RBC | The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office (RBCSO) will host a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness this October. The department is participating in the “Pink Patch Project,” a nationwide campaign designed to draw attention to the battle against breast cancer. For the month of October, the department will “go[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT 15-21, 2024
ARRESTS 9/15/2024- A 54 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office for Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, Possessing an Open Container in a Motor Vehicle, Drove Vehicle Without a Valid Drivers License, Resisting Arrest x 2 and Escape. 9/17/2024 – A[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 26th, 2024
Historical Society bingo night at the Fairgrounds this Saturday MEEKER | The monthly bingo game sponsored by the Rio Blanco County Historical Society on the last Saturday of the month is moving from the Heritage Culture Center on Park Ave. to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Come at 6 p.m.![Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – September 26th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Register Chipley of the State Land board returned yesterday from Routt county, where he viewed with favor a proposition to inundate 150 acres of state land preparatory to irrigating the surrounding country. Ralph Meeker, of the New York Herald, is in the city on[Read More…]
What else will be on the November ballot?
RBC | Here’s your early peek into the general election ballot. Along with the candidate races, the following statewide ballot measures will be on your 2024 General Election ballot. This is a good time to check your voter registration and make sure it’s current and the information is accurate. Visit[Read More…]
Public health department updates commissioners on bird flu and MPox
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners held their regular meeting last week in Meeker, with all three commissioners in attendance. The Board of Public Health gave a presentation on MPox and Avian Influenza. Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu, is primarily found in wild birds but has recently[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT 8-14, 2024
ARRESTS 9/10/2024- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 37-year-old female was arrested for Assault in the Third Degree. She was released on 9/10/2024 on a PR bond. 9/10/2024- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 44 year-old male for an out of county warrant. 9/13/2024- Colorado State Patrol arrested[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 19th, 2024
Free community appreciation BBQ this Sunday MEEKER | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at Watt’s Ranch Market. Ribbon cutting with the Meeker Chamber of Commerce at noon. Live music by 8th Street Pickers. Prizes, giveaways, free swag, great food, hot deals. Hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, coleslaw,[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County students awarded OSU scholarships
RBC | On Sept. 4, Rio Blanco County students Teagan Sheridan and Melayni Wangnild were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2024-2025 academic year. These scholarships are part of the more than $1.8 million that students receive from the Ferguson[Read More…]
AK-SAR-BEN: An old buzzword takes hold in RBC
RBC | The county fair is long past and the Colorado State Fair has anointed Colorado Grand Champions. Summer jackpots are a memory to many county livestock youth. Yet ahead for Rio Blanco is the Aksarben Stock Show in Nebraska. And that has become a new buzzword for Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Days Gone By – September 19th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The drought of the past month was broken Wednesday, but it did not rain good and hard till Thursday evening. Hunters, tourists and all others will please note the ad of Messrs. Blain and Purdy in this issue. These gentlemen understand their business. Call[Read More…]
County Beat – Work session for commissioners to review solar/wind moratorium
RBC | Last Friday, the Board of County Commissioners held a work session to discuss the moratorium on wind and solar energy projects. No official decisions were made during the session. County Surveyor Leif Joy attended the meeting and provided the board with options and updates on the status of[Read More…]
