MEEKER | Under the glow of arena lights and with the smell of funnel cakes drifting from the nearby fairgrounds, Week Seven of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series brought the town together once again for fast times and tough competition. The night kicked off with steer riding, where three contestants[Read More…]
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Library board discusses finances, policy and parental access to library accounts
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library District held its regular monthly board meeting for July last week in the community room at the Meeker Public Library. Board President John Moffitt, Vice President Keri Grieser, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt, and member Dan Olson attended the meeting in person, while board member Michael[Read More…]
SPARKLES AT THE FAIR
CORRECTION: This little lady is Ansley Embrey and her lamb, Rainbow, in the sheep lead competition at this year’s Rio Blanco County Fair, joining several other contestants who showcased their style and showmanship in the annual event. We inadvertently matched the wrong caption to the picture and regret the error.[Read More…]
Hydro plant at Kenney Reservoir still under repair
RANGELY | The main topic of the most recent Rio Blanco Water Conservancy meeting was news that despite the recent $2.5 Million repair, the Hydro power unit is not in operation yet. Originally, the hydraulics seized due to solids in the oil, all the oil has been flushed and replaced[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – August 7th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The man who believes that he benefits himself by taxing himself poor to make others rich is not in a good position to poke fun at those who believe in the faith cure. About the heaviest rain ever seen in this section visited Meeker[Read More…]
Forest Closure in place near Elk Fire in Blanco District
Closure in place to protect firefighter and public safety MEEKER | The White River National Forest has issued a public closure for firefighter and public safety in the vicinity of the Elk Fire in Rio Blanco County. The closure is within the Blanco Ranger District west of and including the[Read More…]
Elk and Lee Fire Update: Tuesday, Aug. 5
MEEKER | According to an update from the Rocky Mountain Area Complex Incident Management Team 3 on Tuesday morning, the Elk Fire has burned 7,750 acres and the Lee Fire has burned 13,025 acres. Team 3 assumed command of the Elk and Lee fires this morning at 6 a.m. (Note:[Read More…]
Preparing for wildfire
Advance Preparation Checklist ❏ Prepare an emergency plan using the five P’s – people, pets, prescriptions, papers and priceless items should all be accounted for.❏ Assemble an emergency kit (https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html)❏ Clear away all flammable vegetation from within 30 feet or more of your home. Also, clear 10 feet from propane[Read More…]
Additional evacuation and pre-evacuation orders issued for Lee Fire and Elk Fire residents
UPDATED: 2:02 p.m., 8/5 Elk Fire Evacuation Orders: County Road 8, MM 11-16: evacuation order in place GOSleepy Cat to Lake Avery- North side of the road – GOCounty Rd. 40 and 63 – GOCounty Road 49 evacuation order in place- GORecreationists near Yellow Jacket, Fawn Creek, Sleepy Cat Peak,[Read More…]
Elk Fire update: Monday, Aug. 4
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County officials held an emergency meeting Monday morning with updates on the Elk Fire, approximately 11 miles east of Meeker on County Road 8, following a “chaotic” day Sunday. County officials now confirm the Elk Fire at approximately 2,000 acres. Sheriff Anthony Mazzola reiterated that the[Read More…]
Elk Fire prompts emergency declaration, evacuation notice
MEEKER | A lightning-sparked wildfire that started Saturday, Aug. 2, approximately 10 miles east of Meeker in the Oak Ridge area along County Road 8, has grown to an estimated 600 acres according to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, prompting a declaration of a local disaster emergency by the[Read More…]
Rogers receives RBC 4-H Youth Fund scholarship
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H Youth Fund (previously known as the Rio Blanco County 4-H Foundation) is pleased to award Charlie Rogers of Meeker, Colorado, with the 2025 Rio Blanco County 4-H Youth Fund Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Charlie is the daughter of Ben and Jamie[Read More…]
