Author: Special to the Herald Times

Letter to the Editor: Might makes right

Dear Editor: A resolution was recently passed by the Denver City Council taking the position against a potential nation enhancing oil shale industry from using any Colorado water to extract oil. The council’s position was supported in their final vote of seven “yes,” two “no” and two “abstain.”

Engagement…

James and Paula Amick of Meeker are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Christina Michelle Amick, to Michael Stephen Myler, son of Lyle and Alesa Myler of Casper, Wyo. A March 30, 2013, wedding is planned at the Church at Meeker in Meeker, Colo.

BLM makes decision

MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management has signed a final decision to offer 3,157 acres of federal coal reserves in Rio Blanco and Moffat counties in a future competitive coal lease sale.

Address wildfire mitigation now

RBC I With the ongoing drought, low snowpack, recent brush fires and red flag warnings, the Colorado State Forest Service reminds landowners to prepare their homes now for possible wildfire.

Gasoline prices rise in CO

RBC I Average retail gasoline prices in Colorado have risen 16.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.13/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,158 gas outlets in Colorado.