PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Town of Meeker is pleased to announce that it will assume full management and maintenance responsibilities for seven community parks previously overseen by the ERBM Parks and Recreation District. Effective June 1, 2026, the Town’s Public Works Department will oversee operations at the following locations: [Read More…]
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Board of Health adopts updated waste water regulations; commissioners approve contracts, projects
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Health adopted updated regulations governing on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) during its May 19 meeting before county commissioners convened as the Board of County Commissioners later that afternoon. County Attorney Rose Pugliese presented the proposed regulations, explaining that the county last adopted[Read More…]
PIONEERS IN PAINT
The Meeker High School art class recently assisted with hanging the newest Pioneers in Paint title mural for Uplift Meeker. The mural was designed and painted by local artist and teacher Ben Quinn, with help from students Auri Murray, Misael Rosas, Natalie Bayles, and Ryan Hanberg. The project is part[Read More…]
Parks, Robert Street discussion dominate Meeker board of trustees meeting
RBC | Old business took up the greater part of a lengthy Meeker Board of Trustees meeting on May 19, specifically continued discussion around the imminent takeover of responsibilities for care and maintenance of seven town-owned park properties on June 1 and ongoing negotiations with property owners in Sanderson Hills[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: YOUTHZONE
Special to the HT RBC | TheThis spring, communities all around the Roaring Fork and Grand River valleys showed up to support YouthZone in some amazing ways. On May 1st, more than 200 people gathered at the historic Hotel Colorado for our 50th Anniversary Spring Gala, which featured the return[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – May 28th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Lark Craig of Danforth park was in town a few days ago and reports having killed a coyote in his house. The predatory roamer of the park wilds was first discovered in the parlor by Mrs. Craig, so Lark says, and he was called[Read More…]
“Ball of sunshine”: Meeker High School celebrates Kathleen Kelley’s lasting legacy
MEEKER | Born and raised in Meeker, Kathleen Kelley went from dirt roads and skinned elbows in a small rural town to the Colorado Legislature, where she became the youngest woman ever elected to the state House in 1980. After careers in politics, lobbying and agriculture, Kelley ultimately returned home[Read More…]
Panther Power: Class of 2026
The Rangely High School Class of 2026 matriculated last Sunday, May 17. See last week’s edition for individual senior photos.
Meeker Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony continues a tradition of honor and remembrance
Special to the HT MEEKER | For generations, the veterans of Meeker have gathered on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Long before many of us were born, local veterans stood together at the cemetery and along the banks[Read More…]
Commissioners review basin work, housing and infrastructure at work session
RBC | Last week, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a work session at the Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse in Meeker focused on infrastructure planning, housing discussions and water-related projects. Commissioners Doug Overton and Callie Scritchfield attended in person, while Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon participated via Google Meet.[Read More…]
RBC Cattlewomen host ‘Beef Day’ at Clark’s Market June 3
Special to the HT MEEKER | Rio Blanco Cattlewomen are having a Beef Day at Clark’s Market on June 3, 2026, in celebration of Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Flag Day and Memorial Day because beef is good for everyone! Please come by from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sample[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 10-16, 2026
ARRESTS 5/15/2026- A 55 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and/or Drugs and Careless Driving. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. CALL SUMMARIES 5/10/2026 @ 7:43 am. A one vehicle rollover occurred at[Read More…]
