MEEKER | The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series kicked off last Thursday with slack beginning at 6 p.m. and the rodeo starting at 7 p.m. With no steer riders scheduled, the night opened with the open team roping event. Meeker local Kash Atwood and teammate Kole Roberts came away with the[Read More…]
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All-State games for local athletes
(Left) Meeker High School Class of 2025 graduate Taylor Garcia, head coach Greg Cravens, and fellow 2025 graduate Reese Clatterbaugh represented the Cowboys one final time at the CHSCA All State Game this past weekend. (Right) Taylor Garcia, Clay Crawford, and Reese Clatterbaugh, all 2025 graduates of Meeker High School,[Read More…]
SPORTS UPDATES
Help shape the future of Meeker recreation MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District is inviting community members to take part in a quick and meaningful community survey this summer. The survey takes about 2 minutes to complete and is designed to help ERBM understand what’s working well and where[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 19th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago From all directions comes word that crowds from the four points of the compass will be in Meeker on the Fourth. The telephone will be in operation for the Fourth of July. George Hald, the manager of the Hugus company at Rifle, has the[Read More…]
MEEKERPALOOZA RETURNS FRIDAY!
MEEKER | Meekerpalooza’s popular free concert series returns to downtown Meeker this Friday, June 13. Events will feature the Meeker Market, beer garden, cornhole tournament, and a performance by Noodle Soup Dixieland Jazz. The Meeker Market is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. and is organized and managed by the Meeker Chamber[Read More…]
Celebrating 44 years of dedication to education
Special to the HT RANGELY | For over four decades, Mary Lansing has been a cornerstone of the Rangely School District, dedicating herself to students, staff, and the community. Her 44-year career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to education, growth, and making a difference in the lives of[Read More…]
Back on Track horse training clinic brings renowned horsemen to Meeker
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Mustang Makeover is honored to welcome two legendary horsemen for the Back on Track Horse Training Clinic, scheduled for June 14–15, 2025 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. This two-day clinic is one of the cornerstone events of the Meeker Mustang Makeover[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 1-7, 2025
ARRESTS 6/1/2025-Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 27 year-old male on several warrants. He was taken to jail and remains in custody. 6/1/2025- A 71 year-old female was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear. She was booked and posted bond at the Sheriff’s Office. CALL SUMMARIES 6/1/2025[Read More…]
Meeker trustees discuss Garfield Street water line project, approve Smith to fill board vacancy
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker Board of Trustees convened on June 3. Along with the manager’s report and monthly disbursements, board members welcomed a new Trustee, acknowledged staff for excellent work, were brought up to date on the Dark Skies Project, and discussed a proposed change to the Garfield[Read More…]
Hydro plant at Kenney Reservoir undergoing additional repairs
Special to the HT RANGELY | The turbine which cost $2.5 million to repair has been installed but owing to now other needed repair and maintenance due to the hydro plant being out of commission for months, it is still not in operation. RBWCD hopes to have it running in[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 12th, 2025
Who is ALICE? MEEKER | Join United Way of the Yampa Valley members TODAY (June 12) from 2-4 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner (233 6th St.) to talk about ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families who represents a growing number of working individuals and families who are unable to afford[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Attention and distraction compromise evaluation and comprehension
“Men are so simple and yield so readily to the desires of the moment that he who will trick will always find another who will suffer to be tricked.” ~ Niccolo Machiavelli Raise your hand if you got a text recently about an unpaid toll road fee. I did. It[Read More…]
