ARRESTS 8/22/2026 – Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 72 year-old male for Domestic Violence, 2nd Degree Assault, Strangulation and Harassment. He was taken to jail and released on a PR bond. 8/23/2026 – Rio Blanco County Sheriffs Office arrested a 36 year-old male for domestic violence, 3rd Degree Assault[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?
The White River is running exceptionally low this time of year as drought conditions continue across the basin. U.S. Geological Survey data show flows well below historic averages. A standing call associated with the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District’s Kenney Reservoir water right has also constrained upstream diversions, but all[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: County asks water users to conserve amid extremely low flows
Dear Editor:The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners asks that everyone who depends on the White River do what they reasonably can to conserve water during an exceptionally difficult water year.The situation is serious throughout the basin, but particularly acute on the lower White River. Under current natural flow[Read More…]
HEALTHY LIVING WITH PMC – Is your joint pain normal aging, or osteoarthritis?
Special to the HTEDITOR’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.[Read More…]
Selle selected for Superintendent Academy
SPECIAL TO THE HT Meeker School District Superintendent Chris Selle has been selected for the sixth cohort of the Rural Superintendent Academy, a leadership development program operated by the Colorado Education Initiative with support from the Boettcher Foundation.The 2026-27 cohort launched the week of July 20 and includes 20 school[Read More…]
Obituary – James Delbert Wall, Jr.
November 4, 1963 – August 16, 2026 James “Jimbo” Wall Jr. was raised mostly in Santa Rosa, California. He moved to Colorado at the age of 18 where he spent the rest of his life. In 1987 he had a little daughter, Charli An, with his former wife Caroline. After divorcing[Read More…]
Obituary – Maude Frances Goedert
June 11, 1934 ~ August 17, 2026 Maude Frances Goedert was born at home on the family ranch in Arvada, Colorado, on June 11, 1934, to William Claiborne Moore and Maude Moore. Frances, or Frankie, was the youngest of four children: Betty, Billy, Mary and Frances.Frances attended Arvada schools, graduating[Read More…]
Community Hospital CEO honored by Becker’s Hospital Review
SPECIAL TO THE HT Becker’s Hospital Review recently released its 2026 list of hospital CEOs to know. Community Hospital President and CEO Chris Thomas is one of 240 health care CEOs in the nation honored on the list.According to Becker’s, the best community hospitals are deliberately built and improved by[Read More…]
Panther harriers compete at season opener in Basalt
BY MATT SCOGGINSSpecial to the HT The Rangely Harriers cross country team kicked off their season at the Basalt Longhorn Invite at Crown Mountain Park in El Jebel, Colorado, competing on a mix of dirt trails and grass fields.Middle SchoolThe middle school team fielded three runners on the 1.75-mile course:Katherine[Read More…]
Meeker Sportsman’s Club hosts archery tourney
Special to the HTMEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club held its 2026 Outdoor 900 Target Archery Tournament, with competitors taking part in 10 divisions at distances of 30, 50 and 60 yards.Hudson Hummel recorded the highest score listed in the results with an 874 in Cub Male Fixed Pins, followed[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Aug. 9-15, 2026
ARRESTS No arrests. CALL SUMMARIES This week’s calls for service included a whopping 15 bear-related calls. At this rate, we may need to start issuing the bears their own property tax bills and maybe even a library card. 8/10/2026 @ 2:14 pm. A patient came into the emergency room after[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – August 20th, 2026
Openings on historical society board Dear Editor: The Rio Blanco County Historical Society is beginning to look for people who may be interested in serving on our Board of Directors. At our October Membership Meeting, we will begin identifying possible future board members. We do have a vetting process because[Read More…]
