. 11, from 4–7 p.m. on Main Street in front of the Rio Blanco County Courthouse. The Western-themed community celebration will feature the Buffalo Soldiers of the American West, author Robert Silbernagel discussing Troubled Trails: The Meeker[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – What we choose to protect
Last Thursday, I squished into a bus seat with my fifth grader and one of his friends for a long, lonnnnnng bus ride to Trappers Lake. I have had terrible motion sickness ever since I became a mom (cool), and I was so happy I didn’t throw up that I[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Extension office, Fair Board ~ Sept. 10, 2026
Dear Editor: On behalf of Extension and the Fair Board, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Rio Blanco County Fair a success. From our generous sponsors and dedicated setup-day volunteers to those who assisted with indoor exhibits and the many[Read More…]
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT – MSD Accredited with Distinction in 2026
Meeker School District RE-1 is “Accredited with Distinction” in 2026. This is the highest accreditation rating given by the Colorado Department of Education. In 2026, only 12 entities earned “Accredited with Distinction” status, placing our school district in the top 6.5% of all local education agencies in Colorado. The achievement[Read More…]
FUNERAL NOTICE – William Albert Mannel
Nov. 20, 1943 ~ Sept. 5, 2026 Services will be held September 11 at 10 a.m. at Community Church in Moab, Utah.
HEALTHY LIVING WITH PMC – Connecting performance and counseling
EDITOR’S NOTE: This column is part of a paid partnership with Pioneers Medical Center. PMC provides the column, and we’re labeling it clearly so readers know what it is. The sponsorship helps support the Herald Times, but does not affect our independent news coverage or editorial decisions. We are excited[Read More…]
VINES & VITTLES – The beet salad that stole my heart
When I first started exploring Meeker, one of the things that drew me to this little town was the presence of a little wine and cheese shop — Blanco Cellars. In a town our size, the fact that we had such a place was, for me coming up from Denver,[Read More…]
CHAMBER UPDATE – Busy August
August may have marked the beginning of the transition from summer into fall, but it was another busy month for the Meeker Chamber & Visitor Center as we continued welcoming travelers, promoting Meeker and looking ahead to new opportunities for our community. The Visitor Center welcomed 135 visitors during August,[Read More…]
Cravens captains Cowboys through five-set battle
For the 10th season, Greg Cravens is at the helm of the Meeker High School volleyball program, guiding the Cowboys through another season as captain of the ship. This past Saturday, Cravens and his Cowboys battled Plateau Valley through five sets, but the visiting Cowboys held on for a 15-13[Read More…]
