Special to the HT MEEKER | This past weekend, Rio Blanco County 4-H members traveled to Kiowa to compete in the Elbert County Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, May 2, 2026. At the contest, 67 juniors formed 18 teams. Rio Blanco County was represented by one junior team and one[Read More…]
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Library board advances roof project, boosts director pay
Special to the HT MEEKER | With board president John Moffitt absent, Vice President Keri Grieser presided over the Meeker Regional Library Board’s April meeting, where members addressed staffing, finances and a major facilities project. The board approved the agenda after removing a planned discussion of the employee handbook. No[Read More…]
Board reviews pharmacy losses, system issues and future planning
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District board, which oversees Pioneers Medical Center, held its regular April meeting last week with all members present. The board opened the meeting by approving the agenda and minutes from its March meeting with no changes. Senior Finance Analyst Janae Stanworth[Read More…]
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Streamline Realty hosted the Meeker High School Art Show again this year. Emma Bauer (right) was the People’s Choice Winner. Streamline Realty owner Suzan Pelloni (left) presents Bauer with the winning pot of donations totaling $239.76. More than 500 people came to see the art and support the award-winning talent[Read More…]
Meeker school board approves curriculum, discusses water use and facility projects
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker School Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting at the district office with all board members present. Following approvals, the board moved into student celebrations, recognizing Meeker Elementary School Student Council fundraising efforts and high school science teacher Sarah Powell for completing an[Read More…]
‘Fire Ready’ meeting urges wildfire awareness
Special to the HT MEEKER | Sandwiched between two “Red Flag Warnings,” Rio Blanco County safety officials held a community education “Fire Ready” forum last Thursday in Meeker to raise awareness for fire preparation. It’s not a matter of “if” but “when” the next fire hits, reiterated multiple speakers, including[Read More…]
After Prom event offers students safe, high-energy entertainment
MEEKER | Meeker High School students were treated to a night of games, prizes, food and activities during the annual After Prom event this past weekend, a parent-driven, community-supported tradition designed to provide a safe, supervised environment following prom. The event was held April 25 at Meeker High School and[Read More…]
MHS Prom Royalty
Meeker High School Prom Royalty for 2026 include second attendants Augie Halstead and Rylee Sullivan; first attendants Sam Conrado and Jacey Follman; King Holton Harvey and Queen Braydin Raley; and Crown Bearers Ellie Holmes and Clayton Alger.
Trustees approve resolutions, review water, library and park security
MEEKER | The Meeker Town Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting last week at Town Hall, with all members present. During the meeting, trustees approved key resolutions, reviewed infrastructure needs and continued discussions on long-term governance and water planning. Trustee Jeff Madison asked about a Lexipol charge, which[Read More…]
Habitat protection underway for property near Starbuck Stadium
Special to the HT MEEKER | Neighbors to Meeker School District property will see new signs on the hillside north of the football stadium. The District asks the community to help protect that property for its educational value and natural resources. The property exhibits unique geological and ecological features.[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: On gardens and gardening
Special to the HT RBC | Redneck No. 1: “You gotta plant radishes. Radishes keep out the wolverines!” Redneck No. 2: “What wolverines? We don’t have any wolverines.” Redneck No. 1: “See … the radishes really work!” My wife, Tracy, has the green thumb. Mine is brown. Still, I’ve picked[Read More…]
Great Colorado Payback returns $100M, sets fiscal-year record
Special to the HT MEEKER | The Great Colorado Payback has returned $100 million to claimants with two months remaining in the fiscal year, breaking the previous $80 million record set in fiscal year 2024-25, State Treasurer Dave Young announced Thursday. The program has resolved about 60,000 claims since July[Read More…]