HAYDEN I (AP) With several pails of diesel fuel at his side, veteran Hayden firefighter Wayne DeLuca was preparing to show this year’s class of recruits how to fight fire. Inside the training facility just south of Hayden, DeLuca poured fuel on a small fire and the smoke above his[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for the memories
Dear Editor: I would like to take the opportunity to thank Karl Maser at Ute Lodge for all his help in our moose hunt.
Reseeding planned in county
GRAND JUNCTION I (AP) The federal Bureau of Land Management is planning to reseed portions of areas where two wildfires burned this summer.
Homemaker will not have free pumpkins
RBC | Because of drought conditions and severe hailstorms, Homemaker Furnishings of Craig will not be able to give away free pumpkins this October.
Big bull…
This bull moose taken by Gerald Morris in the Trappers’ Lake area in the first moose season in this region had a 46-1/2 inch antler spread.
Last of Ruedi water under contract
ASPEN I (AP) A deal has been made to pay off the outstanding $34 million construction debt on Ruedi Reservoir and keep the last of the un-contracted water for Western Slope users.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you angels!
Dear Editor: A great big thank you to all the angels who helped others deal with all of the broken branches.
Meeker goes “Las Vegas Style” for 2013 homecoming
MEEKER I Homecoming week started Monday for the students at Meeker High School, but the action picks up Friday and Saturday with a parade, an undefeated football team, a bonfire and the annual homecoming dance. The MHS Student Council chose “Las Vegas Style” as the theme of the event this[Read More…]
Federal shutdown not affecting CPW properties
RBC I Despite the shutdown of the Federal government, hunting, fishing, camping and wildlife watching opportunities continue in Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife-managed parks and lands are open for business and visitors affected by the shutdown are welcome to take advantage of our facilities.
70th anniversary…
Bob and Ann McKune are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary Oct. 13.
Obituary: Willetta Shults
Willetta M. Shults passed away Oct. 1, 2013, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colo. Willetta was born on June 13, 1922, in Meeker, Colo., to William and Myrtle Margaret (Peltier) Sykes.
Flood refunds announced for rifle seasons, property updates
DENVER I A few game management units in Northeastern Colorado will have refunds offered for rifle seasons in response to the flood, but many units are huntable as additional lands and properties return to normal in the northeast region.



