RBC | Last week, the Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting in the town of Meeker, Colorado. All three commissioners were present for the meeting, which began with a public comment period. There were no public comments in person or online, so the BOCC moved[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 8-14, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests last week. CALL SUMMARIES 6/8/2025 @ 4:23 pm. A suspicious looking snake with a “fat head” was reported to Meeker PD. An officer arrived on scene (maybe a little relieved) only to find the snake was gone on arrival. 6/9/2025 @ 10:42 pm. A truck[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: YouthZone — Reasons to celebrate
RBC | June is full of reasons to celebrate. By now, summer has arrived in all of its glory, allowing unfettered access to our high county and abundant recreation opportunities. Schools are no longer in session, giving families some much-needed time to reconnect and spend quality time together. While these[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 1-7, 2025
ARRESTS 6/1/2025-Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 27 year-old male on several warrants. He was taken to jail and remains in custody. 6/1/2025- A 71 year-old female was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Appear. She was booked and posted bond at the Sheriff’s Office. CALL SUMMARIES 6/1/2025[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners hold regular meeting in Rangely, hear from RDH on mental health services
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners held a regular meeting in Rangely on May 27. Rangely resident Wendi Gillard, attending virtually, asked if the Child Protective Team has been re-established in the county. She was told the public comment period is not a time to ask questions, and that[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 25-31, 2025
ARRESTS 5/25/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 22 year-old female on domestic violence charges. She was taken to jail and released on a PR bond. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office picked up an inmate from Kimball County Detentions Center in Junction, Texas, for a domestic violence warrant out of Rangely PD.[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 5th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Clear weather has permitted the eclipse to be visible here early last Monday morning. Meeker will present more attractions on the coming Fourth than any other town on the western slope. For Meeker’s celebration, there will be a band here of twenty-two pieces, all[Read More…]
County Beat – Commissioners hold off on bid approval for Meeker Airport project at special meeting
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners held a special meeting Monday, May 19 to review three agenda items. Discussed at length was the funding for the replacement of the general aviation ramp at the Meeker Airport. A “GA Ramp” is the area where smaller, private aircraft are parked, tied[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 18-24, 2025
ARRESTS 5/18/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 59 year-old male was arrested on a warrants for Failure to Appear and Violation of a Court Order. He was medically cleared at the hospital and taken to jail. 5/18/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 48 year-old female on a warrant for Failure to Comply.[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: 2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION RECAP
RBC | The 2025 legislative session has adjourned. With a major emphasis on balancing our state budget and reacting to dynamics both in Colorado and across the country, it was challenging, unique, and productive. As your Senator, I am proud of the bills I passed on your behalf. My priority[Read More…]
Colorado is Real ID ready
PRESS RELEASE RBC | As the federal REAL ID deadline takes effect, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are proud to announce that the state is more than ready, with 96% of all driver licenses and identification cards (IDs) issued in Colorado being REAL ID-compliant[Read More…]
Wildfire Awareness Month encourages Coloradans to live wildfire ready
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Wildfire is a part of nature in Colorado, but drought, high winds and warmer temperatures are increasing wildfire risk, while at the same time, more people are moving into wildfire-prone areas. Just under half of all Coloradans live in the wildland-urban interface and are at risk[Read More…]
