Town won’t discuss former chief; law enforcement attorney mum due to “ongoing case” Lt. Joseph McGuire was appointed interim chief of the Rangely Police Department effective Oct. 5 following an unexplained leadership change. Town Manager Jonah Bollinger declined to discuss the status of TiRynn Hamblin, who had served as police[Read More…]
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Sanitation District considers $10 increase
Rising health insurance costs, employee wages and aging infrastructure could mean higher bills for residents next year as the Meeker Sanitation District considers a $10 monthly service charge increase. During its Oct. 7 meeting, the district board discussed maintaining its current PPO health insurance plan at an additional cost of[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS:OCTOBER 4-10, 2026
Total calls: 453 (911: 28; admin: 425) Sheriff’s Office: 61 calls Meeker PD: 71 calls Total inmates in jail as of Oct. 13, 2026: 4 ARRESTS 10/10/2026 – Rangely PD arrested a 29-year-old male on Vehicular Eluding, Reckless Driving, Obstruction of a Peace Officer, Secure Firearm Storage Required, Disregarded/Failed to[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 15th, 2026
Upcoming 4-H events Save the dates for upcoming 4-H events! Oct. 16: Judging Teams Potluck and Info Night, 4 p.m., 4-H Building/Fairgrounds; Oct. 20: 4-H Open House, 5:30 p.m., Meeker 4-H Building/Fairgrounds; Oct. 21: 4-H Open House, 4 p.m., Parkview Elementary School, Rangely; Oct. 22: Equine Nutrition Seminar, 11:30 a.m.[Read More…]
Wildlife commissioner Maguire gets an earful
New Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commissioner Peter Maguire faced pointed criticism from ranchers, outfitters and residents during an informal discussion in Meeker on Oct. 9. Maguire, a Grand Junction veterinarian appointed to represent sportsmen and the Western Slope, kicked off the meeting by emphasizing that his comments reflected his personal[Read More…]
Candidate Statements
Editor’s Note: Although the folks below are running unopposed for county offices, we wanted to give residents an opportunity to hear directly from them. Responses are presented alphabetically. Not all candidates had responded by press time. We asked: “What would you like residents to understand about the responsibilities of the[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Everybody loves the “Lyttle” paper
One of the stories from childhood that always stuck in my head was about traditions. In this housewife-y version of Aesop’s fables, a young girl watches her mother hack the end off the Christmas ham before placing it in the pan. The girl decides this ham-hacking must be a Very[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – October 15th, 2026
A heartfelt thank you Dear Editor, Our family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the hospital EMS crew and staff for the kindness, compassion, and care they showed our beloved Gayla during her final days. We are especially thankful for the thoughtful gestures, including a pineapple upside down[Read More…]
History Lessons: TELEPHONE, Part Three
Special to the HT When I started this series, I wanted to convey cultural changes to our next generation: what telecommunications were like before cellphones. We have fond memories of telephones. Although invented to replace the telegraph, the telephone quickly became a social medium. There is something about the nuances[Read More…]
Dr. Ross: Protecting our babies from RSV
As a primary care provider and a parent, I know how stressful it can be when your baby gets sick. As fall arrives in the White River Valley, families may begin hearing more about RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. Understanding this common virus — and the protection available — can[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: Celebrating our founders and leaders
October is a special month in the history of Colorado Northwestern Community College. It marks the month when the vision of bringing higher education to Northwest Colorado became a reality. On Oct. 13, 1962, Rangely College held its formal dedication ceremony. Classes had begun Sept. 20 with 83 students. The[Read More…]
CONSERVATION CORNER
Cost-sharing funding available for weed and ground squirrel control Special to the HT The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts have funding remaining in their cost-share programs for noxious weed management and ground squirrel control, and local landowners still have time to take advantage of this opportunity. The Districts[Read More…]