MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a special work session last week ahead of their regular monthly meeting in Meeker with all three commissioners—Jennifer O’Hearon, Callie Scritchfield and Doug Overton—in attendance. The session opened with a discussion about Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) and its upcoming legislative[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 17th, 2025
Kids’ Pet Show at the rodeo tonight! MEEKER | The first annual Kids’ Pet Show will be tonight at the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series at 7 p.m. at the Meeker Fairgrounds. All kids and pets welcome! Free to enter (and watch). Call 970-623-0855 to register. Final Meekerpalooza, WREA annual meeting[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 17th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Someday this country will grow wise enough to cut presidential campaigns down to a single month, which, in these times of electricity, would be quite enough for the issues to be placed before every voter. Since the telephone reached Meeker we can get important[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 29-July 5, 2025
ARRESTS 7/1/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 25-year-old female on a warrant out of Rio Blanco County for Failure to Comply. She was taken to jail and is no longer in custody. 7/3/2025- Meeker PD arrested an 82-year-old male for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs or both, Child Abuse-Negligence[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 10th, 2025
Babysitter Training Course July 11-12 MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District is hosting a Babysitter Training Course for teens ages 12–18. The program will cover basic childcare, leadership, professionalism, safety, and how to start a babysitting business, as well as Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications from the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 10th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The body of Clover Ward, who was drowned at the government bridge nearly a month ago, was found last Saturday at the Lily Park ranch, about 50 miles below the scene of the accident. By authority of the Board of Trustees of the town[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 22-28, 2025
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…]
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…]
