County, Features Crickets! by Special to the Herald Times on June 7, 2023 Special to the Herald Times Author More in County: RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 19-25, 2026 April 29, 2026 COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 30th, 2026 April 29, 2026 Rio Blanco 4-H teams compete at Logan County contest April 29, 2026 This year’s crop of anabrus simplex (also known as shield-backed katydids or Mormon crickets) are in their “dark phase” – migrating in bands. They’ve been seen crossing Hwy. 64 and 40 in the last few weeks. Chance Walker Photo/Video