As spring cleaning nears, state health officials are warning Coloradans to avoid exposure to hantavirus when opening up cabins, buildings, sheds and barns.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
CNCC hosts science and engineering fair April 8
The 10th annual Colorado Northwestern Community College Science and Engineering Fair was held on April 20. One hundred twenty students from neighboring schools attended this year’s fair. Students competed in different age brackets and the following categories: life science, physical science and engineering.
Be aware of the signs of child abuse and neglect
Physical abuse is defined by evidence a child has experienced physical harm or injury by the parent or caretaker, or has been subject to circumstances that could reasonably pose a serious threat of physical harm or injury and “either the condition or death is not justifiably explained; the explanation or[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Crime and punishment
Dear Editor: When reading the crime and punishment section of my local newspaper (the business pages), I’m continually reminded of the gross inequities inherent in our criminal justice system.
Pack demonstrates good will …
In the Law of the Pack, a Cub Scout gives good will, and in the Boy Scout Promise, a Boy Scout promises to help other people at all times. By participating in a Scouting for Food program, local scouts came a step closer to fulfilling those words.
Give young wildlife space to survive
Spring has arrived in Colorado and it won’t be long before newborn wildlife take their first awkward steps, sometimes near watchful people. The Colorado Division of Wildlife is reminding the public that the well-intentioned impulse to save what appears to be an orphaned or abandoned animal can often lead to[Read More…]
Sniffing NW Colorado air quality
Data gathered at a new air quality monitoring site in Rangely resulted in an “ozone action day alert” for western Rio Blanco County in early February.
Ozone alert
In February the CDPHE issued an ozone alert for the afternoon of Feb. 15 through the early morning of Feb. 16. On Feb. 13, ozone levels (one hour averages) reached 93 parts per billion (ppb). On Feb. 14, they reached 91 ppb. On Feb. 15, they reached 91 ppb., and[Read More…]
LEAP benefits still available
Colorado residents behind on home heating bills still have time to apply for help. The Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) encourages Coloradans who are having a hard time paying utility costs to apply for LEAP benefits. Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2011.
Reader says thanks
Dear Editor: We would like to thank everyone who attended Doris Prockup’s service and who sent cards and blessings.
Obituary: William Howard Sutton, June 15, 1939 ~ April 14, 2011
William “Howard” Sutton went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2011, in Grand Junction, Colo.
FFA fun night
Come out for an evening of fun, karaoke, dancing and dinner with the Meeker FFA Chapter on April 25, at the Meeker School District administration building from 5-9 p.m.
