ARRESTS 1/19/2026- A 31 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs or both and failed to drive in designated lane. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 1/19/2026- A 20 year-old female was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – January 29th, 2026
Drop-in meetings for landowners affected by the Lee and Elk Fires. Last one! MEEKER | The White River Conservation District invites landowners affected by the Lee and Elk Fires to stop by our drop-in community meetings on Jan. 29, from 1-4 p.m. at the District office, 345 7th St. in[Read More…]
CPW launches public engagement program regarding new Firearms Safety Program
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is beginning statewide public engagement efforts to 1) inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program required under Senate Bill 25-003 (SB25-003) and 2) to gather public feedback ahead of the law’s implementation on Aug. 1, 2026. Signed into law on[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – January 29th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Quite a lot of snow fell yesterday and last night, and this morning there were no signs of a let up. From eighty to one hundred people have died in Leadville since the first of the year. Pneumonia and grip which have been the[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JAN 11-17, 2026
ARRESTS 1/13/2026- A 36 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a Failure to Appear on a traffic offense. He was taken to jail and granted a PR bond. 1/13/2026- A 29 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a 30 day[Read More…]
Wolf conflicts, bison worries and water shortages top county agenda
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a work session last week to discuss wolf management concerns, potential bison impacts and regional water issues. The work session began with discussion centered on ongoing frustration with Colorado’s wolf reintroduction and management program. Several participants criticized how wolf depredations[Read More…]
Hazard mitigation meetings for RBC residents in February
RBC | Rio Blanco County is moving forward with the second phase of its Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Public input is a vital part of the planning process, and residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their experiences, concerns, and mitigation ideas with their local communities. The Hazard Mitigation Plan[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – January 22, 2026
Rio Blanco County Republican Central Committee Meeting RBC | Guest: CD3 Candidate Hope Scheppelman, Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alliance Energy building, 417 E. Main St., Rangely. Come meet Hope Scheppelman and learn about the caucus and assembly process. Open to the public, only central committee members[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – January 22, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Those lately through the country near the head of Piceance pronounce the gold excitement there simply a stake craze, the locators each trying to get 160 acres, says the Aspen Times. The weather for the past week has been exceptionally fine. No snows nor[Read More…]
Colorado counties accept applications for property tax deferral
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Eligible Colorado homeowners may apply for the state’s Property Tax Deferral Program through their county treasurer’s offices through April 1, 2026. The program allows qualifying homeowners ages 65 and older and active military service members to defer property tax payments through a low-interest loan from the[Read More…]
CAIC launches new public avalanche data, reporting and visualization tools
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has launched new tools that expand access to avalanche information and make it easier for the public to understand current conditions. “We want people traveling in the backcountry to have the best information possible,” said Ethan Greene, Director of CAIC.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JAN 4-10, 2026
ARRESTS 1/7/2026- A 32 year-old female was arrested by Meeker PD for attempted vehicular eluding, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and speeding. She also had a warrant out of Grand Junction PD. She was taken to jail and remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 01/05/2026 @[Read More…]
