PRESS RELEASE RBC |Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has suspended its 30-day operation to lethally remove an uncollared wolf in Rio Blanco County after the animal met the agency’s definition for chronic depredation. CPW staff conducted a search of the area using drones and thermal imaging between Jan. 24 and[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: March 1-7, 2026
ARRESTS 3/4/2026-Rangely PD arrested a 42 year-old male for 3rd Degree Assault, Violation of a Protection Order, Domestic Violence and False Imprisonment. He was released on a PR bond. 3/9/2026-Rangely PD arrested a 55 year-old female on a warrant for Dangerous Drugs. She remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 3/4/2026 @[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Commissioners thank RBC citizens for support at CPW meeting
Special to the HT RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners thanks the 20+ RBC citizens who traveled to Denver to join approximately 400 people in opposition to the proposed fur ban discussed during the March 4 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting. Your willingness to show up[Read More…]
Rural teens, caregivers sought to participate in suicide risk study
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story talks about topics related to suicide. If you or anyone else needs resources, please call or text 988 or visit 988colorado.com. RBC | For Dr. Maya Haasz, it didn’t feel right to use a tool to screen children for suicide risk that might not work for[Read More…]
Two candidates running for Rio Blanco County Commissioner District 1 seat primary
Meeker mayor and business owner Travis Day, Meeker pastor and business owner Rich Ford vying for Republican primary ballot; county assembly is Saturday Special to the HT MEEKER | Travis Day is running for the Rio Blanco Commissioner District 1 position. He has a long history of public service at[Read More…]
BLM recognizes Greens as Colorado Volunteers of the Year
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…]
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…]