From left to right, seniors Rylee Sullivan and Addison Knowles pose together for a photo after participating on the Class 3A team in the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports All-State Basketball Games this past weekend in Denver. The event honors top female athletes from schools across all classifications, 1A through[Read More…]
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Meeker quartet takes talent to Colorado Youth Football Invitational
MEEKER | This past weekend, four Barone Middle School football players represented their community on a bigger stage, earning invitations to the prestigious Colorado Youth Football Invitational at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Seventh graders Lucas Simpson and Matteus Rykhus, along with eighth graders Thomas Theos and Gael Rodriguez,[Read More…]
Obituary – James ‘Jim’ Thomas Riegel
June 27, 1951 ~ March 16, 2026 James Thomas Riegel died in peace on March 16, 2026, with his family and many friends surrounding him with love. Jim was born in Englewood, Colorado, on June 27, 1951, to Jack and Yvonne Riegel. Jim’s tenacious personality was evident early — his[Read More…]
ANOTHER MYSTERY
A reader in Germany is looking for details about this 1958 Buick Limited. He purchased it in 2015 online from a private seller in Rangely and had the car shipped to Germany to restore it. The new owner is interested in learning about the history of the vehicle between 1969[Read More…]
Don’t plant danger: State and federal agencies urge caution on strange packages
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Following continued reports of unsolicited seed packages arriving through the mail, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is urgently reminding Colorado residents to be highly[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – March 26th, 2026
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The first house built in Rifle was torn down this week, says the Reveille. It was the the old adobe house built by A. W. Maxfield in ‘82. Dr. Bell is putting in a private telephone between his residence and office, with a switch[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County seeking public comment on wildland-urban interface code this week
RBC | Rio Blanco County is requesting public comment on the proposed adoption of the Colorado Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Code, with implementation scheduled to begin April 1, 2026. A public meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse to provide an[Read More…]
Seeds of recovery planted in Lee Fire burn area
MEEKER | Volunteers from across the community gathered Feb. 27 to help restore hundreds of acres of land burned by last year’s Lee Fire, spreading thousands of native seeds across the Piceance Basin in an effort to stabilize soils and rebuild wildlife habitat. About 30 volunteers participated in the effort,[Read More…]
Atmos Energy proposes largest natural gas base rate hike in 25 years
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…]
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…]
