ARRESTS 11/23/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 31 year-old male on Driving a Vehicle with Blood Alcohol Content of 0.08 or more. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 11/25/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 26 year-old male on Violation of a Protection Order. He was taken to[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December 4th, 2025
MHS Drama presents ‘Murder in the Knife Room’ Dec. 3-5 MEEKER | MHS Drama presents a murder mystery comedy in one-act, appropriate for all ages, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, Thursday, Dec. 4, and Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Colorado Cannot Afford to Leave Its Pioneering Communities Behind
Colorado was built by pioneers. That spirit still defines the rural communities that grow our food, produce our energy, safeguard our water, and form the natural-resource backbone of this state. These communities carried Colorado through every major challenge for generations. Today, they are being asked to carry far more than[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – December 4th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Says a rural editor: “Money is close, but not quite close enough for us to reach it.” Ambrose Oldland, who has been on the sick list, was up and around this week. The state authorities have finally tired of appealing to the Washington authorities[Read More…]
Temporary closure of Fairground Equine Facilities in RBC a precaution to prevent transmission of EHV-1
RBC | Effective immediately, Rio Blanco County has temporarily closed all equine facilities at the Meeker Fairgrounds and Rangely’s Columbine Park due to the recent outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) affecting multiple states, including Colorado. This precautionary closure is being implemented to protect the health of local horses, prevent potential[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 16-22, 2025
ARRESTS 11/19/2025- A 40 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant. He was taken to jail and released shortly after on a PR bond. 11/19/2025- A 29 year-old female was arrested by Meeker PD for driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – November 27th, 2025
MHS Drama presents ‘Murder in the Knife Room’ Dec. 3-5 MEEKER | MHS Drama presents a murder mystery comedy in one-act, appropriate for all ages, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, Thursday, Dec. 4, and Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the[Read More…]
SBA offers relief to small businesses and private nonprofits affected by fires, flooding
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced low interest federal disaster loans are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Colorado who sustained economic losses caused by the Lee and Elk Fires, mudslides and debris flows occurring Aug. 2-29. The SBA issued[Read More…]
White River National Forest Christmas tree permits available now
Permits available online and at local offices and vendors RBC | Christmas tree permits for the White River National Forest are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov and in-person at local vendors and Ranger District Offices. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – November 27th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Rev. William John and family this week moved into the Oldland house, which was recently fitted up in elegant shape. Yesterday Boyd Walbridge began moving his household effects from the Flemming house, where he has lived over a decade, to the Riley place corner[Read More…]
RBC Dispatch: Team of the Year
Rio Blanco County dispatchers were awarded the Team of the Year and Dispatch Center of the Year award by the Colorado Chapter of NENA/APCO. “We are incredibly honored to share that Rio Blanco County Dispatch was awarded Team of the Year and Dispatch Center of the Year. With nearly 20[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 9-15, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 11/13/2025 8:05 am. A caller reported a deer in distress after getting stuck in a fence on Highway 139. Upon arrival, the deputy observed a buck “assisting” the doe in his own enthusiastic way, ultimately helping her free herself. Both animals[Read More…]