Clarifying FEMA Public Assistance We’ve learned there is some confusion about FEMA Public Assistance and we’d like to offer a few clarifications. First, it’s important to understand that FEMA assistance is not guaranteed. The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) worked with Rio Blanco County and local[Read More…]
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GUEST COLUMN: From the Meeker School District
District on track to pay off bonds early, opening discussion about use of interest revenue The specifics of this strategy are very complicated, but the summary is as follows: We are on track to pay off the elementary and high school bonds early. In the 2008 and 2018 elections, our[Read More…]
Panther football wraps season with impressive win over Lake County
The Rangely High School football team celebrates a dominant 60-12 victory over Lake County Friday, Oct. 17, while honoring their seniors: Logan Benson (40), Tomas Lambros (50), Wyatt Stevens (58), Wyatt Petty (64), Jeren Blankenship (71), Braden Lucas (79), Hunter Stewart (82), Keegan Harris (89) and Chase Cochrane (23). The[Read More…]
Rangely cross country ends regular season, heads to regionals in Delta
SPECIAL TO THE HT RANGELY | The Rangely Panther Cross Country team closed out their regular season last Friday at the Whistle Pig Invite, held at Loudy Simpson Park in Craig, Colorado. While the course was flat, the heavy cut grass made for a slower race than previous years when[Read More…]
Circle Park open to the public following extensive upgrades
Phase III completion finalizes multi-year riverfront improvement effort PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District (ERBM), in partnership with the Town of Meeker, is pleased to announce the reopening of Circle Park following completion of Phase III construction. This marks the capstone of a decades-long[Read More…]
RHS Homecoming Royalty 2025
This year’s Rangely High School Homecoming Royalty took the field during halftime last weekend. Front, from left, crown bearers Lacey Reeves and Asher Blanchard; back, from left, second attendants Aubrey Kenney and Logan Peterson; center, Queen Addison Scott and King Tomas Lambros; first attendants Falon Gilbert and Braden Lucas. BOBBY G’S[Read More…]
Commissioners share letter sent to President’s office
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The following is the text of a letter sent to the President’s office by the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners requesting approval of a declaration of disaster following the Lee and Elk fires. The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White[Read More…]
Fire recovery information for businesses, ag producers
MEEKER | Since the Lee and Elk Fires do not have a FEMA Public Assistance declaration yet, the Fire Recovery Team is working to request a Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan (SBA EIDL) declaration. The deadline for requesting the SBA EIDL may expire before FEMA and the President[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 5-10, 2025
ARRESTS 10/5/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 57 year-old male for Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, possessed an open marijuana container in a motor vehicle, and speeding. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 10/7/2025- Meeker PD arrested a[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – October 16th, 2025
Internships for agricultural businesses Dear Editor: Labor is a common challenge in Colorado agriculture. Businesses struggle to find qualified and trained employees. At the same time, young people who want to pursue a career in agriculture have limited access to training programs that provide real-world work experience. The Agricultural Workforce[Read More…]
Obituary – Steven Gaylord Harman
April 13, 1949 ~ Sept. 30, 2025 Steven Gaylord Harman passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, at the age of 76. He was born April 13, 1949, the second of four children to Charles and Rachel Harman. The family lived on a farm in Fleming, Colorado, with grandparents and cousins.[Read More…]
Meeker volleyball splits weekend matches, extends win streak before falling to Plateau Valley
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys volleyball team hit the road this past weekend, opening with a dominant win over North Park on Friday evening before falling to Plateau Valley on Saturday. Meeker entered the weekend riding a six-match win streak after defeating West Grand 3-1 the previous week. The Cowboys[Read More…]
