ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 3/30/2026- A concerned neighbor reported an unattended fire in a fire pit. An officer with Meeker PD responded to the call, inspected the site, and extinguished the fire using a garden hose. 3/31/2026-A reported stolen firearm case was swiftly brought to[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – April 9th, 2026
Ducey will not seek re-election to WREA Board of Directors Dear Editor: To the Membership of White River Electric Association, I will NOT be seeking re-election this coming year. I would like to personally thank you all, it has been extremely humbling to have so much support and for your[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: BOCC Looking at the bigger picture
Special to the HT RBC | We wanted to follow up after our recent meeting and thank everyone who shared thoughts about the proposed Colorado WUI (Wildland-Urban Interface) code. We heard your strong opinions, good questions, and valid concerns- and we share them. We’d like to step back from the[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…]
Panthers overcome snow, competition at Eagle Valley Invite
Special to the HT RANGELY | Just 24 hours after a heavy snowstorm swept through the region, the Rangely High School track and field team arrived Saturday to clear skies and a cleared track at the Eagle Valley Invite — and made the most of it. The Panthers turned in[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…]
Obituary – Owen Dale Slack
July 15, 1945 ~ March 9, 2026 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Owen Dale Slack, age 80, of Pinedale, Wyoming, who passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife and two daughters in his Mesquite, Nevada home. Owen was a[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…]
Meeker, Rangely FCCLA members attend State Leadership Conference
Special to the HT RBC | Rio Blanco County students turned in a strong showing at the 2026 Colorado FCCLA State Leadership Conference, with participants from Meeker and Rangely earning top finishes across multiple categories. The number of awards returning to the county reflects months of preparation and support from[Read More…]
Preparations underway for what could be a tough fire season ahead
Fire management guidelines for agricultural and debris burning RBC | The Rio Blanco Fire County Sheriff’s Office, Meeker Fire/Rescue, Rangely Fire, the U.S. Wildland Fire Service, and the Bureau of Land Management encourage residents of Northwest Colorado to follow responsible agricultural and debris burning practices. The lack of adequate moisture[Read More…]
