RBC I Responding to a recent surge in cases of whooping cough (pertussis), the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is urging Coloradans to ensure they’re up to date on vaccinations. One hundred new cases of pertussis were reported in the second half of October alone.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to all voters who voted; editor blind
Dear Editor: Thank you to all registered voters in Rio Blanco County who cast a ballot in the Nov. 5 coordinated election.
Tipton bill to stop USFS seizures of water rights passes committee
WASHINGTON I Last week, the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee passed Rep. Scott Tipton’s (R-Colo.) Water Rights Protection Act (H.R.3189) with bipartisan support, clearing the effort to protect privately-held water rights from federal takings for a vote in the House of Representatives.
New birding trails complete
RBC I In a continuing effort to educate and spur interest in outdoor recreation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is encouraging everyone to take time to explore the recently completed northwest section of the Colorado Birding Trail.
BMS/RMS district basketball tournament…
The Rangely Middle School cheerleaders Bailey Stephens, Twila Jackson, KK Wyman, Susie Gillard and Tiffany Holmes, have been cheering their teams this season and will continue to lead the spirit at the annual middle school district basketball tournament Saturday in Meeker.
Letter to the Editor: Slam to the voters
Dear Editor: On Page 4A of the Nov. 7 issue of the Rio Blanco Herald Times, I believe Mr. McMahon’s opinion concerning the integrity of voters who vote by mail-in ballot was quite a slam to the 2,000-plus recent voters of Rio Blanco County.
CPW seeks wildlife landowner of the year
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking nominations for the Wildlife Landowner of the Year Award, given out annually to recognize outstanding contributions made by private landowners who provide wildlife habitat and public access for fishing and hunting.
OSU Senior of Distinction…
Morgan Neilson, an animal science major from Meeker, was selected as an Oklahoma State University Senior of Significance for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Think of wildlife when decorating outdoors
RBC I As the holiday season nears and decorations begin to adorn houses, yards and trees, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds the public to decorate with wildlife safety in mind.
MEF to begin major fundraiser for track
MEEKER I The Meeker Education Foundation will launch its first major fund drive in the coming weeks, offering ways for the public to support one or both of its important components.
Donkey basketball…
The Future Farmers of America chapter at Rangely Junior/Senior High School put on a donkey basketball game recently to raise funds for the chapter’s summer programs and travel expenses. The game, which was a sweeping success for those in attendance and the participants, was held at Parkview Elementary School. Four[Read More…]
Network Group set to discuss 911 issues
RANGELY I Colorado Northwestern Community College President Russell George and Peg Rector, chair of the Rangely Networking Group, announced that 911 Emergency Telecommunications Services will be the topic of a presentation at the Weiss Center at CNCC on Tuesday at 12 noon.
