ARRESTS 8/2/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 34 year-old male for Driving Under the Influence. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 8/4/2025-Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 71 year-old male for Driving Under the Influence. He was issued a summons and released to a sober[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – August 7th, 2025
Community theater production of ‘Matilda’ postponed MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda: The Musical” scheduled for this weekend has been postponed due to the wildfires and will be rescheduled. Circle Park remains closed during final construction MEEKER | The public is reminded that[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – August 7th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The man who believes that he benefits himself by taxing himself poor to make others rich is not in a good position to poke fun at those who believe in the faith cure. About the heaviest rain ever seen in this section visited Meeker[Read More…]
Forest Closure in place near Elk Fire in Blanco District
Closure in place to protect firefighter and public safety MEEKER | The White River National Forest has issued a public closure for firefighter and public safety in the vicinity of the Elk Fire in Rio Blanco County. The closure is within the Blanco Ranger District west of and including the[Read More…]
Preparing for wildfire
Advance Preparation Checklist ❏ Prepare an emergency plan using the five P’s – people, pets, prescriptions, papers and priceless items should all be accounted for.❏ Assemble an emergency kit (https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html)❏ Clear away all flammable vegetation from within 30 feet or more of your home. Also, clear 10 feet from propane[Read More…]
Additional evacuation and pre-evacuation orders issued for Lee Fire and Elk Fire residents
UPDATED: 2:02 p.m., 8/5 Elk Fire Evacuation Orders: County Road 8, MM 11-16: evacuation order in place GOSleepy Cat to Lake Avery- North side of the road – GOCounty Rd. 40 and 63 – GOCounty Road 49 evacuation order in place- GORecreationists near Yellow Jacket, Fawn Creek, Sleepy Cat Peak,[Read More…]
Elk Fire update: Monday, Aug. 4
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County officials held an emergency meeting Monday morning with updates on the Elk Fire, approximately 11 miles east of Meeker on County Road 8, following a “chaotic” day Sunday. County officials now confirm the Elk Fire at approximately 2,000 acres. Sheriff Anthony Mazzola reiterated that the[Read More…]
Elk Fire prompts emergency declaration, evacuation notice
MEEKER | A lightning-sparked wildfire that started Saturday, Aug. 2, approximately 10 miles east of Meeker in the Oak Ridge area along County Road 8, has grown to an estimated 600 acres according to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, prompting a declaration of a local disaster emergency by the[Read More…]
Rogers receives RBC 4-H Youth Fund scholarship
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H Youth Fund (previously known as the Rio Blanco County 4-H Foundation) is pleased to award Charlie Rogers of Meeker, Colorado, with the 2025 Rio Blanco County 4-H Youth Fund Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Charlie is the daughter of Ben and Jamie[Read More…]
RBC FAIR CAT SHOW
The cat show is a relatively new feature of the RBC Fair. This year two competitors brought their feline friends to compete. Names and results were not available as of press time. JARED HENDERSON PHOTOS
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 20-26, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 7/20/2025 @ 5:18 pm. When Round-Up just isn’t cutting it… A neighbor called the police because someone was out blowtorching weeds. 7/20/2025 @ 5:36 pm. One vehicle crash at the 4 mile-marker on County Road 8. The single occupant sustained[Read More…]
Preparations for budget season get underway for RBC Commissioners
RBC | As local governments prepare for budget season, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners heard a presentation about the county’s insurance policies from Meredith Burcham of County Technical Services, Inc. (CTSI) during a work session last Tuesday. CTSI administers the County Health Pool (CHP), County Workers’ Compensation Pool (CWCP) and[Read More…]
