The Rio Blanco Sheriff’s Office arrested five people suspected of causing a fire in the Yellow Jacket area of the White River National Forest, northeast of Meeker, according to a sheriff’s office news ...

Shield 616, a Colorado Springs–based nonprofit focused on supporting first responders, hosted a family night on Dec. 30, 2025 ...

The Elk and Lee fires in Rio Blanco County remained zero percent contained as of Thursday morning, with hot, dry and windy weather conditions worsening the spread that occurred on Wednesday, according ...

RIO BLANCO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - Governor Polis' office declared a disaster emergency to help response efforts for the Elk Creek Fire in Rio Blanco County, which is Southeast of the town of Meeker.

The Lee and Elk fires in Rio Blanco County remained at zero percent containment Tuesday as they took over a combined 20,000 acres. Deputies have closed U.S. Highway 13 in both directions south of ...

Editor’s note: Every person accused of a crime is presumed to be innocent unless and until their guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The Rio Blanco Sheriff’s Office ...