Dear Editor: Hunting and fishing in northwest Colorado is a tradition that goes back generations to pioneering trappers and fur-bearers. Mule deer and sage grouse were once much more abundant than they are now and were hunted in greater numbers.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letter to the Editor: Friendly but not welcoming
Dear Editor: My name is Joannie Tripe and I have lived in Meeker since 1998. I just finished reading your column, “From My Window,” in the Aug. 1 edition of the Rio Blanco Herald Times. I found today’s article really struck a chord with me. I agree with you that[Read More…]
Spotlight on new CNCC staff
RANGELY I Liz Johnson is a new member of the Colorado Northwestern Community College physical and life science faculty on the Craig campus.
New outdoor leadership coordinator at CNCC
RANGELY I “Hello” and “welcome” are words John Whipple says he keeps hearing all around the Colorado Northwest Community College campus as the new outdoor leadership coordinator.
Union lends hand…
Fire season in Colorado and Wyoming is picking up and Union Wireless is helping to keep the dedicated firefighters connected via wireless communications for their safety and security.
Leftover hunting licenses set for sale
RBC I Leftover big game hunting licenses went on sale Tuesday at Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices and license retailers statewide.
After a three-year closure, Spring Cave will reopen until Aug. 15
MEEKER I As many people are aware, Spring Cave has been closed for the last three years due to the threat of White-nose syndrome (WNS), a disease caused by the fungus, Geomyces destructans (Gd), that has resulted in the mortality of more than 5 million bats since 2006.
Plein Air artists sought in Meeker
MEEKER | Local artists are encouraged to be a part of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce’s Plein Air Meeker 2013 art competition and exhibit.
Rangely airport receives $329,000 grant
RANGELY I U.S. Sen. Mark Udall congratulated nine of Colorado’s regional airports, including Rangely Airport, on getting a share of more than $6.1 million in competitive U.S. Department of Transportation grants. The grant for $329,050 is going to Rangely Airport in Rio Blanco County to improve its automatic weather observing[Read More…]
RBC makes DPHE changes
RBC | Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health and Environment (DPHE) has made some changes in more ways than one.
CNCC sophomore is Miss Colorado Teen
RANGELY | Alyssa Mae Magalong, 19, a sophomore at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely has been selected Miss Colorado Teen for 2013-2014.
CNCC nurses obtain Certified Educator status
RBC | The Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) Nursing program is pleased to announce that Julie Alkema MS, RN; Kathy Fagan MS, RN-BC; Kelly Martin-Puleo MS, RN; and Charlene Opper MSN, RN



