ARRESTS 6/27/2025- A 35 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD on a felony warrant for Sex Assault on a Child, Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Enticement of a Child and Internet Luring of a Child. He was taken to jail and remains in custody. 6/27/2025- A 49 year- old[Read More…]
County
BOCC discusses fairgrounds plumbing issues, home rule pros and cons
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a special work session last week in Rangely ahead of their regular monthly meeting, addressing a wide range of topics including plumbing issues at the county fairgrounds, legal action related to energy regulations, and the possibility of adopting[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 3rd, 2025
Freedom Shoot on July 5 MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club (MSC) is hosting the Freedom Shoot—3D Archery Event during Range Call. Join us at the MSC range (2553 CR 11) on July 5 – event starts at 9:00am sharp! Entry fee is $30 – adults, $20 – youth age[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 3rd, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The “old timers” all declare that the past week was the hottest June weather for these parts within their recollection. Telephone poles are set into town and ready for the wire to be strung. The work of stringing the wife will be completed in[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 15-21, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests last week. CALL SUMMARIES 6/15/2025 @ 12:39 pm. A single-vehicle rollover was reported on Highway 64 at mile marker 10. The driver stated she lost control while applying makeup. She was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. 6/16/2025 @ 2:34 pm. A county[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 26th, 2025
Meekerpalooza 2 is this Friday MEEKER | The second Meekerpalooza is this Friday, June 27. The Meeker Market will be open from 4-8 p.m. and live music by the Black Canyon Boys kicks off at 6 p.m. ERBM is hosting a pickleball tournament for $10/team starting at 6:30. Register from[Read More…]
Stage 1 fire restrictions start Friday
PRESS RELEASE RBC | All lands managed by the White River National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management Upper Colorado River District will be under stage 1 fire restrictions beginning Friday, June 27. Under stage 1 restrictions for the Bureau of Land Management and White River National Forest: •[Read More…]
WARRANTY DEEDS – AUG. 2024-MAY 2025
AUGUST 2024 Seller: James E and Lisa M Burt Buyer: Faith Yardley and Joshua Martin Description: STANOLIND ADDITION 98103 6 B 225 DAKOTA AVENUE Transaction Price: $236,000 Seller: Sabrina and Justin Fichter Buyer: Catherine Francis Dade Description: TOWN OF MEEKER 16 112, 17 112, 18 112 946 9TH STREET Transaction[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 26th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A number of our cowboys who intend on taking part in the tournament on the Fourth did some tilting practice during the week and proved themselves quite the experts at this exciting sport. Has the curfew ordinance been repealed? We don’t hear the bell[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners review public comment policies; recognize Commissioner Overton
RBC | Last week, the Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting in the town of Meeker, Colorado. All three commissioners were present for the meeting, which began with a public comment period. There were no public comments in person or online, so the BOCC moved[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 8-14, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests last week. CALL SUMMARIES 6/8/2025 @ 4:23 pm. A suspicious looking snake with a “fat head” was reported to Meeker PD. An officer arrived on scene (maybe a little relieved) only to find the snake was gone on arrival. 6/9/2025 @ 10:42 pm. A truck[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 19th, 2025
Register to be in the 4th of July Parade! MEEKER | This year’s Range Call Celebration theme is “Women of the West.” Parade entries are FREE — just register by noon on June 30! Parade day: July 4. Register here: https://bit.ly/4kHmqCM or come by the Chamber at 710 Market St.[Read More…]
