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Sportsmen urge BLM to use caution

RBC I As federal officials consider how to move forward on oil shale development, a sportsmen’s coalition is urging caution because no proven technology exists and the impacts on the West’s public lands, fish, wildlife, water and air quality are unknown.

March 18, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: George “Joe” Ruckman

George Raymond “Joe” Ruckman passed away in his town house apartment sometime before 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2012. He was 65 years old.

March 18, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Speak out on countywide recycling

RBC I Some county residents take their recycling to Grand Junction or Rifle. Others drop off cans, paper and cardboard in Meeker at the town’s recycle drop-off center. Rangely currently has no recycling program.

March 18, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Child Find…

Michelle Balleck, coordinator of Connections 4 Kids early childhood council, presents a basket of child-themed prizes valued at $50 on March 6 to Gracie Varner, 3, of Rangely, during the Rio Blanco County Children’s Health Fair in Rangely.

March 18, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Host 4H families needed

RBC I Host families are needed for 65 inbound Japanese boys and girls, ages 12-21, coming to Colorado through the 2012 inbound Colorado-Japan Teen Exchange. Hosting dates are July 23-Aug. 18 or July 25-Aug. 18.

March 17, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Help our troops

Dear Editor: I am writing to ask for some help from the town of Meeker. I know that this town is amazing when it comes to those in need.

March 17, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Nice find …

The bodies of two elk were discovered with their antlers tangled together in Chase Draw, where Tim and Mary Meinen were looking for cephalopod and clam fossils in 2007. The Meinens contacted the Division of Wildlife, which commented, “nice find.” The couple had Antler Taxidermy in Meeker complete the shoulder[Read More…]

March 17, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Thank you

Dear Editor: The families of Cynthia L Blanco wish to thank the people of Rangely and others for all their hospitality, thoughts and prayers during our time of loss.

March 16, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Sunshine week celebrates public

RBC I Sunshine Week is a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, nonprofits, schools and others interested in the public’s right to know.

March 15, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: My two cents

Dear Editor: In reference to fact and myth, Mr. Madison, Moffat, Routt, Garfield, Mesa, Weld counties etc., are working, not like they were but way more than we are. The commissioners should be working on streamlining the process, and it should have been tended to already years ago when we[Read More…]

March 15, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

News Briefs: March 15, 2012

RBC fair board meeting in Rangely Thurs. RANGELY | There will be a fair board meeting in Rangely at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 22 at the Western Annex. Dehydrating class in Meeker March 24 MEEKER | Dehydrating class, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, March 24. For more information, call[Read More…]

March 15, 2012 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled