DENVER I Crews began closing lanes in both directions of I-70 near Idaho Springs last week as work began to shift eastbound I-70 traffic back onto the detour route around the tunnels.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Udall and Tipton work toward making Monument into park
DENVER I U.S. Sen. Mark Udall and U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton unveiled a bipartisan proposal last week — stemming from their years-long discussion with Mesa County residents, businesses and leaders — to re-designate Colorado National Monument as a national park. The community-driven recommendations, developed by a committee the lawmakers assembled[Read More…]
County livestock judging team off to great start
RBC I Rio Blanco livestock judging teams have traveled to two contests so far this year. They are off to a great start. On March 14, 10 junior members, making up three teams, competed in Cortez at the Four Corners Ag Expo.
Resurfacing parts of Highway 64 under way
RBC I Having begun Monday and lasting through June, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has started its resurfacing project on State Highway 64, near Rangely, between mile markers 28 and 38.
Want to save sage grouse? Save the sagebrush
THE WEST I High in the Desatoya Mountains east of Fallon, Nev., and just east of Route 50, famously dubbed “The Loneliest Road in America” by Life Magazine in 1986, a curious congregation gathers in the predawn light.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from Harlem Ambassadors
Dear Editor: On March 24, the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the Harlem Ambassadors professional show basketball team for a night of high-flying slam dunks, hilarious comedy and feel-good family entertainment.
BLM still seeks input on county fuel reduction plan
MEEKER I Fire management officials with the Bureau of Land Management are now seeking public feedback on a proposed fuel reduction project in Rio Blanco and Garfield counties.
Children’s health fairs…
Brielle Lucero, 4, grins after registering for preschool and completing checkups at the Rio Blanco Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) Children’s Health Fair on Friday in Rangely.
Letter to the Editor: Another view on party assemblies
Dear Editor: We would like to offer some clarifying comments concerning county party assemblies in connection with last week’s “From My Window” column.
Soccer…
Rangely High School junior Desiree Coombs scored two goals, including one in the second overtime period, to lead her team to a 2-1 victory against Vail Christian. The Panthers, currently 1-4, will host Coal Ridge today starting at 4 p.m.
Taylor~Cook Engagement
Roxy Taylor along with Mike and Lisa Cook are excited to announce the marriage of their children, Nicholas Robert Cook and Lindsey Marie Taylor.
Meeker set to drop high school band and family sciences classes
MEEKER I The Meeker School District RE-1 (MSD) Board of Trustees is considering not filling key teacher positions for music and consumer/family sciences.
