Hwy. 64 is closed between Blacks Gulch and County Road 127 from Mile Point 64.25 to Mile Point 65.25. Expect delays due to safety concerns. Check cotrip.org for updates.
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Deseret Power presentation at commissioners’ June 25 meeting in Rangely
RBC | Jeff Peterson with Deseret Power/Deserado Mine is expected to give a 15-20 minute presentation before the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners on June 25 during the regular meeting, with time for questions and answers. The commissioners will meet on Tuesday, June 25 at 9 a.m. at the[Read More…]
Sen. Roberts, Rep. Lukens make Town Hall stops in Meeker, Rangely
State Sen. Dylan Roberts and State Rep. Meghan Lukens spoke to constituents at the Meeker Regional Library during a Town Hall meeting on Monday, June 17 following a similar event in Rangely earlier that day. RBC | Colorado State Senator Dylan Roberts and Colorado State Representative Meghan Lukens conducted Town[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: June 9-15, 2024
ARRESTS A male party was arrested on 6/10/2024 by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. He was taken to Moffat County for DUI. CALL SUMMARIES 6/9/2024 @ 7:31 am. A squirrel caused a transformer to catch fire which in turn caused an area of Meeker to be without power for a[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 20th, 2024
Solstice Festival Weekend at The TANK in Rangely RANGELY | Friday, June 21 at 5:33 a.m. Dawn Celebration; 1:02 p.m., when the sun reaches its northernmost point, Solar Noon in the Tank – Group Hum, Ring the Titanium Bell; 8:32 p.m. ‘til late, Sunset into Night – Sonic Performances and[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 20th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Nine-tenths of the born leaders of men are women. See that fireworks display on the windows of Strehike & Co.? It is the finest ever brought to Meeeker and there is more a-coming. Henry Hay was the happiest man in town this morning. The[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: JUNE 11, 2024
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners met Tuesday in Meeker for a regular meeting. They approved a grant application for the clerk and recorder’s office to increase pay for election judges from $10 to $13 an hour, awarded the annual striping project, and approved adoption of a revised budget schedule.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: June 2-8, 2024
ARRESTS A 50 year-old male was transported from Mesa County on 6/3/2024 on a Rio Blanco warrant. A 33 year-old female was arrested on 6/5/2024 for DUI, Child abuse, Resisting Arrest and Assault on a Peace Officer. A 62 year-old female was arrested on 6/6/2024 for Violation of a Protection[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 13th, 2024
Fish Fry June 15 at Buford School MEEKER | Please join the White River Community Association for the annual Fish Fry at the Buford Schoolhouse from 4-6 p.m. on June 15. Meal is $15 per adult, $10 for seniors, $5 for children 12 and under. Quilt raffle fundraiser June 15[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 13th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago It looks and feels as though summer has arrived. Excessive heat is killing people off in the East. Here it is just warm enough to be pleasant. The Lord is good to the colonel these times. It rained over in the basin nearly every[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN – Lukens: Breakthrough session
RBC | Two years ago, you elected me to serve in the Colorado State House and stand up for Northwest Colorado. From Vail to Rangely, Oak Creek to Maybell, I continue to keep my commitment to the people of House District 26 to deliver on the three Es: education, the[Read More…]
Tips for recreating safely and responsibly
RBC | With summer outdoor recreation activities picking up, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) encourages state park visitors to act as stewards for the state’s land, wildlife, and water by balancing outdoor recreation with mindful conservation. Below are a few tips on how to recreate responsibly to help you have[Read More…]
