Special to the HT MEEKER | OK — you know the feeling. You’re sick — tired, achy, scratchy throat, cough, sinus pressure… Or, how about, you’re angry — you got in a huge fight with so-and-so or work has just been EXTRA today. Now, this time, you’re sad. Life has[Read More…]
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Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway public reception June 18 at the museum
Special to the HT MEEKER | Come celebrate the Smithsonian Exhibit at the White River Museum with the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway Committee! The Committee is a team of dedicated stakeholders from both Meeker and Yampa who work to protect, value, and improve the Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway.[Read More…]
Meeker chamber golf tournament debuts at Meeker Golf Course
MEEKER | This past weekend, The Meeker Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural golf tournament May 30 at the Meeker Golf Course, bringing together local businesses, community members and golf enthusiasts for a day centered on friendly competition, community connection and summer recreation. The four-person scramble format drew teams of[Read More…]
Five-peat Marlins lean on culture as season continues
MEEKER | Five straight state championships would be enough for many programs to talk about trophies first. For the Meeker Marlins, head coach Shelly Rogers would rather talk about culture. As the Marlins returned to the water this past week (May 26) after the annual rec center shutdown (May 4–May[Read More…]
12U FASTPITCH SOFTBALL
From left, Superintendent Chris Selle, Barone Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade Eng Members of Meeker’s 2026 12U Fastpitch softball team pose following a championship season representing Colorado River Valley (CRV) Little League. In the program’s inaugural season in the CRV softball league, the team finished with a 7-4-1 record, averaging[Read More…]
MHS BASEBALL
The Meeker High School baseball team poses with its postseason and individual awards following the conclusion of the 2026 season. The Cowboys finished with a 9-13-1 record, earned a berth in the Class 2A regional tournament and placed fourth in league play during Head Coach James Romansky’s second season leading[Read More…]
Commissioner candidate Q&A
The HT asked the two Republican primary candidates for the open county commissioner seat Travis Day and Rich Ford, to submit responses to a list of questions. Those answers are below. The primary election is June 30, 2026. Q: Rio Blanco County is both a government entity and one of[Read More…]
New signage stolen from historical marker near Meeker
MEEKER | The historic marker that points to the location of the Meeker Incident in 1879 sits about three miles west of Meeker at a pull-off on the south side of the highway just across from the turnoff to Strawberry Creek/County Rd. 7. If you’re driving fast and not looking[Read More…]
Library board approves support for Meeker School District curriculum
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library Board approved a $130,000 commitment toward curriculum materials for Meeker School District students during its May meeting, while also advancing a major roof repair project and discussing changes to meeting procedures and governance. The board voted unanimously to commit $130,000 toward curriculum and instructional[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 4th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago “Prairie schooners” with the usual accompaniment of goodly sized families, loose stock, poultry and household effects, have been passing both ways during the past week. Will Simms, who has taught the Rangely school very efficiently during the past two school years, left yesterday to[Read More…]
Maintenance work on East Beaver Road in Rio Blanco County begins June 1
Travel delays and short-term closures possible MEEKER | Roadwork to improve the East Beaver Road (National Forest System Road 250) in the Blanco Ranger District begins June 1. Short-term delays may be possible.The work will begin at the forest boundary northeast of Lake Avery and continue for 17.6 miles. The[Read More…]
Meeker veteran Rob Baughman reflects on Honor Flight experience
MEEKER | For Rob Baughman, the applause waiting in the Baltimore airport terminal was something he never expected to hear. As he and fellow veterans walked through the terminal during a recent Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C., people stood and clapped while a town crier dressed in colonial clothing[Read More…]
