The Herald Times

Walt Brown passed away quietly on July 6, 2026. Read his full obituary in this week's edition and online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-walt-brown/obituaries/

🚨𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐓-𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐊 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 🚨

5:35 p.m. July 10, 2026 - Our detectives are working closely with the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Meeker Police Department and the Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office to locate Samuel.

If you have any information that could assist in locating Samuel, no matter how small it may seem, please contact dispatch at
(970) 625-8095. Your assistance could make a meaningful difference, and we appreciate the continued support of our community.

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12:25 p.m. July 9, 2026 - Samuel may have been seen walking north on Hwy 13 toward Meeker around 1:00 a.m. this morning.
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The Rifle Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Samuel Bower, who has been reported missing and at risk.

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗻:
📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026
📍 Last Known Area:
Edelweiss Ct. and Dogwood Dr. in Rifle, Colorado

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Male
5'11"
135 lbs.
Brown hair
Brown eyes

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:
Blue hoodie
Blue sweatpants
Glasses

If you have seen Samuel or have any information about his whereabouts, please call 911 immediately or contact the Rifle Police Department at (970) 625-8095.

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Meeker Police

U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper met with Rio Blanco County ranchers, local officials and landowners Friday morning, pledging to continue fighting for federal disaster assistance and improved support for wildfire recovery nearly a year after the Lee and Elk wildfires devastated northwest Colorado. Read the full story in this week's edition and online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/hickenlooper-vows-to-fight-for-rio-blanco-county-wildfire-aid/meeker/

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