Special to the HT MEEKER | 4-H members and coaches from both ends of the county traveled to Greeley, Colorado, this past weekend to compete at the Weld County Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, April 11, 2026. At the contest, there were 72 juniors making 18 junior teams and 52[Read More…]
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PMC Special Election May 5 — Candidate Profiles
EDITOR’S NOTE: Pioneers Medical Center submitted the candidate profiles it received from the four individuals running for two seats on the board. The HT also sent specific questions to each candidate. Their profiles and responses, edited for space constraints, are included here. ONE-YEAR TERM CANDIDATES SHAWN BOLTON Background: I grew up[Read More…]
Elk Foundation banquet fuels long-term habitat recovery in northwest Colorado
MEEKER | As attendees filled the room for an evening of auctions, raffles and community celebration, the focus of the night extended far beyond the banquet hall. More than 350 people attended the annual banquet hosted by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Flat Tops chapter — the largest Meeker banquet[Read More…]
Meeker Mustang Makeover announces new board members and 2026 selected trainers
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Meeker Mustang Makeover (MMM) is proud to announce a change in its Board of Directors as it prepares for the 2026 Events. After seven years of dedicated service, co-founder Deirdre Macnab stepped down as President back on Dec. 31, 2025. A role she has held[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center board tackles finances, growth and election plans
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District’s Pioneers Medical Center Board held its regular March meeting last week, with all board members present. The meeting began with a finance session at 9:30 a.m., where board Secretary/Treasurer Sherri Halandras raised questions about how board members were being classified[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: WHITE RIVER ALLIANCE Historic drought on the White River
Special to the HT MEEKER | The White River is undergoing historic drought and one its earliest calls on the river. Come join the White River Alliance next Wednesday April 15 at 5:30 to hear from Division 6 Water Engineer Erin Light and Rio Blanco County water commissioner Betty Kracht.[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: ERBM Two years of progress and looking toward summer
Special to the HT MEEKER | Last week marked my two year anniversary with ERBM Recreation & Park District. Getting to know the ERBM team, our board of directors, and the Meeker community has been a highlight of my career, and I’ve gained deep insight into the unique challenges we[Read More…]
FUNdraising Games to support MHS activities fund
Special to the HT MEEKER | White River Roasters/Wendll’s will host its first-ever “FUNdraising Games” to promote healthy activity and raise funds for Meeker High School’s activities fund, including a $1,000 contribution from the organizers. A free practice and sign-up session is scheduled for Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m.[Read More…]
Upcoming hospital board election info
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District wants to make it easy to understand who can vote in upcoming special district election. • To vote, you must be a real person (not a business or company) and be registered to vote in Colorado.[Read More…]
RBC Livestock Judging travels to Durango
Special to the HT RBC | 4-H members and coaches from both ends of the county traveled to Durango, Colorado, this past weekend to compete at the “Rumble in the Rockies” Livestock Judging Contest. At the contest, there were 43 juniors in 12 junior teams and 35 seniors in 10[Read More…]
Egg-citement at the Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt 2026
Revived program sends students to state mathematics competition
MEEKER | After years without a Math Counts program, Barone Middle School students are once again racing the clock and tackling challenging problems — thanks to two juniors at Meeker High School who decided to bring it back. Their early success? Middle school students Miles Etchart placed 15th and Xander[Read More…]
