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Hospital board, fire recovery top items for commissioners at meeting - theheraldtimes.com

Hospital board, fire recovery top items for commissioners at meeting theheraldtimes.com

Published on 17 September 2025 | 4:15 pm

RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT. 7-13, 2025 - theheraldtimes.com

RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT. 7-13, 2025 theheraldtimes.com

Published on 17 September 2025 | 4:14 pm

Colorado Parks and Wildlife shot a hungry wolf in Rio Blanco County. Then they couldn’t find it. - SkyHiNews.com

Colorado Parks and Wildlife shot a hungry wolf in Rio Blanco County. Then they couldn’t find it. SkyHiNews.com

Published on 13 September 2025 | 2:00 pm

Water Conservancy District discusses post-fire water issues - theheraldtimes.com

Water Conservancy District discusses post-fire water issues theheraldtimes.com

Published on 10 September 2025 | 8:25 pm

Copper Creek wolf shot by CPW after depredation in Rio Blanco County - Denver Gazette

Copper Creek wolf shot by CPW after depredation in Rio Blanco County Denver Gazette

Published on 6 September 2025 | 7:00 am

Mud, silt, ash from run-off damaging water resources in rural Rio Blanco County - Steamboat Pilot

Mud, silt, ash from run-off damaging water resources in rural Rio Blanco County Steamboat Pilot

Published on 6 September 2025 | 7:00 am

RIO HAPPENINGS:AUG 31-SEPT. 6, 2025 - theheraldtimes.com

RIO HAPPENINGS:AUG 31-SEPT. 6, 2025 theheraldtimes.com

Published on 6 September 2025 | 7:00 am

CPW shoots Copper Creek wolf depredating in Rio Blanco County, but no carcass found - KDVR

CPW shoots Copper Creek wolf depredating in Rio Blanco County, but no carcass found KDVR

Published on 5 September 2025 | 7:00 am

The lone uncaptured Copper Creek wolf is responsible for recent Rio Blanco County sheep attacks, CPW says - Denver7

The lone uncaptured Copper Creek wolf is responsible for recent Rio Blanco County sheep attacks, CPW says Denver7

Published on 5 September 2025 | 7:00 am

Wolf that killed sheep in Rio Blanco County was the Copper Creek pup left behind last fall, DNA tests show - The Colorado Sun

Wolf that killed sheep in Rio Blanco County was the Copper Creek pup left behind last fall, DNA tests show The Colorado Sun

Published on 5 September 2025 | 7:00 am

DNA shows wolf that killed sheep in Rio Blanco County was from Copper Creek pack - The Coloradoan

DNA shows wolf that killed sheep in Rio Blanco County was from Copper Creek pack The Coloradoan

Published on 5 September 2025 | 7:00 am

More results from the 2025 Rio Blanco County Fair - theheraldtimes.com

More results from the 2025 Rio Blanco County Fair theheraldtimes.com

Published on 3 September 2025 | 7:05 pm

Rio Blanco County planning around economic and agricultural hits following Lee and Elk Fires - Denver7

Rio Blanco County planning around economic and agricultural hits following Lee and Elk Fires Denver7

Published on 3 September 2025 | 7:00 am

Rio Blanco Co. planning around economic, agricultural hits after Lee, Elk Fires - yahoo.com

Rio Blanco Co. planning around economic, agricultural hits after Lee, Elk Fires yahoo.com

Published on 3 September 2025 | 7:00 am

RIO HAPPENINGS: AUG 24-30, 2025 - theheraldtimes.com

RIO HAPPENINGS: AUG 24-30, 2025 theheraldtimes.com

Published on 3 September 2025 | 7:00 am

Wildfire Map Spotlight: Lee Fire, Colorado - IQAir

Wildfire Map Spotlight: Lee Fire, Colorado IQAir

Published on 2 September 2025 | 7:00 am

Landscape recovery after Rio Blanco County fires could take 1-5 years - Steamboat Pilot

Landscape recovery after Rio Blanco County fires could take 1-5 years Steamboat Pilot

Published on 2 September 2025 | 7:00 am

Wildlife officials tried to kill a wolf in Rio Blanco County but don't know if they were successful - Denver7

Wildlife officials tried to kill a wolf in Rio Blanco County but don't know if they were successful Denver7

Published on 27 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Wildlife officials conclude removal attempts for wolf accused of attacks in Rio Blanco County - KKTV

Wildlife officials conclude removal attempts for wolf accused of attacks in Rio Blanco County KKTV

Published on 27 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Colorado Parks and Wildlife ends search for wolf attacking livestock in Rio Blanco County - VailDaily.com

Colorado Parks and Wildlife ends search for wolf attacking livestock in Rio Blanco County VailDaily.com

Published on 26 August 2025 | 7:00 am

CPW ends search for wolf who killed livestock in Rio Blanco County - KJCT

CPW ends search for wolf who killed livestock in Rio Blanco County KJCT

Published on 26 August 2025 | 7:00 am

CPW stops wolf removal operation that was started after depredations in Rio Blanco County - KUSA.com

CPW stops wolf removal operation that was started after depredations in Rio Blanco County KUSA.com

Published on 26 August 2025 | 7:00 am

CPW ends search for wolf who killed livestock in Rio Blanco County - KJCT

CPW ends search for wolf who killed livestock in Rio Blanco County KJCT

Published on 26 August 2025 | 7:00 am

As fire activity slows in Rio Blanco County, Colorado Parks and Wildlife begins search for chronically depredating wolf - KUNC

As fire activity slows in Rio Blanco County, Colorado Parks and Wildlife begins search for chronically depredating wolf KUNC

Published on 25 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Lee Fire burning near Meeker remains fifth-largest wildfire in Colorado history - Denver7

Lee Fire burning near Meeker remains fifth-largest wildfire in Colorado history Denver7

Published on 25 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Flash flooding, mudslides reported near Lee Fire in western Colorado - CBS News

Flash flooding, mudslides reported near Lee Fire in western Colorado CBS News

Published on 24 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Lee Fire 86 percent contained; mudslide closes Piceance Creek Road - Steamboat Pilot

Lee Fire 86 percent contained; mudslide closes Piceance Creek Road Steamboat Pilot

Published on 24 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Elk Fire fully contained in Rio Blanco County, Lee Fire sees steady progress - Post Independent

Elk Fire fully contained in Rio Blanco County, Lee Fire sees steady progress Post Independent

Published on 18 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Colorado wildfires: Elk Fire fully contained; Some Crosho Fire evacuees return home - Denver7

Colorado wildfires: Elk Fire fully contained; Some Crosho Fire evacuees return home Denver7

Published on 17 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Hundreds of oil, gas wells ‘shut-in’ due to Rio Blanco wildfires - VailDaily.com

Hundreds of oil, gas wells ‘shut-in’ due to Rio Blanco wildfires VailDaily.com

Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Thursday update: Zone 2 evacuation order issued for Crosho Fire; Polis declares disaster emergency - Steamboat Pilot

Thursday update: Zone 2 evacuation order issued for Crosho Fire; Polis declares disaster emergency Steamboat Pilot

Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Meeker residents still impacted as Rio Blanco County fires burn south - Denver7

Meeker residents still impacted as Rio Blanco County fires burn south Denver7

Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Gov. Polis declares disaster emergency for Crosho Fire, authorizes National Guard - KKTV

Gov. Polis declares disaster emergency for Crosho Fire, authorizes National Guard KKTV

Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Colorado wildfires: Elk Fire containment jumps to 75% Tuesday, as Lee Fire containment drops to 4% - Denver7

Colorado wildfires: Elk Fire containment jumps to 75% Tuesday, as Lee Fire containment drops to 4% Denver7

Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Moffat, Rio Blanco counties see extreme fire activity since beginning of the month - CraigDailyPress.com

Moffat, Rio Blanco counties see extreme fire activity since beginning of the month CraigDailyPress.com

Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:00 am

FORTITUDE UNDER FIRE – Elk and Lee fires consume 130,000 acres of Rio Blanco County; now 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history - theheraldtimes.com

FORTITUDE UNDER FIRE – Elk and Lee fires consume 130,000 acres of Rio Blanco County; now 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history theheraldtimes.com

Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Wildfire latest: New fire started near Rio Blanco and Routt County - KJCT

Wildfire latest: New fire started near Rio Blanco and Routt County KJCT

Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:00 am

LETTER TO THE EDITOR – August 14th, 2025 - theheraldtimes.com

LETTER TO THE EDITOR – August 14th, 2025 theheraldtimes.com

Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:00 am

New evacuations called for Lee Fire as fire grows southward - Colorado Public Radio

New evacuations called for Lee Fire as fire grows southward Colorado Public Radio

Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Lee fire in northwestern Colorado continues push southward as hot, dry weather remains in forecast for week - The Colorado Sun

Lee fire in northwestern Colorado continues push southward as hot, dry weather remains in forecast for week The Colorado Sun

Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Colorado wildfires: Crosho fire sparks in northeast Rio Blanco County, burns 300 acres - The Denver Post

Colorado wildfires: Crosho fire sparks in northeast Rio Blanco County, burns 300 acres The Denver Post

Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:00 am

As Colorado’s 5th largest wildfire in history grows, officials update residents in Rifle on Lee and Elk fires - AspenTimes.com

As Colorado’s 5th largest wildfire in history grows, officials update residents in Rifle on Lee and Elk fires AspenTimes.com

Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:00 am

News conference: Update on Lee, Elk fires in Rio Blanco County - KUSA.com

News conference: Update on Lee, Elk fires in Rio Blanco County KUSA.com

Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Colorado ranchers scramble to move cattle as Elk, Lee fires burn in Rio Blanco County - Colorado Politics

Colorado ranchers scramble to move cattle as Elk, Lee fires burn in Rio Blanco County Colorado Politics

Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Fire update: Lee Fire doubled in size over weekend - Alamosa Citizen

Fire update: Lee Fire doubled in size over weekend Alamosa Citizen

Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Lee Fire becomes 5th largest in Colorado history as Oak Fire burns to the south - Colorado Newsline

Lee Fire becomes 5th largest in Colorado history as Oak Fire burns to the south Colorado Newsline

Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Yampa firefighters called to fire near Crosho Lake; campers issued evacuation orders - Steamboat Pilot

Yampa firefighters called to fire near Crosho Lake; campers issued evacuation orders Steamboat Pilot

Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Now the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history, the Lee Fire grows to more than 110,000 acres as ‘extreme fire behavior’ expected to continue - Steamboat Pilot

Now the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history, the Lee Fire grows to more than 110,000 acres as ‘extreme fire behavior’ expected to continue Steamboat Pilot

Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Now the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history, the Lee Fire grows to more than 110,000 acres as ‘extreme fire behavior’ expected to continue - SummitDaily.com

Now the 5th largest wildfire in Colorado history, the Lee Fire grows to more than 110,000 acres as ‘extreme fire behavior’ expected to continue SummitDaily.com

Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Lee fire tops 113k acres as firefighters in northwestern Colorado start to gain containment - The Colorado Sun

Lee fire tops 113k acres as firefighters in northwestern Colorado start to gain containment The Colorado Sun

Published on 10 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Polis mobilizes National Guard as Rio Blanco County fires threaten Meeker - Denver Gazette

Polis mobilizes National Guard as Rio Blanco County fires threaten Meeker Denver Gazette

Published on 10 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Elk and Lee fires surpass 103,000 combined acres; new evacuation orders issued in Rio Blanco, Garfield counties - AspenTimes.com

Elk and Lee fires surpass 103,000 combined acres; new evacuation orders issued in Rio Blanco, Garfield counties AspenTimes.com

Published on 10 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Sunday Update: Rio Blanco fires reach over 120,000 combined acres; Lee Fire 6% contained - Steamboat Pilot

Sunday Update: Rio Blanco fires reach over 120,000 combined acres; Lee Fire 6% contained Steamboat Pilot

Published on 10 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County creates a firestorm - Denver7

Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County creates a firestorm Denver7

Published on 10 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Lee Fire expands to 92,047 acres; Garfield County evacuations begin - WesternSlopeNow.com

Lee Fire expands to 92,047 acres; Garfield County evacuations begin WesternSlopeNow.com

Published on 9 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Saturday Update: Elk and Lee fires surpass 100,000 combined acres; New evacuation orders issued in Rio Blanco and Garfield counties - Steamboat Pilot

Saturday Update: Elk and Lee fires surpass 100,000 combined acres; New evacuation orders issued in Rio Blanco and Garfield counties Steamboat Pilot

Published on 9 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Threat of fast-moving fires keep Meeker residents on edge as flames continue to spread in Rio Blanco - Steamboat Pilot

Threat of fast-moving fires keep Meeker residents on edge as flames continue to spread in Rio Blanco Steamboat Pilot

Published on 9 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Rio Blanco fires: How to donate and volunteer - Steamboat Pilot

Rio Blanco fires: How to donate and volunteer Steamboat Pilot

Published on 9 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Lee Fire grows to 5th largest in Colorado history - KUSA.com

Lee Fire grows to 5th largest in Colorado history KUSA.com

Published on 9 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Friday Update: Rio Blanco fires reach over 75,000 acres combined; Meeker evacuation orders downgraded - CraigDailyPress.com

Friday Update: Rio Blanco fires reach over 75,000 acres combined; Meeker evacuation orders downgraded CraigDailyPress.com

Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Colorado wildfires: Rifle correctional facility evacuated, firefighters make some progress on Lee Fire - Denver7

Colorado wildfires: Rifle correctional facility evacuated, firefighters make some progress on Lee Fire Denver7

Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Colorado Guard Assists Rio Blanco County With Aerial Wildfire Suppression - nationalguard.mil

Colorado Guard Assists Rio Blanco County With Aerial Wildfire Suppression nationalguard.mil

Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:00 am

North Metro firefighters battle fast-moving Elk Fire in Rio Blanco County - KUSA.com

North Metro firefighters battle fast-moving Elk Fire in Rio Blanco County KUSA.com

Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Colorado wildfires: Rio Blanco County, Grand County updates - KDVR

Colorado wildfires: Rio Blanco County, Grand County updates KDVR

Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Polis mobilizes National Guard as Rio Blanco County fires threaten Meeker - Colorado Politics

Polis mobilizes National Guard as Rio Blanco County fires threaten Meeker Colorado Politics

Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Governor Polis mobilizes the National Guard for firefighting efforts in Rio Blanco County - KOAA News 5

Governor Polis mobilizes the National Guard for firefighting efforts in Rio Blanco County KOAA News 5

Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Rio Blanco fires remain 0% contained onThursday morning; evacuation shelters established in Craig and Rangely - AspenTimes.com

Rio Blanco fires remain 0% contained onThursday morning; evacuation shelters established in Craig and Rangely AspenTimes.com

Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms chronic depredation events in Rio Blanco County - theheraldtimes.com

Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms chronic depredation events in Rio Blanco County theheraldtimes.com

Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Polis mobilizes Colorado National Guard to help with Elk Fire, Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County - Denver7

Polis mobilizes Colorado National Guard to help with Elk Fire, Lee Fire in Rio Blanco County Denver7

Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Fire Update: Wednesday, Aug. 6 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado - theheraldtimes.com

Fire Update: Wednesday, Aug. 6 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado theheraldtimes.com

Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am

ELK FIRE TO THE EAST, LEE FIRE TO THE WEST - theheraldtimes.com

ELK FIRE TO THE EAST, LEE FIRE TO THE WEST theheraldtimes.com

Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Rio Blanco fires reach over 70,000 acres combined; Evacuation shelters established in Craig and Rangely - Steamboat Pilot

Rio Blanco fires reach over 70,000 acres combined; Evacuation shelters established in Craig and Rangely Steamboat Pilot

Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am

Colorado wildfires: Twelve fire roars across 1,000 acres in Moffat County - The Denver Post

Colorado wildfires: Twelve fire roars across 1,000 acres in Moffat County The Denver Post

Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am