Feb. 19, 1953 ~ May 20, 2024 Norman Forest Tucker, 71, passed peacefully from this life at his home in Bloomfield, New Mexico, on May 20, 2024, after a 12-year battle with stage 4 kidney cancer. He was born in Laramie, Wyoming, on Feb. 19, 1953, growing up in many[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letters to the Editor: May 30, 2024
Support for Scritchfield from Rangely resident Dear Editor: I, Rosaly Coombs, am generally a quiet and reserved person with few words. However, I feel strongly about our county and our way of life. Therefore, I wholeheartedly endorse Callie (Hendrickson) Scritchfield for County Commissioner. Please let me tell you why. I met[Read More…]
County DHS earns performance award from state
RBC | Rio Blanco County is one of 25 Colorado counties recently recognized by the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) with the 2023 C-Stat Distinguished Performance Award. C-Stat is a performance management tool that allows CDHS to better focus on and improve performance outcomes that enhance people’s lives. The[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: May 19-25, 2024
ARRESTS A 40 year-old male was arrested on 5/24/2024 on Garfield County Warrants. A 38 year-old male was arrested on 5/24/2024 for Obstruction of a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest and Violation of a Protection Order. He was released on a $100 PR bond. A 38 year-old male was arrested on[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Cat People & Dog People
Meeting more than a few people who identify themselves as either a cat or dog person, I realized we have one thing in common. We are always being asked to acknowledge an allegiance to one or the other. The odd thing is that most animal lovers are just that: they[Read More…]
Museum Musings
Letters from History No. 50 White River Agency, Colorado.June 16, 1879Sir: I send you my cash account for first quarter, 1879. The delay arose, first, from not receiving funds until May 9; and. Second, I failed until a few days ago to get Mr. Lithgow’s vouchers signed.Respectfully,N. C. MEEKER,Indian Agent[Read More…]
White River National Forest renews food storage order
Proper food storage reduces conflicts between campers and bears PRESS RELEASE RBC | With summer camping season beginning this month on the 2.3-million-acre White River National Forest, officials are reminding campers about the long-standing food storage rules on the Forest as well as other tips for an enjoyable trip. The[Read More…]
READY FOR VISITORS
Track champ Ducey
Summer travel season kicks off on White River Nat’l Forest
Visitors urged to stay off muddy roads, trails Special to the HT RBC | With the summer motorized and mountain bike travel season beginning May 21 in most areas on the White River National Forest, forest officials are urging visitors to avoid muddy or snowy roads. “Conditions vary, and not[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: May 12-18
ARRESTS A 14 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD after a motor vehicle theft. He was issued a summons and released to his parents. CALL SUMMARIES 5/12/2024 @ 4:00 am. A one-vehicle rollover occurred at County Rd 13/County Rd. 4. No injuries were reported. 5/14/2024 @ 2:24 pm. A[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 23, 2024
Meet the Republican candidates forum tonight in MeekerRBC | Tonight! Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Meeker Fairfield Center. The TANKRANGELY | Concerts at The TANK this summer: May 25, Colorado Modular Synth Society, 8 p.m., free; June 10, Zara, 8 p.m., free; June 12, Rooster Blackspur —[Read More…]
