RBC | As stand-up paddleboards become more and more popular, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds paddlers to wear personal floatation devices (PFDs) when using this watercraft. Over the last several years at Colorado’ state parks, more and more people have been falling off their boards and some have drowned. In[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Dinosaur Nat’l. Monument resumes ticketed entry system for Quarry exhibit
DINOSAUR | Dinosaur National Monument will resume a temporary ticketed entry system to access the Quarry Exhibit Hall beginning May 1. This ticketing system will assist visitors in complying with continuing COVID-19 public health guidelines by reducing crowds and managing the pace and flow of visitation. Visitors planning trips to[Read More…]
AGNC counties advocate for local gov participation in wolf process
RBC | Members of the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) submitted a letter to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission advocating for the creation of a Local Government Advisory Group to provide for meaningful county participation in the development of the Colorado wolf introduction plan. Proposition 114 authorized[Read More…]
Guest Column: How I came to respect centrists
RBC | Sticks in the mud. Overly cautious. Obstacles to progress. That’s how I’ve tended to view political moderates — especially those in my own party. As a 30-something state legislator (1999-2005) deeply committed to individual liberty, limited government and personal responsibility, I often grew frustrated with moderate Republicans who[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Civility
MEEKER | Unfortunately, it appears that we are long past the age of civility. Public and private discourse alike show numerous signs foretelling the extinction of manners. Using some restraint after a heated argument, as well as resisting the urge toward slinging sarcasm are not communication skills we see very[Read More…]
FCCLA members attend 2021 state conference
MEEKER | April 8-10, 2021, was an inspiring weekend of competition, recognition, and of course continuing leadership journeys for the Meeker FCCLA members who attended the 2021 Colorado FCCLA State Conference. Taking place virtually for the first time, members had opportunities to engage in workshops and showcase the leadership skills[Read More…]
Obituary: Nancy Ellen Green
April 12, 1938 ~ April 12, 2021 Nancy Ellen Green passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021, her 83rd birthday. She was born in Torrington, Wyoming, to John and Helen Anderson in 1938. She was the oldest of five children. She spent most of her childhood in the great state[Read More…]
Death Notice: Virginia C. ‘Dolly’ Erickson
June 20, 1943 ~ April 10, 2021
Obituary: Dean Burke
April 18, 1928 ~ April 3, 2021 Lifelong Piceance Creek resident Dean Burke passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colorado, at the age of 92. Dean was born on April 18, 1928, in Meeker, Colorado, the 12th of 15 children born to Fred[Read More…]
LIFEGUARD OF THE MONTH …
Congratulations to our March lifeguard of the month, Logan Kenneally. Kenneally moved to Rangely a few years ago from New York for the CNCC flight program. Rangely was a bit of a culture shock for him but he loves this place and is so happy to be working at the[Read More…]
Letters: Bofinger clarifies PMC board resignation, Rector supports Moyer, Freedom
Bofinger clarifies PMC board resignation Dear Editor: I have had the privilege of serving on the board of directors, for Pioneers Medical Center. Pioneers is a unique part of our community in that it is one of the counties larger employers with an amazing and committed staff. The entire staff[Read More…]
Panthers head to Hayden Friday
RANGELY | The junior varsity lady Panthers were 1-1 this weekend: dropping to West Grand 0-2 but coming together to beat Vail Mountain in three sets Saturday. They worked very hard as a team and were able to come out on top with their first win of the season. Coach Toyne[Read More…]
