MEEKER | Summer evenings on the Rio Blanco County Courthouse lawn are returning as Meekerpalooza brings live music, community gathering and downtown activity back to Meeker on Friday, June 12, from 4-8 p.m. The evening’s featured act, Feeding Giants, brings a blend of country, Americana, folk and soft rock influences[Read More…]
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Don Jilberto’s builds community through family and food
MEEKER | The aroma of freshly prepared Mexican food drifts through the dining room at Don Jilberto’s, where customers are greeted by a warm, family-friendly atmosphere that reflects the people behind the business. For Alejandra Romero and her husband, Francisco Alvarez, the restaurant at 173 1st St. represents years of[Read More…]
Opioid settlement to help fund peer recovery service position in RBC
MEEKER | A portion of Colorado’s opioid settlement funding will help expand recovery services in Rio Blanco County through the addition of a peer recovery specialist. In May, the Colorado Opioid Abatement Council awarded $11 million to 24 organizations and local governments statewide to expand treatment and recovery services related[Read More…]
Town of Meeker welcomes new town clerk
MEEKER | In what may have been the shortest Meeker town meeting in recent memory, trustees approved an update for Smoking River Brewing Co.’s liquor license that will allow them to serve beer and wine outside during their larger events, such as Oktoberfest. Town staff recommended approval with the contingency[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Homesteading Pt. 2
Special to the HT MEEKER | As part of the Homestead Act, there was also a process for settlers who had already taken up residence on public domain land without a prior homestead claim. In other words, they were squatters without a title of any sort. Such public domain land[Read More…]
Summertime and VBS go together
Special to the HT MEEKER | The community of Meeker has a plethora of VBS options every summer. Some kids circulate and hit them all, while others choose their favorite church. Some select their favorite theme or go with a favorite friend who invited them. But all the options for [Read More…]
RIO BLANCO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Why your story matters: Getting involved in Rio Blanco County’s future through its past
Special to the HT MEEKER | History is often thought of as something that happened long ago, tucked away in dusty books, old photographs, and museum exhibits. But after spending years working with the Rio Blanco County Historical Society and the White River Museum, I have learned something important: history[Read More…]
MEEKER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Summer activities update
Special to the HT MEEKER | Summer is officially underway in Meeker, and the Chamber has been busy preparing for another exciting season of events and activities. The Meeker Chamber held its first annual Golf Tournament on May 30 at the Meeker Golf Course. The event was a great success,[Read More…]
Barone Middle School Honor Roll and Attendance Awards
BMS is excited to celebrate these Cowboys for their hard work, effort and grit through the spring semester. Go Cowboys! Sixth grade AB Honor Roll: Front Row, left to right: Weston Currie, Alejandra Carrillo, Leah Keeran, Samuel Jaquez, Melody Miller, Annabeth Moody, Ray’Sun Hume-Williams. Back Row, left to right: Landry[Read More…]
HopeWest invites community to“Jesters & Generosity” fundraising event
Special to the HT MEEKER | HopeWest’s annual fundraiser returns June 13 with a day full of medieval-inspired fun, during this year’s Jesters and Generosity. This community fundraiser supports local HopeWest programs and services. An event unlike any other in Meeker, the day begins with a cornhole tournament at[Read More…]
Summer Rodeo Series returns to Meeker June 11
MEEKER | Another summer of rodeo action is set to begin in Meeker as the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series returns to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on Thursday, June 11. Slack is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., followed by the main rodeo performance at 7 p.m., officially kicking off[Read More…]
Six pieces, one place: Kracht debuts White River Valley collection for HopeWest
MEEKER | For Shelby Kracht, jewelry was never just about turquoise and sterling silver. It was about creating a life that fit who she wanted to be. The owner of Western Drifter Jewelry is now channeling that philosophy into an exclusive collection for the upcoming HopeWest gala, creating pieces inspired[Read More…]
