CORRECTION: This little lady is Ansley Embrey and her lamb, Rainbow, in the sheep lead competition at this year’s Rio Blanco County Fair, joining several other contestants who showcased their style and showmanship in the annual event. We inadvertently matched the wrong caption to the picture and regret the error.[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Hydro plant at Kenney Reservoir still under repair
RANGELY | The main topic of the most recent Rio Blanco Water Conservancy meeting was news that despite the recent $2.5 Million repair, the Hydro power unit is not in operation yet. Originally, the hydraulics seized due to solids in the oil, all the oil has been flushed and replaced[Read More…]
Rogers receives RBC 4-H Youth Fund scholarship
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H Youth Fund (previously known as the Rio Blanco County 4-H Foundation) is pleased to award Charlie Rogers of Meeker, Colorado, with the 2025 Rio Blanco County 4-H Youth Fund Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Charlie is the daughter of Ben and Jamie[Read More…]
RBC Pioneers Association hosting 114th annual celebration Aug. 9
‘Spirit of the Pioneer Awards’ to be presented to Butch Theos and Sally Lou Shultz MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association is excited about our 114th annual celebration coming up Aug. 9 with doors opening at 4 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m., and awards and dancing to follow.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 20-26, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 7/20/2025 @ 5:18 pm. When Round-Up just isn’t cutting it… A neighbor called the police because someone was out blowtorching weeds. 7/20/2025 @ 5:36 pm. One vehicle crash at the 4 mile-marker on County Road 8. The single occupant sustained[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – July 31, 2025
First annual FUNdraising Games set for Aug. 8-9 Dear Editor: For more than 30 years, Wendll’s has always been about the hoopla, cheering on the locals who support us all year, while promoting our local businesses, the great communities of Meeker and Rangely, along with the beautiful White River valley[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 92
White River Agency, Colorado September 29, 1879 To E. S. HAYT, Commissioner, Washington, D.C.: Major Thornburgh, Fourth Infantry, leaves his command 50 miles distant and comes today with five men. Indians propose to fight if troops advance. A talk will be had tomorrow. Captain Dodge, Ninth Cavalry, is at Steamboat[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Are you going to the dinner and dance?
Are you going to the dinner and dance this year?” is the annual question usually asked by county residents at the beginning of the summer. If the answer was a resounding “yes!” then you didn’t have to answer the second question: “How long have YOU lived here?” The residency requirement[Read More…]
FROM V.F.W. POST 5843: Partnering for Patriotism – How local businesses can support the VFW and American Legion
In the heart of Meeker, Colorado, local businesses play a vital role in both the economy and the vibrant community spirit. A significant way to enhance this sense of community is through partnerships with organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion. Collaborating with these esteemed[Read More…]
OBITUARY – Celesta Rose Mullen
Sept. 28, 1946 ~ July 23, 2025 Celesta Rose Mullen, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Denver, Colorado. She was born on Sept. 28, 1946, in Minot, North Dakota, to the late Patricia and Lawrence Schmidt. Celesta was a woman known for her[Read More…]
104th annual Rio Blanco County Fair kicks off with volunteer set-up, shooting sports
Special to the HT RBC | The 2025 County Shoot is in the books. Last Thursday the shooting classes for air rifle and air pistol began the County Fair at the 4-H building in Meeker. Friday archers took aim on bale targets and 3D animal silhouettes at the Rangely Elks[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 13-19, 2025
ARRESTS 7/16/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 41 year-old male on a warrant in the parking lot of the sheriff’s office. He was taken to the hospital for clearance however, the jail would not accept him due to health reasons. 7/16/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 42 year-old female[Read More…]
