RBC | Rio Blanco County commissioners spent much of last week’s work session discussing the future of the Fairfield Apartments, a proposed flexible work policy for child welfare employees, landfill operations and the deteriorating County Road 17 bridge. Commission Chair Callie Scritchfield and Commissioner Doug Overton attended in person, while[Read More…]
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A local son’s journey to science and teaching
Special to the HT MEEKER | Michael Overton grew up with roots in this community before setting out to find his path in the world — a path that, like the best scientific discoveries, turned out to be anything but a straight line. After graduating high school in 2000, Mike[Read More…]
White River National Forest moves to Stage 2 fire restrictions Friday
Press Release RBC | All lands managed by the White River National Forest will be under Stage 2 fire restrictions beginning Friday, June 26. Under stage 2 fire restrictions, no campfires or charcoal are allowed anywhere on the White River National Forest, including in developed campgrounds and picnic areas. Continued[Read More…]
Town of Meeker launching new water billing system
Press Release MEEKER | Town of Meeker water customers will soon see changes to their monthly utility bills as the town completes implementation of a new water billing software system designed to improve customer service and provide additional account management options. Beginning with bills issued at the end of June,[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 25th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Durham town mansion is assuming shape under the supervision of Builder Malone and a large force of workmen. When completed it will be the finest home in Meeker. Our old friend Harry French is the architect. Willie Wear’s horse tried to turn a[Read More…]
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions start Friday, June 19
RBC | Rio Blanco County’s unincorporated and private lands, the entire White River National Forest, and all areas within the BLM White River Field Office boundaries are entering into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions starting Friday, June 19, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Rio Blanco County’s Stage 1 Fire Restrictions include: PROHIBITIONS:[Read More…]
Hard work pays off for Meeker FFA members
MEEKER | More than 2,000 FFA members from across the state gathered at Colorado State University Pueblo for the 98th Colorado FFA State Convention, and Meeker FFA returned home with state honors, leadership accomplishments and a trip to the national stage. The annual convention marks the culmination of a year[Read More…]
Landowners with riparian challenges wanted: White River Alliance awarded grant funding to help Rio Blanco County Landowners restore riparian areas
Special to the HT MEEKER | Interested landowners in Rio Blanco County can now receive assistance restoring drying riparian areas, creeks, and springs, through the White River Alliance using grant funding from the Biophilia Foundation. The White River Alliance is looking for area landowners who have a spring or riparian[Read More…]
BOCC examines solar opportunities, hears CDOT plans
RBC | Last week the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners met June 9 in Meeker, holding a morning work session followed by its regular meeting. All three commissioners were present. During the work session, commissioners heard a presentation from Byron Kominek, owner of Jack’s Solar Garden and executive[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 6-13, 2026
ARRESTS 6/10/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 42 year-old male on Menacing, Criminal Attempt to Commit Class Five or Six Felony, Drove Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs or Both and Reckless Endangerment. He was taken to jail and released on bond. CALL SUMMARIES[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 18th, 2026
Scenic Byway reception June 18 MEEKER | Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway reception June 18 — The Flat Tops Trail Scenic Byway Committee will host a community reception Thursday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the White River Museum in Meeker. The event will celebrate the Smithsonian exhibit and offer[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – June 18th, 2026
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” ~ Alvin Toffler Journalism has often been referred to as “the first rough draft of history.” That implies several things: the story, when first written, is incomplete;[Read More…]