“The whole world can become the enemy when you lose what you love.” ~ Kristina McMorris Today (Oct. 2) marks seven years since the death of my oldest son, Ethan, at the age of 25. Them: “It’s been so long and you’re still grieving?” Me: “Well, they’re still dead. So[Read More…]
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – October 2nd, 2025
Moffitt shares his personal views on library collections policy Dear Editor: The Meeker Regional Library Board met last week for a working session and our regular board meeting. Both meetings focused heavily on the formation of a Collections Development Policy, which will govern the strategy and principles used to guide[Read More…]
RIO BLANCO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Fire and flood recovery update
RBC | In our Aug. 20 letter we wrote, “In coming weeks, Rio Blanco County and partners will be assessing damage, evaluating and re-evaluating recovery needs. We’ve established work recovery areas to address these needs and appointed leads for each focus area. This coalition will guide the recovery process when[Read More…]
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT: Accredited with Distinction in 2025!
MEEKER | This is the highest accreditation rating given by the Colorado Department of Education. In 2025, only 17 entities earned “Accredited with Distinction” status, which places our school district in the top 9.3% of all local education agencies in the State of Colorado. The achievement in 2025 marks the[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker’s Founding Fathers — George Hazen
George Stillman Hazen, one of Meeker’s founding fathers was one of our earliest settlers and stockholders of the Meeker Town Company. He was born Sept. 17, 1837 in Hiram, Portage, Ohio. His brother, William was a career officer in the army who had won recognition during the Indian Wars of[Read More…]
Six individuals inducted into CNCC’s 2025 Hall of Fame
The recipients of the 2025 CNCC Hall of Fame honors included (L-R) Paul Conrad (his posthumous award was received by his son, Rusty, pictured); Joyce Key, Diana Sizemore, David Cole, Tiffany Douglas and Sarah Ward. RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) recently hosted its 2025 Hall of Fame Induction[Read More…]
White River Conservation District receives $531,308 USDA grant to strengthen wildfire resilience in RBC
Special to the HT MEEKER | The White River Conservation District has been awarded $531,308 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program as part of the agency’s latest round of investments in reducing community wildfire risk. The multiyear award will support the Resident Mitigation and Resilience[Read More…]
Homecoming success: Cowboys beat Moffat County in third straight win
MEEKER | The Meeker High School football team continued its winning streak Friday night, picking up their third consecutive victory by defeating the Moffat County Bulldogs 45-0 in their Homecoming game at Starbuck Stadium. The Cowboys had several standout performers in the win. Junior quarterback #11 Cade Mills completed both[Read More…]
Panthers race to personal records at Loudy Simpson Meet
Special to the HT RANGELY | The Panther cross country harriers traveled to Craig this weekend to compete at Loudy Simpson Park. The course is notoriously challenging, often featuring difficult terrain and a grueling final-half-mile hill. However, the runners were pleasantly surprised to find the hill removed, leading to a[Read More…]
RHS Football
Junior quarterback #11 Bradley Lambros launches a pass to #23 Chase Cochrane during Friday night’s home game against Vail Christian. Despite their efforts, the Panthers fell 36-20. They will look to bounce back on the road Friday, Oct. 3 against West Grand. MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO
Meeker sweeps Hayden in homecoming volleyball match
MEEKER | The Meeker High School volleyball team celebrated Homecoming with a decisive three-set sweep of the Hayden Tigers on Friday night, improving their record to 6-3 overall and 4-1 in the 2A/1A Western Slope League, placing them in second in the standings. The Cowboys rolled to a 25-19, 25-17,[Read More…]
Meeker softball sweeps Aspen in road doubleheader
MEEKER | Last week the Meeker High School softball team bounced back in a big way last week, sweeping Aspen in a road doubleheader Thursday. The Cowboys came into last Thursday’s doubleheader after recently losing a pair of games against Cedaredge the weekend before. The last time they played the[Read More…]
