Special to the HT RBC | Sediment and other water quality issues related to the recent wildfires near Meeker were a topic at the August meeting of the board for the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD). Rio Blanco County is working on a collaborative post-fire remediation plan and[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 11th, 2025
Open Drop-in Community Meeting TODAY for Landowners Affected by the Lee & Elk Fires MEEKER | We understand there are many challenges following the recent fires, and we want to ensure landowners have support and clear information moving forward. Join us for an open, drop-in, community meeting where staff from[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Recalibrating our moral compass
“There are times, sir, when men of good conscience cannot blindly follow orders.” ~ Captain Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek In the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Captain Jack Sparrow zealously guards a broken compass, insisting that the compass will point the way to the holder’s true desires. We all know[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: 9/11
Nine, one, one; Nine hundred and eleven; Nine eleven. Amazing how three digits in the English language evoke different emotions depending on how you say them. Now, we must be careful not to say “call nine, one, one” within artificial earshot of an Alexa device. A knock on the door[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – September 11th, 2025
Former Rangely mayor remembers Nickson Dear Editor: I read with sadness the obituary announcement of the passing of Shirley Kay Nickson. I recall with fondness an incident involving Kay in her capacity as the Animal Control Officer in Rangely. My elderly 13-year-old collie was experiencing seizures, crying out in terrible[Read More…]
HOPEWEST — GUEST COLUMN: Transforming fear into confidence
Special to the HT MEEKER | When facing life challenges related to aging, illness, or grief, it’s common to feel a sense of worry or uncertainty about what lies ahead. Navigating medical and daily needs can be overwhelming, and for some, asking for help may feel like you’re “giving up”[Read More…]
Colorado native Dr. Joshua Mares joins Colorado Advanced Orthopedics in Meeker
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine (CAO) continues to expand its distinguished team of fellowship-trained specialists with the addition of Dr. Joshua Mares, MD, a Colorado native and specialist in adult hip and knee reconstruction. Dr. Mares joins CAO following the completion of a fellowship[Read More…]
Cowboys fire on all cylinders in De Beque sweep
MEEKER | After a weekend off, the Meeker High School volleyball team returned to the court Friday and opened September with a road sweep at De Beque. The Cowboys entered the contest with a 2-2 record after losing Aug. 23 at the Glenwood Springs tournament to Coal Ridge. This time,[Read More…]
Lady Panthers take lessons from first road trip into upcoming matches
RANGELY | The Rangely High School volleyball team went on the road for the first time this season, falling to Caprock Academy on Friday, Sept. 5, before taking North Fork to five sets on Saturday, Sept. 6. Against Caprock, freshman No. 4 Teagan Behunin and senior No. 7 Addison Scott[Read More…]
Panthers host Dove Creek Bulldogs
The Panthers hosted the Dove Creek Bulldogs on Sept. 5 for the annual Bleed Green Lancaster Foundation game. The Panthers started the game on defense. It only took a few plays and the defense caused the first turnover of the game. Offensive drives were stalled by multiple penalties. Both teams[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys split road doubleheader, set sights on Rifle at home
MEEKER | The Meeker High School softball team split a doubleheader on the road against Basalt on Saturday. Both teams entered the matchup with 1-8 records and looking to add to the win column. The last time the Cowboys faced the Longhorns was Sept. 7, 2024, when Meeker swept the[Read More…]
Peewee Mustangs score big win
The Meeker Mustang 3rd/4th grade football team turned in a dominating performance, surging to a 28-0 lead by the start of the fourth quarter leading to a Mustang win against Glenwood Springs. TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTO
