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Arrow of Light…

On Oct. 28, Andrew Slack of Rangely earned the Arrow of Light Award, which is the highest award in Cub Scouting. He is pictured with his parents, Merilee and Ryan Slack.

November 22, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Fourth graders eligible for free Christmas tree permit

RBC I White River National Forest is excited to announce that all fourth graders are eligible for a free Christmas tree permit through the new White House initiative Every Kid in a Park (“Every Kid”). Every Kid is a nationwide call to action to build the next generation of conservationists.

November 22, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Christmas tree permits now available to cut trees in White River National Forest

RBC I Christmas tree permits are now available from the White River National Forest offices, including the one in Meeker. The cost per permit is $10 and may be purchased with cash, check or credit card at office locations. There is a maximum of five tree permits per person, and[Read More…]

November 21, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: No Guantanamo detainees in Colorado

Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the president of the United States and residents of Colorado from the County Sheriffs of Colorado. Dear Mr. President: We, the undersigned sheriffs from the State of Colorado, write in strong opposition to your proposed actions to transfer dangerous foreign enemy combatants[Read More…]

November 20, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Early Deadline Reminder!

November 19, 2015 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Community Calendar: Nov. 19-25

• Photography Show. By Colorado Northwestern photography students, Thursday, Nov. 19 from 7-9 p.m. in the Johnson Banquet Room at CNCC in Rangely. • Science Friday with Doc Bob. Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. • Tot Spot Drop-in Childcare. Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-1[Read More…]

November 19, 2015 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

BLM seeking input on travel plan

MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management has announced a public scoping period for travel and transportation management in the White River Field Office in northwestern Colorado.

November 18, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Craig energy meeting attracts White House advisor

RBC I While the region’s path to economic prosperity might not be exactly clear, one thing is: The path must be forged together. That message was the focus of the Economic Diversification Roundtable on Wednesday at Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Craig campus. Craig-Moffat Economic Development Partnership (CMEDP) hosted the event,[Read More…]

November 17, 2015 by editor Comments are Disabled

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Champion…

Kolbi Franklin competed at the the Northern International Livestock Expo (NILE) in October in Billings, Mont., where she won grand champion market steer and was reserve champion intermediate showman.

November 15, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Community Calendar: Nov. 12-18

• Science Friday with Doc Bob. Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. • Winter Line-Up Registration begins Nov. 16. Make sure you get your spot in the classes you want for the Winter session of ERBM Recreation & Park District programs! Visit www. MeekerRecDistrict.com[Read More…]

November 12, 2015 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

County’s economic development plan nears completion

RBC I In the coming weeks, Rio Blanco County will receive the final Recommended Action Plan from Better City, an economic development firm based in Ogden, Utah. Over the past year, Rio Blanco County, working collaboratively with the Towns of Meeker and Rangely, Meeker and Rangely chambers of commerce, Colorado[Read More…]

November 12, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled