Applicants include Whitmore, McAnany, and former county attorney Todd Starr Rio Blanco County commissioners are scheduled to consider county attorneys Tuesday, Oct. 20, following the tenure of Rose Pugliese, who was appointed less than a year ago. Former county attorney Todd Starr attended an in-person interview Wednesday, Oct. 14. Martha[Read More…]
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Hamblin who? Rangely names interim police chief
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…]
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 chloro-foul crime Dear Editor, Shrill, hideous primal screams pierced the black night, echoing off the courthouse and the darkened brick buildings on Main Street, Meeker, in the wee hours of Friday night, Oct. 2. They caromed around the downtown district before slowly working into the quiet neighborhoods beyond. They[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…]