The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Latest News
Canyon Pintado Hill Climb attracts fans of all ages
Another Rangely Canyon Pintado Hill Climb is in the books! The Colorado Hill Climb Association racers kicked off the weekend with a community racer meet and greet at the Rangely Automotive Museum on Friday evening. Between the event on Friday and walking around the pit area after a race day, these racers[Read More…]
News Brief
50th reunion for RHS Class of 1969 The RHS Class of 1969 is invited to a 50th reunion celebration on Sept. 13, 2019, at the Rock Slide Restaurant back patio in Grand Junction at 6 p.m. No reservations required. Please join us for a night of remembering and new memories[Read More…]
Letters to the editor
From Wild to Mild: the Meeker Mustang Makeover Dear Editor: Amidst all the excitement surrounding the Meeker Sheepdog Classic this weekend, the rodeo stands were jam-packed at the first inaugural Meeker Mustang Makeover held this past Friday at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds in Meeker, Colorado. Gate receipts showed more[Read More…]
Canadian wins Classic
This years 2019 Meeker Sheep dog trials bared the storm on the championship run day. Despite the storm the final top twelve competitors took center field at the award ceremony Sunday evening. The bleachers were filled each day, including the extra day. Saturday called in enough spectators to have a[Read More…]
UPDATE: Hunt Fire 10% contained as of Wednesday
Firefighters from the Northwest Colorado Interagency Fire Management Unit continue to manage the Hunt Fire on Bureau of Land Management land about 26 miles southwest of Meeker in Rio Blanco County. Lightning ignited the fire on Thursday, Sept. 5. It is remotely located, burning in thick brush on ridges and[Read More…]
UPDATE: Hunt Fire 40 Percent Contained; Crews Continue Burning
MEEKER | Firefighters from the Northwest Colorado Interagency Fire Management Unit continue to manage the Hunt Fire on Bureau of Land Management land. Lightning ignited the fire in Rio Blanco County on Thursday, Sept. 5. It is remotely located, burning in thick brush on ridges and valleys north of the[Read More…]
Obituary
Joseph Billy ‘Joe’ Watkins Oct. 20, 1960 ~ Sept. 6, 2019 Joseph Billy “Joe” Watkins, 58, died Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 as the result of a motorcycle accident north of Thermopolis. Born Oct. 20, 1960, in Grand Junction, Colorado, he was the son of Duane and Rose (Voss) Watkins. The family[Read More…]
News Brief
White River committee meeting The White River Planning Advisory Committee will be meeting at the Fairfield Center Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 at 6 p.m. This committee will assist the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts gather public input regarding the local communities’ interest in and priorities for developing an integrated[Read More…]
Cedar Ridges Golf Course hosts 2019 Men’s Club Championship
Cedar Ridges Golf Course held its Men’s Club Championship Sept. 7 and 8 with 28 total players. Strong winds and thunderstorms caused a 90-minute weather delay Sunday. The next event is the Ladies’ Fall Classic this Saturday, Sept. 14. Championship Flight 1st Gross Brian Prater, 74/82 2nd Gross Josh Teague,[Read More…]
Animal Shelter Fundraiser
Mountain Valley Bank hosted a spay and neuter fundraiser for the Meeker Animal Shelter Aug. 26-30 that raised $206. “We want to give a big thank you to everyone for participating in helping the shelter,” said Loretta McCoy of Mountain Valley Bank (left) with Animal Control Officer Laurel Haney (right).[Read More…]
Meeker Mustang Makeover: a testament to horse and trainer
After the lights, the obstacle course, cow herding, and the horse-dancing to a favorite song… after the flashing cameras and more than 15 minutes of fame, came the end of the long good-bye. One hundred days of pouring time, energy, and love into one horse vanished into air filled with[Read More…]
