Specail to the HT RBC | The Bureau of Land Management recently recognized Lynne and John Green as the BLM Colorado Volunteers of the Year. The Greens have spent many years helping protect and share the history of northwest Colorado. For more than a decade, they have monitored archaeological sites[Read More…]
Tag: Rio Blanco County
A different kind of Balboa: Beky Balboa runs for RBC treasurer
MEEKER | With a name like Balboa, it’s hard not to think of the famous underdog boxer who made grit and perseverance his trademark. But while Rocky Balboa fought his battles in the ring, Beky Balboa is stepping forward in a different arena — public service — as she runs[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB 22-28, 2026
ARRESTS 2/24/2026-Meeker PD arrested a 39 year-old male for 2nd Degree Criminal Trespass, Criminal Attempt to Commit Other Misdemeanor, Resisting Arrest and Theft. He was transported to jail and released shortly after on a PR bond. 2/25/2026-Meeker PD arrested an 18 year-old female for 1st Degree Criminal Trespass, 2nd Degree[Read More…]
FROM THE STATE CAPITOL: Supporting rural Colorado
RBC | Northwest Colorado is unlike anywhere else in the state. Our communities thrive on outdoor recreation and are sustained by industries that define the Western Slope way of life. But our communities also face challenges that demand tailored solutions: keeping health care close to home and affordable, protecting the[Read More…]
Applications accepted for annual youth novice turkey hunt with CPW
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now accepting applications for the Craig Youth Novice Turkey Hunt, scheduled for this April. If you are a novice turkey hunter under the age of 18 and are eager to learn how to hunt wild turkeys, CPW encourages you to apply[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB 15-21, 2026
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 2/16/2026 @ 10:17 am. A local business owner reported that an unauthorized female had stayed overnight in their establishment. The owner requested extra patrols for the property. During a routine patrol the following evening, Meeker PD located the same individual inside[Read More…]
YOUTHZONE: Opioid settlement funds can build lasting capacity
Special to the HT RBC | Here at YouthZone, we’re comfortable talking about substance use and its harmful impacts on communities. One of the most prominent crises of our generation revolves around the misuse of opioids and the dangerous pathway from prescription pills to heroin and fentanyl. For the last[Read More…]
The land remembers: Honoring the full story of Rio Blanco County
RBC | As Rio Blanco County reflects on America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th anniversary, we are invited to do more than celebrate. We are invited to remember. Long before Colorado achieved statehood, this region was home to the Ute people, who maintain deep ancestral ties to the White River[Read More…]
White River Nat’l Forest now hiring seasonal employees for coming season
PRESS RELEASE RBC| The White River National Forest is hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and is encouraging local residents to apply. Positions are expected to be posted on Feb. 20 at USAJOBS.gov. “Our seasonal employees are the backbone of summer operations—keeping our campgrounds, trails and recreation sites[Read More…]
Local voice joins statewide heritage advocacy at Capitol
Special to the HT RBC | On Tuesday, Feb. 10, historians, preservationists, archaeologists, and museum professionals from across Colorado gathered at the Colorado State Capitol for a morning of advocacy focused on one shared message: preserving Colorado’s heritage matters. The event, hosted by Colorado Preservation, Inc. and History Colorado, brought[Read More…]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife coordinating reseeding work to restore wildlife habitat, protect watersheds after 2025 fires
PRESS RELEASE RBC | After one of Colorado’s most significant wildfire seasons in 2025, Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) local area staff and Habitat Conservation Team are helping coordinate large-scale efforts to restore wildlife habitat and protect watersheds across Western Colorado. Beginning in spring 2025, persistent drought conditions contributed to[Read More…]
Rio Blanco commissioners approve watershed agreements, library board appointment, tax search upgrade
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners met last week in Meeker with all three commissioners present. Attorney Stuart Foster attended virtually on behalf of county attorney Rose Pugliese. There were no public comments. Following approval of the agenda, minutes and consent agenda, commissioners moved into business, approving[Read More…]
