Special to the HT RBC | 4-H members and coaches from both ends of the county traveled to Durango, Colorado, this past weekend to compete at the “Rumble in the Rockies” Livestock Judging Contest. At the contest, there were 43 juniors in 12 junior teams and 35 seniors in 10[Read More…]
Tag: Rio Blanco County
Meeker, Rangely FCCLA members attend State Leadership Conference
Special to the HT RBC | Rio Blanco County students turned in a strong showing at the 2026 Colorado FCCLA State Leadership Conference, with participants from Meeker and Rangely earning top finishes across multiple categories. The number of awards returning to the county reflects months of preparation and support from[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: March 22-30, 2026
ARRESTS 3/29/2026- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 37 year-old male on Violation of a Protection Order. He was taken to jail and released on a PR bond. 3/30/2026- Rangely PD arrested a 20 year-old male for Violation of a Protection Order. He was taken to jail and released[Read More…]
CPW’s big-game draw deadline is one week away, get your applications in by April 7
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) wants to remind hunters that the deadline to submit a big-game draw application in the primary draw is approaching fast. Submit your application at cpwshop.com by April 7 at 8 p.m. MST to be eligible to participate. If you have already[Read More…]
Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) provides eligible Coloradans with many benefits
PRESS RELEASE RBC | As Colorado closes out its warmest winter on record, the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is reminding residents that the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) offers more than help with heating bills. With an application deadline of April 30, 2026, eligible residents are encouraged to[Read More…]
Local ditch repairs move forward with county support
RBC| The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners held its regular monthly meeting in Rangely last week, with all three commissioners present. The meeting opened with a public comment period, though no comments were made in person or online. Commissioners then moved to approve the agenda, with a proposed[Read More…]
Many winter roads and trails closing early
With low snowpack on open roads visitors should stay on snow to reduce resource damage PRESS RELEASE RBC | Due to a lack of snow coverage, the White River National Forest is beginning to close some motorized winter roads and trails earlier than usual to protect public safety and prevent[Read More…]
Agriculture anchors Rio Blanco County economy but faces mounting pressures according to CMU study
RBC | In Rio Blanco County, agriculture isn’t just part of the landscape — it’s a major piece of the local economy. According to a 2026 study from Colorado Mesa University’s Davis School of Business, agriculture supports 452 jobs locally, accounting for roughly 9.4% of all employment in the county[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: March 15-21, 2026
ARRESTS 3/15/2026-Meeker PD arrested an 18 year-old female for 1st Degree Criminal Trespass, 2nd Degree Burglary and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was taken to jail. 3/20/2026-Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 36 year-old female for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs or Both. She was issued a summons[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Communities invited to share their stories and mark ‘History Where It Happened’
America 250-Colorado 150 announces historic marker program RBC | “The America 250-Colorado 150 Commission announced the launch of a new Historic Marker Program, a signature initiative that will place up to 150 new historic roadside markers across Colorado in recognition of the state’s 150th anniversary of statehood and the nation’s[Read More…]
YOUTH ZONE: Pucker up for a wild ride
Special to the HT RBC | This year marks a milestone for YouthZone: 50 years of fostering hopeful youth, strong families and safe communities. Over the years, the organization has served thousands of court-involved and at-risk youth in Colorado’s 9th Judicial District and is planning a large-scale celebration. The 50th[Read More…]
Don’t plant danger: State and federal agencies urge caution on strange packages
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Following continued reports of unsolicited seed packages arriving through the mail, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is urgently reminding Colorado residents to be highly[Read More…]
