On the table: restructuring, divestiture or continued county involvement The Fairfield Center and Apartments are generally structurally sound but face significant repair and modernization needs, consultants told Rio Blanco County commissioners during a Sept. 29 special meeting.The assessment stems from the county’s strategic plan goal of responsible stewardship of county[Read More…]
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4-H Week is October 5-9
Enrollment opens today for wide variety of programs October marks an exciting time in the 4-H world at Rio Blanco County Extension. This Sunday, Oct. 4, RBC 4-H’ers will gather to celebrate their achievements from the 2025-2026 4-H year. The Rio Blanco County 4-H Council, our guiding leadership group of[Read More…]
Fairfield public engagement work session set for Oct. 7
The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners invites Fairfield residents and interested members of the public to participate in a public engagement work session regarding the Fairfield Center and Fairfield Apartments on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. in the M&M Room at the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St.,[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 1, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago It has been discovered that Boston baked beans come from California. Are we to have no traditional illusions left? Dr. Ketcham returns to the capital city with the hide of a black bear to his credit. The doctor intended to leave for Denver Monday[Read More…]
Ag workforce grant applications open Oct. 1
PRESS RELEASE Special to the HT The Colorado Department of Agriculture will open applications Oct. 1 for the 2027 Agricultural Workforce Development Program, which provides grants to Colorado farms, ranches and agricultural businesses that hire interns. The program offers up to $5,000 per internship and reimburses up to 50% of[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT. 20-26, 2026
ARRESTS 9/24/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 44-year old male on Domestic Violence, Criminal Mischief, Reckless Driving and Failing to Remain/Return to an Accident Scene. He was released on a PR bond. 9/25/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 40-year old male on warrants. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES This week’s calls[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 1, 2026
Come make zombie dolls at Craft Crazy Oct. 8 Craft Crazy With Erin will be making a Zombie Doll on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5 p.m. This is the second event in the Halloween Craft Series and is open to teens ages 13-17. For more information, visit meekerlibrary.org and check[Read More…]
CPW seeks input on White River elk hunting changes
PRESS RELEASESpecial to the HTColorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking public input on proposed big game regulation changes in Northwest Colorado, including a proposal that could expand cow elk hunting opportunities in the White River herd area. For the E-6 White River elk herd, CPW is considering changing antlerless elk[Read More…]
RBC to hold public engagement work session for Fairfield Center
Public Engagement Work Session with Fairfield Residents and Interested PublicWednesday, October 7, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.M&M Room – Fairfield Center The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners invites Fairfield residents and interested members of the public to participate in a public engagement work session regarding the Fairfield Center and[Read More…]
Bear reports up 237.5% in Rio Blanco County
Bear activity is up sharply in Rio Blanco County this year, with Colorado Parks and Wildlife receiving 189 bear reports between Jan. 1 and Sept. 13. That compares with just 56 reports during the same period in 2025 — an increase of about 237.5%, according to Rachael Gonzales, Northwest Region[Read More…]
Pub. Health Director: Fed vaccine changes ‘big win’
Commissioners question funding, authority as federal and state guidance diverge Federal vaccine changes “big win,” public health director says; two bats test negative for rabies Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Makala Sheridan Smith praised recent federal changes to childhood vaccine recommendations during the Sept. 15 Board of Health meeting,[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT. 13-19, 2026
CALL SUMMARIES All in all, it was a fairly typical week in Rio Blanco County. 9/14/2026 @ 4:01 p.m. Two males and one female were given verbal warnings following reports of a four-wheeler and a motorbike running stop signs within town limits. A report of a “hunter down” was received[Read More…]