ARRESTS 9/23/2024- A 49 year-old female was arrested by Colorado State Patrol for DUI. She was transported to jail. 9/24/2024- A 42 year-old male was arrested by Rangely PD for Menacing and 2nd degree Assault. He was transported to jail. He remains in custody. 9/25/2024- A 45 year-old male was[Read More…]
Tag: Rio Blanco County
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners respond to public concerns, hear case for Rangely School District bond measure
RBC | The Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting last Tuesday afternoon, with all three commissioners in attendance. During the public comment period, Wendy Gillard, a Rangely resident, raised concerns about health and human services in the county. She explained that these concerns have persisted throughout[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 3rd, 2024
Free community lunch Oct. 6 MEEKER | St. James Episcopal United Methodist Church is hosting a free community lunch at 12 p.m. at Richards’ Hall (368 4th St.) in Meeker on Sunday, Oct. 6 Join us for pulled pork sandwiches, mac & cheese, coleslaw and desserts, all homemade. Rep. Meghan[Read More…]
WARRANTY DEEDS: MAY-JULY 2024
MAY Seller: Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC Buyer: James and Jamie Woodall Description: CALVAT SUBDIVISION 67909 67 625 LAKE STREET Transaction Price: $56,000 Seller: Micheal and Kirsten Lee Clancy Buyer: Dallas and Karyn Collins Description:SANDERSON HILLS SUBDIVISION 185454 83, 185454 84 1145 MICHAEL CIRCLE Transaction Price: $370,000 Seller: Todd A. and[Read More…]
Is nuclear power a local option?
If you’d like to share your thoughts and opinions about nuclear energy and its potential for Rio Blanco County, the HT has created a Google form with a few questions. We’ll share the results as we continue reporting on this topic in the weeks ahead. https://forms.gle/4zevSRB8mhUAk5j79 RBC | Energy demands[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT 15-21, 2024
ARRESTS 9/15/2024- A 54 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office for Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, Possessing an Open Container in a Motor Vehicle, Drove Vehicle Without a Valid Drivers License, Resisting Arrest x 2 and Escape. 9/17/2024 – A[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – September 26th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Register Chipley of the State Land board returned yesterday from Routt county, where he viewed with favor a proposition to inundate 150 acres of state land preparatory to irrigating the surrounding country. Ralph Meeker, of the New York Herald, is in the city on[Read More…]
What else will be on the November ballot?
RBC | Here’s your early peek into the general election ballot. Along with the candidate races, the following statewide ballot measures will be on your 2024 General Election ballot. This is a good time to check your voter registration and make sure it’s current and the information is accurate. Visit[Read More…]
Public health department updates commissioners on bird flu and MPox
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners held their regular meeting last week in Meeker, with all three commissioners in attendance. The Board of Public Health gave a presentation on MPox and Avian Influenza. Avian Influenza, also known as bird flu, is primarily found in wild birds but has recently[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT 8-14, 2024
ARRESTS 9/10/2024- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 37-year-old female was arrested for Assault in the Third Degree. She was released on 9/10/2024 on a PR bond. 9/10/2024- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 44 year-old male for an out of county warrant. 9/13/2024- Colorado State Patrol arrested[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County students awarded OSU scholarships
RBC | On Sept. 4, Rio Blanco County students Teagan Sheridan and Melayni Wangnild were honored by the Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture with academic scholarship support for the 2024-2025 academic year. These scholarships are part of the more than $1.8 million that students receive from the Ferguson[Read More…]
AK-SAR-BEN: An old buzzword takes hold in RBC
RBC | The county fair is long past and the Colorado State Fair has anointed Colorado Grand Champions. Summer jackpots are a memory to many county livestock youth. Yet ahead for Rio Blanco is the Aksarben Stock Show in Nebraska. And that has become a new buzzword for Rio Blanco[Read More…]
