MEEKER | Dawson Nunn capped a dominant summer in ranch bronc riding Thursday night, winning the Week 9 championship rodeo and finishing the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series undefeated in the event. Nunn scored 72 points during the championship rodeo Aug. 13 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds to claim his[Read More…]
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‘Silent threat’: MHS sets sights on title
The Meeker Cowboys enter the 2026 football season with a mix of experience and youth, along with expectations that come with last year’s playoff run. Head coach Andy Coryell is entering his fifth season leading the Cowboys, who are projected to finish second this season. But with just one week[Read More…]
Summer miles fuel Cowboy XC goals this season
A year after Bradley Conrado gave the Meeker boys cross country team a taste of the state championship stage, the Cowboys enter the 2026 season looking to turn that individual success into greater success as a team. Meeker will open its season Aug. 22 in Grand Junction, where Head Coach[Read More…]
Eyes on the prize: Lady Cowboys chase trip to state
MEEKER | This summer was filled with strong participation, hard work and growing confidence as the Meeker High School volleyball team prepares to enter its 2026 season with a young roster and an ambitious goal: returning to the state tournament. Last season, the Cowboys finished 15-10 overall and 8-2 in[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – August 20th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Erecting the poles and stringing the wire for the upper White telephone line began this week and the subscribers to the enterprise will soon be able to “hello” between Meeker and the Buford post office. Brothers William and Fred Ramsay came in Wednesday from[Read More…]
141 Years…Happy Birthday to the Herald Times!
The Herald is 141 this week! That’s 7,332 editions of community news. Don’t stop the presses! Make a donation to The Lyttle Project at theheraldtimes.com/donate.
THE BELL GOES HOME
The Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s Rural Schools Project began in 2017 with the restoration of the Coal Creek School House, and last weekend another milestone was reached when Highrise Tree Service helped lift the bell and spire into place. There is still work to be done, but seeing them[Read More…]
After nearly 29 years, Rholl leaves a legacy at PMC
Special to the HT After nearly 29 years of service, Cindy Rholl has retired from Pioneers Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, kindness and commitment to the organization and community it serves. Cindy’s journey at Pioneers began with a simple goal: providing for her three young children[Read More…]
Commissioners approve Avery subdivision, table rezoning
The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners met Aug. 4 for its regular meeting in Meeker, with all three commissioners present. Commissioners approved the agenda, the July 17 and July 31 payroll management reports and the July 21 meeting minutes. No members of the public attended the public comment[Read More…]
FRESH OUTTA PORRIDGE
A black bear wandered quite far into town limits and ended up in a willow tree at 8th and Cleveland Street last Wednesday. CPW, Rio Blanco County Sheriff, and Meeker PD responded. We will have a full story in next week’s edition. BETH FOX PHOTO
RIO HAPPENINGS:Aug. 2-8, 2026
ARRESTS 8/9/2026 — A 38-year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for domestic violence, violation of a protection order, harassment-stalking, criminal mischief and reckless driving. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 8/3/2026 @ 8:40 a.m. A passerby witnessed an individual discard a cigarette from a vehicle, which subsequently ignited a[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – August 13th, 2026
Library seeking cookbook recipes MEEKER | Meeker Public Library is collecting recipes for a community cookbook. Submit recipes at the library or email [email protected] with your name and phone number. Cowboy Kickoff Classic set for Aug. 14 MEEKER | The 2026 Cowboy Kickoff Classic golf and cornhole tournament will be held[Read More…]
