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Evacuations · Meeker

Colorado Wildfires: Gov. Polis Activates National Guard, All of Meeker on Pre-Evacuation Status

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DENVER — Two uncontained wildfires have charred thousands of acres and reached within a mile of the Western Slope town of Meeker, forcing evacuations as the flames jump highways and the threaten to cross the White River.See the Story

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Some Meeker Residents Are Voluntarily Evacuating Due to the Lee and Elk Fires | News Channel 3-12

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By Jessica Porter Click here for updates on this story MEEKER, Colorado (KMGH) -- Some residents in Meeker have decided to See the Story

Evacuations · Rio Blanco County

New Fire in Rio Blanco County Prompts Evacuation of Campers

86% Center coverage: 7 sources

RIO BLANCO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - A new fire popped up in Rio Blanco County Monday evening. It's called the Crosho Fire, now burning in the far northeast part of the county. According to officials in nearby Routt County, campers near Crosho Lake were asked to leave the grounds on Aug. 11 due to the movement of the new fire. The Crosho Fire first broke out on U.S. Forest Service property west of Phippsburg in Rio Blanco County, the Routt County S…See the Story

Wildfires force Meeker Mustang Makeover postponement

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The decision comes as hundreds of firefighters and extensive equipment occupy the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds, where the event is typically held.Wildfires · Meeker Read Article

Wildfire grows to 133K acres amid dangerous conditions but containment near town increases

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Per the morning update released on August 15, the Lee Fire that's burning near the northwestern Colorado town of Meeker has reached 133,841 acres. Despite this growth of close toMeeker · Meeker Read Article

Meeker trustees address community concerns, approve funding for local events | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

MEEKER | On Aug. 5, the Meeker Town Board held a regular meeting at Town Hall. Trustees Jessica Browning, Jeff Madison, Amanda Smith and Christopher Lockwood attended the meeting. Trustee Kathleen Sizemore was upriver and unable to attend due to the fire, while Trustee Charles Day was off fighting the[Read More...] The post Meeker trustees address community concerns, approve funding for local events first appeared on The Herald Times.Rangely · Rangely Read Article

LOOSE ENDS: Meeker Strong | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Thank you, firefighters, firefighting support staff, as well as all the Meeker families and friends who are continuing to make sure Meeker, as well as the surrounding countryside, is on its way to recovery. The MEEKER STRONG support system remains. It is so great to see those caring acts of[Read More...] The post LOOSE ENDS: Meeker Strong first appeared on The Herald Times.Health · Rangely Read Article

Evacuations Reported for Both Elk and Lee Fires

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MEEKER, Colo. (KTLO)-- The Lee Fire continues to burn in Rio Blanco County in northwest Colorado and has burned more than 113,000 acres. It has now been declared the fifth largest fire in the state. Officials report that at least 7 percent of the fire is contained. Meanwhile, the Elk Fire has burned 15,000 acres and is 30 percent contained. Evacuations have been declared for both Rio Blanco and Garfield counties. The post Evacuations reported fo…Evacuations · Meeker Read Article

Hydro plant at Kenney Reservoir still under repair — Rio Blanco Water Conservancy #WhiteRiver

White River Basin. By Shannon1 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=69281367 Click the link to read the article on The Rio Blanco Herald-Times website. Here’s an excerpt: August 6, 2025 The main topic of the most recent Rio Blanco Water Conservancy meeting was news that despite the recent $2.5 Million repair, the Hydro power unit is not in operation yet. Originally, the hydraulics seized due to solids in th…Rangely · Rangely Read Article

Boys golf returns to Rangely High School for first time since 2018 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

RANGELY | For the first time in seven years, boys high school golf is back on the course at Rangely High School. Leading the revival is head coach Clark Edwards, a 2008 Rangely graduate who has called the town home nearly his entire life—except for a few years in Arizona,[Read More...] The post Boys golf returns to Rangely High School for first time since 2018 first appeared on The Herald Times.Golf · Rio Blanco County Read Article

Bride Forced to Move Wedding Due to Northwest Colorado Wildfires

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Less than a week before her wedding in Meeker, a Colorado bride was left without a venue after wildfires threatened the location.Magic Johnson · Rangely See the Story

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Colorado Wildfires: Gov. Polis Activates National Guard, All of Meeker on Pre-Evacuation Status

Some Meeker Residents Are Voluntarily Evacuating Due to the Lee and Elk Fires | News Channel 3-12

New Fire in Rio Blanco County Prompts Evacuation of Campers

Wildfires force Meeker Mustang Makeover postponement

Wildfire grows to 133K acres amid dangerous conditions but containment near town increases

Meeker trustees address community concerns, approve funding for local events | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

LOOSE ENDS: Meeker Strong | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Evacuations Reported for Both Elk and Lee Fires

Hydro plant at Kenney Reservoir still under repair — Rio Blanco Water Conservancy #WhiteRiver

Boys golf returns to Rangely High School for first time since 2018 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Bride Forced to Move Wedding Due to Northwest Colorado Wildfires

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Wildfires force Meeker Mustang Makeover postponement

Wildfire grows to 133K acres amid dangerous conditions but containment near town increases

Meeker trustees address community concerns, approve funding for local events | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

LOOSE ENDS: Meeker Strong | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Evacuations Reported for Both Elk and Lee Fires

Hydro plant at Kenney Reservoir still under repair — Rio Blanco Water Conservancy #WhiteRiver

Boys golf returns to Rangely High School for first time since 2018 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Bride Forced to Move Wedding Due to Northwest Colorado Wildfires