“May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door.” ~ Irish Blessing By the time you’re reading this we’ll be in that weird liminal space between Christmas and New Year’s where you can’t remember what day it is or the last[Read More…]
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – December 25th, 2025
Faith in the public square is not the problem Dear Editor: The recent editorial asserting that politics and religion are a “toxic combination” oversimplifies both history and faith, and in doing so misses an important distinction. The concern should not be whether faith has a place in public life, but[Read More…]
Local man seriously injured in skiing accident
MEEKER | 40-year-old Matthew Griffiths, an Army veteran and local insurance agent in Meeker, is in the ICU at St. Mary’s in Grand Junction following a horrific ski accident at Keystone. Matthew came to a trail merger when he was hit from behind by another skier. His injuries include six[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: And here we are! At the cusp of the sesquisemiquincentennial
As we move into the AM250/CO150 year, referred to as the Sesquisemiquincentennial, next week, we begin the implementation of the plans that we have been thinking about for a while. Can you believe it is really here? There is just so much going on. Did I mention Drone Shows? I’m[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Mrs. S.C. Wright
There were 26 signatures on the original 1883 Meeker Townsite incorporation papers. None of them were women. That didn’t stop Mrs. S.C. Wright from buying some shares. I am going to use her story to introduce two men in her life who were also shareholders. Charles Dunbar and William H.[Read More…]
Meeker girls improve to 4–0 with Banning Lewis win at Windsor Showcase
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team returned to action this past weekend after a brief break to help run the Boys White River Electric Cowboy Shootout Tournament. The Cowboys traveled to Windsor, Colorado, to compete in the Windsor Showcase. Meeker’s originally scheduled opener against Estes Park on[Read More…]
Weber takes fifth as Meeker competes at Warrior Classic
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys boys wrestling team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Warrior Classic, facing a deep field of competition from across the region. Junior Koy Weber led Meeker’s efforts at 138 pounds, finishing fifth overall. Weber opened the tournament with a dominant[Read More…]
Meeker girls wrestling gain valuable experience at Warrior Classic
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls wrestling team continued its strong start to the season this past weekend at the Warrior Classic. Competing on the road Saturday, the Cowboys faced tough competition from across the region. Freshman Maite Camargo, wrestling at 110 pounds, showed flashes of dominance with multiple[Read More…]
Meeker boys basketball finishes Windsor Showcase 1-1
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team faced its first road test of the season this past weekend at the Windsor Showcase Tournament, taking on Lotus School for Excellence and Banning Lewis Academy. Meeker entered the tournament with a 1‑3 record following a narrow 63‑59 loss to the[Read More…]
Youth seats open on Outdoor Equity Grant Program board
Special to the HT RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has extended the application deadline for the youth seats on the Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP) Board. While the application period for non-youth seats has now closed, CPW is providing prospective youth board members (age 25 and younger) additional[Read More…]
Library board reviews finances, hears public comment, plans 2026 programs
MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library Board held its regular December meeting with all members present. Before approving the agenda, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt proposed moving the Pledge of Allegiance to follow the call to order. The board approved the agenda with the change. During public comment, community member Jennifer Key[Read More…]
HopeWest Lights of Life event honors and remembers loved ones
Special to the HT MEEKER | On Wednesday, Dec. 3, HopeWest held our annual Lights of Life event at St. James Episcopal Church in Meeker. This cherished tradition offers a moment to remember, and honor loved ones who hold a special place in our hearts throughout the year, especially during[Read More…]
