Author: Special to the Herald Times

THIS IS HALLOWEEN …

Everybody make a scene! Rio Blanco County put on their spookiest, silliest and most creative outfits for Halloween weekend.  Two Rangely churches — the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and New Creation Church — held “Trunk or Treat” events on Oct. 30.  >>> Click here for more photos[Read More…]

Guest Opinion

Nice people finish first RBC I Chances are that you’ve heard the expression, “nice guys finish last.” Nothing could be further from the truth. This statement is used by many to justify less than ethical treatment of others.   Under the guise of not wanting to finish last, people engage in[Read More…]

Writers on the Range:

This rancher has radical ideas about water  RBC I If Jim Howell, a fourth-generation rancher in Western Colorado, has a guru, he’s Allan Savory, the champion of intensive cattle grazing even on semi-arid land. Howell, 52, says Savory’s methods, which require moving cattle quickly from pasture to pasture, enable him[Read More…]

Obituary: Rebecca Starr Corbett

Rebecca Starr Corbett was born in Delta, Colorado, on Jan. 19, 1979, to Juanita Corbett Edwards and Sam Shirley. Rebecca was raised in Paonia, Colorado. She worked at City Market in Hotchkiss for a few years, then moved to Grand Junction and worked for Lowes. She held multiple jobs that[Read More…]

CDOT extends public comment period for proposed transportation air pollution reduction planning standards

RBC I Coloradans will have additional time to weigh in on proposed bold new transportation pollution reduction planning standards that will reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, improve air quality, reduce smog and provide more travel options for Coloradans. CDOT is extending the original 60-day comment[Read More…]

CHALK IT OUT FAMILY NIGHT …

Giant Step Preschool and the Early Education Center held its first Family Night of the year on Oct. 20 in the gymnasium at the EEC building. The two preschools were supported by Connections4Kids of Craig, Colorado. Children and caregivers were invited to “Chalk It Out” with craft tables, large rolls[Read More…]