ARRESTS 12/11/2024– A 40 year old male was arrested by Meeker PD for DUI, Criminal Attempt, Criminal Mischief attempted, Disregarded Stop Sign, Failed to Maintain Lane, Obstructing a Peace Officer, Turning Movement and required signal and Drove without a Valid License. He was transported to jail. 12/15/2024– A 30 year[Read More…]
County
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners bid farewell to Gates, approve 2025 budget in two meetings
RBC | At the Dec. 10 regular meeting of the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners, Commissioner Doug Overton first addressed a letter to the editor published in November from Rangely resident Wendi Gillard regarding a veterans services program. Overton declared the county administration’s firm support and dedication to all[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December 19th, 2024
Blue Christmas Service Friday, Dec. 20 MEEKER | Christmas can be a difficult time of year and the holidays aren’t always merry and bright. If you are carrying grief, loneliness, or heartache this season you are not alone. The Blue Christmas service is a special worship service offering gentle sanctuary[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY- December 19th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Some of our cattlemen fear that the range will be overstocked next summer. If all the cattle are brought in that are booked for this valley, it looks to us as though there are substantial grounds for their fears. The hardest worked man in[Read More…]
Colorado man sentenced to 22 years for kidnapping employee from Michael Bloomberg’s ranch
RBC | U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced Joseph Beecher, 51, of Craig, Colorado, to 264 months in federal prison with five years of supervised release to follow, for the kidnapping of a woman from Michael Bloomberg’s ranch in February 2022. Beecher was convicted of kidnapping, carjacking, using/carrying[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: DECEMBER 1-7, 2024
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 12/1/2024 @ 10:22 pm. A car vs elk occurred at approximately the 46 mile-marker on Highway 139. The vehicle was drivable however the elk was deceased. Besides the elk, no injuries were reported. 12/2/2024 @ 9:12 am. Two juveniles were issued summons[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December 12th, 2024
Tumbling & Dance Expo Monday, Dec. 16 MEEKER | The community is cordially invited to come support ERBM tumblers and dancers as they showcase their skills at the Tumbling and Dance Expo. This year’s Expo is scheduled for Monday, Dec, 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Meeker Elementary[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – December 12th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago County Clerk Fordham and family left for Denver this morning, where Mrs. Fordham and the children will spend the winter. Mr. F will again be at his post of duty in the courthouse in a few days. This storm will retard building operations. This[Read More…]
CPW begins aerial monitoring, collaring project in Western Colo.
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife will soon begin elk capture work via helicopter to complete the final year of a project to help the agency better understand elk calf survival. Work began Monday, Dec. 2 on the Bear’s Ears herd in northwest Colorado in the counties of Moffat and[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov 24-30, 2024
ARRESTS 11/27/2024- A 42 year-old female was arrested by Rangely PD for 3rd Degree Assault, Domestic Violence. She was released 11/29/2024 on a PR Bond. 11/27/2024- A 28 year-old male was taken to jail on a warrant for Contempt of Court. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 11/26/2024 @ 1:26[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December 5th, 2024
The Christmas Shop at the Upstairs Gallery Dec. 6-7 MEEKER | Come see the new artwork and fine crafts at The Upstairs Gallery Christmas Shop reception Friday, Dec. 6 from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meeker Holiday Market Dec. 6-7 MEEKER | The[Read More…]
Merry Meeker Shop at Home Week 3!
