MAY Seller: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC Buyer: James and Jamie Woodall Description: CALVAT SUBDIVISION 67909 67 625 LAKE STREET Transaction Price: $56,000 Seller: Micheal and Kirsten Lee Clancy Buyer: Dallas and Karyn Collins Description:SANDERSON HILLS SUBDIVISION 185454 83, 185454 84 1145 MICHAEL CIRCLE Transaction Price: $370,000 Seller: Todd A. and[Read More…]
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DAYS GONE BY – October 3rd, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago There are still four widows of Revolutionary War soldiers on the pension rolls of the government in Washington. At this rate, the United States will be paying pensions to soldiers of the Civil War or their widows well on in the last of the[Read More…]
Is nuclear power a local option?
If you’d like to share your thoughts and opinions about nuclear energy and its potential for Rio Blanco County, the HT has created a Google form with a few questions. We’ll share the results as we continue reporting on this topic in the weeks ahead. https://forms.gle/4zevSRB8mhUAk5j79 RBC | Energy demands[Read More…]
RBC Sheriff’s Office ‘to go pink’ for breast cancer awareness
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…]
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…]
