Special to the HT MEEKER | “I am incredibly humbled by these recognitions because they represent so much more than an award or a title—they represent the people and the community I care so deeply about,” said Pioneers Medical Center Trauma Program Manager Anita Ruder, who recently received the Colorado[Read More…]
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VINE & VITTLES: More than just a drink
Special to the HT MEEKER | If you’ve visited my store, you’ve probably noticed that I place a strong emphasis on our non-alcoholic selection. Beyond the changing trends, my passion for non-alcoholic beverages is personal. Many of the people I love and care about don’t drink, and through this business[Read More…]
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Special to the HT RANGELY | Summer at Colorado Northwestern Community College is anything but quiet. While students enjoy a well-earned break, our faculty and staff are preparing for another successful academic year. This season provides an opportunity to celebrate outstanding people, recognize important partnerships, and share projects that will[Read More…]
Obituary – Daniel Burnett Seely
October 6, 1938 ~ July 19, 2026 Daniel Burnett Seely, 87, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on July 19, 2026. He was born on October 6, 1938, in Price, Utah, to Carl H. and Helen Burnett Seely. Dan was the third of four children and is survived by his wife[Read More…]
IMT wraps up the 3,000-acre Keystone Fire
This is a developing story and will be updated. Update Monday, July 27. Key Message: The fire is now 95% contained. Command will be transferred to a local Type 4 organization tonight at 7:00 p.m. Update Friday, July 24. The fire is now 69% contained. Update Thursday, July 23, 12:45[Read More…]
Meeker 1 saves best for last, wins tournament title
MEEKER | Last weekend, the Meeker 1 11-13 Rec Center softball team finished its season at the top, winning the end-of-season tournament championship after three straight postseason victories, including a title-game win over fellow Meeker 2 Goldrush. After closing the regular season with a 4-1 record, Meeker 1 opened postseason[Read More…]
Meeker 2 Goldrush caps season as tourney runner-up
MEEKER | This past weekend, the Meeker 2 11-13 Goldrush softball team wrapped up an impressive summer with a runner-up finish in the end-of-season tournament after posting a perfect 5-0 regular season and finishing with a 7-1 overall record. The Goldrush opened postseason play Monday, July 13, at Paintbrush Park[Read More…]
Growth and teamwork define 8-10 rec softball season
MEEKER | Last week the Meeker 8–10 softball recreation center 8-10 softball team’s season came to an end Wednesday night with a 2-0 loss to Carbondale at Paintbrush Park, falling just short of advancing to the end-of-season tournament in Glenwood. The low-scoring playoff game capped a season of growth for[Read More…]
Four in a row: Nunn continues dominant run at Meeker Summer Rodeo
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series continued July 16 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, where familiar faces returned to the winner’s circle and the bull riding jackpot continued to grow after another week without a qualified ride. Slack began at 6 p.m. before the rodeo performance[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 23rd, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Most of the first cutting of hay is over and it can rain now. In response to a call issued by Mayor Walbridge, a goodly number of property owners and taxpayers assembled at the courthouse last Monday evening. Mayor Walbridge called the meeting to[Read More…]
Update: PL Gulch Fire containment lines holding, no new growth for 48 hours
This is a developing story ad will be updated. Update Sunday, July 19: Containment on the 1,580-acre PL Gulch Fire increased to 45% Sunday morning as firefighters continued making progress along the fire’s perimeter. Personnel assigned to the fire increased to 204. According to the Colorado Incident Management Team, crews[Read More…]
Type 3 Incident Team assumes management of PL Gulch Fire
By Caitlin Walker | [email protected] The Colorado Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) assumed management of the 1,580-acre PL Gulch Fire burning in the Piceance Basin at 6 a.m. Friday, July 17. Operations are currently staged at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Why a Type 3 Team: IMTs are assigned[Read More…]