ARRESTS 6/23/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office took a 42 year-old female in custody during a court appearance on a warrant for Controlled Substance and Drug Paraphernalia-Possess. She was transported to jail and bonded out. 6/25/2026- Rangely PD arrested a 47 year-old male for a warrant. He was transported to[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 2nd, 2026
Wildfire mitigation meeting June 30 MEEKER | Residents of the Ute, Papoose, Buford and Marvine areas are invited to attend a community meeting on local wildfire mitigation efforts Tuesday, June 30, at 6 p.m. at the Buford Schoolhouse. Project partners will discuss a funded defensible space program, community chipping days,[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 2nd, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The remains of the late Frank Wells were consigned to their last resting place at the ranch of his father-in-law, Mr. George Letchmere, on Piceance, last Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Handel was present and read the burial office of the church. Another mining war[Read More…]
UPDATED: 2026 Unofficial Primary Election Results
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s Office released the final unofficial count of ballots from the 2026 primaries at noon on Wednesday, July 1. Voter turnout for the primary was 50.98% of active voters (4,494) with 2,291 ballots cast. In the two contested local elections, which will[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 14-20, 2026
ARRESTS 6/18/2026- A 38 year old male was arrested by Meeker PD for a Protection Order Violation and Harassment. He was transported to jail and released on a PR bond. CALL SUMMARIES 6/14/2026 @ 2:03 pm. A campfire was left unattended in the Miller Creek area prompted a response from[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 25th, 2026
Kids in Business Day June 26 MEEKER | Mountain Valley Bank is looking for budding entrepreneurs to participate in the 5th annual Kids in Business Day, which will take place on June 26, 2026. Kid business owners can submit their vendor application and learn more details in person at Mountain[Read More…]
RBC seeks public input on updated Hazard Mitigation Plan
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Rio Blanco County residents have an opportunity to review and comment on a draft update to the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, a document designed to help communities prepare for and reduce the impacts of future disasters. The county’s current plan was approved in 2020 and is[Read More…]
Commissioners weigh challenges from Fairfield Apartments to County Road 17 bridge
RBC | Rio Blanco County commissioners spent much of last week’s work session discussing the future of the Fairfield Apartments, a proposed flexible work policy for child welfare employees, landfill operations and the deteriorating County Road 17 bridge. Commission Chair Callie Scritchfield and Commissioner Doug Overton attended in person, while[Read More…]
White River National Forest moves to Stage 2 fire restrictions Friday
Press Release RBC | All lands managed by the White River National Forest will be under Stage 2 fire restrictions beginning Friday, June 26. Under stage 2 fire restrictions, no campfires or charcoal are allowed anywhere on the White River National Forest, including in developed campgrounds and picnic areas. Continued[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 25th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Durham town mansion is assuming shape under the supervision of Builder Malone and a large force of workmen. When completed it will be the finest home in Meeker. Our old friend Harry French is the architect. Willie Wear’s horse tried to turn a[Read More…]
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions start Friday, June 19
RBC | Rio Blanco County’s unincorporated and private lands, the entire White River National Forest, and all areas within the BLM White River Field Office boundaries are entering into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions starting Friday, June 19, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Rio Blanco County’s Stage 1 Fire Restrictions include: PROHIBITIONS:[Read More…]
BOCC examines solar opportunities, hears CDOT plans
RBC | Last week the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners met June 9 in Meeker, holding a morning work session followed by its regular meeting. All three commissioners were present. During the work session, commissioners heard a presentation from Byron Kominek, owner of Jack’s Solar Garden and executive[Read More…]