Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A lovely morning greeted the good people of this valley this morning, and it looks as tho’ the rain is over for the time being. Cattle buyers were numerous this week. “Announce another boy down at our house!” is the way Mr. David Smith[Read More…]
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RBC Fair Week wraps up Saturday
RBC | As of press time, the shows of Dog, Cat, Poultry, Rabbit and Goat will have known Champions. All of the Horse Show events are completed, yet the competitors will continue to enjoy their passion for horses and stock. Coming on Thursday morning will be the Swine Show with[Read More…]
Inside Community Development with Leif Joy and Matt Franks
MEEKER | Leif Joy, who is a prominent figure in the community, is known for wearing many different “hats” in terms of his job descriptions. Last Friday, Joy and his co-worker, Matt Franks, sat down to discuss the various roles of the Community Development Department. The department handles numerous tasks,[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – August 1st, 2024
RBC to join Mesa and Montrose counties in lawsuit over severance tax funding RBC | In a special meeting held Monday, July 29, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the county attorney’s office to join a lawsuit against the State of Colorado alongside Mesa and Montrose counties.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JULY 21-28, 2024
ARRESTS A 35 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for out of county Warrants. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 7/21/2024 @ 10:08 pm. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a fire near Prospect/River St. in the town limits of Rangely. The fire was contained at 10:38 pm.[Read More…]
BLM moves to sync oil and gas management with state big-game protections
RBC | The federal Bureau of Land Management has published a new plan (https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2018400/570) for managing public lands which will put oil and gas management in sync with Colorado’s big-game conservation policies. Suzanne O’Neill, executive director of the Colorado Wildlife Federation, said the proposed final plan, which will impact BLM-managed[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JULY 14-20, 2024
ARRESTS A 40-year-old female party was arrested on a Rio Blanco County Felony Warrant for Dangerous Drugs on 7/18/2024. She was released 7/19/2024 on a PR Bond. A 28-year-old male was arrested on 7/22/2024 by Colorado State Patrol for Driving Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs or[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 25th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago No wonder time flies when the spur of the moment is continually urging it on. The maid of honor contest in this county has finally narrowed down to Miss Fannie Wear of Powell Park and Miss Clara Steele of Buford. Every year sees more[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JULY 7-13, 2024
ARRESTS A 25 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD 7/10/2024 for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance-Fentanyl, Possession of Drug Praphernalia and Reckless Endangerment. He was released on a PR bond on 7/11/2024 A 37 year-old male was arrested 7/11/2024 on a felony warrant for Possession of a Controlled[Read More…]
County Beat – Commissioners address local infrastructure, mental health and nuclear energy initiatives
RBC | The most recent Rio Blanco County Commissioners meeting took place on Tuesday, July 9 in the picturesque town of Meeker, Colorado. Commissioners Jennifer O’Hearon and Ty Gates were in attendance, while Doug Overton joined via Google Meet. Scott Marsh, Road and Bridge Director, provided updates on the roads[Read More…]
Enterprise gas plant agrees to a $1 million civil penalty for air quality violations
RBC | The Justice Department, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Colorado has announced a settlement with Enterprise Gas Processing LLC and Enterprise Products Operating LLC (jointly, “Enterprise”). The agreement, which includes a $1 million civil penalty, will protect community health and the environment by strengthening leak detection and[Read More…]
Meat processing company in Craig to receive $6.9 million USDA grant to expand facility
RBC | The Fitch Ranch Artisan Meat Co. LLC (formerly Brother’s Processing) is receiving a $6,995,528 grant to help support the construction of a new facility adjacent to the existing one and expand the company’s processing capacity under U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection while creating 65 new jobs. Fitch Ranch[Read More…]
