RBC I A 115-year-old bird-counting tradition continues at State Forest State Park near Walden, Colo., on Dec. 18 at 8 a.m.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Panther senior wrestlers…
There are only four senior students/athletes on the Rangely High School wrestling team this season, so the team leadership roles will fall on seniors Chance Sheppard, Jessy Powell, Kiki Ruiz and Caleb Lawson, who will lead the Panthers as they hit the mat this season.
WRNF places 2 million acres out of leasing
RBC I White River National Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams announced on Thursday the release of the Final Record of Decision (ROD) for future oil and gas leasing on the forest. The Final ROD approves the document that identifies lands available for oil and gas leasing on the 2.2 million acre[Read More…]
Yes, Virginia, there really is a Santa Claus
RBC I EDITOR’S NOTE: The Herald Times had several requests for and thank yous for running the most famous editorial ever written in last year’s Dec. 25 edition. However, there were many of those who said they would like to see the editorial prior to Christmas Day. So here it[Read More…]
Simplify your Christmas
RBC I In such a modern and technology-driven world, nothing can beat celebrating the Christmas season the old-fashioned way. These old-fashioned ideas are simple and economical, but they are also fun and memorable.
Football banquet…
Below are members of the Meeker High School football team who were honored at the MHS Football Banquet held Monday night. From left: TJ Shelton, chosen CHSAA All-State; Hunter Garcia, Top Kick Returner in the league; Kash Atwood, Top Kicker in the league; Chosen to the All-Conference Team: Logan Hughes,[Read More…]
WREA moves offices temporarily for fix-up
MEEKER I The White River Electric Association business offices are now closed temporarily and have relocated due to construction now underway.
Gift to the County…
At the Rio Blanco County Commissioners meeting Nov. 23, Chris McCourt, center, who is manager of the Colowyo Mine, presented a check for $5,000 to Rio Blanco County. Colowyo made the donation as a way of saying “thank you” to the community for ongoing support over the life of Colowyo[Read More…]
Teen birth rate plummets
RBC I Colorado’s teen birth rate has been cut nearly in half during the first five years of the Colorado Family Planning Initiative.
Will Land and Water Conservation Fund rise once again?
RBC I More than 40 percent of our national parks, from Arizona’s Saguaro to Wyoming’s Grand Teton, contain inholdings. Those privately owned chunks of land complicate management, block public access and present a risk of development, as when a luxury home was built in the middle of Black Canyon of[Read More…]
State holiday DUI search runs through Monday
RBC I As the leftover turkey is finally gobbled, for many it’s time for eggnog, craft beer, champagne and other holiday party libations—so it’s time for another The Heat Is On statewide DUI enforcement period. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 80 local law enforcement[Read More…]
Chamber Bucks available now
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is now selling Chamber Bucks for use with most Meeker merchants in an effort to keep local shopping dollars in town.



