MEEKER | On June 26, the annual Kids in Business Day is happening in the Mountain Valley Bank parking lot. This is a day where kids take their businesses to the next level and promote themselves. They learn about the importance of money and how to save it. Mountain Valley[Read More…]
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Living with less water in RBC: Speaker shares flow trends and new practices
Special to the HT MEEKER | Landowners in Rio Blanco County are seeing springs dry up and ponds disappear. Dealing with the reality of less water was the topic of discussion at the most recent presentation for the White River Alliance. The speaker, Collin Robinson, owns Guide Water. Robinson is[Read More…]
A different way forward: Agrivoltaic offers lesson for rural Colorado
Special to the HT MEEKER | When Byron Kominek stood before Rio Blanco County commissioners during a June 9 work session, his message was simple: rural communities don’t have to choose between agriculture and solar energy. The Boulder County farmer and owner of Jack’s Solar Garden shared lessons learned from[Read More…]
Town board hears concerns on park conditions; backs chipping days, economic development work
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees on Tuesday heard concerns about a connector road and park maintenance, approved special event permits for the Meeker Lions Club, backed two community chipping days, and received an update on regional economic development efforts tied to the coal transition. Police and planning updates[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 14-20, 2026
ARRESTS 6/18/2026- A 38 year old male was arrested by Meeker PD for a Protection Order Violation and Harassment. He was transported to jail and released on a PR bond. CALL SUMMARIES 6/14/2026 @ 2:03 pm. A campfire was left unattended in the Miller Creek area prompted a response from[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 25th, 2026
Kids in Business Day June 26 MEEKER | Mountain Valley Bank is looking for budding entrepreneurs to participate in the 5th annual Kids in Business Day, which will take place on June 26, 2026. Kid business owners can submit their vendor application and learn more details in person at Mountain[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – If you could do anything, what would you do?
“The great thing about life — the most magnificent thing about being these sentient human beings — is that we have been given the power of choice.” ~ Bryant McGill One of the few benefits of being shoved up against the reality of mortality — our own or someone close to[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – June 25th, 2026
Cambodia Mission Team thanks community for support Dear Editor: The Cambodia Mission Team from The Church at Meeker would like to extend our thanks to the Meeker community for your incredible support of our recent garage sale fundraiser. We are grateful for every item donated, every purchase made, and every[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Electricity to Meeker
Special to the HT MEEKER | The earliest use of electricity in Meeker was the telegraph lines connecting Rawlins to the Camp on the White River. Service stopped in 1883, when the post was closed. The private company of Rawlins and White River Telegraph company was maintaining telegraph lines in[Read More…]
VINE & VITTLES: Peanut Butter = Love: For the Dads
Special to the HT MEEKER | I’m sitting here writing this on Father’s Day morning. Listening to music, while my oven and timers go in the background. Baking time — it’s been a couple of months and it’s not something I do nearly often enough. The funny thing is, I’m[Read More…]
RBC HISTORICAL SOCIETY: When History Becomes Part of History
Special to the HT MEEKER | Recently, I found myself reflecting on an unexpected question: At what point does history become part of history? This question arose after the theft of a newly installed sign at the White River Ute Agency site near Meeker. The marker had been placed to[Read More…]
ERBM UPDATES: GOCO grant announcement and summer activities update
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Summer is flying by, and we hope you are enjoying the warm weather, sporting events, community fun, and more! This month, ERBM Recreation and Park District is excited to announce the award of a $100,000 grant from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) to fund a comprehensive update[Read More…]