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…]
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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 Has the curfew ordinance been repealed?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…]
GUEST COLUMN: YouthZone — Reasons to celebrate
RBC | June is full of reasons to celebrate. By now, summer has arrived in all of its glory, allowing unfettered access to our high county and abundant recreation opportunities. Schools are no longer in session, giving families some much-needed time to reconnect and spend quality time together. While these[Read More…]
Free workshops for ag producers offered by CSU Extension
RBC | CSU Extension is offering two upcoming free workshops aimed at supporting agricultural producers with financial, mental health, and resource planning. On June 28, a Drought Mitigation Workshop will be held at the Weld County Southwest Service Center in Longmont. Topics will include financial decision-making, pasture and grasshopper management,[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 19th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago From all directions comes word that crowds from the four points of the compass will be in Meeker on the Fourth. The telephone will be in operation for the Fourth of July. George Hald, the manager of the Hugus company at Rifle, has the[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 1-7, 2025
ARRESTS 6/1/2025-Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 27 year-old male on several warrants. He was taken to jail and remains in custody. 6/1/2025- A 71 year-old female was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear. She was booked and posted bond at the Sheriff’s Office. CALL SUMMARIES 6/1/2025[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 12th, 2025
Who is ALICE? MEEKER | Join United Way of the Yampa Valley members TODAY (June 12) from 2-4 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner (233 6th St.) to talk about ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families who represents a growing number of working individuals and families who are unable to afford[Read More…]
Top 10 in the State
Out of 12 possible Colorado and out-of-state 4-H livestock judging contests for the 2024/2025 season, Hattie Brennan (left) and Ally Black (right) have secured spots in the top 10 available slots for Colorado 4-H Livestock Judging All-State accomplishments. Hattie attended 6/12 contests ranking within the top 10 High Individuals Overall[Read More…]
