This summer, lightning again sparked wildfires across northwest Colorado. The Keystone Fire burned more than 3,000 acres along the Rio Blanco and Moffat county line, and in Routt County, the Fishhook Fire and Green Ridge Fire were both fully contained after burning a combined 350 acres near Steamboat Springs. These[Read More…]
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Obituary – Clyde R. Huber
1934-2026 Clyde passed away July 2, 2026, at the age of 91, just short of what would have been his birthday on Aug. 10. Clyde was born in Queens, New York. As a young boy, his family moved to Casper, Wyoming, where he completed his education. He immediately enlisted in[Read More…]
Obituary: Joseph Elwood Livingston
November 28, 1942 ~ July 1, 2026 Joseph Elwood Livingston, 83, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away peacefully July 1, 2026. Born in Craig, Colorado, to Elwood M. and Delora A. Livingston, Joe lived a vibrant life marked by love for his family, dedication to education and a passion for[Read More…]
YOUTHZONE: Putting families ahead of systems: leading effective collaboration in rural communities
Special to the HT “At YouthZone, we believe that behavior is often a communicator of a deeper need,” said Executive Director Jami Hayes. “Without taking the time to sit with youth and families, listen to their experiences, and understand the full context of their lives, we cannot provide support that[Read More…]
MSD board approves new positions and begins new year with focus on safety, finances and governance
The Meeker School Board of Education returned from its July break Aug. 10 for a special meeting and work session focused on staffing, transportation, school safety, finances and governance. The board approved Jason Back as MHS boys golf head coach following Nick Burri’s resignation, with Amanda Back and Burri serving[Read More…]
History set to come alive at Highland Cemetery this October
On Oct. 9, we are planning a History Walk at Highland Cemetery, and we would love to have our community — especially families whose loved ones rest there — be part of it. A cemetery is much more than a collection of stones and dates. Every marker represents a person[Read More…]
Cowboy softball embraces “play rowdy” mentality
The Meeker Cowboys softball team opened the 2026 season on the road Aug. 14-15 at a league tournament hosted by Rifle High School and Athletic Director Cory Hitchcock. After opening the tournament with a lopsided loss to Eagle Valley, Meeker responded with two wins Saturday, giving first-year head coach Josh[Read More…]
Smith leads Cowboys through beginning season tournaments
The Meeker High School boys golf team continued their 2026 season with tournaments at River Valley Ranch in Carbondale on Aug. 11 and Devil’s Thumb in Delta on Aug. 13, giving a young Cowboys roster more opportunities to gain experience on the course. Meeker finished 12th at the Basalt Longhorn[Read More…]
Nunn caps undefeated bronc season, no bull champs at rodeo
MEEKER | Dawson Nunn capped a dominant summer in ranch bronc riding Thursday night, winning the Week 9 championship rodeo and finishing the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series undefeated in the event. Nunn scored 72 points during the championship rodeo Aug. 13 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds to claim his[Read More…]
‘Silent threat’: MHS sets sights on title
The Meeker Cowboys enter the 2026 football season with a mix of experience and youth, along with expectations that come with last year’s playoff run. Head coach Andy Coryell is entering his fifth season leading the Cowboys, who are projected to finish second this season. But with just one week[Read More…]
Summer miles fuel Cowboy XC goals this season
A year after Bradley Conrado gave the Meeker boys cross country team a taste of the state championship stage, the Cowboys enter the 2026 season looking to turn that individual success into greater success as a team. Meeker will open its season Aug. 22 in Grand Junction, where Head Coach[Read More…]
Eyes on the prize: Lady Cowboys chase trip to state
MEEKER | This summer was filled with strong participation, hard work and growing confidence as the Meeker High School volleyball team prepares to enter its 2026 season with a young roster and an ambitious goal: returning to the state tournament. Last season, the Cowboys finished 15-10 overall and 8-2 in[Read More…]
