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…]
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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…]
Memorial Day Traditions
Special to the HT MEEKER | This year’s Memorial Day ceremony in Meeker once again reflected the heart of a small community that continues to remember, honor and support those who served our country. Veterans, families, volunteers and community members gathered at the City Park Bridge and cemetery to honor[Read More…]
Mortarboards & Milestones: MHS Class of 2026
Meeker High School held its graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 23 for the Class of 2026. The mantle was passed from 2026 valedictorian Rylee Sullivan to incoming senior Tucker Chinn, and longtime custodian Stanley Crawford gave the commencement address. See inside this week’s paper for the full graduation section with[Read More…]
Commissioner candidates discuss water, growth at White River Alliance forum
MEEKER | Water, growth, energy development and the future of Rio Blanco County dominated discussion during a candidate forum hosted by the White River Alliance featuring county commissioner candidates Rich Ford and Travis Day. Held in Meeker, the forum focused heavily on declining river flows, water storage, mosquito spraying, recreation[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 17-23, 2026
ARRESTS 5/22/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 43 year-old male for 3rd Degree Assault. He was transported to jail. 5/23/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 20 year-old male for domestic violence and harassment. He was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 5/17/2026 @ 1:05 pm. A deputy[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 28th, 2026
Crafternoon rescheduled to May 28 MEEKER | Meeker Public Library’s May Crafternoon has been rescheduled to May 28 from 3-5 p.m. The featured project is “cloud dough” slime, limited to 11 participants; reservations are required by calling 970-878-5911 or stopping by the library. Additional crafts will also be available. Pig[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Testing… testing…
“Life is a test and this world a place of trial. Always the problems — or it may be the same problem — will be presented to every generation in different forms.” ~ Winston Churchill Despite what we may hope for during our school years, test-taking doesn’t end once we finish[Read More…]