Special to the HT MEEKER| Many longtime residents remember the Happy Landing Pool east of Meeker along County Road 8 near the White River. It was a popular local spot for years. Research by Kay Bivens of the Rio Blanco Historical Society notes a roadside marker for that site is[Read More…]
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Mothers Day Proclamation – 1870
by Julia Ward Howe Arise then…women of this day! Arise, all women who have hearts! Whether your baptism be of water or of tears! Say firmly: “We will not have questions answered by irrelevant agencies, Our husbands will not come to us, reeking with carnage, For caresses and applause. Our[Read More…]
Public meeting on Black Diamond Mine mitigation next week in Meeker
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (DRMS) will host a public meeting May 13 to update the community on mitigation efforts at the historic Black Diamond coal mine site north of Meeker. As reported last month, the site has been the source[Read More…]
Term limits enter the chat — again
RBC | Term limits are back on the agenda this year, with commissioners receiving public comment over several recent meetings. It will be up to the board to determine whether the topic goes to the November ballot again in 2026. In 1994 a statewide vote that limited state officials to[Read More…]
26th ANNUAL ERBM DANCE RECITAL
For the last 26 years the dance program at Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District has hosted an annual dance recital with participants of all ages. In recent years the program has grown to encompass two separate performances over two days. Some of the adult dancers have been[Read More…]
BOCC approves fairgrounds facility improvement assessment funding, airport transfer
RBC | In addition to hearing public comment on term limits, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners approved contracts and funding transfers tied to infrastructure and long-range planning during the meeting last week in Rangely. Commissioners unanimously approved awarding a contract to Civic Forum Associates, Inc, for a fairgrounds[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 26-May 2, 2026
ARRESTS No arrests to report. CALL SUMMARIES 4-24-2026 @ 1:33 p.m. A summons was issued regarding the unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog in the county. The summons specifies that the animal in question inflicted bodily injury on an individual. 4-26-2026 @ 6:14 p.m. Reportedly, a loose dog was heading[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 7th, 2026
Small business workshop this Friday MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will host a small business workshop Friday, May 8, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.: “Bookkeeping Bootcamp” (Helen Roe). $35 registration includes lunch. Contact the Meeker Chamber of Commerce 970-878-5510 for details. MRC closed May 4-25 for HVAC replacement, cleaning and maintenance[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Do we really know anyone? Even ourselves?
The last two weeks I’ve spent more time talking to my parents, aunt, uncle, and long-time family friends than I have in years. All the predictable excuses for that — and a few unusual ones — are to blame. I’ve heard stories about my dad’s Army service at Fort Carson[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – May 7th, 2026
Fire Ready? Dear Editor: Wildfire is a natural part of life in northwest Colorado. As we head into wildfire season, it’s a good time to ask a simple question: Is your home/property ready? What we as home and landowners can control is how prepared we are and to start planning[Read More…]
RBCHS GUEST COLUMN: A personal invitation to step in and help carry our story forward
Special to the HT RBC | There are moments in an organization’s life when you can feel that something important is shifting. This is one of those moments for the Rio Blanco County Historical Society. In my time as Executive Director, I’ve had the chance to watch people walk through[Read More…]
MEEKER CHAMBER UPDATE
Special to the HT MEEKER |The Meeker Chamber of Commerce continued supporting local businesses, assisting visitors, and promoting Meeker tourism throughout April. In April, the Chamber assisted 75 individuals with questions related to lodging, dining, maps and directions, hunting and fishing, local businesses, and general community inquiries through in-person, phone,[Read More…]
