RBC I The U.S. Forest Service has announced it will try to reinstate the exemption to Colorado’s roadless rule that allows coal mines to build roads in protected areas of Western Colorado. The exemption was struck down last summer by a federal court because the government failed to assess the[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
In Rangely, May 15 will be a school day; last day is May 21
RANGELY I The Rangely School District announced Friday that Friday, May 15 will be a full day of school for all students and that May 21 will be the last day of school for all students.
Obituary: David Hilary Smith Jr.
David Hilary Smith Jr. was born in the Meeker family ranch home on April 20, 1931, to David Hilary Smith Sr. and Jessie Ray (Cunningham) Smith.
Letter to the Editor: Looking at incentives not a new concept
Dear Editor: Peggy Rector’s letter in last week’s Herald Times was timely in the sense that Tax Incentives for Qualifying Businesses is exactly what the town trustees and mayor look to consider for further support.
CNCC Foundation Dinner succeeds at raising big scholarship funds
RANGELY I The Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) Foundation held its 11th annual Foundation Dinner Dance on Saturday in the Weiss Colorado Room, and the gathering was a sweeping success toward gathering scholarship funds from those in attendance.
Obituary: MaKenzie Ann Nielsen
MaKenzie Ann Nielsen, 4, of Independence, Utah, passed away Monday, April 13, 2015, from injuries sustained in an accident.
Letter to the Editor: Are expensive rural hospitals a bad idea?
Dear Editor: Despite many (or maybe most?) of the taxpayers and residents living in and around Meeker not approving of this project, the proponents of the new hospital are getting their way. The cost of their vision is so great it will likely cost every man, woman and child living[Read More…]
CNCC Spartan women’s cage team inks five letters of intent
RANGELY I The Colorado Northwestern Community College Women’s basketball program signed five new student-athletes to a letter of intent last week.
Meeker’s After Birth Ball…
CNCC rodeo team ends regular season; four advance to CNFR
RANGELY I The Colorado Northwestern Community College rodeo team wrapped up its 10-rodeo season on April 18-19 in Grand Junction at the Colorado Mesa University’s Maverick Stampede, and several Spartans had great rodeo performances.
Letter to the Editor: Open letter to governor on rural electric associations
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Gov. John Hickenlooper concerning Senate Bill 46, concerning Renewable Energy Standard Adjustments and REA Distributed Generation.
Rio Blanco County on Patrol
RBC I The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service 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 our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/RioBlancoCountySheriffsOffice). We will not release any information[Read More…]
