ARRESTS44-year-old male arrested 12/09/22 for careless driving, disorderly conduct, domestic violence and harassment/stalking he bonded out on 12/09/22. The same male was re-arrested on a warrant on 12/11/2022.54-year-old male arrested 12/09/22 for domestic violence/assault and false imprisonment he was released 12/11/22 on a PR bond by Judge Scheider 39-year-old[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: Dec 8, 2022
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago As the story goes a man (no, it couldn’t have been a Meekerite) recently made his wife a birthday present of a mammoth parlor lamp. She gave it his name and when asked to explain, said, “Well, you know, dear, it has a[Read More…]
Harbor Freight coming to Craig this winter
Hiring 25-30 employees CRAIG | Harbor Freight Tools, America’s go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has announced that it will be opening a new store in Craig, Colorado. The new store will be located at 1243 W Victory Way and is expected to open this winter. An[Read More…]
Department of Natural Resources seeking candidates for Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director
RBC | The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director to manage and lead its Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division. Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for[Read More…]
Bobcat hunters asked to return GPS collars
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking bobcat hunters who harvest a bobcat with a GPS Collar to return the collar to a seal check station. “Hunters looking to harvest a bobcat in GMUs 10 and 22 or surrounding GMUs may see bobcats with GPS collars affixed to their[Read More…]
Paper or plastic?
Bring your own bags or pay extra at larger stores in Colorado RBC | “Paper or plastic?” It’s been 40 years since retailers started asking customers if they wanted a paper bag or a plastic bag to carry their purchases home from the checkout counter. The shift from paper bags[Read More…]
Colorado SOS announces mandatory recount of CD3 race
RBC | Last week the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office ordered a mandatory vote recount for the race for Colorado’s U.S. House District 3 between incumbent Lauren Boebert-R and challenger Adam Frisch-D. Frisch conceded to Boebert on Nov. 18, with Boebert having a 0.16% lead, or 551 votes out of[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: NOVEMBER 27 ~ DECEMBER 3, 2022
ARRESTS There were no arrests from November 27, 2022 – December 3, 2022 CALL SUMMARIES 11/27/2022 @ 12:52 am. Garfield County dispatch notified Rio Blanco County Communications Center of a rollover accident on Highway 13. After further investigation it was found that the vehicle was located off of a cliff[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: Dec 8, 2022
Photo exhibit at Cultural Center Dec. 9 MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Heritage Cultural Center is currently hosting a photographic exhibition entitled “Mediterranean Reflections: Images from Italy, Greece and Turkey” taken during April and May this year by Rio Blanco County resident Gary Oba. Anyone who is interested is[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 1, 2022
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago All men are more or less alike; the only difference is that occasionally one has a conscience. The ancestors of society’s insolvent blue-bloods stole cattle, butchered men, and bought titles for themselves, while our millionaires rob men, butcher cattle and buy titles for[Read More…]
White River National Forest winter travel season underway
The White River National Forest winter travel season is underway. During the winter season, all wheeled vehicles, including bikes, are limited to plowed routes to protect snow conditions for winter recreation and to protect road quality. “These winter regulations are an important part of keeping the White River National Forest[Read More…]
AVALANCHE DANGER
Monday’s storm dropped up to 20 inches of snow in the mountains, prompting an avalanche warning for the Park Range, Flat Top Mountains and Elk Mountains. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, observers have already reported avalanches triggered from a distance and[Read More…]



