Advocates say proposed changes to Section 106 may weaken protections for historic places RBC | A proposed rewrite of the federal rules used to review projects that may affect historic places is raising concerns among preservation groups in Colorado. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted July 24 to move[Read More…]
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DAYS GONE BY – July 30th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago “Cyclone Bill” struck town Wednesday, and has come to stay. During the past three years, he has been traveling for his health, and has visited Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. He thinks there is no place like the White River. Within the last[Read More…]
From the Front Lines: Inside the fight against the PL Gulch Fire
RBC | When the PL Gulch Fire was first reported Monday, July 13, some residents feared they were about to watch history repeat itself. The human-caused blaze ignited north of County Road 5, just outside last year’s Lee Fire burn scar, prompting evacuation orders, road closures, and concerns that Rio[Read More…]
Community Profile: Davis returns to agricultural roots as extension director
RBC | Long before Meghan Davis became Rio Blanco County’s new Colorado State University Extension director, she was competing on one of the biggest stages in the dog show world. As a teenager, Davis showed Doberman Pinschers at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City’s Madison[Read More…]
Piceance wild horse gather planned for August
BLM to remove approximately 1,000 horses from Piceance, West Douglas HMAs Special to the HT RBC | The Bureau of Land Management is preparing for a gathering of wild horses in the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area in August as part of a plan to reduce herd numbers. Located near[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 12-18, 2026
ARRESTS 7/14/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 72 year-old female for DUI and Careless Driving. She was issued a summons and remained in the hospital for treatment. CALL SUMMARIES 7/13/2026- A wildland fire started in the area of County Road 76 and County Road 5. The fire remains[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 23rd, 2026
Summer reading challenge ends July 31 MEEKER | The Summer Reading Challenge at the Meeker Public Library ends July 31st! Win cool prizes – and ice cream – for reading! Short stories and snacks at the Library. MEEKER | Stop by Meeker Public Libray on Saturday, August 1 at 11[Read More…]
IMT wraps up the 3,000-acre Keystone Fire
This is a developing story and will be updated. Update Monday, July 27. Key Message: The fire is now 95% contained. Command will be transferred to a local Type 4 organization tonight at 7:00 p.m. Update Friday, July 24. The fire is now 69% contained. Update Thursday, July 23, 12:45[Read More…]
Growth and teamwork define 8-10 rec softball season
MEEKER | Last week the Meeker 8–10 softball recreation center 8-10 softball team’s season came to an end Wednesday night with a 2-0 loss to Carbondale at Paintbrush Park, falling just short of advancing to the end-of-season tournament in Glenwood. The low-scoring playoff game capped a season of growth for[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 23rd, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Most of the first cutting of hay is over and it can rain now. In response to a call issued by Mayor Walbridge, a goodly number of property owners and taxpayers assembled at the courthouse last Monday evening. Mayor Walbridge called the meeting to[Read More…]
Update: PL Gulch Fire containment lines holding, no new growth for 48 hours
This is a developing story ad will be updated. Update Sunday, July 19: Containment on the 1,580-acre PL Gulch Fire increased to 45% Sunday morning as firefighters continued making progress along the fire’s perimeter. Personnel assigned to the fire increased to 204. According to the Colorado Incident Management Team, crews[Read More…]
Type 3 Incident Team assumes management of PL Gulch Fire
By Caitlin Walker | [email protected] The Colorado Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) assumed management of the 1,580-acre PL Gulch Fire burning in the Piceance Basin at 6 a.m. Friday, July 17. Operations are currently staged at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Why a Type 3 Team: IMTs are assigned[Read More…]
