Pictured is a helicopter being used to fight the Elk Fire east of Meeker. Smoke from the Lee Fire darkened the sky over Meeker this week as the blaze to the west expanded dramatically, prompting multiple evacuations. The Elk Fire off County Rd. 8 to the east of Meeker also[Read More…]
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms chronic depredation events in Rio Blanco County
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has confirmed three depredation events caused by an uncollared wolf in Rio Blanco County on July 20, 22, and Aug. 2, 2025. Of these depredations one was determined by clear and convincing evidence to have been caused by a wolf with[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS:July 27-AUG 2, 2025
ARRESTS 8/2/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 34 year-old male for Driving Under the Influence. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 8/4/2025-Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 71 year-old male for Driving Under the Influence. He was issued a summons and released to a sober[Read More…]
Survey markers preserve Meeker’s layout — and save homeowners money
MEEKER | A few small nails hidden in the streets of Meeker connect modern-day property lines to maps drawn more than a century ago. As those markers disappear, so does the town’s ability to know exactly where anything begins or ends. What are those small, round metal markers in the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – August 7th, 2025
Community theater production of ‘Matilda’ postponed MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda: The Musical” scheduled for this weekend has been postponed due to the wildfires and will be rescheduled. Circle Park remains closed during final construction MEEKER | The public is reminded that[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Take care of yourselves and each other
“When you face a crisis, you know who your true friends are.” ~ Magic Johnson As I write this on Wednesday morning, many of our friends and neighbors have either been evacuated due to the fires or are waiting to be told to evacuate. The skies are a little more[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker’s Founders — Samuel Fairfield
EDITOR’S NOTE: In preparation for the Town of Meeker’s 140th birthday in September, we are publishing the histories of the Town’s founders who’s names are listed at the White River Museum and on the plaque on the boulder in front of the courthouse. If you would like to participate in[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 93
Office of Indian Affairs Washington, DC HON. C. SCHURZ Muscogee, Indian Territory Dispatches received today from Agent Meeker convoy information of an expected outbreak by his indians. A later dispatch from Rawlings reports that Major Thornburgh’s command was attacked by the Indians on Milk Creek, eighteen miles north of the[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: HOPEWEST – Meeting you exactly where you are
At HopeWest, our work isn’t just about care — it’s about presence. That simple idea has shaped how we walk beside people through aging, illness, and grief for more than thirty years. When you or someone you love needs support, we take the time to understand what matters most to[Read More…]
OBITUARY – Shirley Kay Nickson
Oct. 4, 1935 ~ Dec. 14, 2024 Shirley Kay Nickson, fondly known to family and friends as “Kay,” died Dec. 14, 2024, in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was 89. Kay was a vibrant, happy and giving soul, deeply committed to her family, friends and community. She was born Oct. 4,[Read More…]
Five and Flying: Meeker Marlins ride the wave to another state title
MEEKER | They’re known as the Meeker Marlins, and they have become a force to be reckoned with. This past weekend in Cortez, the Marlins swam their way to a fifth consecutive Colorado seasonal state championship, extending a dominant streak that now spans half a decade. They did it in[Read More…]
MHS alum Burri returns to Meeker golf program as head coach
MEEKER | Returning to lead the boys golf program at his alma mater, 2016 Meeker High School graduate Nick Burri says he’s honored and excited to give back to a sport that’s been a lifelong passion. Though he played high school golf for Rangely—due to Meeker not having a team[Read More…]
