RBC | When the PL Gulch Fire was first reported Monday, July 13, some residents feared they were about to watch history repeat itself. The human-caused blaze ignited north of County Road 5, just outside last year’s Lee Fire burn scar, prompting evacuation orders, road closures, and concerns that Rio[Read More…]
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Community Profile: Davis returns to agricultural roots as extension director
RBC | Long before Meghan Davis became Rio Blanco County’s new Colorado State University Extension director, she was competing on one of the biggest stages in the dog show world. As a teenager, Davis showed Doberman Pinschers at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City’s Madison[Read More…]
Piceance wild horse gather planned for August
BLM to remove approximately 1,000 horses from Piceance, West Douglas HMAs Special to the HT RBC | The Bureau of Land Management is preparing for a gathering of wild horses in the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area in August as part of a plan to reduce herd numbers. Located near[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 12-18, 2026
ARRESTS 7/14/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 72 year-old female for DUI and Careless Driving. She was issued a summons and remained in the hospital for treatment. CALL SUMMARIES 7/13/2026- A wildland fire started in the area of County Road 76 and County Road 5. The fire remains[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 23rd, 2026
Summer reading challenge ends July 31 MEEKER | The Summer Reading Challenge at the Meeker Public Library ends July 31st! Win cool prizes – and ice cream – for reading! Short stories and snacks at the Library. MEEKER | Stop by Meeker Public Libray on Saturday, August 1 at 11[Read More…]
New: Keystone Fire 3,000 acres, Type 3 Team incoming
This is a developing story and will be updated. Update Wednesday, July 22, 1:46 p.m. The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has announced a Type 3 Incident Management Team is incoming and will assume command of the fire at 6:00 a.m. tomorrow morning. The fire is approximately 3,024 acres. No[Read More…]
Growth and teamwork define 8-10 rec softball season
MEEKER | Last week the Meeker 8–10 softball recreation center 8-10 softball team’s season came to an end Wednesday night with a 2-0 loss to Carbondale at Paintbrush Park, falling just short of advancing to the end-of-season tournament in Glenwood. The low-scoring playoff game capped a season of growth for[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 23rd, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Most of the first cutting of hay is over and it can rain now. In response to a call issued by Mayor Walbridge, a goodly number of property owners and taxpayers assembled at the courthouse last Monday evening. Mayor Walbridge called the meeting to[Read More…]
Update: PL Gulch Fire containment lines holding, no new growth for 48 hours
This is a developing story ad will be updated. Update Sunday, July 19: Containment on the 1,580-acre PL Gulch Fire increased to 45% Sunday morning as firefighters continued making progress along the fire’s perimeter. Personnel assigned to the fire increased to 204. According to the Colorado Incident Management Team, crews[Read More…]
Type 3 Incident Team assumes management of PL Gulch Fire
By Caitlin Walker | [email protected] The Colorado Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) assumed management of the 1,580-acre PL Gulch Fire burning in the Piceance Basin at 6 a.m. Friday, July 17. Operations are currently staged at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Why a Type 3 Team: IMTs are assigned[Read More…]
Days Gone By: July 16, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Three fires in the last few weeks have led the people of Meeker to a sense of insecurity in the matter of fires. About half past 6 o’clock Thursday evening fire was seen issuing from the windows of one of Gates Kersburg’s by the[Read More…]
Community Calendar: July 16, 2026
Fire Preparedness Day at Meekerpalooza MEEKER | The Conservation Districts and Forest Health Partners invite the community to a free Fire Preparedness Bootcamp for Landowners on Friday, July 17, from 5-7 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn. Topics include defensible space, home hardening, chainsaw and fire extinguisher safety, slash management and[Read More…]