MEEKER | Brett Smithers, 48, of Meeker, Colo., was found unconscious and not breathing Saturday afternoon approximately 1.5 miles up the Marvine Trail that leads to the yurt, according to a press release from the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. First responders from the sheriff’s office, Meeker Fire and Rescue,[Read More…]
Breaking News
Throw out that romaine lettuce!
RBC | If you were planning on enjoying a salad with your Thanksgiving feast, you might be better off with the sweet potatoes or the green bean casserole. The Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a food safety alert Tuesday, Nov. 20, after 32 people[Read More…]
2018 Election Results – Rio Blanco County
RBC | The Herald Times is on-scene at the Rio Blanco Courthouse to bring you live election results for Rio Blanco County. There will be two updates this evening. This link will be updated each time new results are received. (Note: reports are preliminary, cumulative and not yet broken down[Read More…]
Flash Flood Watch issued
From the National Weather Service: A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning. Moisture and precipitation from the remnants of Hurricane Rosa will move across the area Monday through Wednesday. This will bring widespread showers and embedded thunderstorms. Areas of heavy rain are possible and high mountain snowfall[Read More…]
UPDATE: Hwy. 13 closed north of Meeker for fire operations
HIGHWAY 13 NORTH OF MEEKER IS OPEN, ALTERNATING LANES 6:15 PM Highway 13 north from mile marker 51 at the top of Nine Mile to Colowyo is closed for fire operations on the James Fire.
Minor earthquakes rattle Rangely early Friday
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake with an epicenter about 28 miles northwest of Parachute was felt by Rangely residents around 4 a.m., and according to the USGS “shake map” could have been felt by residents in Meeker, Parachute, Battlement Mesa, Grand Junction and Fruita. A second 2.9 magnitude earthquake, possibly an[Read More…]
Air Quality Health Advisory: Thursday, Aug. 16
Widespread smoke from several in-state and out-of-state fires is impacting large sections of western Colorado. In addition, eastern Rio Blanco county has heavy smoke from the Cabin Lake Fire. Periods of moderate to heavy smoke can be expected. As of 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 16, the air quality index category[Read More…]
Air Quality Alert for Meeker: Wednesday, Aug. 15
Smoke from area wildfires has reduced the air quality in Meeker to “unhealthy for sensitive groups” at 38 micrograms per cubic meter of fine particle pollution. Sensitive groups include individuals with heart/lung disease, the elderly and children. These groups should limit outdoor exposure, reduce prolonged or heavy exertion, and watch[Read More…]
EVACUATION ALERT FOR COUNTY RD. 10
An evacuation order has been issued for residents on County Road 10. Do Not Wait. Evacuate Immediately via County Road 10 to County Road 8. The evacuation center will be set up at the Sheriff’s Office 355 Fourth St in Meeker. The alert was sent to most of County Road[Read More…]
Public meeting for Cabin Lake Fire evacuations at 6 p.m. tonight
Growth of the Cabin Lake Fire has resulted in evacuation orders for County Road 10, also know as South Fork, for the south side of the road. County Road 17 (Buford/New Castle Road) is still closed at this time. There will be a public meeting at 6 p.m. at the[Read More…]
Breaking News: Highway 139 closed at the county line
Highway 139 is closed at the county line in both directions due to a vehicle and wildland fire.
UPDATED: Red Canyon Fire grows to 5,600 acres
RANGELY | The Red Canyon fire is burning 31 miles south of Rangely, east of Highway 139 near the Middle Red Rock Canyon drainage and north of Douglas Pass. Lightning is listed as the cause of the fire. Warmer and drier weather, along with gusty winds, contributed to active fire[Read More…]
