ARRESTS A 32 year-old male was arrested on 11/23/2023 for domestic violence, harassment and criminal mischief. A 47 year-old male was arrested on 11/26/2023 for violation of protection order. CALL SUMMARIES There were a total of 6 car vs deer accidents this week in Rio Blanco County. 11/19/2023 @ 11:57[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – November 30th, 2023
Mountain Valley Bank Charity Challenge MEEKER | The Mountain Valley Bank Charity Challenge will be held from Dec. 4-8. Each employee chooses a local charity and decorates their office/area to showcase the charity. We encourage the community to make donations to our charities. The bank will match up to $150[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – November 30th, 2023
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Deputy Game Wardens Slaughter and Walze arrested William Cardinell, Jr., and two parties named Harris and Scott last Saturday on Piceance for alleged violation of the game laws. The accused were brought to Meeker and turned loose without charges being preferred against them. It[Read More…]
Colorado lawmakers pass property tax relief as special session wraps up; bills to reduce tax rate, equalize refund checks signed
The Colorado Legislature wrapped up its four-day special session focused on property taxes on Monday with some drama, ushering through a relief plan that closely resembles the core of a failed ballot measure and additional bills with targeted relief for low-income Coloradans and renters. “The call for this special session[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: NOVEMBER 12-18, 2023
ARRESTS A 39 year old male was arrested on 11-14 on a Rio Blanco County Warrant. He is still in custody in Moffat County Jail. CALL SUMMARIES 11/12/2023 @ 7:15 pm. A truck with out of state plates was reported to be trespassing in the area of County Road 129[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – November 23rd, 2023
Gobble Wobble 5K Nov. 25 meeker | The first annual Gobble Wobble family 5K run and walk to benefit Meals on Wheels is set for Saturday, Nov. 25 beginning at 11 a.m. at the downtown plaza. Cost is $20 per person if you register before 12 p.m. Nov. 22. Register[Read More…]
Public Notices: November 23, 2023
THE HERALD IS RIO BLANCO COUNTY’S NEWSPAPER OF RECORD. GOVERNMENT ENTITIES ARE REQUIRED TO POST CERTAIN INFORMATION TO KEEP YOU, THE PUBLIC, INFORMED OF THEIR ACTIONS. PRINTED PUBLIC NOTICES CANNOT BE EASILY ALTERED AND ARE READILY AVAILABLE, REGARDLESS OF DIGITAL KNOW-HOW. MORE TRANSPARENCY = LESS OVERREACH = HAPPIER CITIZENS. —[Read More…]
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2023
SEPTEMBER 2023 Seller: White River Ranch Properties LLLP Buyer: Chris and Jessica Nelson Description: 1N 093W 20 2459 CR 8, 1N 093W 21 2459 CR 8 Transaction Price: $60,000 Seller: James Rynn Buyer: Edwards Co LLC Description: 16 1N 092W 28 1111 CR 63 Transaction Price: $700,000 Seller: Mackenzie Brasfield[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Help us find the crickets!
Did you see those big ugly crickets this summer?! Mormon crickets have occupied Rio Blanco County for many years but WOW, there were a lot of them this year! Any fields, roads, homes, corrals, etc. that were in their path were covered with crickets. They did damage in some places[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – November 23rd, 2023
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Snow began falling in the vicinity Wednesday night, and continued off and on Thursday until the ground was covered a few inches. That night it cleared up, and as a result the mercury was toying with the zero mark this morning. One of Adam[Read More…]
White River Alliance meeting tonight!
Join members of the White River Alliance Monday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Smoking River Brewing Co. at 101 E. Market in Meeker. Enjoy their new pizza and stimulating discussions about the White River and what we’re doing!
RIO HAPPENINGS: November 5-11, 2023
ARRESTS A 48 year-old male was arrested on 11/10/2023 for driving a vehicle when license revoked as a habitual traffic offender (aggravated) and operated an uninsured motor vehicle on a public roadway. A PR bond was granted on 11/11/2023. CALL SUMMARIES 11/6/2023 @ 2:49 am. A car vs deer at[Read More…]
