June, 2021 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

23 MHS athletes head to Lakewood

MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys are sending 11 boys and 12 girls, including alternates, to the 2021 Colorado High School Track Meet. The meet begins Thursday and will wrap up Saturday in Lakewood at Jefferson Stadium. Boys 100 meter dash–Jeremy Woodward, Kelton Turner Boys 400 meter run–Colby Clatterbaugh Boys 300[Read More…]

June 25, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion

STAFF COLUMN: With responsibility comes accountability

We learned this week of the death of our former newspaper delivery person, Paula Maguire. Paula delivered the Herald Times and helped with distribution of our annual hunting guide for many years. She was also a rural mail carrier for the postal service. Originally from the East Coast, she often[Read More…]

June 25, 2021 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Rangely

SAFETY AWARD …

Blue Mountain Energy’s Deserado Silver Mine Rescue Team cleaned house at their state level competition this past week. First place Mine Rescue Day 1; first place Mine Rescue Day 2, third place Mine Rescue Combination, first place BG4 Novice Bench, Bryan Noyes; first place Team Tech – Colt Nickson and[Read More…]

June 25, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Court strikes down P.A.U.S.E. Act 7-0

RBC | In a 7-0 unanimous vote, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled against Initiative 16 on the basis that it did not meet the single subject requirements for a citizen ballot initiative. The PAUSE initiative, (Protect Animals from Unnecessary Suffering and Exploitation) was widely opposed by the agriculture industry and[Read More…]

June 25, 2021 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

NEWS BRIEFS: June 24, 2021

Piceance Mustangs barbecue June 26 MEEKER | Piceance Mustangs will be hosting its annual barbecue on June 26 at the Yellow Creek Corrals in the Piceance Basin. Start time will be 10 a.m. Piceance Mustangs will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages. Please bring a side dish to share. We[Read More…]

June 25, 2021 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Rangely

TANK SOLSTICE …

The Tank Center for Sonic Arts Executive Director James Paul (left) pictured with Los Angeles-based composer, songwriter, violinist, and board of director member Joshua Hill (right) during the Solstice Festival in the Tank’s recording studio. The festival featured modular synth legend Todd Barton on Saturday, June 19 and Slow Beethoven,[Read More…]

June 25, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Recall update: County to release recordings, hire firm for investigation

RBC | In response to legal counsel from Rio Blanco County contract attorney Todd Starr, RBC commissioners and staff convened a special meeting on June 23 to discuss the handling and/or release of particular executive sessions and hostile work environment claims, and authorization to act on either matter as directed.[Read More…]

June 24, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

RBC enters Stage 2 restrictions Friday

RBC | High temperatures, extremely dry conditions, and wind have contributed to the growth of the lightning-caused Oil Springs Fire south of Rangely to more than 12,000 acres, prompting evacuations and multiple road closures, including the closure of Highway 139 — Douglas Pass. In response to fire activity and current[Read More…]

June 24, 2021 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

River flow near record low

RBC | “Every organization needs a Cassandra and an Eeyore, and I’m it,” is how Dr. Bob Dorsett pre-empted his presentation to the White River Alliance last week. He discussed conditions on the White River, covering subjects like snowpack, streamflow projections, long term precipitation trends and algae blooms. Dr. Dorsett[Read More…]

June 24, 2021 by Lucas Turner Comments are Disabled

Kaye’s Corner: California redwoods dwarf humans

MEEKER | Walking at the base of trees that rise hundreds of feet higher than you provides prospective about being a human being. These trees are just magnificent. You see one big one and then another big one and yet a taller one. When you look up, you can’t see[Read More…]

June 22, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

AGNC welcomes input

RBC | Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) is continuing its public engagement phase in the updating of its Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Interested Rio Blanco County stakeholders may participate in the meeting to be held virtually on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.[Read More…]

June 22, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Museum thanks

Dear Editor: Throughout the last year, I have witnessed such kindness and generosity from so many people that I thought maybe I should try to say something about it. A year ago, the White River Museum had been closed for COVID for several months. During that time our manager stepped[Read More…]

June 22, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled