MEEKER | From the Flat Tops to the wide-open country along the White River, Northwest Colorado’s landscape draws hunters, anglers, OHV riders, hikers and ranchers alike. Managing that balance is the mission behind the Colorado Regional Partnership Initiative, a statewide effort taking root in Rio Blanco and Moffat counties. Leading[Read More…]
Latest News
Temporary closure of Fairground Equine Facilities in RBC a precaution to prevent transmission of EHV-1
RBC | Effective immediately, Rio Blanco County has temporarily closed all equine facilities at the Meeker Fairgrounds and Rangely’s Columbine Park due to the recent outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) affecting multiple states, including Colorado. This precautionary closure is being implemented to protect the health of local horses, prevent potential[Read More…]
HAPPY HUNTER
Meeker local Dish Arnold, grandson of Angie Arnold, had a terrific first hunting season this year with this 4×4 mule deer buck.
Town prepares to take over parks maintenance after lease negotiations fail
MEEKER | Lease negotiations between the Town of Meeker and the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (ERBM) regarding parks maintenance have ended with ERBM’s board voting to terminate the lease agreement, returning responsibility for maintenance of the Town’s multiple park properties to Town staff. ERBM has managed[Read More…]
Soul pleads not guilty by reason of insanity
MEEKER | Gypsy Josh Soul, formerly known as Joshua David Solt, a 35-year-old male and former local business owner, appeared in District court Tuesday virtually from the Moffat County jail and entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity on all charges. Soul was arrested in June on[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 16-22, 2025
ARRESTS 11/19/2025- A 40 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant. He was taken to jail and released shortly after on a PR bond. 11/19/2025- A 29 year-old female was arrested by Meeker PD for driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – November 27th, 2025
MHS Drama presents ‘Murder in the Knife Room’ Dec. 3-5 MEEKER | MHS Drama presents a murder mystery comedy in one-act, appropriate for all ages, on Wednesday, Dec. 3, Thursday, Dec. 4, and Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – ‘Tis the season… of obligations, expectations and resentments
“Trade your expectations for appreciation and the world changes for you.” – Tony Robbins By the time you’re reading this, you’ll either be prepping for Thanksgiving or cleaning up and noshing on leftovers. Hopefully either way, you’ll be filled with joy and peace and have a wonderful holiday. But some[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Thanksgiving
Approaching Thanksgiving soon, one is sure to find plenty of warm-hearted, old-movies that emphasize the importance of getting together with the family for the holidays. The way things are going though, many folks will take advantage of the earliest sales that advertisers have been running since September. They are sure[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – November 27th, 2025
Grateful for a giving community Dear Editor: We live in a very special community. The outpouring of food and money donations for the Thanksgiving food basket project was amazing. We were able to provide 30 families with food for Thanksgiving. Thank you to all who donated food and money. We[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Season of light
As the nights in Northwest Colorado get longer and darker, we all seem to long for a bit of light. I know of some of our residents take advantage of the balmy November days to start setting up their Christmas light displays. Santa ladders are brought out of storage, towns[Read More…]
SBA offers relief to small businesses and private nonprofits affected by fires, flooding
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced low interest federal disaster loans are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Colorado who sustained economic losses caused by the Lee and Elk Fires, mudslides and debris flows occurring Aug. 2-29. The SBA issued[Read More…]
