Author: Special to the Herald Times

Rankin announces candidacy

RBC I After encouragement from friends and family, Bob Rankin is entering the race to represent Northwest Colorado’s House District 57.  The district encompasses three counties in Northwest Colorado: Moffat, Garfield and Rio Blanco.

NPS awarded FLETA Award

RBC I The National Park Service (NPS) Law Enforcement Training Center’s Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Program (SLETP) had its formal federal law enforcement training accreditation assessment in late July.

Letter to the Editor: Senior exemption

Dear Editor: The Colorado Constitution establishes a property tax exemption for senior citizens and disabled veterans. For those who qualify, 50 percent of the first $200,000 in actual value of the primary residence is exempted from property tax.

Letter to the Editor: RBC planner responds

Dear Editor: In response to Mr. Casto’s letter of Jan. 12, asserting county officials are doing a poor job of supporting business, I feel that in order to come to an informed judgment, the public needs the correct details of the situation presented. In that the letter does not identify[Read More…]