Cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity and some precipitation received last night and this morning are expected to reduce fire behavior today. The Cabin Lake Fire, 5.5 miles south of Buford, Colo., and 7 miles northwest of Meadow Lake Campground, has grown to approximately 1,000 acres with 20 percent containment. 160[Read More…]
Tag: Wildfires
UPDATED: Cabin Lake Fire southeast of Meeker now 480 acres, containment undetermined
MEEKER | Sunday afternoon, crews responded to a new wildland fire at 36843 CR 17 (the Buford/New Castle road) with multiple structures threatened, including Seven Lakes Lodge and nearby cabins. Seven Lakes Lodge is on pre-evacuation notice, and a reverse 911 call was issued to residents of County Road 17 to[Read More…]
Smoke visible in Rangely is coming from Utah fire
Smoke visible from Rangely and Dinosaur Wednesday afternoon is coming from a fire across the state line in Utah. The fire is south of Highway 40 and west of Raven Ridge along the “Old Bonanza Road.” It is not threatening any structures, according to the Uintah Basin Interagency Fire Center.[Read More…]
Prescribed burn serves dual purpose
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | In a joint effort of the U.S. Forest Service and other agencies, there was a “prescribed burn” of some 500-plus acres in the Miller Creek area on May 9, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, for the two-fold purpose of minimizing fuel in[Read More…]
Prepare for wildfires now
Special to the Herald Times RBC | With wildfires burning homes and causing evacuations throughout Colorado already this season—in addition to statewide snowpack levels being below normal—the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) wants to remind homeowners living in the wildland-urban interface to prepare for wildfires before they arrive. While there[Read More…]
Fire on CR 7 contained, under investigation
On Tuesday, Sept. 26 at approximately 2 p.m., Rio Blanco County Communications Center received a call of a brush fire approximately mile marker 4 on County Road 7 (Strawberry Creek). The fire was moving rapidly toward structures and vehicles. Meeker Fire, Craig Interagency BLM, Rio Blanco County Sherriff’s Office and[Read More…]
Wildfire closes Hwy. 40 near Maybell
High winds are contributing to a fast-growing wildfire in near Elk Springs west of Maybell. Hwy. 40 is closed and mandatory evacuations are in place for Deerlodge Park. A Type 3 fire team has been called in to fight the blaze, which is burning on BLM and private land.
Going behind the scenes at a wildland fire
RBC | At the Himes Peak Fire, 46 miles east of Meeker, the Herald Times had an opportunity to see firsthand some of what goes on behind the scenes during a firefighting operation in the wilderness. On Friday, Sept. 1, authorities received a report of smoke in the Trappers Lake[Read More…]
UPDATE: Himes Peak Fire now 85 percent contained
RBC | A Multi Mission Aircraft surveying the Himes Peak Fire on Sunday estimated it at 112 acres. Firefighters have contained 85 percent of the perimeter and have plumbed it with hose to facilitate “mop up.” Over the next few days, they will cool hot spots and look for places[Read More…]
UPDATE: Hime’s Peak Fire 25 percent contained
MEEKER | A multi-mission aircraft conducted an infrared survey of the Himes Peak Fire 46 miles east of Meeker in the Flat Tops Wilderness on Thursday and found an active heat perimeter of approximately 94 acres at 3:30 p.m. This is considerably smaller than previous estimates. Firefighters were able to[Read More…]
Stage 1 fire restrictions in place throughout Rio Blanco County
RBC I Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for the White River National Forest, Bureau of Land Management-administered lands, unincorporated and private lands in Rio Blanco County.
BREAKING NEWS: Two fires break out in Rangely area
Two wildfires have ignited off County Road 23 near Rangely. The #Dragon1 fire is estimated at around 40 acres, and the #Dragon2 fire is estimated at 100 acres, according to Rio Blanco County Undersheriff Brice Glasscock. Several engines and two helicopters are on the scene. County Road 23 is closed[Read More…]
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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