The Rio Blanco County 4-H Livestock Judging Team fared well June 20 at the Colorado State Livestock Judging.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Obituary: Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Tucker
Elizabeth “Beth” Tucker, 80, of Grand Junction, passed away of natural causes before dawn on June 12. She was born to the late George and Sophie Foster on Dec. 28, 1932. in Craig, Colo.
Sheepherder helpers…
Rangely’s Juan Chumacero, Sr., left, and Colorado Mesa University Spanish professor Tom Acker, left, were recognized for their service to sheepherders and other Hispanic immigrant groups on June 23.
Letter to the Editor: Visit our 100-year-old museum in Rangely
Dear Editor: This past June marks the 100th anniversary for the final painting touches, two months later than expected, on the second oldest building in Rangely — the school house located at the Rangely Museum.
Bennett seeks interns for Colo., Wash. offices
RBC I Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is accepting internship applications from undergraduate students, recent graduates and graduate students for his Washington, DC and Colorado offices. In addition to his Washington office, internships are available year around in the following Colorado locations: Colorado Springs, Denver, Durango, Fort Collins and Pueblo.
CPW accepting apps for state park rangers
RBC I State park rangers hold a diverse range of responsibilities due to the state’s geography, visitors and recreational opportunities. Rangers provide public safety, and assist in natural resource protection and management of the 42 parks throughout the state.
Cicadas…
Unlike the periodical cicadas emerging across the East Coast this year, cicadas native to Colorado emerge each summer and include those of the Platypedia genus, like this adult male that Cody Miller recently photographed near Elk Springs.
BLM Youth Hike…
Local youth helped the BLM install a permanent trail registry while on a hike with BLM staff on May 14. Youths participating in the project ranged from 9 to 11 years of age.
Hunter ed classes
RBC I A free hunter safety class will be taught in Meeker July 11, 12 and 13 at Kilowatt Korner. The class runs 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday July 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 12 and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 13.
Cards needed …
The family of Bryon and Jo Linden of Meeker, who were married July 9, 1943, in Monterey, Calif., is asking for a barrage of anniversary cards for the couple, who will be celebrating their 70th anniversary with a card shower on July 9.
Free fishing clinic set at Steamboat Lake
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites kids and their families to enjoy a fun-filled day at Steamboat Lake State Park’s first-ever free Kid’s Fishing Clinic on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Bridge Island boat trailer parking lot.
Region prepared for new fires
RBC I Despite already being thrust into the field to battle wildfires, annual wildland fire training is continuing for new recruits and returning seasonal firefighters in northwest Colorado. After a relatively moist spring, firefighters are already experiencing an above-average start to the fire season this year. The five-year average for[Read More…]
