Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Piceance Creek is full of Aspen people, no less than a hundred being down there, says the Times, whose reporter was there for a few days. They are living on venison. A game of genuine, unadulterated football is promised to Meeker on Thanksgiving Day.[Read More…]
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A Halloween event with heart: Meeker’s Howl-o-Ween celebrates connection and care
MEEKER | When Community Service Officer Melissa Fellows took over the Meeker Animal Shelter last year, she wanted to find a way to bring people together — and help them feel more connected to the shelter and its animals. Her solution was to mix a little Halloween spirit with community[Read More…]
Food Bank seeks donations as local need increases
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Food Bank of Meeker exists to serve the vulnerable and financially challenged households in our community with food, kindness and hope. I’m pleased to say we have been able to extend our mission to over 700 Meeker residents in 2025 to date. This[Read More…]
Meeker Regional Library Board reviews HVAC, roof issues
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library Board held a work session last week in the community room of the Meeker Public Library. All board members were present. The session began with an update on the HVAC and roof replacement projects. Board President John Moffitt informed members that the library had[Read More…]
RBC Commissioners discuss broadband operations, chip seal project, and library board appointments at Oct. 14 meeting
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners held a work session and regular meeting last week in Meeker, covering topics ranging from the county’s broadband operations and infrastructure maintenance to letters of support and local board appointments. All three commissioners were present. The work session focused on[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 12-18, 2025
CALL SUMMARIES 10/13/2025 @ 6:46 pm. Emergency Services were dispatched to a Forest Service Road in the area of County Road 57 for an ATV that caught fire. There were no injuries however as a result of the fire. 10/14/2025 @ 10:54 am. A theft of wood occurred at a[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 23rd, 2025
Carnival pool party TODAY at 4 p.m. MEEKER | Enjoy extended hours and carnival-themed family fun at the MRC Pool Thursday, Oct. 23 from 4-7 p.m. Normal fees and all pool rules apply; find them at erbmrec.com/pool. Questions: 970-878-3403. Bake sale Oct. 24 & Nov. 7 MEEKER | Meeker’s Women’s[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – How can we get on the same page if we aren’t even reading the same book?
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ~ George Orwell, ‘1984’ I have been watching with interest a dialogue online between two of my high school classmates about the current political situation. They’re both being respectful of[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – October 23rd, 2025
Sincere thank you Dear Editor: We would like to express a sincere thank you to all who sent cards, flowers, e-mails, texts, visits and food at the time of our son Jeremy’s illness and passing. To all who attended the service-many from long distances, we thank you. We had[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: From the RBC Commissioners
Clarifying FEMA Public Assistance We’ve learned there is some confusion about FEMA Public Assistance and we’d like to offer a few clarifications. First, it’s important to understand that FEMA assistance is not guaranteed. The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) worked with Rio Blanco County and local[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Hugus, Part 2
When General Merritt set up a garrison on the White River, J.W. Hugus saw his opportunity to get the Sutler contract there. He had the supplies in Rawlins, the teamsters, and experience. Although I can find no corroboration, I believe that Wilbur Hugus filled the position as Post Trader for[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: From the Meeker School District
District on track to pay off bonds early, opening discussion about use of interest revenue The specifics of this strategy are very complicated, but the summary is as follows: We are on track to pay off the elementary and high school bonds early. In the 2008 and 2018 elections, our[Read More…]
