RBC | It’s better to give than receive, and our nonprofits need our support more than ever this year. Tuesday, Dec. 8 is the 11th anniversary of Colorado Gives Day, a statewide opportunity to support local nonprofits with a kick: there’s a $1 million incentive fund that boosts the value[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
CHAMP …
“World Champion” is the most coveted title in ProRodeo. The sport’s world champions are crowned at the conclusion of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, based on total season earnings at PRCA rodeos across the continent, including monies earned at the Wrangler NFR. The PRCA crowns eight world titlists; each receives[Read More…]
Bored? Why not build a quantum computer?
MEEKER | Looking for something to do in a pandemic? Isaac Newton invented calculus and classical physics while in isolation during the Great Plague of 1665-66. On that example, a science team in Meeker took a notion for research, though on a scale much lower than Sir Isaac’s. Investigators at[Read More…]
Rangely board discusses ordinances for off highway vehicles, municipal code
RANGELY | Mayor Andy Shaffer and the Rangely Board of Trustees squeezed in their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 24 before the Thanksgiving holiday. All trustees were in attendance. The meat of the meeting was two public hearings for Ordinances 692 and 693. The public hearing for the second[Read More…]
Conservation District employee receives state recognition
RBC | The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation District boards are proud to announce that District Manager, Tristan Nielsen, received the Employee of the Year award from the Colorado Conservation District Employees’ Association. Nielsen is beginning her fourth year with the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts (Districts).[Read More…]
News Briefs: Dec 3, 2020
Algae Study virtual meeting RBC | The Technical Advisory Group will be meeting virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. to hear an update from USGS on their data collection for the White River Algae Study. If you are interested in attending, please call 970-878-9838 to request a link[Read More…]
Coronavirus Q&A No. 7 with RBC Public Health
Light Bulb Campaign raises funds for PHF activities
MEEKER | You can still participate in the tradition of lighting the trees at the courthouse this year by sponsoring a bulb for $5 each from Pioneers Healthcare Foundation. Proceeds from the Light Bulb Campaign go toward the activities of the Pioneers Healthcare Foundation, including Meals on Wheels, the Cancer[Read More…]
Wolves are still protected in the State of Colorado
RBC | On Nov. 3, Colorado voters passed Proposition #114 – The Restoration of Gray Wolves, a measure directing the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to develop a plan to reintroduce gray wolves west of the Continental Divide. The passage of Proposition 114 has led to increased interest in wolves[Read More…]
Upcoming winter travel season brings annual changes to road use
RBC | The White River National Forest’s winter motor vehicle use season begins Nov. 23. During the winter season, all wheeled vehicles, including bikes, are limited to plowed routes or designated routes open through special order. Winter Motor Vehicle Use Maps identify routes and areas designated for “over the snow”[Read More…]
White River National Forest to offer more than 160 temporary summer jobs
RBC | The time to apply for more than 160 temporary positions for the 2021 season on the White River National Forest is quickly approaching. Temporary wildland fire positions are open for applications now through Nov. 27, while the application period for a large variety of non-fire jobs including resource,[Read More…]
Thank you for allowing me to serve
RBC | Thanksgiving is here and the holiday season is now in full swing. In what has been a year full of hardships and unexpected outcomes, 2020 has certainly tested our nation’s resolve. Regardless of the events of this year, if you are reading this today, there are certainly blessings[Read More…]
