RBC I Since 2012, the American Lands Council has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to advocate and lobby for the transfer of federal lands to states. Such a move could dramatically change how these lands are managed, affecting anybody who makes a living in, lives near, recreates in, or[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Boost for Food Bank…
Rio Blanco on Patrol…
RBC I The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please comment on this post on our Facebook page. We will[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Don’t destroy economies in the name of climate change
Dear Editor: Strong contrasting views on human caused global warming (HCGW) exist as expressed in Joseph Newman’s letter printed in the May 14 issue of the Herald Times and in my earlier letter. My views are swayed by the many predictions of world-ending catastrophes that didn’t happen during my 91[Read More…]
Opinion: Western states wrestling with Obama’s Clean Power Plan
THE WEST I Representatives of 13 Western states and utilities are gathering this week in Denver to grapple with Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to cut greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.
Fundraising hoops…
BLM’s Northwest Resource Council seeks Rio Blanco nominations
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management announced Thursday that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on the BLM Colorado Northwest District Resource Advisory Council, which advises the BLM on public land issues.
Letter to the Editor: Proud of MHS students
Dear Editor: A week or so ago, I had the opportunity to attend the awards assembly at Meeker High School. I was more than impressed.
RBC, Moffat meet on Colowyo
RBC I A community meeting related to Craig and Meeker will be held June 3 in Craig, involving officials from Rio Blanco and Moffat counties to discuss the situation surrounding the Colowyo Mine.
Tipton and Gardner urge Jewell to work on saving Colowyo
RBC I U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton (R-Colo.) and U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) urged Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell on Thursday to instruct the federal Office of Surface Mining (OSM) to take action to prevent the impending closure of the Colowyo mine and the loss of hundreds of jobs[Read More…]
Rangely School Board talks salaries and budgets, comes up $111,000 short
RANGELY I The Rangely School Board discussed the 2015/2016 school year budget on May 19, quickly approving participation in the November election and discussing the hiring process for potential employees in the coming school year.
Creative gardening lands Rangely man in hot water; all working out
RANGELY I Taking on Town Hall is never easy, but Rangely resident and gardener Jeremy Coleman has decided it’s worth the fight to try to save what has become his controversial garden. Coleman’s garden is not typical. He makes extensive use of tree branches and even an old boat to[Read More…]
