“County fairs are not gotten up for financial gain. They never pay for the cost of running them, but they do pay big dividends in educating people to the vast amount of the good they accomplish.” — The Meeker Herald, Aug. 20, 1921 RBC | Rio Blanco County’s first official[Read More…]
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North Dodd, Smith, Osborn lead at 4-H horse show
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Fair opened its 2026 livestock show season Saturday, July 25, with the annual 4-H Horse Show at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Members competed in five performance classes before concluding the day with gymkhana events, showcasing their horsemanship, riding ability and speed. Pearl North[Read More…]
Kilduff earns premier exhibitor honors at 4-H Dog Show
RBC | After the Rio Blanco County Fair’s horse show opened the week’s livestock competitions July 25, 4-H members and their canine partners took center stage Monday, July 27, during the annual 4-H Dog Show at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Exhibitors spent the past seven months preparing for the[Read More…]
Commissioners approve data center moratorium
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners met for its regular meeting July 21 in Rangely. Commission Chair Callie Scritchfield and Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon attended in person, while Commissioner Doug Overton participated remotely via Google Meet. Before approving the agenda, O’Hearon requested that the June 30 special meeting[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 19-25, 2026
ARRESTS 7/20/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 55 year- old male for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs or Both. He was issued a summons and given a courtesy ride to a local hotel. CALL SUMMARIES 7/19/2026 @ 3:56 pm. Communications received several 911 calls reporting[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN – 2026 Town Hall tour reflections
Special to the HT RBC | Democracy isn’t meant to happen in comment sections. At a time of deep political division and toxic online discourse, there is no substitute for meeting face-to-face to discuss our ideas, challenges, and disagreements. While too many elected officials avoid in-person town halls, I continue[Read More…]
RMEF named Colorado Conservationist of the Year
Special to the HT RBC | The Colorado Wildlife Council has named the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation its 2026 Conservationist of the Year, recognizing nearly four decades of conservation work in Colorado. The award honors organizations that have made significant, measurable contributions to environmental conservation in the state. Since 1987,[Read More…]
History in jeopardy?
Advocates say proposed changes to Section 106 may weaken protections for historic places RBC | A proposed rewrite of the federal rules used to review projects that may affect historic places is raising concerns among preservation groups in Colorado. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted July 24 to move[Read More…]
From the Front Lines: Inside the fight against the PL Gulch Fire
RBC | When the PL Gulch Fire was first reported Monday, July 13, some residents feared they were about to watch history repeat itself. The human-caused blaze ignited north of County Road 5, just outside last year’s Lee Fire burn scar, prompting evacuation orders, road closures, and concerns that Rio[Read More…]
Community Profile: Davis returns to agricultural roots as extension director
RBC | Long before Meghan Davis became Rio Blanco County’s new Colorado State University Extension director, she was competing on one of the biggest stages in the dog show world. As a teenager, Davis showed Doberman Pinschers at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City’s Madison[Read More…]
Piceance wild horse gather planned for August
BLM to remove approximately 1,000 horses from Piceance, West Douglas HMAs Special to the HT RBC | The Bureau of Land Management is preparing for a gathering of wild horses in the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area in August as part of a plan to reduce herd numbers. Located near[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: July 12-18, 2026
ARRESTS 7/14/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 72 year-old female for DUI and Careless Driving. She was issued a summons and remained in the hospital for treatment. CALL SUMMARIES 7/13/2026- A wildland fire started in the area of County Road 76 and County Road 5. The fire remains[Read More…]