RBC | Thanks to Proposition 108, unaffiliated, active voters can participate in the Colorado primary election for the first time this year. According to voter registration statistics from the Colorado Secretary of State’s office, there are 819 active unaffiliated voters in Rio Blanco County as of May 1. Those votes[Read More…]
Features
New volunteer group helps mustangs thrive in NW Colo.
By Amy Hadden Marsh Special to the Herald Times RBC | Piceance Mustangs is not just the name of a wild horse herd in northwest Colorado. It’s also the name of a new outfit that’s helping the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) do a better job taking care of that[Read More…]
Homegrown entrepreneurs: Katelyn Carlson
RANGELY | The long-term survival of any small town often hinges on the desire of young people who were raised in the community choosing to either return to or stay in their town, finding a way to make a living and contribute to the community. Over the next few weeks[Read More…]
Citizen group presents at algae meeting
RBC | More than forty people, including quite a few faces new to the algae issue, gathered at the Fairfield Center May 2 for two hours, listening to “updates and discussions on everything White River algae related.” White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are under contract with the county[Read More…]
Town honors Becky Dubbert
By JEN HILL [email protected] RANGELY | This week Colorado Northwestern Community College honored the life and contributions of long time employee Becky Dubbert by dedicating a bench on the Rangely campus in her honor. Dubbert, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 52, worked for the college[Read More…]
The birds are back!
MEEKER | A hummingbird flew up to my living room window last weekend and hovered there as if to say, “I’m home! Where’s the chow?” Whether it’s the hummers or the turkey vultures, World Migratory Bird Day (formerly International Migratory Bird Day) occurs the second Saturday in May and is[Read More…]
Ready to hire …
One of the graduates in the Class of 2018 for Colorado Northwestern Community College asked the question many of the new alumni will be asking in the days to come. There were approximately 300 students in this year’s class, of whom 148 participated in commencement exercises held on the Rangely[Read More…]
Rangely council splits vote on judge
RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely Town Council reappointed a variety of town positions and addressed conflict of interest concerns surrounding the reappointment of Municipal Judge Karen Wilczek, wife of Police Chief Vince Wilczek. Mayor Andy Shaffer also responded to a recent controversy regarding CNCC President Ron Granger’s performance. Appointment of[Read More…]
Dorsett encourages town to change mosquito control program
MEEKER | Dr. Bob Dorsett has been trying to convince Meeker’s board of trustees that the annual aerial spraying of pesticides before Range Call is not the best way to control the pesky insects. This year he pointed out a new reason for the town to consider rethinking its mosquito[Read More…]
Unofficial Special District Election Results
ERBM Recreation & Park District: Dan Chinn – 294 John Strate – 233 Rob Baughman – 215 Andrea Gianinetti – 183 Christopher Lockwood – 171 Donald Blazon – 136 Joe Beck – 93 Sam Love – 89 Michael Selle – 61 Hospital District: Kimberly Brown – 411 Todd Shults –[Read More…]
‘There is no Plan B! We have to build a reservoir to meet projected future demands.’
RBC | Plan development and vetting for the potential Wolf Creek Reservoir continues as the Rio Blanco Water Conservation District prepares to file for permits in the coming year. – WHY IT’S NEEDED The initial discussion of need for the project began in 2013 as the Water District realized that[Read More…]
PMC Board Candidate Q&A
MEEKER | Four open seats on the Pioneers Medical Center Board of Directors will be filled at the special district election May 8. The Herald Times asked each of the five candidates eight questions via email. These are their responses. The election will be held in conjunction with ERBM Recreation[Read More…]
