Special to the HT The evening I write this, it’s only a couple of weeks and a couple of days until the first hunting seasons begin. This is an interesting statement/position to be in coming from a (former?) city girl who knows next to nothing about hunting (although I am[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Guest Column: Managing our lands to protect our future
This summer, lightning again sparked wildfires across northwest Colorado. The Keystone Fire burned more than 3,000 acres along the Rio Blanco and Moffat county line, and in Routt County, the Fishhook Fire and Green Ridge Fire were both fully contained after burning a combined 350 acres near Steamboat Springs. These[Read More…]
Obituary – Clyde R. Huber
1934-2026 Clyde passed away July 2, 2026, at the age of 91, just short of what would have been his birthday on Aug. 10. Clyde was born in Queens, New York. As a young boy, his family moved to Casper, Wyoming, where he completed his education. He immediately enlisted in[Read More…]
Obituary: Joseph Elwood Livingston
November 28, 1942 ~ July 1, 2026 Joseph Elwood Livingston, 83, of Grand Junction, Colorado, passed away peacefully July 1, 2026. Born in Craig, Colorado, to Elwood M. and Delora A. Livingston, Joe lived a vibrant life marked by love for his family, dedication to education and a passion for[Read More…]
YOUTHZONE: Putting families ahead of systems: leading effective collaboration in rural communities
Special to the HT “At YouthZone, we believe that behavior is often a communicator of a deeper need,” said Executive Director Jami Hayes. “Without taking the time to sit with youth and families, listen to their experiences, and understand the full context of their lives, we cannot provide support that[Read More…]
History set to come alive at Highland Cemetery this October
On Oct. 9, we are planning a History Walk at Highland Cemetery, and we would love to have our community — especially families whose loved ones rest there — be part of it. A cemetery is much more than a collection of stones and dates. Every marker represents a person[Read More…]
THE BELL GOES HOME
The Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s Rural Schools Project began in 2017 with the restoration of the Coal Creek School House, and last weekend another milestone was reached when Highrise Tree Service helped lift the bell and spire into place. There is still work to be done, but seeing them[Read More…]
After nearly 29 years, Rholl leaves a legacy at PMC
Special to the HT After nearly 29 years of service, Cindy Rholl has retired from Pioneers Medical Center, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, kindness and commitment to the organization and community it serves. Cindy’s journey at Pioneers began with a simple goal: providing for her three young children[Read More…]
FRESH OUTTA PORRIDGE
A black bear wandered quite far into town limits and ended up in a willow tree at 8th and Cleveland Street last Wednesday. CPW, Rio Blanco County Sheriff, and Meeker PD responded. We will have a full story in next week’s edition. BETH FOX PHOTO
RIO HAPPENINGS:Aug. 2-8, 2026
ARRESTS 8/9/2026 — A 38-year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for domestic violence, violation of a protection order, harassment-stalking, criminal mischief and reckless driving. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 8/3/2026 @ 8:40 a.m. A passerby witnessed an individual discard a cigarette from a vehicle, which subsequently ignited a[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – August 13th, 2026
Library seeking cookbook recipes MEEKER | Meeker Public Library is collecting recipes for a community cookbook. Submit recipes at the library or email [email protected] with your name and phone number. Cowboy Kickoff Classic set for Aug. 14 MEEKER | The 2026 Cowboy Kickoff Classic golf and cornhole tournament will be held[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – August 13th, 2026
Selecting qualified candidates for library board Dear Editor: Within the next four months, three positions on the Board of the Meeker Regional Library District will be open. Two of those positions will be filled by appointees chosen by the Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners and one will be filled[Read More…]
