Special to the HT MEEKER | Michael Overton grew up with roots in this community before setting out to find his path in the world — a path that, like the best scientific discoveries, turned out to be anything but a straight line. After graduating high school in 2000, Mike[Read More…]
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Town of Meeker launching new water billing system
Press Release MEEKER | Town of Meeker water customers will soon see changes to their monthly utility bills as the town completes implementation of a new water billing software system designed to improve customer service and provide additional account management options. Beginning with bills issued at the end of June,[Read More…]
Hard work pays off for Meeker FFA members
MEEKER | More than 2,000 FFA members from across the state gathered at Colorado State University Pueblo for the 98th Colorado FFA State Convention, and Meeker FFA returned home with state honors, leadership accomplishments and a trip to the national stage. The annual convention marks the culmination of a year[Read More…]
Landowners with riparian challenges wanted: White River Alliance awarded grant funding to help Rio Blanco County Landowners restore riparian areas
Special to the HT MEEKER | Interested landowners in Rio Blanco County can now receive assistance restoring drying riparian areas, creeks, and springs, through the White River Alliance using grant funding from the Biophilia Foundation. The White River Alliance is looking for area landowners who have a spring or riparian[Read More…]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Emma Lou Frisby celebrated her 91st birthday at the Sassy Ladies’ lunch last week. Happy birthday to Emma Lou! BOBBY G’S MEMORIES PHOTO
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT: District makes final payment on elementary school bond
Special to the HT MEEKER | At their June 8, 2026 special meeting, the Meeker School District Board of Education approved final payment for the bonds used to fund the construction of Meeker Elementary School! The bond payoff comes approximately two and a half years before the final payment was[Read More…]
Opening night sets tone for Meeker Summer Rodeo Series
MEEKER | The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series returned to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds on June 11 to open its 2026 season, drawing competitors from around the region for the first night of summer rodeo action. Now entering its ninth year, the weekly series began with slack at 6 p.m.[Read More…]
HopeWest Cornhole Tournament
Cornhole runners-up, from left: Diana Jones (HopeWest), Dax Sheridan and Ryan Sullivan, pose for a photo after the HopeWest Cornhole Tournament this past weekend. BOBBY G’S PHOTO The HopeWest Cornhole champions pose for a photo after winning the tournament this past weekend, June 13. BOBBY G’S PHOTO
School board advances debt reduction, examines policies
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held a special meeting and work session last week at the district office, approving an early elementary school bond payoff and accepting a major curriculum donation before discussing enrollment trends, graduation policies, facility use guidelines and budget planning. Board President Bill deVergie, Secretary Hannah[Read More…]
Older adult? Disabled resident? Let someone else do the driving with the Meeker Streaker
Special to the HT MEEKER | Rio Blanco County and Pioneers Medical Center are pleased to announce the ongoing Meeker Streaker transportation schedule for out-of-town medical and essential service appointments. The Meeker Streaker is a public transit and senior transportation service designed primarily for senior citizens and disabled residents who[Read More…]
Meekerpalooza Cornhole Champs
Ethan and Joshua Hicks celebrate after winning the Palooza Cornhole Tournament championship on June 12. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Pfeiffer receives Ferguson College Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award
Special to the HT MEEKER | Morgan Pfeiffer, an assistant professor in Oklahoma State University’s Department of Animal and Food Sciences, received the Ferguson College of Agriculture Early Career Excellence in Teaching Award during the college’s scholarships and awards banquet in March. Pfeiffer joined the faculty in 2020 after earning[Read More…]