It’s not surprising that Kieran Suckling of the Center for Biological Diversity and Jon Marvel of the Western Watersheds Project are disappointed in Barack Obama’s choice for interior secretary, Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar (D).
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Now’s time to make land management make some sense
The federal deficit is already gigantic, and it keeps getting bigger in order to stimulate the plummeting economy. But times of crisis are also times of opportunity. This is the perfect chance for the Obama administration to improve the way the federal lands are managed.
PMC board OKs ’09 budget, buys digital mammography equipment
MEEKER — At the monthly Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors meeting Dec. 11, the board approved the 2009 management plan and budget and the purchase of digital mammography equipment.
Panthers clip Duchesne
RANGELY — The Panther wrestling team traveled to Duchesne last Wednesday for a dual with the Eagles.
Meeker stays perfect at High Country tourney
MEEKER — The Meeker Cowboys boys’ basketball team earned three more victories this past week at the High Country Invitational Tourna-ment in Granby.
Police Blotter: December 25
Activity for Dec. 12-18
DOW is using solar power for wildlife management
HINSDALE COUNTY — Small-scale electric solar power is providing the Colorado Division of Wildlife a unique tool for a variety of wildlife management tasks.
Michigan man fined $15,000 for poaching
SALIDA — A Michigan man was fined $15,000 after being convicted of three charges related to killing a Colorado mountain goat without a license. Burt Vincent, 60, of Jackson, Mich., also faces a potential lifetime suspension of his hunting and fishing privileges in Colorado, Michigan and 28 other states.
Meeker Recreation Center New: December 25
n Please check the December-March activity brochure or call, click or come-in for details on these and other events, programs and policy changes; 878-3403; 101 Ute Rd.; www.meekerrecdistrict.com.
Rangely Review: December 25
Who says seniors don’t know how to party? Forty-two senior citizens and their guests had a great Christmas party at the Radino nutrition site on Tuesday evening, Dec. 16.
RBC Days Gone By: December 25
Girl Scouts make Christmas visit to Rangely Animal Shelter
RANGELY — On Dec. 11, Troop 3237, approximately 23 smiling Girl Scouts, squeezed into the Rangely Animal Shelter, bringing with them sacks of dog food, cat food and many toys for the animals.
