January, 2015 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

The year in review: Top happenings of 2014 ~ January-June

RBC I This is Part 1 of our annual review of news stories and local events from the previous year. This week covers January through June, 2014.

January 6, 2015 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

It is avalanche season in Rockies; skiers, snowmobilers are cautioned

RBC I The avalanche season is underway across much of the U.S. with a series of sizable storms bringing heavy snowfall and strong winds to the western mountains, U.S. Forest Service officials said Monday. The snow has been falling on a weak, existing snowpack, creating dangerous conditions. High avalanche danger[Read More…]

January 5, 2015 by editor Comments are Disabled

CNCC Horse Show Team…

The Colorado Northwestern Community College horse show team has had a good season so far, and competition will resume in February. Members are, from left to right: Kathryn Costales, dean of instruction Judy Allred, Tasha Gibson, Ripley Bellio, Catalina Laguera, Amber Parmley and coach Stacey Bailey.

January 5, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Three Meeker gridders named to 1A Colorado all-state grid teams

MEEKER I Three Meeker High School Cowboy football players were recently honored by the Colorado High School Activities Association, being named to the 1A Colorado all-state teams, including two selected to the first team.

January 5, 2015 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Hill fog…

January 5, 2015 by Heather Zadra Comments are Disabled

Congressional bill fully funds PILT program

WASHINGTON, D.C. I The Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, which last year provided Colorado counties with $34.5 million to carry out vital services like fire and police protection, school construction, and road maintenance, received $372 million in the government funding bill, which passed Congress last week.

January 4, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RBC retirement party on Jan. 9 expanded

RBC | The Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will host a retirement party on Jan. 9 for County Clerk Nancy Amick and assistant Jackie Brennan, who are both retiring after several years of service. Amick is retiring Jan. 13 and Brennan is retiring Jan. 16. As of Monday,[Read More…]

January 4, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Snowy stegosaurus…

January 4, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Piper hearing over stabbing incident set for Feb. 6

RBC I There was a hearing at the Rio Blanco Courthouse Dec. 19 concerning the case of Meeker resident Logan Piper, 19, who reportedly stabbed Rio Blanco Sheriff Si Woodruff during an incident at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker on Aug. 21.

January 3, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

River permit changes

With the start of Dinosaur National Monument’s river permit lottery on the National Recreation Reservation System last year, more changes are coming for 2015. Applicants who successfully secure a launch will now confirm their acceptance of the date they won and pay for the permit online. After payment is verified,[Read More…]

January 3, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely VFW special meeting Jan. 8

RANGELY | Rangely Post No. 5261 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold its next meeting at Rangely Library at 7 p.m. on Jan. 8 under the direction of Cmdr. John “Hoot” Gibson. District and state officers have been invited, and also present will be a service officer to[Read More…]

January 3, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled