MEEKER | According to press releases, Homeland Uranium Corp., a British Columbian firm, has confirmed multiple radioactive horizons at its Coyote Basin and Red Wash uranium projects in northwestern Colorado and has begun drilling the first holes of its Phase II exploration program. The company released results from its 2025[Read More…]
Tag: Rio Blanco County
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 23-29, 2025
ARRESTS 11/23/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 31 year-old male on Driving a Vehicle with Blood Alcohol Content of 0.08 or more. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 11/25/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 26 year-old male on Violation of a Protection Order. He was taken to[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Colorado Cannot Afford to Leave Its Pioneering Communities Behind
Colorado was built by pioneers. That spirit still defines the rural communities that grow our food, produce our energy, safeguard our water, and form the natural-resource backbone of this state. These communities carried Colorado through every major challenge for generations. Today, they are being asked to carry far more than[Read More…]
Temporary closure of Fairground Equine Facilities in RBC a precaution to prevent transmission of EHV-1
RBC | Effective immediately, Rio Blanco County has temporarily closed all equine facilities at the Meeker Fairgrounds and Rangely’s Columbine Park due to the recent outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) affecting multiple states, including Colorado. This precautionary closure is being implemented to protect the health of local horses, prevent potential[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 16-22, 2025
ARRESTS 11/19/2025- A 40 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant. He was taken to jail and released shortly after on a PR bond. 11/19/2025- A 29 year-old female was arrested by Meeker PD for driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.[Read More…]
SBA offers relief to small businesses and private nonprofits affected by fires, flooding
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced low interest federal disaster loans are now available to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Colorado who sustained economic losses caused by the Lee and Elk Fires, mudslides and debris flows occurring Aug. 2-29. The SBA issued[Read More…]
White River National Forest Christmas tree permits available now
Permits available online and at local offices and vendors RBC | Christmas tree permits for the White River National Forest are available to purchase online through Recreation.gov and in-person at local vendors and Ranger District Offices. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut[Read More…]
RBC Dispatch: Team of the Year
Rio Blanco County dispatchers were awarded the Team of the Year and Dispatch Center of the Year award by the Colorado Chapter of NENA/APCO. “We are incredibly honored to share that Rio Blanco County Dispatch was awarded Team of the Year and Dispatch Center of the Year. With nearly 20[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov. 9-15, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 11/13/2025 8:05 am. A caller reported a deer in distress after getting stuck in a fence on Highway 139. Upon arrival, the deputy observed a buck “assisting” the doe in his own enthusiastic way, ultimately helping her free herself. Both animals[Read More…]
BOCC meeting draws full room, split opinions on library administration
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting last week in Meeker, opening to a full room of community members. Before beginning the agenda, Commissioner Doug Overton paused to recognize and thank veterans in attendance and throughout the community. “Whether you served in[Read More…]
Roberts announces candidacy for reelection to State Senate seat
PRESS RELEASE RBC | State Senator Dylan Roberts was elected in 2022 to represent Senate District 8 which includes all or part of Clear Creek, Eagle, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, and Summit Counties. He has declared his campaign for re-election, reaffirming his commitment to making[Read More…]
Travis Mobley announces candidacy for Rio Blanco County Sheriff in 2026
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Travis Mobley is officially announcing his candidacy for Rio Blanco County Sheriff in the 2026 election, bringing with him nearly three decades of dedicated service, deep community roots, and a commitment to faith, family, and the people of Rio Blanco County. Travis grew up in Meeker,[Read More…]
