Public Utilities Commission urging customers to share their perspectives on the proposal Special to the HT RBC| According to a press release from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate (UCA), Atmos Energy Corp. has filed an application with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC)[Read More…]
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COUNTY BEAT – Rio Blanco County commissioners approve contracts, discuss projects and legislation
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners added a consent agenda item for a ratification letter of support to John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet on behalf of the Rangely District Hospital for a congressional direct spending request at the start of last week’s regular meeting. With consent[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: March 8-14, 2026
ARRESTS 3/9/2026- Rangely PD arrested a 55 year-old female on a warrant for Dangerous Drugs. She was taken to jail and was released on a PR bond. 3/11/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 35 year-old female for Child Abuse. She was taken to jail and released on a cash bond. 3/15/2026-Meeker[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 19th, 2026
Online Author Talk March 24 MEEKER | Meeker Public Library online author talk and live interview on March 24. Available to watch at the library or on your own personal device. All interviews are recorded and archived. Go to meekerlibrary.org for details and to register. Homeschool Resource Fair March 25[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – It’s Sunshine Week, our annual reminder that freedom of information is essential to a free country
Laws governing public meetings, public records and open government emerged in the 1970s after the exposure of vast amounts of concealed government information and corruption — think Watergate and the Pentagon Papers. The idea was simple: government works better when the public can see how decisions are made. You would[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – March 19th, 2026
Sharing stories Dear Editor: I was privileged to share stories with Meeker Elementary students, from pre-K through fifth grade, in the last couple of weeks. The experience was wonderful; the students were attentive, their manners were impeccable, and I was left with a glow in my heart. Memories returned from[Read More…]
CNCC: College, partners mark America 250/Colorado 150 anniversaries
Special to the HT RBC | This year, two historic milestones will take center stage across the state: the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 150th anniversary of Colorado. From the Governor’s Office to the Colorado General Assembly, leaders are mobilizing communities to commemorate these landmark anniversaries —[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Why knowing our history matters – Understanding the White River Valley before us
Special to the HT RBC | Today, as we enter into America’s 250th birthday and Colorado’s 150th, the echoes of those events remain part of our local story. But understanding this history requires more than simply remembering dates or repeating familiar stories. It asks us to look deeper: at the[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center to switch to new billing system in May
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) will switch to a new patient billing system in May 2026. Hospital officials say the change is meant to make billing easier for patients to understand and manage. The update will include a new online billing portal where patients can view statements,[Read More…]
CPW suspends wolf removal operations for depredating wolf in RBC
PRESS RELEASE RBC |Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has suspended its 30-day operation to lethally remove an uncollared wolf in Rio Blanco County after the animal met the agency’s definition for chronic depredation. CPW staff conducted a search of the area using drones and thermal imaging between Jan. 24 and[Read More…]
Strong start: Meeker track posts solid results at first meet of the season in Rifle
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team opened its season March 13 at a meet in Rifle, Colorado, with several athletes turning in strong early-season performances. Co-head coaches Kirk Hossack and Terrence Casias said the opening meet served as a strong starting point for evaluating the team.[Read More…]
BMS WRESTLING WRAPS SEASON
The Barone Middle School coed wrestling team celebrates wrapping up their season at home during the 2026 Meeker Middle School Round Up. Competing against several teams from the region, the Barone wrestlers put together strong performances throughout the day and finished third overall with a team total of 281.5 points.
