PRESS RELEASE RBC| The White River National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. Positions are expected to be posted on Feb. 20 at USAJOBS.gov. “Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails and recreation sites[Read More…]
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Local voice joins statewide heritage advocacy at Capitol
Special to the HT RBC | On Tuesday, Feb. 10, historians, preservationists, archaeologists, and museum professionals from across Colorado gathered at the Colorado State Capitol for a morning of advocacy focused on one shared message: preserving Colorado’s heritage matters. The event, hosted by Colorado Preservation, Inc. and History Colorado, brought[Read More…]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife coordinating reseeding work to restore wildlife habitat, protect watersheds after 2025 fires
PRESS RELEASE RBC | After one of Colorado’s most significant wildfire seasons in 2025, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) local area staff and Habitat Conservation Team are helping coordinate large-scale efforts to restore wildlife habitat and protect watersheds across Western Colorado. Beginning in spring 2025, persistent drought conditions contributed to[Read More…]
Rio Blanco commissioners approve watershed agreements, library board appointment, tax search upgrade
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners met last week in Meeker with all three commissioners present. Attorney Stuart Foster attended virtually on behalf of county attorney Rose Pugliese. There were no public comments. Following approval of the agenda, minutes and consent agenda, commissioners moved into business, approving[Read More…]
Colorado River District to host State of the River meetings in West Slope communities
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The Colorado River District will host its White River State of the River Meeting on April 16, 2026, at the Fairfield Center (200 Main St.) in Meeker, beginning at 6 p.m. The free public event will include a complimentary light dinner and a Q&A session. Registration is[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB 8-14, 2026
ARRESTS 2/13/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 23 year-old female for domestic violence, harassment, criminal mischief and 2nd degree criminal trespass. She was released on a PR bond. 2/13/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 14 year-old male for driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs or both,[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – February 19th, 2026
Community Dinner TONIGHTMEEKER | Community Dinner at Elbert Hall, 809 Park Ave. The United Methodist Church Team will be preparing and serving a Soup & Chili Meal with sides and desserts! As always, it’s FREE. Family Movie Night TONIGHTMEEKER | Family Movie Night in the sanctuary of the White River[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Happy Lunar New Year!
“This New Year, do not live in the past for it may make you depressed; do not live for the future for it shall only make you anxious. Live only in the present, for that alone will bring you peace.” ~ Unknown You know, it’s not a bad idea to[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – February 19th, 2026
Thanks for dinner! Dear Editor: I want to thank the person or persons that bought our dinners at the Ma Famiglia. It was really nice because it was Valentine’s Day. Dinner was really special. Thanks again, Harold and Joan Bates Meeker Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation Year-End Review Dear Editor:[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Earthquake!
RBC | Robert Haag, in his book about the early years of Rangely, Colorado, references an earthquake in 1882. In Haag’s account, Charles Porter Hill and Joseph Studer had arrived at the White River and had camped for the night just upstream of Douglas Creek. Today it is known as[Read More…]
8th Grade A/B Honor Roll
Barone Middle School 8th Grade A/B Honor Roll (fall semester): (Back Row) Asher Navratil, Tyler Follman, Samuel Merz, Cora Lewis, Thomas Theos, Gael Rodriguez-Valeriano, Tanner Woodruff. (Middle Row) Addilyne Shonk, Miles Franklin, Zoe Holt, Harper Ducey, Joshua Powell, Ian Shimko, Afton White. (Front Row) Alise Massey, Rylan Grimes, Charlee Bennett,[Read More…]
WHAT IS THIS?
In this week’s installment of mystery tools and equipment, do you know what this is and what it was used for? Full story in an upcoming edition!
