The Meeker High School art class recently assisted with hanging the newest Pioneers in Paint title mural for Uplift Meeker. The mural was designed and painted by local artist and teacher Ben Quinn, with help from students Auri Murray, Misael Rosas, Natalie Bayles, and Ryan Hanberg. The project is part[Read More…]
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Parks, Robert Street discussion dominate Meeker board of trustees meeting
RBC | Old business took up the greater part of a lengthy Meeker Board of Trustees meeting on May 19, specifically continued discussion around the imminent takeover of responsibilities for care and maintenance of seven town-owned park properties on June 1 and ongoing negotiations with property owners in Sanderson Hills[Read More…]
“Ball of sunshine”: Meeker High School celebrates Kathleen Kelley’s lasting legacy
MEEKER | Born and raised in Meeker, Kathleen Kelley went from dirt roads and skinned elbows in a small rural town to the Colorado Legislature, where she became the youngest woman ever elected to the state House in 1980. After careers in politics, lobbying and agriculture, Kelley ultimately returned home[Read More…]
Meeker Memorial Day Wreath Ceremony continues a tradition of honor and remembrance
Special to the HT MEEKER | For generations, the veterans of Meeker have gathered on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Long before many of us were born, local veterans stood together at the cemetery and along the banks[Read More…]
RBC Cattlewomen host ‘Beef Day’ at Clark’s Market June 3
Special to the HT MEEKER | Rio Blanco Cattlewomen are having a Beef Day at Clark’s Market on June 3, 2026, in celebration of Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Flag Day and Memorial Day because beef is good for everyone! Please come by from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to sample[Read More…]
Flag placement at Highland Cemetery Saturday, May 23
Special to the HT MEEKER | Come join us for a couple of hours of peace and quiet. On Saturday May 23, we are gathering at the Highland Cemetery between 8 and 8:30 a.m. If you can give an hour or two of your time, our local VFW is once[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Peterson Pool
MEEKER | In March 1935, the people of Meeker sought federal funding to construct a new pool using water from a well in Alkali Flat, east of Meeker. The well in Alkali Flat was not as warm as the one drilled by the Marlan Company in 1925, but it still[Read More…]
ERBM UPDATE: WELCOME BACK! Meeker Rec Center reopens May 26
Special to the HT MEEKER | Meeker Recreation Center will officially reopen Tuesday, May 26. We appreciate your patience during this year’s shutdown and are excited to welcome you back to a more comfortable, functional, and beautiful facility! Here’s a recap of our progress and what to expect when you[Read More…]
Historical society welcomes traveling Smithsonian exhibit to museum
Special to the HT MEEKER | Community members gathered at the White River Museum last week to celebrate the opening of “Americans,” a Smithsonian traveling exhibit now on display in Meeker. The May 15 reception and marked the beginning of several weeks of programming connected to the nationally recognized exhibition.[Read More…]
RESCUE MEOW: MISSION SUCCESSFUL
Meeker’s Community Service Officer Melissa Fellows received a call Monday from a concerned resident on Water Street about a cat being stuck in a tree since Saturday, May 9. All of the neighbors spent the last couple of days trying unsuccessfully to coax the cat down. Fellows called Chase Rule,[Read More…]
Coulter, Krueger win hospital board election in unofficial results
Special to the HT MEEKER | Voters narrowly selected Danette Coulter and decisively chose Dr. Albert Krueger in the May 5 special mail ballot election for the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District board, according to unofficial results released after the Herald Times had gone to press. The election[Read More…]
Distinguished Barber Studio expands with new Meeker location
‘As long as hair grows, there’s opportunity.’ MEEKER | After months of bringing his black-and-white mobile barbershop to Meeker on weekends, barber Chris Mattox is officially putting down roots in the community that welcomed him from the start. Mattox, owner of Distinguished Barber Studio, recently opened a permanent shop location[Read More…]
