MEEKER | Since the Lee and Elk Fires do not have a FEMA Public Assistance declaration yet, the Fire Recovery Team is working to request a Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan (SBA EIDL) declaration. The deadline for requesting the SBA EIDL may expire before FEMA and the President[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 5-10, 2025
ARRESTS 10/5/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 57 year-old male for Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, possessed an open marijuana container in a motor vehicle, and speeding. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 10/7/2025- Meeker PD arrested a[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 16th, 2025
Historical Society Social Sunday, Oct. 19 MEEKER | All are invited to the Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s quarterly gathering this Sunday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Cultural Heritage Center (517 Park) in Meeker. Come visit our precious local museum and enjoy a chili and cornbread lunch. Bring[Read More…]
Days Gone By
Meeker Herald – 125 If ante-election promises could be coined into lawful money, some men would soon be rich. At the second-hand store is a curiosity in the shape of a book published in the year 1731. Sandy got it recently in a lot of odds and ends. George Lyttle,[Read More…]
4-H Open Enrollment underway for a new year
PRESS RELEASE RBC | October is here, and with it comes one of our favorite times of year — National 4-H Week (Oct. 5–11), the beginning of a brand-new 4-H year, and the chance for new families to get involved! In Rio Blanco County, 4-H is about more than projects[Read More…]
Commissioners review bridge repairs, replacement projects
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting Sept. 30 in Meeker to address some agenda items. After implementing a hiring freeze, commissioners were asked to approve a request from County Clerk and Recorder Shawn Luce to fill a recently vacated position for recording clerk[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT. 28-OCT. 4, 2025
ARRESTS 9/28/2025- Colorado State Patrol arrested a male party on a warrant during a routine traffic stop on Highway 13. The male was taken to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 9/29/2025 @ 5:57 am. A traffic complaint came into the Communications Center regarding a hunter on an ATV that almost ran the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 9th, 2025
MRC Pool closed next week MEEKER | The Meeker Recreation Center Pool will be closed Monday, Oct. 13 through Friday, Oct. 17 for maintenance. Normal hours are scheduled to resume Saturday, Oct. 18. Please call 970-878-3403 to check pool status prior to your visit. Love Meeker? Seasonal volunteers wanted for[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 9th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The new Baer residence in Danforth park is beyond all doubt the finest in this valley. Indeed, it would do credit to Capitol Hill, Denver. The Sanderson residence on east Main Street is going up in a rush. The present is the longest dry[Read More…]
Funding request for fire recovery heads to D.C.
RBC | Gov. Jared Polis has formally requested a federal disaster declaration for two wildfires that burned over 150,000 acres in Rio Blanco County this summer. The Lee and Elk fires grew rapidly and forced evacuations in and around the town of Meeker after they were started by lightning on[Read More…]
Outstanding success for Meeker Mustang Makeover
RBC | The finale of the 2025 Meeker Mustang Makeover (MMM) was this past weekend, Sept. 26-27. Challenged by the postponement from the wildfires which delayed MMM an additional month, the horse show and auction presented with great success. The event had its highest purchase price at $22,000 dollars for[Read More…]
Commissioners hear updates on county fair, set dates for next year’s fair
RBC | In a lengthy meeting last Tuesday in Rangely, commissioners reviewed possible fleet management and replacement options as well as new software to streamline sales and use tax collection. Commissioners also heard an update on this year’s county fair from Fair Board president Crandal Mergelman. Mergelman noted an increase[Read More…]
