Author: Special to the Herald Times

Events hosted at monument

DINOSAUR — The Dinosaur Monument has a host of programs for kids and families. The programs include: n Fossil Discovery Hike: A one-mile hike to explore three of the fossil-bearing layers of the quarry area. Fossilized fish scales, clams and dinosaur bones are just a few of the attractions along[Read More…]

RBC Days Gone By: July 24, 2008

The Meeker Herald 100 years ago n The fad for Dutch necks has struck terror to the heart of the woman with the double chin. You should be able to span your throat with your thumbs and first fingers. Touch your thumbs together under your chin, and if your throat[Read More…]

ERBM Road Rash and Splash 2008 Results

Race Results Individuals Time Ken Holsinger 43:46 Lisa Belmonte 47:08 Thomas Kennedy 50:10 Brian Holmes 51:04 Alissa Gigliotti 52:31 Deb Henderson 53:43 Jamie Carling 54:11 Joe Fennessy 56:58 Trina Kennedy 57:05 Danette Coulter 1:03:35 Mary Frances Coryell 1:05:08 Trina Zagar Brown 1:05:43 Mandi Etheridge 1:12:10 Jay Johnson 1:12:11 Cindy Balloga[Read More…]

Meeker Recreation Center News: July 24, 2008

n Jazz, Tap and Pre K-Kindergarten dance academies begin the week of July 21. There are programs available for all grades. Date, time and cost vary. Check the April-July brochure, go online or call the center for details. Academy participants will perform in the Nov. 9 dance recital. Registration deadline[Read More…]

RDH receives new ambulance, replaces older unit

RANGELY — The Rangely District Hospital has a new ambulance. The new 2008 Lifeline ambulance replaces an older unit. Ambulance director Shanna Kinney gave a tour of the new vehicle for the hospital board and the county commissioners and explained the operational details and spoke of the acquisition process.

Yampa River offers boating fun

Yampa River boaters have 13 access points in the 134-mile-long Yampa River State Park portion of the river, stretching from Hayden, Colorado, to Dinosaur National Monument on the Utah border (Permits required within Dinosaur National Monument). All access sites have some type of river access for boating or limited walk-wade[Read More…]