MEEKER | Continued speculation about the possibility of nuclear energy development in Rio Blanco County — whether in the form of small scale reactors for power generation or potential siting for nuclear waste storage — prompted two Rangely residents to share their concerns with the Rio Blanco County Board of[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 23-Mar. 1, 2025
ARRESTS 2/25/2025 – Meeker PD arrested a 52 year old female party with an out of county warrant. She was relayed to the Rifle City Limits for Rifle PD to take custody of her. 3/2/2025-Rangely PD arrested a male party on an out of county warrant. He is currently in[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 6th, 2025
Coffee Talk this Friday MEEKER | Join Streamline Realty with Water Commissioner Betty Kracht on Friday, March 7 at 8 a.m. to talk about the White River and overappropriation. 600 Main St., Meeker. Hunter education class March 7-9 MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District and Colorado Parks & Wildlife[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County youth compete in Blackout 9 Livestock Judging Contest
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…]
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…]
