ARRESTS 9/1/2025– A 41 year-old female was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office for Domestic Violence and Second Degree Criminal Tampering. She was taken to jail. 9/4/2025– A 39 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for Contempt of Court. He was transported[Read More…]
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Water Conservancy District discusses post-fire water issues
Special to the HT RBC | Sediment and other water quality issues related to the recent wildfires near Meeker were a topic at the August meeting of the board for the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD). Rio Blanco County is working on a collaborative post-fire remediation plan and[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 11th, 2025
Open Drop-in Community Meeting TODAY for Landowners Affected by the Lee & Elk Fires MEEKER | We understand there are many challenges following the recent fires, and we want to ensure landowners have support and clear information moving forward. Join us for an open, drop-in, community meeting where staff from[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – September 11th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Simpson bakery is one of the latest additions to our town’s business enterprises. Mr. Simpson has just received and set up in his place one of the best John Van ovens — capacity 100 loaves at each baking. No need of anybody going[Read More…]
BLM lifts fire closure for Lee Fire
MEEKER | Effective Sept. 9, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management has lifted the fire closure for the Lee Fire, following improved conditions and successful suppression efforts. The closure was necessary to ensure public safety and allow fire personnel to conduct operations without interference. Recent assessments have confirmed that fire[Read More…]
Declaring disaster: Emergency resolutions open doors to aid
RBC | On Aug. 3, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners passed a resolution declaring a local disaster emergency for the Elk Fire southeast of Meeker. Later that day, Gov. Jared Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency for the fire. On Aug. 5, Polis expanded the order to include the Lee[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: AUG 24-30, 2025
ARRESTS 8/24/2025-A 28 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for Driving Under the Influence. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 9/1/2025– A 66 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office for Prohibited Use of a Weapon and Menacing. He remains in[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 4th, 2025
Drop-in community meeting today for landowners affected by the Lee and Elk Fires MEEKER | Join us for a community meeting Thursday with BLM, RBC, and Conservation Districts staff to provide support, answer questions, and share resources after the recent fires at the Piceance Rock School 1-4 p.m. Silent Auction[Read More…]
All-State Livestock Judging
Hattie Brennan of Meeker (left) and Ally Black of Rangely (right) traveled to Pueblo, Colorado, to the Colorado State Fair this past weekend for the recognition and awards ceremony for the All-State Livestock Judging 2024/2025 season. Both ladies represent Rio Blanco County and had an amazing judging season. Hattie placed[Read More…]
More results from the 2025 Rio Blanco County Fair
MONDAY DOG SHOW Premier Exhibitor Landree Tate Jr Showman Champion Aerie Smuts Int Showman Champion Aly Healy Int Showman Reserve Landree Tate Sr Showman Champion Joslin Spieth Sr Showman Reserve Dixie Hall MONDAY CAT SHOW Jr Showman Champion Kemry Osborn Jr Showman Reserve Kaisley Sanford Conformation Champion Kaisley Sanford Conformation[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – September 4th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The automobile craze bears many earmarks of the first attack of the bicycle craze, a few years ago, especially in the organization of new manufacturing companies. According to present plans an extra session of the state legislature will be called in November for the[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS:AUG 17-23, 2025
CALL SUMMARIES There were 63 traffic stops performed within a 3 day period by deputies on Highway 13 due to the reduced speed limit of 50 mph. 8/17/2025 @ 01:43 pm. A semi-truck traveling near mile marker 60 on Highway 64 ran off the roadway. The driver overcorrected, causing the[Read More…]
