ARRESTS 7/3/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 21-year-old male for DUI. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 7/4/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office took a 25 year-old male in custody after a “Flock Hit”- (License Plate Reader) from Rangely PD of a semi-truck associated with multiple[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 9th, 2026
Craft Crazy at the Library July 9 MEEKER | Craft Crazy With Erin will be painting Flower Magnets on July 9 at 5 p.m. For more information go to meekerlibrary.org and check out our calendar. Drop by the library or call 970-878-5911 to register. Fire Preparedness Day at Meekerpalooza MEEKER[Read More…]
Meeker FFA team advances to national state with thought-provoking wildfire debate
Special to the HT RBC | Their journey to the National FFA Convention didn’t begin in a competition—it began with a commitment to the community. Following the wildfires that affected the Meeker area last year, five Meeker High School FFA members chose to tackle an issue that hit close to[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County 4-H member earns top honors at state horse judging contest
Special to the HT RBC | Rio Blanco County 4-H member Joslin Spieth capped an exceptional horse judging season with a standout performance at the Colorado State 4-H Horse Judging Contest, earning fourth high individual overall and a $500 scholarship. A longtime member of Rio Blanco County 4-H and the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 9th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago On Monday afternoon an alarm of fire went forth and the scene was soon located as great clouds of smoke were issuing from the roof at the rear of the bakery of Pfisterer and Baldauf, but the prompt and effective work of “our fire[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 21-27, 2026
ARRESTS 6/23/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office took a 42 year-old female in custody during a court appearance on a warrant for Controlled Substance and Drug Paraphernalia-Possess. She was transported to jail and bonded out. 6/25/2026- Rangely PD arrested a 47 year-old male for a warrant. He was transported to[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 2nd, 2026
Wildfire mitigation meeting June 30 MEEKER | Residents of the Ute, Papoose, Buford and Marvine areas are invited to attend a community meeting on local wildfire mitigation efforts Tuesday, June 30, at 6 p.m. at the Buford Schoolhouse. Project partners will discuss a funded defensible space program, community chipping days,[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 2nd, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The remains of the late Frank Wells were consigned to their last resting place at the ranch of his father-in-law, Mr. George Letchmere, on Piceance, last Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Handel was present and read the burial office of the church. Another mining war[Read More…]
UPDATED: 2026 Unofficial Primary Election Results
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s Office released the final unofficial count of ballots from the 2026 primaries at noon on Wednesday, July 1. Voter turnout for the primary was 50.98% of active voters (4,494) with 2,291 ballots cast. In the two contested local elections, which will[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 14-20, 2026
ARRESTS 6/18/2026- A 38 year old male was arrested by Meeker PD for a Protection Order Violation and Harassment. He was transported to jail and released on a PR bond. CALL SUMMARIES 6/14/2026 @ 2:03 pm. A campfire was left unattended in the Miller Creek area prompted a response from[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 25th, 2026
Kids in Business Day June 26 MEEKER | Mountain Valley Bank is looking for budding entrepreneurs to participate in the 5th annual Kids in Business Day, which will take place on June 26, 2026. Kid business owners can submit their vendor application and learn more details in person at Mountain[Read More…]
RBC seeks public input on updated Hazard Mitigation Plan
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Rio Blanco County residents have an opportunity to review and comment on a draft update to the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, a document designed to help communities prepare for and reduce the impacts of future disasters. The county’s current plan was approved in 2020 and is[Read More…]