September, 2017 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado - Part 13

Month: September 2017

News Notes

Tri-State, Colowyo vendor info Sept. 13

RBC | Have you ever wondered about how to become a qualified vendor with Tri-State Generation and Transmission and Colowyo Coal Company? Intimidated by what you imagine are the insurance and safety requirements? Come learn all about what it takes to do business with Tri-State as a qualified vendor at[Read More…]

September 6, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Weekly Call Review: August 21-27, 2017

The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]

September 6, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County required to buy new election equipment

RBC | Changes in Colorado state statutes regarding elections will require the county to purchase a new voting system from a “certified” provider. Rio Blanco County Commissioners approved an agreement Monday to buy the new system in an amount not to exceed $81,546.14 for the equipment, $9,000 for onsite elections[Read More…]

September 5, 2017 by editor Comments are Disabled

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Pet first aid course now available online

RBC | For more than 100 years, the American Red Cross has been training people to perform first aid skills so they could save the lives of others. Now, the organization announces the release of its new Cat and Dog First Aid online course so that owners will know what[Read More…]

September 5, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Quilts in the Country show supports women’s education

MEEKER | It begins with an idea. Colors maybe, or textures initiating a plan that can only be materialized through fabrics and thread. A story that eventually comes to life, piece by piece, pattern by pattern; woven with the history of an art that is nearly 250 years old in[Read More…]

September 5, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

How will Colorado fund outdoor recreation in the future?

RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s ability to effectively manage the state’s wildlife and 41 State Parks continues to be a significant challenge in light of the agency’s budget shortfall. If the situation persists, CPW officials say future generations may have less opportunity to enjoy some of the state’s most[Read More…]

September 5, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Craig mayor to give presentation Sept. 7

RANGELY | Craig Mayor John Ponikvar will give an informative talk on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rangely Jr./Sr/ High School auditorium about the book “13 Ways to Kill Your Community” by Doug Griffiths and Kelly Clemmer. Books will be available for purchase.

September 5, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Coal Creek School mysteries you could help solve

MEEKER | Coal Creek School is celebrating its restoration on Sept. 23 but needs help with some mysteries about the Coal Creek School. We have little or no official documents, newspaper articles or dated pictures that give us information about: 1. When the stucco was actually put on the school[Read More…]

September 5, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

60th high school reunion for Meeker’s Class of 1957

MEEKER | The Meeker High School Class of 1957 celebrated their 60-year class reunion on Aug. 12 at the beautiful natural setting of Bill and Carole Miller’s home on Lime Kiln. This class was the second to graduate from the “new high school,” and they are “amazed it is still[Read More…]

September 4, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Commissioners oppose proposed statewide regs on air quality

RBC | County commissioners have drafted a letter to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in regard to proposed rules for air quality that would apply the same rules for combatting ozone levels to the Western Slope and the Front Range. Proposed revisions to Regulation No. 7 would[Read More…]

September 4, 2017 by editor Comments are Disabled

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Evidence of invasive mussels found at Green Mountain Reservoir; officials ask for ‘diligence’

RBC | State and federal officials have confirmed the presence of invasive quagga mussel larvae, known as veligers, in Green Mountain Reservoir located in Summit County along Hwy. 9 between Silverthorne and Kremmling. On Aug. 18, as part of a state and federal initiative to monitor aquatic nuisance species in[Read More…]

September 4, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Wagon Wheel OHV Club meets Sept. 6

Meeker | Wagon Wheel OHV Club will meet next Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner at Sixth and Market in Meeker. All riders are invited to attend.

September 4, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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