John E. Wix, Jr. Nov. 10, 1923~May 24, 2017 John E. Wix, Jr., 94, a long-time resident of the Roaring Fork Valley, died peacefully May 24, 2017, in Carbondale, Colo., after battling failing health for several years. John was born Nov. 10, 1923, in Long Beach, Calif. He grew up[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letter: Film director thanks Rangely residents
Dear Editor: On June 7–9, I directed a short film in Rangely called “Bake Sale,” about a pastor’s daughter who sets out to help a less fortunate family than her own only to discover that learning to love your neighbor is sometimes more difficult than it seems. During this shoot,[Read More…]
Walsh named to dean’s list
MEEKER | Jennifer Walsh of Meeker was named to the spring semester 2017 dean’s list for Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, for outstanding academic achievement. Students named to the dean’s list must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a[Read More…]
Paleontology dig June 25 through CNCC
Rangely | Paleontology field experience June 25 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Located in the heart of dinosaur country, CNCC is offering the chance to work alongside professional paleontologists to uncover fossils that have been buried for more than 65 million years. Under the guidance of a professional, students will[Read More…]
BLM accepting comments on sagebrush habitats
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is accepting comment on a plan to streamline the approval process for habitat improvement projects to benefit wildlife and grazing in northwestern Colorado. As part of its multiple-use mission, the BLM manages the land that wildlife and livestock depend upon. The Northwest[Read More…]
Retiring…
Guest Column: Under the Dome: Defining ‘rural’
By Bob Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC | This year and for all of the five years that I’ve now served in the Colorado legislature, the words “rural Colorado” are often heard. This last session even produced Senate Bill 267, titled “Rural Sustainability” that was a broad omnibus[Read More…]
Be safety-minded when out on your paddleboard
RBC | Going out on the stand-up paddleboard is a great way to experience our state’s waters, so Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging boarders to stay safe while on rivers and reservoirs. “Paddleboarding is easy to learn and almost anyone can have fun doing it,” said Scott Rist, head[Read More…]
Letter: Stirring up dust is not effective cleaning
Dear Editor: I just saw our street sweeper go by—a block away—but the cloud of dirt and familiar hum gave me the signal to dash inside and close all the windows. For “the life of me” I cannot figure out why our street sweeper/“cleaner” doesn’t use water like other towns?[Read More…]
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Memorial Mass June 17 for Dr. Earl and Sally Ryan
MEEKER | The family of Dr. Earl L. and Sally A. Ryan invites you to share in a memorial Mass and celebration of life Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church at Ninth and Park streets in Meeker. A light luncheon will be served in[Read More…]
Hang gliding event this weekend
By Julie Noyes Special to the Herald Times DINOSAUR | Every kid fantasizes about what it might be like to simply jump off his roof with an umbrella and fly…and hang gliders live the dream of little boys everywhere, perfecting an art once thought impossible. By simply running down slope[Read More…]
