Special to the HT RBC | Youth from Rio Blanco County competed in the Blackout 9 Livestock Judging Contest and Combine on Friday, facing competitors from across the country. More than 10 college coaches and representatives from western states attended, critiquing performances, offering scholarships, and providing networking opportunities for aspiring[Read More…]
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DAYS GONE BY – March 6th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Things have not gone well with Boers since General Roberts passed on and refused to patronize Oom Paul’s shaving parlor. (published by permission of “Steele’of the Denver Post.) Highest cash price paid for choice fox, coyote, wolf, wild cat, mountain lion, and bear skins.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 16-22, 2025
ARRESTS 2/22/2025- A 31 year old male was arrested for DUI and Careless Driving by Meeker PD. He was transported to jail and released on a PR Bond. 2/16/2025 @ 1:22 pm. A resident was given a summons for illegal burning in town on 13th St. 2/17/2025 @ 8:52 am.[Read More…]
Economic Development Council to host annual forum in Craig March 5
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Economic and community development professionals, elected officials, business leaders, and workforce stakeholders from across Northwest Colorado, and from around the state, will gather for the Economic Development Council of Colorado’s (EDCC) Regional Economic Development Forum in Craig, Colorado. This one-day event, presented by Colorado Department of[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – February 27th, 2025
Book sale at the library this weekend MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library will host a book sale Friday Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1 during regular business hours. Fourth annual chili cook off MEEKER | Fourth Annual Chili Cook Off, Saturday March 1 starting at 4 p.m. at Smoking[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: White River Alliance It’s time to tackle invasive species
RBC | Invasive plants and animals introduced to the White River are having a profound effect on our natural resources. These invaders cover a lot of territory. They are nonnative plants and animals introduced by humans, either intentionally or unintentionally, from around the world. Now, they’re spreading into every corner[Read More…]
West Springs hospital to close March 10
RBC | Effective March 10, West Springs Hospital will officially cease operations – nearly 20 years since western Colorado’s only inpatient psychiatric care provider opened its doors. According to a Mind Springs press release, the organization will ensure a smooth transition of medical records and ongoing treatment to other inpatient[Read More…]
MedRide reinstated through March 6 by judge’s order
PRESS RELEASE RBC | On Feb. 20, 2025,, a state court judge granted MedRide, a Medicaid service provider since 2018, the opportunity to once again offer non-emergent medical transportation (NEMT) to Health First Colorado patients. The Temporary Restraining Order allows MedRide to resume NEMT services for a 14-day period. Members[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – February 27th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago It doesn’t pay anything to be polite, and it often pays enormous dividends. Frank Aul, a freighter of Hayden, came in from that place Thursday and loaded out with alfalfa seed and Meeker flour. Mr. Aul says that the Hayden valley people are putting[Read More…]
Congratulations to all Meeker, Rangely and D51/ Phoenix state qualifiers, placers and champions!
White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts hold annual meeting
MEEKER | Last week, the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts held their annual meeting and banquet, with all board members in attendance. The meeting began with board members providing updates on their natural resources projects and reports. Tristan McGee, the districts’ project manager, discussed upcoming projects and ways[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 9-15, 2025
ARRESTS 2/12/2025- Colorado State Patrol arrested a 25 year-old male for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Drugs or Both, Careless Driving, Failed to Present Evidence of Insurance Upon Request and Solid Rubber Tire Failed to be at Least One Inch Thick. He was taken to jail and released on[Read More…]
