ARRESTS 5/18/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 59 year-old male was arrested on a warrants for Failure to Appear and Violation of a Court Order. He was medically cleared at the hospital and taken to jail. 5/18/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 48 year-old female on a warrant for Failure to Comply.[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 29th, 2025
Customer service training May 29 MEEKER | Join the Meeker Chamber for a class on “Mastering Customer Engagement” on May 29, 2025, from 12-1 p.m. at the Business Center (Town Hall). Lunch will be provided. Go beyond basic customer service and turn everyday customer interactions into lasting relationships? Learn the[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: 2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION RECAP
RBC | The 2025 legislative session has adjourned. With a major emphasis on balancing our state budget and reacting to dynamics both in Colorado and across the country, it was challenging, unique, and productive. As your Senator, I am proud of the bills I passed on your behalf. My priority[Read More…]
On research: Felix Bloch and MRI technology (Part 3)
RBC | This is the final article in a series documenting the importance of scientific research in our economy and the role of research universities in driving innovation. Those universities and their research labs are presently under threat. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides one example of the process of[Read More…]
Colorado is Real ID ready
PRESS RELEASE RBC | As the federal REAL ID deadline takes effect, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are proud to announce that the state is more than ready, with 96% of all driver licenses and identification cards (IDs) issued in Colorado being REAL ID-compliant[Read More…]
Wildfire Awareness Month encourages Coloradans to live wildfire ready
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Wildfire is a part of nature in Colorado, but drought, high winds and warmer temperatures are increasing wildfire risk, while at the same time, more people are moving into wildfire-prone areas. Just under half of all Coloradans live in the wildland-urban interface and are at risk[Read More…]
Colorado called to shape historic America 250-Colorado 150 celebration
PRESS RELEASE RBC | As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary and Colorado marks 150 years of statehood, the America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission is inviting businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions and local governments across the state to help bring this once-in-a-generation commemoration to life. Through the campaign[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – May 29th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Vacation days are here. This, however, does not apply to the editor or the printer or the printer’s devil, nor to other trades and professions too numerous to mention. Rumors have been circulating of late that the Rifle-Meeker telephone project had fallen through, but[Read More…]
Rio Blanco Cattlewomen have a busy spring season
RBC | The Rio Blanco Cattlewomen have had a busy and rewarding spring season, continuing our mission to promote and educate about the beef industry in our community. In April, we partnered with the local FFA chapter to participate in Farm Day at the elementary school. Cattlewomen engaged students with[Read More…]
Brand board proposes increase of inspection and assessment fees
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners, part of the Department of Agriculture, is proposing to increase brand inspection fees and the five-year brand assessment fee to address a projected program deficit. The fee adjustments aim to ensure the continued financial stability and operations of the[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners approve RV variance, discuss wolf presence, approve moratorium on ‘natural medicine centers’ connected to psychotropic drug therapies
MEEKER | After a brief hiatus from their usual schedule, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners returned to regular business last week, holding their meeting in Meeker. All three commissioners were present and began the session with a public comment period. No comments were received in person or online. The board[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 11-17, 2025
ARRESTS 5/16/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 49-year-old male on a warrant. He was transported to jail. 5/16/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 16 year old male for DUI. He was issued a summons and released to his parents. CALL SUMMARIES 5/12/2025 @ 5:15 pm. A hit and run[Read More…]
