Author: Special to the Herald Times

Comments: New pipeline

RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on an Environmental Assessment of a proposed 95-mile 16-inch pipeline to transport natural gas liquids.

Pennies Plus…

MEEKER I Last week, the Rio Blanco County Historical Society (RBCHS) invited its Pennies Plus junior ambassador, Sarah Welle, to help courier the accumulated buckets and bags of loose change to Mountain Valley Bank for a deposit.

Stealing newspapers is a crime

RBC I Sometimes when you see something that is wrong, you know you need to do something about it. Nine years ago, I was serving as the state representative in District 56, representing the people of Eagle, Lake and Summit counties in the Colorado House of Representatives. Someone was upset[Read More…]

Understanding new tax exemptions

RBC I On May 14 the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution 12-15 allowing three new sales tax exemptions to the original sales tax resolution. These are already exempt at the state level and will now be exempt at the county level effective July 1. Some vendors[Read More…]

Drought demands extra measures at WREA

MEEKER I With the drought conditions and fire danger at historic levels around the state, White River Electric has implemented changes to its normal procedures in restoring power in the event of an electrical power outage.

Engagement: Cochran~McKinney

Sydney Rose Cochran proudly presents her mother, Rhonda Faye Cochran, to Vincent Lee McKinney, father of Rueben, Elijah, Michah and Hannah, to be joined in holy matrimony Aug. 11, 2012, at Meeker United Methodist Church in Meeker, Colo., at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow. No gifts please.