Editor’s Note: As we pass the first anniversary of the Lee and Elk fires, which burned 238 square miles of Rio Blanco County, the Herald Times will be publishing a series about the continued effects of the fires on our communities. If you have a story you would like to[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: Aug. 9-15, 2026
ARRESTS No arrests. CALL SUMMARIES This week’s calls for service included a whopping 15 bear-related calls. At this rate, we may need to start issuing the bears their own property tax bills and maybe even a library card. 8/10/2026 @ 2:14 pm. A patient came into the emergency room after[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – August 20th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Erecting the poles and stringing the wire for the upper White telephone line began this week and the subscribers to the enterprise will soon be able to “hello” between Meeker and the Buford post office. Brothers William and Fred Ramsay came in Wednesday from[Read More…]
Commissioners approve Avery subdivision, table rezoning
The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners met Aug. 4 for its regular meeting in Meeker, with all three commissioners present. Commissioners approved the agenda, the July 17 and July 31 payroll management reports and the July 21 meeting minutes. No members of the public attended the public comment[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS:Aug. 2-8, 2026
ARRESTS 8/9/2026 — A 38-year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for domestic violence, violation of a protection order, harassment-stalking, criminal mischief and reckless driving. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 8/3/2026 @ 8:40 a.m. A passerby witnessed an individual discard a cigarette from a vehicle, which subsequently ignited a[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – August 13th, 2026
Library seeking cookbook recipes MEEKER | Meeker Public Library is collecting recipes for a community cookbook. Submit recipes at the library or email [email protected] with your name and phone number. Cowboy Kickoff Classic set for Aug. 14 MEEKER | The 2026 Cowboy Kickoff Classic golf and cornhole tournament will be held[Read More…]
2026 Rio Blanco County Fair Indoor Open Results
Special to the HT Dept. 1 — Horticulture Judge’s Choice, Lyla Lohry Best in Show Mentor & Me, Josie Chintala Best in Show Youth, Addison Shults Best in Show Adult, Ragsdale Family Best in Show Senior, Dan Francis Champion Mentor & Me, Lyla Lohry Reserve Mentor & Me, Josie Chintala[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – August 13th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 141 years ago The Market Report – reported by J.W. Hugus & Co – Meeker, CO August 15, 1885 Ranch Eggs per dozen: 35¢ Breakfast bacon per lb: 18¢ Michigan salt, 3lb sack: 20¢ Granulated sugar, 1lb: 121/2¢ Denver Best Soap, 1lb: 71/2¢ Full Cream Cheese, 1[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS:July 29-Aug. 1, 2026
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES July 26, 2026, at 7:07 p.m. Highway 64 was closed for a short time due to a wildfire in the area of the 48-mile marker. Fire crews were able to extinguish the flames quickly. The cause of the fire is under[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – August 6th, 2026
Open book club meets Aug. 10 MEEKER | The next book club meeting is Monday, August 10 at 1 p.m. We are reading a book with a local flavor – Only Connect: Creating & Sustaining Community by Belle Zars Cookbook Potluck Club at the library MEEKER | Join us for[Read More…]
Commissioners issue statement on recent CPW commission actions
Special to the HT The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners has released a statement expressing concern over recent actions by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission, stating that several decisions depart from Colorado’s long-standing tradition of science-based wildlife management and the statutory mission established by the General[Read More…]
Gerrish offers advice for building more profitable, drought-resilient ranches at WRCD grazing clinic
Special to the HT For ranchers across the West, drought is no longer an occasional challenge—it is something that must be planned for as part of doing business. Andy Mueller, general manager of the Colorado River Water Conservation District, says, “This summer is a dress rehearsal for what lies ahead[Read More…]
