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Meeker Police officers were notified of a missing person at 4:24 p.m. Aug. 25. Search efforts continued through the evening and into the early morning hours before being suspended around 1 a.m. At 6:29 a.m. the following morning, James Pelley was found safe walking near the intersection of Highway 13[Read More…]
A precautionary public health advisory was issued after press time this week after visible cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, were identified in parts of Kenney Reservoir. As of Wednesday, no cyanotoxins had been confirmed, according to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health[Read More…]
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Construction Completion and Closeout Period Project Name: Street Repairs on Garfield Street, Main Street and Cleveland Street Date of Notice: September 4, 2026 The Town of Meeker is pleased to announce that construction activities for Street Repairs on Garfield Street, Main Street and Cleveland Street are[Read More…]
Dear Editor: Thank you to everyone who helped make David’s 80th birthday so special with your phone messages, emails, cards, and especially for joining us during his open house celebration. It was his “best birthday ever.” David Cole Family To submit a letter to the editor on a matter of[Read More…]
Don’t miss Meeker’s once-a-year quilt show Friday, Sept. 11, from noon to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fairfield Center. You’ll see the newly minted craftsmanship of folks who have been working hard all year. Full-sized bed quilts, cradle quilts and quilted[Read More…]
During a special meeting Sept. 3, the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors appointed Steve Hannah as chief executive officer. Hannah had served as interim CEO since late January 2026. The board also approved two provider agreements to move forward for final negotiation and completion.
ARRESTS Sept. 1: Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 42-year-old man on a warrant and for violation of a protection order. He was taken to jail and released on bond. Sept. 3: Rangely Police Department arrested a 30-year-old man on a warrant. He was taken to jail and released[Read More…]
Frontier Fest set for Friday Josephine Meeker’s Frontier Fest will take place Friday, Sept. 11, from 4–7 p.m. on Main Street in front of the Rio Blanco County Courthouse. The Western-themed community celebration will feature the Buffalo Soldiers of the American West, author Robert Silbernagel discussing Troubled Trails: The Meeker[Read More…]
Dear Editor: On behalf of Extension and the Fair Board, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Rio Blanco County Fair a success. From our generous sponsors and dedicated setup-day volunteers to those who assisted with indoor exhibits and the many[Read More…]
Meeker School District RE-1 is “Accredited with Distinction” in 2026. This is the highest accreditation rating given by the Colorado Department of Education. In 2026, only 12 entities earned “Accredited with Distinction” status, placing our school district in the top 6.5% of all local education agencies in Colorado. The achievement[Read More…]
Nov. 20, 1943 ~ Sept. 5, 2026 Services will be held September 11 at 10 a.m. at Community Church in Moab, Utah.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This column is part of a paid partnership with Pioneers Medical Center. PMC provides the column, and we’re labeling it clearly so readers know what it is. The sponsorship helps support the Herald Times, but does not affect our independent news coverage or editorial decisions. We are excited[Read More…]
