RBC | Last week we published the Q&As from the candidates for the rec district board. This week we have the interviews from the four candidates running for two open seats on the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District board, and next week we’ll publish the Q&As for the hospital board.[Read More…]
Latest News
Planning underway for the nation’s 250th and the state’s 150th birthdays in 2026
RBC | The America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission is excited to announce its aligned giving program, created in partnership with leading statewide foundations. This initiative will allow community organizations to participate in the 2026 commemoration. Through this program, the Commission will act as a clearinghouse, connecting organizations with funding[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: An update from PMC
MEEKER | Amid a challenging landscape for healthcare funding throughout Colorado, Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) emphasizes its dedication to the local community while providing an update on its financial outlook. Like many hospitals nationwide, PMC has faced hard decisions, but it has made strategic choices over the past few years[Read More…]
Rio Blanco 4-H attends Strong Roots Retreat in Glenwood
RBC | Rio Blanco 4-H had eight members to the 4-H District 9 District Retreat in Glenwood Springs over the weekend. Liam Olson, Rio Blanco 4-H member from Meeker, served as the District 9 President from April of 2024 through this past weekend’s retreat. Liam worked with the District team[Read More…]
LIVESTOCK JUDGING TEAM
The Rio Blanco County 4-H Livestock Judging team of Brodee Kilduff (left) and Hattie Brennan of Meeker (center), and Ally Black (right) of Rangely, demonstrated exceptional skill and teamwork in the Washington County Livestock Judging Contest. The contest, held in Akron, Colorado, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, featured about 85[Read More…]
Kennedy awarded OSU scholarship
RBC | A Rio Blanco County student was honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarships were awarded at the 2025 Scholarship and Awards banquet, hosted by the Ferguson College on April 3. These scholarships are part[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 17th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Several of the street crossings are in wretched shape and need replacing. Why not put in a few more of stone? They’re cheaper in the long run when put in properly. The work of enlarging the Sheridan ditch is progressing as fast as 10[Read More…]
From corner to cage: Rangely’s Jaime Sanchez makes MMA debut
RANGELY | After years of shaping champions at Sanchez Brothers Boxing, Jaime Sanchez stepped out of the corner and into the spotlight. The former amateur boxer from the quiet town of Rangely, Colorado, made his mixed martial arts debut this past weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, trading mitts and[Read More…]
Circle Park and riverfront project progress update
MEEKER | If you haven’t seen the boulders and dirt work happening on the south side of the bridge at the bottom of 5th Street, then you are in for a surprise. Since starting in late January 2025, X-Field Services has been making great headway with the construction of new[Read More…]
New shooting sports leaders for 4-H
RBC | Rio Blanco County 4-H has 11 new Shooting Sports Certified Leaders. That’s right — 11 new certified leaders. Over the weekend of March 28–30, all 11 leaders attended the three-day intensive certification training in Garfield County. Sam Tolley and Terry Wygant (pictured) from Rangely are our new shotgun[Read More…]
Water rate increases on the horizon to meet demands of aging infrastructure
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees and town staff began preliminary discussions about the need to raise water rates at last week’s meeting. Town Manager Mandi Etheridge explained that the current rate structure covers operational costs, but provides a “very slim margin” — about 9% — for building reserves in[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Mar 30-Apr 5, 2025
ARRESTS 4/02/2025- A 37 year old female was arrested by the Meeker PD for Domestic Violence. She was taken to jail and released on bond the same day. 4/03/2025- A 39 year-old male was arrested by Rangely PD for Domestic Violence. He was arrested and transported to jail. He bonded[Read More…]
