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Dinosaur Quarry, visitor center open

DINOSAUR I “Fall and winter are quiet seasons at Dinosaur National Monument but there are services available for those who would like to visit,” announced Superintendent Mary Risser. “The new Quarry Visitor Center and Quarry Exhibit Hall located six miles north of Jensen, Utah, will be open daily, with the[Read More…]

October 8, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

DAR meeting in Craig Saturday

RBC | The Augusta Wallihan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Craig VFW post.

October 7, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Western Slope College Fair Oct. 9

RBC I The seventh annual Colorado Western Slope College Fair will be held Sunday, Oct. 9th, at Aspen High School in Aspen, Colo. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., representatives from 220 colleges, universities and two-year and technical schools across the country and around the world will display information specific[Read More…]

October 6, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RBC’s Wagon Wheel Trail

RBC I The first organizational meeting for the Rio Blanco County OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) tourism project was held last week. The assembled group came up with a name for the proposed trail system — Wagon Wheel Trail — and a mission statement.

October 6, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Meeker keeps RBC Cup on east end

For the past five years, golfers from Meeker and Rangely have played matches against each other, alternating courses each year.

October 5, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Perry Spurlock, proprietor of the Meeker-Rifle stage line, this week received and placed in commission between Rifle and the White River metropolis a fine four-seated tally-ho coach. Twelve passengers can be carried comfortably in the new vehicle.

October 5, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Hunter Ed. classes available in GJ

With Colorado’s big-game seasons just around the corner, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding sportsmen anticipating the purchase of their first big-game license that there are still slots available for several upcoming hunter education classes held in the Grand Junction Hunter Safety Complex.

October 4, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Calling all off-highway vehicle enthusiasts

RBC | The first organizational meeting for OHV enthusiasts, will be Oct. 19, at Kilowatt Korner

October 4, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Craig VA clinic may get new name

Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet hailed the passage of their bill to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs telehealth clinic in Craig after Medal of Honor winner Army Major William Edward Adams.

October 3, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

College In Colorado hosts college month

College In Colorado will host college application month during the month of October.

October 3, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Good samaritans still exist

Despite my husband’s recent major joint surgery, my back and neck problems, and the fact that we are no longer youngsters, we decided to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and go “leaf peeking” on the Flat Tops last Sunday.

October 3, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Website encourages feedback

Congressman Scott Tipton (R-CO) today announced “Small Biz Open Mic,” a new interactive forum that gives American small businesses the opportunity to provide feedback to the House Small Business Committee on how government is helping or harming their businesses.

October 3, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled