Special to the HT RANGELY | On Sept. 9, 1776, the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition reached the banks of the White River, passing through and naming Canyon Pintado along the way. The “Painted Canyon” was named for the Native American rock art the expedition encountered before reaching present-day Rangely, Colorado. Their journal[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: JAN 11-17, 2026
ARRESTS 1/13/2026- A 36 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a Failure to Appear on a traffic offense. He was taken to jail and granted a PR bond. 1/13/2026- A 29 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a 30 day[Read More…]
Wolf conflicts, bison worries and water shortages top county agenda
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a work session last week to discuss wolf management concerns, potential bison impacts and regional water issues. The work session began with discussion centered on ongoing frustration with Colorado’s wolf reintroduction and management program. Several participants criticized how wolf depredations[Read More…]
Hazard mitigation meetings for RBC residents in February
RBC | Rio Blanco County is moving forward with the second phase of its Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Public input is a vital part of the planning process, and residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their experiences, concerns, and mitigation ideas with their local communities. The Hazard Mitigation Plan[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – January 22, 2026
Rio Blanco County Republican Central Committee Meeting RBC | Guest: CD3 Candidate Hope Scheppelman, Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Alliance Energy building, 417 E. Main St., Rangely. Come meet Hope Scheppelman and learn about the caucus and assembly process. Open to the public, only central committee members[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – It’s an inside job
“How people treat other people is a direct reflection of how they feel about themselves.” ~ Paulo Coelho Have you ever been in a public place and watched someone mistreat a clerk, a server, or a complete stranger? The instinctive reaction is often the same: protect the person being targeted[Read More…]
HISTORY HUMOR: Who’s hunting whom?
The Meeker Herald Sept. 17, 1887, told this story: It is not generally known, but it is a fact nevertheless, that Morgan Edgar and Frank Barton roosted in a tree in the Lime Kiln mountains a few days ago. How they came to select such a singular place to pass[Read More…]
Obituary – Judith ‘Judy’ Hergenreder
July 30, 1945 ~ Jan. 14, 2026 Judith “Judy” Hergenreder was born on July 30, 1945, in Casper, Wyoming, to Cody and Onalee (Anderson) Bays. She was the beloved baby sister to three older brothers who remained her best friends throughout her life. Judy grew up in Midwest, Wyoming, where[Read More…]
Obituary – John Josiah Jones
Dec. 31, 1957 ~ Jan. 6, 2026 John Josiah Jones, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was called into the arms of the Lord on Jan. 6, 2026. John was born on Dec. 31, 1957, in Dunlo, Pennsylvania, to John and Ruth (Pearce) Jones. He was welcomed home by his[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE – Bob R. Carden
Jan. 24, 1930 ~ Jan. 18, 2026 Services are scheduled at White River Methodist Church (809 Park) in Meeker, Colorado, on Jan. 30 at 3 p.m.
Meeker girls basketball extends undefeated streak with three-game sweep
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls basketball team extended its undefeated start to the season with three consecutive wins this past week, including a home victory over Rangely and road wins at Olathe and Gunnison. The Cowboys opened the week at home on Tuesday, Jan. 20, against the Rangely[Read More…]
Meeker boys basketball starts week strong with home win over Rangely, splits road slate
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School boys basketball team began their week by hosting the Rangely Panthers in a weekday matchup. The last meeting between the teams came on Jan. 14, 2025, when the Cowboys traveled to Rangely and won 62‑61. This time, Rangely traveled to Meeker looking[Read More…]
