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…]
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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…]
Meeker football dominates Miners, climbs to No. 10 in CHSAA Power Index
MEEKER | After a bye week, the Meeker High School football team returned home Friday to host the North Fork Miners in a key 1A Western Slope League matchup. The Cowboys, who were ranked 13th in the CHSAA power index, came in on a four-game winning streak, including a 22-13[Read More…]
Panther football wraps season with impressive win over Lake County
The Rangely High School football team celebrates a dominant 60-12 victory over Lake County Friday, Oct. 17, while honoring their seniors: Logan Benson (40), Tomas Lambros (50), Wyatt Stevens (58), Wyatt Petty (64), Jeren Blankenship (71), Braden Lucas (79), Hunter Stewart (82), Keegan Harris (89) and Chase Cochrane (23). The[Read More…]
Rangely cross country ends regular season, heads to regionals in Delta
SPECIAL TO THE HT RANGELY | The Rangely Panther Cross Country team closed out their regular season last Friday at the Whistle Pig Invite, held at Loudy Simpson Park in Craig, Colorado. While the course was flat, the heavy cut grass made for a slower race than previous years when[Read More…]
Rangely rolls past North Park and Olathe, sets sights on Plateau Valley and Cedaredge
RANGELY | The Rangely High School volleyball team continued its midseason surge this past weekend, hosting North Park on Friday night before traveling to face the Olathe Pirates on Saturday. The Lady Panthers entered Friday’s matchup on a two-game winning streak after a 3-1 victory over Manila and defended their[Read More…]
From 24-0 to 10-0: Meeker softball’s season ends with fight and pride
MEEKER | The MHS softball team saw its 2025 season come to a close Saturday in the opening round of the Class 3A regional playoffs, falling 10-0 to powerhouse Eaton. The two teams met earlier this season on Aug. 23 at the Eaton Tournament, when Meeker suffered a 24-0 loss.[Read More…]
