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Wildfire near Sprague Gulch in Piceance Basin

A new fire ignited near County Road 5 and Sprague Gulch in the Piceance Basin the afternoon of Monday, July 9. Per the RBC Sheriff’s Office, the fire is on BLM land at this time. Air assets are conducting retardant drops to slow the growth. BLM, RBSO and Meeker Fire[Read More…]

July 9, 2018 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Fawn Fire 1,065 acres, 100 percent contained

Photo: Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Department The Fawn Fire was started by lightning and is currently burning on BLM and private lands near County Road 29, about 30 miles southwest of Meeker in the Piceance Basin. It has grown from 450 acres as of 6:53 p.m. Sunday[Read More…]

July 9, 2018 by Caitlin Walker 1 comment

Q&A about possible Lake Avery water release

MEEKER | Due to low flows, dry conditions and extreme heat, water temperatures in the White River are nearing dangerous levels for cold-water fish. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are encouraging anglers to fish in the early morning, when water temperatures are cooler and less stressful to fish. To help[Read More…]

July 8, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Ridgetop Fire 100 percent contained

For information on the #FawnFire burning in the Piceance Basin, please visit: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/breaking-fawn-fire-doubles-to-875-acres-zero-percent-containment/rio-blanco-county/ *** RIDGETOP FIRE – 200 ACRES, 100 PERCENT CONTAINED A lightning strike also started a blaze late Saturday afternoon approximately 20 miles south of Meeker. Fire units were immediately dispatched to mile marker 27 along the east side[Read More…]

July 7, 2018 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Gardner talks 2018 Farm Bill

RBC | Last week Senator Cory Gardner hosted a teleconference about the 2018 Farm Bill which he described as a “significant piece of legislation” covering commodity, food, trade, credit, research, and energy programs. “Most people associate the farm bill with commodity and nutrition programs,” he said. Gardner highlighted a variety[Read More…]

July 6, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

New in-home care option in Meeker

MEEKER | Whether it’s the privilege of growing old or a disability that strikes in the prime of life, you or a loved one will likely need help with some of the most personal aspects of daily life at some point. Western Slope In-Home Care, which opened in 2017, provides[Read More…]

July 5, 2018 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Days Gone By: June 28, 2018

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The Collom Mine Through the courtesy of Mr A.C. Moulton, a party of Meekerites visited the famous Collom coal mine at Axial Thursday. The party was fortunate in that they arrived just in time to be photographed with the first 5-ton truck[Read More…]

July 4, 2018 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

County’s suicide, overdose rates shockingly high

By Julie Drake RBC Director of Public Health RBC | I try to make my columns relevant with stories, observations, etc the people of Rio Blanco County can relate to. This week, no fluff. Just the facts. I will let this information tell the story. Suicide rates for Rio Blanco County:[Read More…]

July 3, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Grant takes over Vandiver dental practice

MEEKER | In much the same way his predecessor, Dr. Charles Vandiver, did 47 years ago, Dr. Trevor Grant will be elevating the quality of dental care in Meeker when Grant Family Dentistry officially opens its doors on July 10. Dental care that Meeker residents have had to go out of[Read More…]

July 2, 2018 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

What a CLG can do for you

RBC | CLG stands for “Certified Local Government.” What is a Certified Local Government, and do we want to have one? The Rio Blanco County Historical Society (RBCHS) has asked the county commissioners to consider a resolution to become a CLG. What will that mean? For the commissioners it means approving[Read More…]

July 2, 2018 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

The Flying Cowboy: Rosendahl finds rodeo success despite challenges

By ALLIE WILLEY Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Kasey Rosendahl, 19, is a weekly participant in the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series. Rosendahl has loved rodeos since he was a little kid. Rodeos have always been a dream of his. When he was little he did the mutton bustin’[Read More…]

June 30, 2018 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Independence Day, Rangely-style

RANGELY | Tuesday, July 3 – Night Golf at Cedar Ridges Golf Course Wednesday July 4 – FIREWORKS AT KENNEY RESERVOIR HAVE BEEN CANCELED DUE TO FIRE BAN Friday July 6 – Surf-N-Turf at Cedar Ridges Golf Course- 6:30 p.m. – Tickets still available $25 adults, $5 kids – Buck Ford Pure Country Concert[Read More…]

June 29, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled