Dear Editor: In the April 4 edition of the Herald Times, U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton pointed out how severance tax dollars are not being distributed as originally planned. To paraphrase what was said, “It seems the large population centers can suck up an unfair amount of the funds because they[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
A hands-off approach to baby wildlife is best
RBC I Despite the wintry weather in many parts of the state, spring is here, and with it comes the arrival of baby birds and mammals to Colorado. Now is a good time to remind citizens that newborn wildlife may be found in backyards, along trails or in open spaces,[Read More…]
It’s not too late to join 4-H
RBC I It is not too late to sign up for 4-H at this time as there are several clubs still open for enrollment.
Community pride…
4-H performed some recent community service by sprucing up the Rangely Animal Shelter and the surrounding area.
Bring food, books to CNCC graduation
RANGELY I The Beta Epsilon Tau and Alpha Phi Psi chapters of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society at Colorado Northwestern Community College are taking part in “Project Graduation “Feed a Body, Feed a Mind.”
County postal carriers to collect food on Saturday
RBC I Rangely and Meeker post offices and postal carriers will be collecting non-perishable food on Saturday as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) program to “Stamp Out Hunger.”
Meeker Rec. Center to close for a week
MEEKER I The Meeker Recreation Center will be closed for its annual shutdown beginning May 19 and continuing through May 27 in recognition of Memorial Day. Normal business hours will resume at 5 a.m. on May 28.
Death Notice: Chris Walling
One memorial service has already been held for Chris Walling, but another will be held today, May 9, in Meeker.
Two residential fires; one an arson?
MEEKER I The Meeker Fire and Police departments received two calls of residential fires this past weekend. The first call, located at 637 10th St., came in to Rio Blanco County Dispatch about 4:55 a.m. on Saturday. That call was made by townhouse owner Sharon Purkey, who stated she had[Read More…]
4-H Livestock Judging…
The Rio Blanco 4-H Livestock Judging Team did well at the Lincoln/Otero counties’ livestock judging in Hugo.
Spring turkey season now open
RBC I Between now and May 26, some 12,000 hunters will take to the fields and woods in Colorado as part of one of the fastest growing hunting sports in the United States — turkey hunting.
Three Panthers win gold at tourney
RANGELY I Twenty Rangely youth wrestlers competed in the Bad Dog youth wrestling tournament Saturday in Craig, and many will end the season Saturday in Parachute.
