MEEKER | What does it take to build a successful youth baseball team in Meeker? The 13U Meeker Blue squad is showing that hard work, teamwork and strong community support go a long way. The team has delivered an exciting season, and last Saturday’s game was no exception. As Meeker[Read More…]
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CAPS IN THE AIR!
Graduates tossed their caps at the close of the graduation ceremonies in Meeker last weekend. The program for the Class of 2025 is included in this week’s paper. NIKI TURNER PHOTO
Building something new: Coach Romansky reflects on first season with Cowboys
MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team wrapped up its 2025 season last week with two road losses, falling 11-5 to Basalt and 13-1 to Steamboat Springs on back-to-back days. Despite the tough end to the season, first-year head coach James Romansky said the team battled through a demanding[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker History Primer
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). In light of that upcoming event, we’ll be sharing town history and stories about the town’s founders in the coming weeks. When someone on the Front Range asks, “Where’s[Read More…]
Meeker High School art show transforms Streamline Realty into gallery
MEEKER | Bathed in sunlight streaming through the tall windows of Streamline Realty, the space became more than just a place of business — it was a vibrant pop-up gallery, alive with color, texture and imagination. Each piece on display stood as a testament to the creative spirit of Meeker[Read More…]
Williams Grant
The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has received a $2,000 grant from Williams, in partnership with the Pipeline Association for Public Awareness. These funds will support the Sheriff’s Office’s law enforcement and Search and Rescue operations within the county. Williams, which operates multiple pipelines in Rio Blanco County, has a[Read More…]
Meeker trustees discuss plans for water rate increases in September
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees spent significant time at the May 6 board meeting discussing options for raising the town’s water rates. In a previous meeting in April, Town Administrator Mandi Etheridge told the board that rate increases are necessary to cover the costs of repairs and replacement of[Read More…]
Tire slashing suspect sought by PD
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Meeker Police Department received several reports of tires that were allegedly slashed between April 21, 2025, and April 30, 2025. At least 10 tires were reported damaged across several areas on the west side of Meeker. The areas affected were from 7th Street[Read More…]
GarCo SWAT team called to assist in Meeker case on Sunday
MEEKER | Residents in the area of county roads 13 and 36 (on the Mesa, south of Meeker) received a Reverse 911 alert early Sunday morning advising them to avoid the area after a male subject had barricaded himself in a residence Saturday night. According to a press release from[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 82
Office of Indian Affairs, Washington, July 23, 1879 To N.C. Meeker, Rawlins: I will obtain the machinery and have it shipped to your agency. You must take a decided stand with your Indians, to prevent future depredations. E.A. HAYT Commissioner of Indian Affairs White River Agency, Colorado August 11, 1879[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Rio Blanco Store Pt. 2
There were many owners of the Rio Blanco Store, even more operators. I was able to document most: Irvin Melville & Lilie Arnold Kellogg, Carl &Lona Dixon Lindstrom; Andrew Asberry Alley Jr; Parker L. Snyder; Donald & May Snyder McKay; Benjamin Marton Strawbridge; Gene Voeltzel; Owen “Pete” George Roberts; Christian[Read More…]
Meeker High School art show 2025
