Advocates say proposed changes to Section 106 may weaken protections for historic places RBC | A proposed rewrite of the federal rules used to review projects that may affect historic places is raising concerns among preservation groups in Colorado. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted July 24 to move[Read More…]
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Keystone Fire contained at 3,000 acres
MEEKER | The Colorado Type 3 Incident Management Team (IMT) reported the Keystone Fire northwest of Meeker was 95% contained at the start of this week. The IMT has returned the incident to local control The fire was caused by lightning and started within the 2018 Indian Valley Fire burn[Read More…]
FIVE WEEKS, FIVE WINS: Nunn continues remarkable run
MEEKER | This past week, Dawson Nunn’s remarkable summer at the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series continued July 23 as he captured his fifth consecutive ranch bronc riding title, while the bull riding jackpot climbed to $3,500 after another week without a qualified ride. Competitors from across the region gathered at[Read More…]
ERBM Rec District Youth Track and Field Results
Special to the HT MEEKER | 4×100 Relay: First place: Finnegan Walker, Bodhi Yarbrough, Grace Raley, and Paxton Dupire Second Place: Zaiden Harris, Evica Hering, Cleo Tucker, and Alexander Powell Third Place: River Powell, Rozlyn Frantz, Ezralynn Tucker, and Ryker Granahan 100 Meter Dash: Girls (7-8) Winners: Evica Hering, Cali[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 30th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago “Cyclone Bill” struck town Wednesday, and has come to stay. During the past three years, he has been traveling for his health, and has visited Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. He thinks there is no place like the White River. Within the last[Read More…]
From the Front Lines: Inside the fight against the PL Gulch Fire
RBC | When the PL Gulch Fire was first reported Monday, July 13, some residents feared they were about to watch history repeat itself. The human-caused blaze ignited north of County Road 5, just outside last year’s Lee Fire burn scar, prompting evacuation orders, road closures, and concerns that Rio[Read More…]
Community Profile: Davis returns to agricultural roots as extension director
RBC | Long before Meghan Davis became Rio Blanco County’s new Colorado State University Extension director, she was competing on one of the biggest stages in the dog show world. As a teenager, Davis showed Doberman Pinschers at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City’s Madison[Read More…]
BEARY BAD MANNERS
A “terribly mannered” young black bear broke through the window of this camper home near Lake Avery this week and made quite the mess in an effort to find food. Colorado Parks and Wildlife later trapped and euthanized the bear, according to homeowner Di Harber. Several bear sightings have been[Read More…]
Piceance wild horse gather planned for August
BLM to remove approximately 1,000 horses from Piceance, West Douglas HMAs Special to the HT RBC | The Bureau of Land Management is preparing for a gathering of wild horses in the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area in August as part of a plan to reduce herd numbers. Located near[Read More…]
Meeker Alumni College Accolades
Bennett earns bachelor’s degree, named to Dean’s List MEEKER | Lauren Bennett of Meeker has graduated from Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, a special mission affiliate of Penn State with a bachelor of science in healthcare leadership and administration. Bennett has also been named to the Spring 2026[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 12-18, 2026
ARRESTS 7/14/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 72 year-old female for DUI and Careless Driving. She was issued a summons and remained in the hospital for treatment. CALL SUMMARIES 7/13/2026- A wildland fire started in the area of County Road 76 and County Road 5. The fire remains[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 23rd, 2026
Summer reading challenge ends July 31 MEEKER | The Summer Reading Challenge at the Meeker Public Library ends July 31st! Win cool prizes – and ice cream – for reading! Short stories and snacks at the Library. MEEKER | Stop by Meeker Public Libray on Saturday, August 1 at 11[Read More…]
