News across Rio Blanco County
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT. 20-26, 2026
ARRESTS 9/24/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 44-year old male on Domestic Violence, Criminal Mischief, Reckless Driving and Failing to Remain/Return to an Accident Scene. He was released on a PR bond. 9/25/2026- Meeker PD arrested a 40-year old male on warrants. He remains in custody.…
LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS HALT BLAZE
Local volunteer fire crews responded to a structure fire at Elk Creek Ranch last Tuesday evening saving approximately half of the home, along with many personal belongings. No one was inside the home when the fire started. One firefighter suffered a minor injury requiring…
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT. 13-19, 2026
CALL SUMMARIES All in all, it was a fairly typical week in Rio Blanco County. 9/14/2026 @ 4:01 p.m. Two males and one female were given verbal warnings following reports of a four-wheeler and a motorbike running stop signs within town limits. A report of a “hunter down” was…