MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees approved a letter of support for a regional nuclear energy initiative and committed funding to local trail improvements during its latest meeting. Trustees voted unanimously to support a regional response to a Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Department of Energy seeking[Read More…]
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Library board tables minutes, reviews policies and finances
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library District board tabled approval of meeting minutes following a discussion about how those records should be written and what level of detail they should include. Board President John Moffitt referenced Robert’s Rules of Order, emphasizing that minutes should reflect board actions, decisions and votes[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: March 22-30, 2026
ARRESTS 3/29/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 37 year-old male on Violation of a Protection Order. He was taken to jail and released on a PR bond. 3/30/2026- Rangely PD arrested a 20 year-old male for Violation of a Protection Order. He was taken to jail and released[Read More…]
CPW’s big-game draw deadline is one week away, get your applications in by April 7
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to remind hunters that the deadline to submit a big-game draw application in the primary draw is approaching fast. Submit your application at cpwshop.com by April 7 at 8 p.m. MST to be eligible to participate. If you have already[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 2nd, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Monday morning the thermometer registered zero. This was the first zero weather since the 14th of February. Indications point to the election of L.B. Walbridge for mayor next Tuesday. The campaign was brief, but in his canvass Boyd hasn’t overlooked a voter. Mark the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 2nd, 2026
Stations of the Cross on Good Friday MEEKER | Meeker United Methodist Church would like to invite the community to observe the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 3 starting at noon. We will start on the west side of the courthouse lawn. Everyone is also welcome to[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Motive tells its own tale
Do you ever look at someone and just think, “Why?” Why did they make that decision? Why are they acting that way? There’s a reason we ask those questions. Motive matters. Motive, by definition, is “a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.” In murder[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – April 2nd, 2026
Rio Blanco County Detention Center: Explanation on closure and reopening Dear Editor: I want to take some time to address the reopening of the Rio Blanco County Detention Center, since a couple of people have asked, “Why did we close the jail?” First, a little personal background. I worked in[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: U.M. Curtis, Pt. 2
RBC | In the aftermath of the 1879 Ute uprising, U. M. Curtis was involved with the 1880 Congressional investigation and the 1880 Ute treaty which created two Ute Agencies to distribute goods and educate the bands. Curtis was once again listed on the document as interpreter and signed as[Read More…]
Obituary – Georgia Lee Sutton
Dec. 6, 1941 ~ Feb. 14, 2026 Georgia Lee Sutton went home to be with the Lord, Feb. 14, 2026. Georgia was born in Meeker, Colorado, Dec. 6, 1941, to Gale and Amber Perrine. She attended primary through high School and graduated in Meeker. She became the wife of Howard[Read More…]
Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) provides eligible Coloradans with many benefits
PRESS RELEASE RBC | As Colorado closes out its warmest winter on record, the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is reminding residents that the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) offers more than help with heating bills. With an application deadline of April 30, 2026, eligible residents are encouraged to[Read More…]
Tucker Chinn leads boys with hurdles PR while Addie Knowles shines in discus
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team returned to competition March 28 after a week off for spring break, competing at the Mickey Dunn Invitational at Stocker Stadium, where several Cowboys and Cowgirls posted solid performances. Junior Tucker Chinn led the Meeker boys with a sixth-place finish[Read More…]