Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A whisper in a country village continues to echo for a week. The question of refunding a portion of our county indebtedness carried by a vote of 204 to 16. Heap railroad talk these days. “Sure thing this time,” so Hertz says. Well, let[Read More…]
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CPW begins drafting management plan for bison
Special to the HT RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has begun the process to draft a management plan for the Book Cliffs bison herd, following the signing of Senate Bill 25-053 by Governor Jared Polis. This new legislation establishes a dual classification for bison in Colorado, as both[Read More…]
Conrado Family Fund donates $30K to food banks in Meeker, Craig and Rifle
Press Release RBC | Responding to rising need and dwindling funding for local food assistance programs, the Conrado family of Meeker has donated a total of $30,000 to food banks serving Meeker, Rifle and Craig. Owners of MSG Ready Mix and Meeker Sand & Gravel, the Conrados made the contribution[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 26-Nov. 1, 2025
ARRESTS 10/27/2025 A 43-year-old male was arrested on 2nd degree assault. He was transported to jail. 11/02/2025 A 38-year-old male was arrested on a warrant out of Mesa County and possession of more than 5 lbs. of marijuana with intent to dispense, sell, or distribute. CALL SUMMARIES 10/27/2025 @ 1:16[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – November 6th, 2025
Bake sale Nov. 7 at Backcountry Outpost MEEKER | Meeker’s Women’s Bible Study group will be holding their annual bake sale on Nov. 7 from 8:30-noon in front of Backcountry Outpost (223 8th St.). They always use the money raised to support local, national and international charities. Please come by[Read More…]
CNCC: A season of giving
The season of giving, spanning from late November through early January, is a time defined by kindness, generosity, and gratitude. It begins in earnest with Giving Tuesday, a global movement encouraging people to give back through acts of service, gifts, and charitable donations. At Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC), the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – November 6th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A down-the-river lady nearly skinned ye editor alive the other day because we failed to announce the arrival of an addition to her family which happened some time ago. We acknowledged our fault in not having a representative in the ante-chamber awaiting the accouchement[Read More…]
On the ballot…Propositions LL & MM
RBC | If you haven’t already cast your vote, sort that stack of unopened mail and find your 2025 ballot. It’s a pretty simple one for Rio Blanco County residents this year, with just two items to deliberate: Propositions LL and MM. Both propositions have to do with free public[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 19-25, 2025
ARRESTS 10/19/2025- A 66 year-old male was arrested on suspicion of Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs or both and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle on a Public Highway. He was issued a citation and released to a sober party. 10/27/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 30th, 2025
Pumpkins Eats ‘N Treats Oct. 31 MEEKER | Join ERBM and local businesses and organizations for community fun, trick-or-treating, and a costume parade in downtown Meeker this Halloween. Trick-or-treating will begin at 4 p.m., followed by the Costume Parade (line up at 4:45 p.m., parade at 5 p.m.). Turkey shoot[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: From the RBC Commissioners – Join us for ‘Ashes to Action’ Nov. 1
Please take the opportunity to come together with friends and neighbors at the Ashes to Action gathering on November 1 as we reflect on all our community has been through — and all we continue to rebuild together. We’ll hear updates from several organizations working hard to restore our infrastructure,[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 30th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Piceance Creek is full of Aspen people, no less than a hundred being down there, says the Times, whose reporter was there for a few days. They are living on venison. A game of genuine, unadulterated football is promised to Meeker on Thanksgiving Day.[Read More…]
