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…]
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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…]
Two public meetings for cricket control planned
Meetings are planned for both ends of the county to educate the public on several aspects of Mormon cricket control. The Meeker meeting will be held at the Meeker Fire Hall on Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. The Rangely meeting is scheduled for Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. in the[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Feb. 4-10, 2024
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 02/04/2024 @ 1:33 pm. It was reported that someone’s yard maintenance man had asked to borrow $500 to keep himself out of jail. He was supposed to pay it back by the end of January, but is no longer living in[Read More…]
Appointments made, letters ratified by BoCC
The Rio Blanco County Commissioners made a series of appointments and reappointments to boards Tuesday, approved agreements for services and ratified some letters in opposition to or supporting specific items. Commissioners added an item to the agenda to approve a letter opposing a legislative effort in the state senate that[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – February 15th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Some traitors are bad, and others are merely good men who have been converted from the error of their ways and are no longer available for campaign use. A young lady from the outside gives Meeker great praise for the good dancing and nice[Read More…]
Piceance prescribed burns underway
PRESS RELEASE The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning pile burns in the White River Field Office between Jan. 31 and March 30, 2024. The 415-acre project area is in the Piceance Basin, approximately 25 miles southwest of Meeker on BLM public lands in Rio Blanco County. The pile[Read More…]
