ARRESTS A 48 year-old male was arrested on 3/6/2024 on a violation of a protection order. He was issued a PR bond on 3/7/2024. A 34 year-old male was transported to jail from the Laramie County Jail in Cheyenne, WY on 3/11/2024 on 2 felony Rio Blanco County warrants. A[Read More…]
Tag: Rio Blanco County
Roads and trails discussions dominate commissioners’ meeting
Roads and trails dominated the commissioners’ meeting Tuesday. Representing homeowners at the Ridge Estates subdivision, resident Sherri Halandras returned to the board to ask the commissioners once again to add a one-mile stretch of road to the county’s road maintenance list. Haladras said the homeowners were told previously that they[Read More…]
Unofficial primary results
By HT Staff Colorado’s presidential primaries operate as a mail-in system where registered voters receive a ballot by mail, allowing them to choose their preferred candidate for the presidential nomination. Both major political parties, Democrats and Republicans, participate in the primary, and voters affiliated with each party receive their respective[Read More…]
RBC passes resolution opposing ‘sanctuary’ status regarding migrants
The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held a brief special meeting Friday. Commissioners renewed an annual cooperative road project agreement with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). The agreement allows for both parties to cooperate in the planning, survey, design, construction, reconstruction, improvement and maintenance of certain Forest Service roads.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 7th, 2024
Color for the Quilter Workshop March 16 MEEKER | This all-day workshop by Pat Daggett will address the ins and outs of color. Using fabric swatches and crayons we will explore complementary colors, split complementaries, hue, value, and color temperature. All of which are different tools that can be used[Read More…]
Snowmobile crash kills Highlands Ranch resident near Sand Peak in RBC
On Feb. 25, 2024, at approximately 3:50 p.m. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received an inReach SOS activation from a Garmin GPS. The activation was near the Sand Peak area approximately 45 miles northeast of Meeker and accessible by snowmobile only. Garmin GPS received a message that a[Read More…]
Special commissioners’ meeting Friday to discuss migrant resolution
Commissioners met in Meeker instead of Rangely Tuesday due to inclement weather and road conditions. In regular business, the board approved a letter of opposition to Colorado House Bill 24-1270. The proposed bill, which has been introduced and assigned to the Business Affairs and Labor committee, would create a requirement[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: feb. 18-24, 2024
ARRESTS A 26 year-old female was arrested on 2/18/2024 on 2 out of county warrants. She is still in custody A 37 year-old female was arrested on 2/24/2024 on an out of county warrant. She was issued a PR bond. CALL SUMMARIES 2/18/2024 @ 2:09 am. An assault occured just[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – February 29th, 2024
Grand opening for Mountain Sage Therapeutics MEEKER | You’re invited to the grand opening of Mountain Sage Therapeutics on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 5-8 p.m. at 640 Main St., Suite B (next to Rocky Mountain Hairbenders). For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 970-706-8445. Color for the Quilter Workshop[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Feb. 11-17, 2024
ARRESTS 2/18/2023 A female party was arrested by Meeker PD for 2 warrants and transported to jail. 2/12/2024 A female party was arrested by Meeker PD for violating a protection order and transported to jail. She was issued a PR bond on 2/13/2024. CALL SUMMARIES 2/11/2024 @ 6:38 pm. A[Read More…]
Colorado State Patrol putting the brakes on speeding
Can you go 10 mph over the speed limit without getting a ticket? One of the most common traffic infractions motorists commit is driving above the posted speed limit. Despite signs sending drivers reminders along each roadway, motorists push past the limits often with little concern and a lot of[Read More…]
Division of Water’s new measurement rules now in effect
The Colorado Division of Water Resources announced that as of Jan. 16, 2024, new rules governing the measurement of surface and groundwater diversions and storage are now in effect for Division 6. The division includes the Yampa, White, Green and North Platte River basins. “The Division 6 Measurement Rules are[Read More…]
