RBC | Rio Blanco County voters narrowed the field for several local and statewide races during the June 30 primary election, with Republican nominees now set to compete in the Nov. 3 general election. According to unofficial results from the Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 2,291 ballots were[Read More…]
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County Beat – Commissioners cite housing costs, uncertainty in wildfire code debate
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners spent much of its June 30 work session discussing the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC), signaling they are not prepared to adopt the state code because of concerns about housing affordability, uncertainty surrounding future state requirements and opposition to what[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 28-JULY 4, 2026
ARRESTS 7/3/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 21-year-old male for DUI. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 7/4/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office took a 25 year-old male in custody after a “Flock Hit”- (License Plate Reader) from Rangely PD of a semi-truck associated with multiple[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County 4-H member earns top honors at state horse judging contest
Special to the HT RBC | Rio Blanco County 4-H member Joslin Spieth capped an exceptional horse judging season with a standout performance at the Colorado State 4-H Horse Judging Contest, earning fourth high individual overall and a $500 scholarship. A longtime member of Rio Blanco County 4-H and the[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 21-27, 2026
ARRESTS 6/23/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office took a 42 year-old female in custody during a court appearance on a warrant for Controlled Substance and Drug Paraphernalia-Possess. She was transported to jail and bonded out. 6/25/2026- Rangely PD arrested a 47 year-old male for a warrant. He was transported to[Read More…]
Living with less water in RBC: Speaker shares flow trends and new practices
Special to the HT MEEKER | Landowners in Rio Blanco County are seeing springs dry up and ponds disappear. Dealing with the reality of less water was the topic of discussion at the most recent presentation for the White River Alliance. The speaker, Collin Robinson, owns Guide Water. Robinson is[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JUNE 14-20, 2026
ARRESTS 6/18/2026- A 38 year old male was arrested by Meeker PD for a Protection Order Violation and Harassment. He was transported to jail and released on a PR bond. CALL SUMMARIES 6/14/2026 @ 2:03 pm. A campfire was left unattended in the Miller Creek area prompted a response from[Read More…]
RBC seeks public input on updated Hazard Mitigation Plan
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Rio Blanco County residents have an opportunity to review and comment on a draft update to the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, a document designed to help communities prepare for and reduce the impacts of future disasters. The county’s current plan was approved in 2020 and is[Read More…]
Commissioners weigh challenges from Fairfield Apartments to County Road 17 bridge
RBC | Rio Blanco County commissioners spent much of last week’s work session discussing the future of the Fairfield Apartments, a proposed flexible work policy for child welfare employees, landfill operations and the deteriorating County Road 17 bridge. Commission Chair Callie Scritchfield and Commissioner Doug Overton attended in person, while[Read More…]
White River National Forest moves to Stage 2 fire restrictions Friday
Press Release RBC | All lands managed by the White River National Forest will be under Stage 2 fire restrictions beginning Friday, June 26. Under stage 2 fire restrictions, no campfires or charcoal are allowed anywhere on the White River National Forest, including in developed campgrounds and picnic areas. Continued[Read More…]
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions start Friday, June 19
RBC | Rio Blanco County’s unincorporated and private lands, the entire White River National Forest, and all areas within the BLM White River Field Office boundaries are entering into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions starting Friday, June 19, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. Rio Blanco County’s Stage 1 Fire Restrictions include: PROHIBITIONS:[Read More…]
Landowners with riparian challenges wanted: White River Alliance awarded grant funding to help Rio Blanco County Landowners restore riparian areas
Special to the HT MEEKER | Interested landowners in Rio Blanco County can now receive assistance restoring drying riparian areas, creeks, and springs, through the White River Alliance using grant funding from the Biophilia Foundation. The White River Alliance is looking for area landowners who have a spring or riparian[Read More…]