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National Monument project begins Oct. 30

DINOSAUR | A construction project totaling approximately $577,000 to improve the heating and cooling system at the Quarry Visitor Center within Dinosaur National Monument will begin on Oct. 30. The project includes replacing the current duct work and installing a new heating and cooling system. The visitor center will[Read More…]

October 11, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Pot bloom wakes sleepy Dinosaur, Colorado

BY MARKIAN HAWRYLUK KFF Health News Special to the Herald Times DINOSAUR | There isn’t much to this town a short drive from the national monument of the same name. A couple of gas stations, a liquor store, and a small motel line the two main drags, Brontosaurus Boulevard and[Read More…]

September 27, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

$10.1 million project to improve Harpers Corner Road begins May 30

DINOSAUR | A $10.1 million construction project to improve the Harpers Corner Road within Dinosaur National Monument will begin on May 30. The project includes reconstruction and repaving of seven miles of roadway and adjacent parking areas from US Highway 40 to the Escalante Overlook, plus replacement of drainage structures[Read More…]

May 17, 2023 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

DAYS GONE BY: April 28, 2022

The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Gates Kersburg opened “The Old Kentucky Liquor Store” to the public on Monday and was well patronized. When the finishing touches are put on it, the bar will be one of the most elegant in the state. • Yesterday afternoon, District Game[Read More…]

April 29, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

NEWS NOTES: April 28, 2022

Meet and greet with Republican candidates DINOSAUR | There will be a meet and greet with at least two Republican candidates for state office at the Dinosaur Fire Hall (301 Stegosaurus Way) from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. Confirmed candidates attending include Savannah Wolfson, candidate for Colorado House District[Read More…]

April 28, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Holmes named to Honor Roll

DINOSAUR I Tiffany Holmes of Dinosaur, Colorado, has been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Eastern Wyoming College for the Fall 2021 semester, receiving recognition for achieving high scholastic goals.

February 2, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Rangely trustees talk economic development

RANGELY I Rangely’s Town Board of Trustees reconvened after a holiday break on Jan. 11, 2022. They approved the minutes for the Dec. 14 meeting, the December check register, and the November financial summary. The Board heard a public introduction from Christine Rambo. She is an economic developer from Louisiana[Read More…]

January 19, 2022 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Obituary: Cynthia Louise Long Pearce

Sept. 16, 1953 ~ Nov. 20, 2021 Your Hug Meant the World No one else held us so tight Or made us feel better, and oh, so all right No one’s eyes shined and sparkled so bright No one’s heart radiated as much love As our Mom, who is now[Read More…]

December 5, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Dino municipal judge one of youngest in U.S.

DINOSAUR | Matthew Bradley is either one of the youngest — or the youngest — judge to be appointed to the bench in the United States. Just a few days prior to his 25th birthday, Bradley was sworn in as the new municipal judge for the Town of Dinosaur. Hailing[Read More…]

May 28, 2021 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

County

Dinosaur Nat’l. Monument resumes ticketed entry system for Quarry exhibit

DINOSAUR | Dinosaur National Monument will resume a temporary ticketed entry system to access the Quarry Exhibit Hall beginning May 1. This ticketing system will assist visitors in complying with continuing COVID-19 public health guidelines by reducing crowds and managing the pace and flow of visitation. Visitors planning trips to[Read More…]

April 18, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Homicide suspect arrested after body found near Dinosaur

DINOSAUR | Griffin James Loughlin, 24, was arrested Wednesday in Salt Lake City, and charged with first-degree murder in connection with a homicide reported Nov. 30, according to a press release from the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office. Around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, November 30, the Moffat County Sheriff’s Office was[Read More…]

December 13, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Natl. Monument museum collection finds home at Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum

DINOSAUR | In July of 2020, more than 6,000 paleontological, archaeological, historical, and biological specimens were moved from Dinosaur National Monument to the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, located in nearby Vernal, Utah. Fourteen monument staff members, three Geoscientist in the Parks interns, five volunteers, and[Read More…]

November 2, 2020 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled