Group of livestock, fashion revue, and cake decorating kids at State Fair displaying their well-deserved awards. L to R: Addisen Shults (cake decorating), Trevor Gould, Jada Gould, Teagan Smith, Charlie Rogers, Klayton Carroll, Josh Simmons (friend of RBC 4-H), Hayden Garcia, Cienna Rogers (livestock and fashion revue), Cambrey Rogers, Whitney[Read More…]
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DAYS GONE BY – September 17th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago President McKinley is Dead! Passed away at 12:15 this morning. Every evidence of profound grief in this community over the sad event. As the bell in St. James church tower commenced tolling yesterday afternoon, a suspicion crept into the minds of Meekerites that bad[Read More…]
“When in doubt, stay out”: Precautionary public health advisory issued for blue-green algae in Kenney Reservoir
A precautionary public health advisory was issued after press time this week after visible cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, were identified in parts of Kenney Reservoir. As of Wednesday, no cyanotoxins had been confirmed, according to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Aug. 30-Sept. 5
ARRESTS Sept. 1: Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 42-year-old man on a warrant and for violation of a protection order. He was taken to jail and released on bond. Sept. 3: Rangely Police Department arrested a 30-year-old man on a warrant. He was taken to jail and released[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 10th, 2026
Frontier Fest set for Friday Josephine Meeker’s Frontier Fest will take place Friday, Sept. 11, from 4–7 p.m. on Main Street in front of the Rio Blanco County Courthouse. The Western-themed community celebration will feature the Buffalo Soldiers of the American West, author Robert Silbernagel discussing Troubled Trails: The Meeker[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: Aug. 23-29, 2026
ARRESTS8/27/2026 The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Rangely Police Department after a man was taken into custody on suspicion of harassment, domestic violence and child abuse. CALL SUMMARIESBears, mud, fires & handcuffs — just another week in the countyAug. 23 — Communications received a call asking who is[Read More…]
Free Frontier Fest celebrates Western heritage Sept. 11
Correction: A previous version of this press release stated the fish fry was free. It is $15 per plate. Proceeds benefit the White River Alliance. Meeker will celebrate Western heritage and the nation’s 250th birthday with the first Frontier Fest from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, on Main[Read More…]
Library appointment delayed to Sept. 15
Disagreement and confusion over trustee application process continues Rio Blanco County commissioners tabled an appointment to the Meeker Regional Library District Board until Sept. 15 after applicant interviews ran longer than expected Tuesday morning. Commissioners scheduled a work session to conduct interviews with Stacy Hudelson, Kimberly Maupin, Lester “Mike” Bartlett[Read More…]
RBC hosting Airport Master Plan open house Sept. 10
Special to the HT Rio Blanco County, in partnership with Garver, will host a public open house Thursday, Sept. 10, to share information about the Rangely Airport Master Plan and gather community input on the airport’s long-term development. The open house will provide an overview of the master planning process,[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS:Aug. 23-29, 2026
ARRESTS 8/27/2026 – The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Rangely Police Department after a man was taken into custody on suspicion of harassment, domestic violence and child abuse. CALL SUMMARIES Bears, mud, fires & handcuffs — just another week in the county. Aug. 23 — Communications received a[Read More…]
STEWART FIRE
The Stewart Fire started Aug. 26 south of the Lee Fire burn scar in the Piceance Basin. The fire burned only 25 acres before crews knocked it down. Fire Chief Luke Pelloni said first responders hit fast and hard to keep it from spreading. Aerial support was on scene the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 3rd, 2026
Short stories and snacks Sept. 5 Meeker Public Library will host short stories and snacks Saturday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. The short story is The Storm by McKnight Malmar. Library open house Sept. 9 Public libraries aren’t just about books anymore! Celebrate National Library Card Sign-Up Month at Meeker[Read More…]
