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…]
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Hernandez, Watson lead Meeker in season-ending stretch
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls golf team wrapped up its season with two late tournaments, finishing the year with continued progress and development across a young roster. Last week, the Cowboys competed in the Rifle Bears Invitational on April 27 at Rifle Golf Course, finishing seventh overall as[Read More…]
Panthers excel at Western Slope League meet, boys take 2nd, girls take 5th
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers track and field team turned in one of its strongest performances of the season at the 1A/2A Western Slope League meet, competing against a 13-team field that included programs from West Grand to Cedaredge. Fueled by a surge of personal records[Read More…]
Meeker relays shine at Western Slope League Championship
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team competed at the 1A/2A Western Slope League Championships, held May 1-2 at Coal Ridge High School, posting several podium finishes and a league title highlighted by a record-breaking performance in the girls 4×800-meter relay. The Meeker girls 4×800-meter relay team[Read More…]
Meeker bats come alive in Steamboat sweep, top Rangely
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School baseball team opened play on the road at Steamboat on April 29, 2026, in a doubleheader against the Sailors. Meeker opened the series with a 20-4 win behind a balanced offensive attack. Junior Said Rodriguez powered the lineup with a home run,[Read More…]
RBC livestock judging team places 2nd in sheep and goat at Kiowa contest
Special to the HT MEEKER | This past weekend, Rio Blanco County 4-H members traveled to Kiowa to compete in the Elbert County Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, May 2, 2026. At the contest, 67 juniors formed 18 teams. Rio Blanco County was represented by one junior team and one[Read More…]
Library board advances roof project, boosts director pay
Special to the HT MEEKER | With board president John Moffitt absent, Vice President Keri Grieser presided over the Meeker Regional Library Board’s April meeting, where members addressed staffing, finances and a major facilities project. The board approved the agenda after removing a planned discussion of the employee handbook. No[Read More…]
Board reviews pharmacy losses, system issues and future planning
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District board, which oversees Pioneers Medical Center, held its regular April meeting last week with all members present. The board opened the meeting by approving the agenda and minutes from its March meeting with no changes. Senior Finance Analyst Janae Stanworth[Read More…]
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Streamline Realty hosted the Meeker High School Art Show again this year. Emma Bauer (right) was the People’s Choice Winner. Streamline Realty owner Suzan Pelloni (left) presents Bauer with the winning pot of donations totaling $239.76. More than 500 people came to see the art and support the award-winning talent[Read More…]
Meeker school board approves curriculum, discusses water use and facility projects
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting at the district office with all board members present. Following approvals, the board moved into student celebrations, recognizing Meeker Elementary School Student Council fundraising efforts and high school science teacher Sarah Powell for completing an[Read More…]
Obituary – Steven Samuel Kinnamon
July 25, 1978 ~ April 26, 2026 Steven was born in Meeker, Colorado, in 1978, to Ella Darlene Kinnamon and Larry Rhea Kinnamon. He was the last son of three boys; Arthur Kinnamon and Eugene (Gene) Kinnamon. Steven spent his childhood ranching with his family and attended school in Meeker.[Read More…]
Death Notice – Robert Klenda
May 30, 1936 ~ April 15, 2026 Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. Reception at the Fairfield Center.
