ARRESTS 12/29/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 43 year-old male on possession of a schedule III, IV, or V controlled substance and reckless endangerment. He was taken to jail and was released on a cash bond. 1/3/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 31 year-old female for disorderly conduct and 3rd degree assault.[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – January 8th, 2026
Close Knit at the Library Jan. 9 MEEKER | Come join us at the library to craft and meet new crafty friends from 3-5 p.m. on Jan., 9, Feb. 13, and March 13. All fibre arts welcome (crochet, knit, embroidery, etc.) For teens and adults at the Meeker Library Community[Read More…]
RBC Youth represented at national livestock judging contest in Arizona
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Youth from both ends of the county traveled to Phoenix, Arizona, for the chance to compete at the Arizona Nationals Livestock Judging Contest on New Year’s Eve. More than 280 youth were competing, both seniors and juniors, and within that, there were 31 junior teams. Rio[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – January 8th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Plenty of gold at the head of Piceance Creek, is the latest. Vice-President-elect Roosevelt and party will arrive in Meeker about next Thursday or Friday. Steamboat Springs is putting in an electric light plant. Meeker is next on the list, and negotiations began this[Read More…]
Northwest Region to host sportsperson’s meeting on Jan. 8 in Grand Junction
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Sportspersons from across Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Northwest Region are invited to attend a hybrid sportsperson’s meeting to discuss a variety of important issues involving hunting, fishing, and conservation on Thurs., Jan. 8 at the Northwest Region Office in Grand Junction. Participants unable to attend in[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Dec 21-27, 2025
ARRESTS 12/23/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 29 year-old male for 2nd degree criminal trespass and violation of a protection order. He was taken to jail. 12/26/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 36 year-old female on multiple warrants out of Mesa County. She was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – January 1st, 2026
If you want a copy of “Two Gone Guys” for the book signing on Jan. 18, preorder now MEEKER | We’re sold out of copies of “Two Gone Guys” and the next batch isn’t expected to arrive until the end of January. If you need a copy for the Jan.[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – January 1st, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Powell Park Christmas tree and entertainment was a decided success. Measles are quite fashionable among the young people just now. Buford folks had an enjoyable dance at the school-house Christmas night. Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago School will start again next Monday[Read More…]
U.S. House of Representatives passes bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves outside of Alaska
RBC | The U.S. House has passed, 211-204, a bill to remove Endangered Species Act protections for the gray wolf outside Alaska. The bill, sponsored by Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert, would direct the Interior secretary to reissue a 2020 rule removing ESA protections that delisted wolves other than the Mexican[Read More…]
‘Disappointed’: Officials respond to denial of FEMA fire recovery funding
This landscape should be covered with snow in December, but that’s not blowing snow, it’s dry ash from the Lee Fire burn scar southwest of Meeker. When the ash settles, it drifts like sand, further complicating recovery efforts and warning of additional flooding and debris flows in the future. KATHLEEN KELLEY[Read More…]
Regift that Christmas tree for fish habitat starting Monday, Dec. 29
Special to the HT RBC | Have you considered regifting your Christmas tree for fish habitat? Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will begin collecting real Christmas trees starting Monday, Dec. 29. You can drop off your Christmas tree at the CPW Meeker Area Office or the CPW Craig Warehouse in[Read More…]
RBC Commissioners appoint Rose Pugliese as new county attorney
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners agreed to appoint Rose Pugliese as county attorney, replacing Don Steerman, who opted not to renew his bid for the position. Pugliese is a former Mesa County Commissioner (2013-2021) and most recently served as the Colorado House Minority Leader from House District 14. She[Read More…]
