MEEKER | For Meeker High School Class of 2021 graduate Justin Henderson, the path from fixing fences and working cattle to the halls of the nation’s capital has been anything but typical. A Meeker native who grew up immersed in agriculture, Henderson will spend his summer in Washington, D.C., interning[Read More…]
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Agriculture anchors Rio Blanco County economy but faces mounting pressures according to CMU study
RBC | In Rio Blanco County, agriculture isn’t just part of the landscape — it’s a major piece of the local economy. According to a 2026 study from Colorado Mesa University’s Davis School of Business, agriculture supports 452 jobs locally, accounting for roughly 9.4% of all employment in the county[Read More…]
Clean out the paperwork clutter: What to shred and what to save
Free cleanup event includes secure document shredding in Meeker on April 10 MEEKER | The word “paperwork” brings to mind a lot of things — balancing the checkbook, filling out tax forms, job or school applications, and the never-ending task of sorting receipts, medical bills and financial records. From the[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: March 15-21, 2026
ARRESTS 3/15/2026-Meeker PD arrested an 18 year-old female for 1st Degree Criminal Trespass, 2nd Degree Burglary and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was taken to jail. 3/20/2026-Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 36 year-old female for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs or Both. She was issued a summons[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 26th, 2026
Fairfield grant application deadline April 1 MEEKER | The deadline for the semi-annual Freemain E. Fairfield grant applications will be 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Applications may be mailed to PO Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641, or delivered to White River Electric (233 6th St.), ATTN: JH Sheridan, between[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – On taxes
“Income tax returns are the most imaginative fiction being written today.”~ Herman Wouk I can’t think of a single positive statement I’ve ever heard about taxes. It doesn’t matter if it’s sales taxes or income taxes or property taxes, the consensus has always been that taxes suck and we collectively[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Communities invited to share their stories and mark ‘History Where It Happened’
America 250-Colorado 150 announces historic marker program RBC | “The America 250-Colorado 150 Commission announced the launch of a new Historic Marker Program, a signature initiative that will place up to 150 new historic roadside markers across Colorado in recognition of the state’s 150th anniversary of statehood and the nation’s[Read More…]
VINE & VITTLES – Bites, Bottles & Banter
MEEKER | An amazing opportunity has come my way: I get to write about food and drink, in any aspect I desire—on a recurring basis. Whether it’s recipes, recommendations, history, hot topics (yes, even those pesky rising grocery prices!), or just some lighthearted banter, I get to explore it all.[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Playground Politics
MEEKER |“Playground Politics” are back with a vengeance It first became visible in the larger public meetings involving local issues. There seemed to be no rhyme or reason for it. The size of the community didn’t appear to be as much a factor as a general disinterest toward collaborating with[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: U.M. Curtis, Pt 1
RBC | Uriah Martin Curtis was appointed government interpreter to the Utes by Agent Simeon Whiteley in 1863. Whiteley opened his agency for the Northern Utes at Hot Sulphur Springs, now in Grand County. The Utes had been camping there in the winter for many years. I am not sure[Read More…]
YOUTH ZONE: Pucker up for a wild ride
Special to the HT RBC | This year marks a milestone for YouthZone: 50 years of fostering hopeful youth, strong families and safe communities. Over the years, the organization has served thousands of court-involved and at-risk youth in Colorado’s 9th Judicial District and is planning a large-scale celebration. The 50th[Read More…]
Cowboys look to take next step in Romansky’s second season
MEEKER | Entering his second season leading the Cowboys, head coach James Romansky is focused on building both depth and culture within the program. After his first year, Romansky said one of the biggest lessons came from coaching in a smaller community, particularly when it comes to pitching. “The biggest[Read More…]
