January, 2020 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

It’s National Radon Action Month

RBC | Colorado has a radon problem — 50% of Colorado homes have unhealthy radon levels compared with 6% of homes across the rest of the nation. Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odorless gas that decays into radioactive particles and increases the risk of lung cancer for those[Read More…]

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Body armor donated to Rio Blanco County K9 Remmy

RBC | Rio Blanco County K9 Remmy will receive a bullet and stab protective vest this spring thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Remmy’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”[Read More…]

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Opinion

Guest Column: Should a water management plan be developed for the White River?

RBC | The State of Colorado adopted the Colorado Water Plan in 2016. The Plan proposes to create a water management roadmap to achieve a productive economy, vibrant and sustainable cities, productive agriculture, a strong environment and a robust recreation industry. Specific to protecting and enhancing stream flows, the plan[Read More…]

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Letters To The Editor

Letter: Wolves deserve better

Dear Editor: Wolves are magnificent animals, and have a place in nature, but the real question is, “Is it our place to interfere with their natural migration into Colorado or should we impose human desires on nature by forcing them into Colorado?” Multiple times, state wildlife experts including Colorado Parks[Read More…]

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Board of Health annual meeting

RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey facilitated the annual meeting of the RBC Board of Health. The board of health, required by state statute, acts in an advisory capacity to the public health department. Harvey shared a letter from former Meeker resident Vanessa Martin Breedlove who[Read More…]

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Rangely

WINTERFEST ROYALTY …

Dylan LeBleu and Hannah Wilkie are the 2020 Winterfest King and Queen. Matt Scoggins photo

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Obituaries

Obituary: James C. Byrd

James C. Byrd Dec. 16, 1946 ~ Jan. 17, 2020 James C. Byrd, affectionately known as JByrd, passed away on Jan. 17, 2020, in Meeker, Colorado, after a long battle with cancer. JByrd was born on Dec. 16, 1946, in Leesburg, Missouri, to James Cordell Byrd and Agnes Byrd King.[Read More…]

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County

Second annual White River Water Expo draws 100+

RBC | Approximately 115 people attended the White River Water Expo and White River Conservation District’s second annual meeting on Jan. 17 in Meeker. White River Conservation District President Marc Etchart said, “We appreciate everyone that took time to attend the second annual Water Expo to learn more about the water[Read More…]

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Letters To The Editor

Letter: Three rules

Dear Editor: There are three rules for good communication: Have something to say: State your position. Say it: Give the facts, data, supporting points in 200 words or less. Shut up: Rambling on destroys credibility. Elaine Jordan Meeker

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Zadra wins in Wyoming

RANGELY | Rangely has some incredibly talented young people and 11-year-old sixth-grader Drew Zadra is no exception. Zadra is shaking up competitive motocross regionally and has big goals for himself. He is the son of Mike and Heather Zadra and the grandson of Bill and Phyllis Zadra and Karen and[Read More…]

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Birth: Lexi Josephine Purkey

Big sister Madee Purkey would like to announce the birth of her little sister Lexi Josephine Purkey. Born Dec. 23, 2019, to proud parents Jason and Brenda Purkey. Grandparents are Jay and Barbara Purkey of Meeker and Brent and Carol Rowles of Meeker. Courtesy Photo

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County Beat: NEPA changes bode well for RBC

RBC | Commissioners Jeff Rector and Gary Moyer heard a report from LaDonna Eubanks, building department, in a work session prior to the regular commissioners’ meeting in Rangely Tuesday, Jan. 21. Eubanks said the state plumbing board is going the same direction the electrical board has gone, requiring a license[Read More…]

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