Special to the HT RANGELY | The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses and community leaders during its 2025 Chamber Business Awards celebration, which also served as a fundraiser benefiting Giant Step Preschool & Childcare. Through nominations and voting tied to the Adult Prom King and Queen contest,[Read More…]
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Colorado counties accept applications for property tax deferral
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Eligible Colorado homeowners may apply for the state’s Property Tax Deferral Program through their county treasurer’s offices through April 1, 2026. The program allows qualifying homeowners ages 65 and older and active military service members to defer property tax payments through a low-interest loan from the[Read More…]
It’s Showtime 4-H club report
MEEKER | Over the last two meetings, the It’s Showtime 4-H Club has been very active. In November, we held officer elections in conjunction with the Friendsgiving celebration. Our officers for the year are: President Cienna Rogers, Vice President Teagan Smith, Secretary Copen Smith, Treasurer Hattie Brennan, Reporter Taylor Bain-Kirkpatrick,[Read More…]
CAIC launches new public avalanche data, reporting and visualization tools
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has launched new tools that expand access to avalanche information and make it easier for the public to understand current conditions. “We want people traveling in the backcountry to have the best information possible,” said Ethan Greene, Director of CAIC.[Read More…]
Rangely boys split weekend games, improve to 4-3 on season
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers boys basketball team returned from winter break with a pair of games over the weekend, starting Friday night on the road against fellow “Cat” Conference member Hayden. The last time the teams met, Rangely hosted Hayden on Jan. 10, 2025, and came away with a[Read More…]
Rangely girls basketball sweeps weekend with wins over Hayden, Soroco
RANGELY | The Rangely High School girls basketball team returned from the holiday break with a dominant defensive showing, sweeping a weekend series against Hayden and Soroco to improve to 6–1 overall and 2–0 in league play. Rangely opened the weekend on the road Friday night with a 55–25 win[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JAN 4-10, 2026
ARRESTS 1/7/2026- A 32 year-old female was arrested by Meeker PD for attempted vehicular eluding, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and speeding. She also had a warrant out of Grand Junction PD. She was taken to jail and remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 01/05/2026 @[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – January 15th, 2026
Beach Pool Party Thursday, January 15 MEEKER | Cure the winter blues at ERBM Recreation & Park District’s Beach Pool Party! Thursday, January 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Meeker Rec Center Pool. All pool rules and normal MRC drop-in fees apply. Members: FREE Tots 0-2: FREE Kids[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Dealing with disappointment
“There’s always failure. And there’s always disappointment. And there’s always loss. But the secret is learning from the loss, and realizing that none of those holes are vacuums.” ~ Michael J. Fox No one warns you that adulting will be filled with that same sense of sadness you have as a[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – January 15th, 2026
Request from the Meeker Cemetery District Dear Editor: I am writing on behalf of the Meeker Cemetery Board to ask for the community’s help in preserving the dignity and reverence of one of Meeker’s most treasured places. The Meeker Cemetery, located on the mesa overlooking our town, is not only[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: We need an official Do-Over Day
It is not too late to have a “Do-Over.” Many folks, my extended family households included, not only do not watch or listen, or read the daily news reports on newspapers, television, radio, electronic devices but they ask everyone else to stop talking about it. It’s becoming an inter-generational thing.[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: We could have been ‘Sherman County’?
“WELCOME TO SHERMAN COUNTY, COLORADO.” That is what a sign along Highway 13 from Rifle to Meeker could have read. When the Colorado legislature was considering dividing Garfield County in January of 1889, that was the first name proposed for our county. A committee was formed to oppose the division[Read More…]