Meeker Herald — 100 years ago Every man and woman in America—every youth and girl over 15 years should see “The Escape” tin seven stirring reels at The Princess, Wednesday night. Endorsed by press and pulpit. Admission, 35 cents, children 20 cents. Ignorant natures view with suspicion all things that[Read More…]
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BLM director says wild horses in captivity will not be euthanized
RBC I Yesterday BLM head Neil Kornze announced that the BLM was not accepting the recommendation from the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board—an independent panel comprised of members of the public—to destroy wild horses in holding and to offer wild horses that had been passed over for adoption[Read More…]
Smoky mountains …
Smoke from the Lost Solar Fire on the Flat Tops was visible upriver Tuesday morning. The fire is expected to continue burning until the first snow. Pat Turner Photo
News Briefs: September 22, 2016
Historical Society Seeking New Leadership, Members
Historical Society seeking new leadership By Caitlin Walker Special to the Herald Times RBC | For aficionados of the past, there’s not much more thrilling than making history of their own. The chance to be remembered, commemorated, and rediscovered long after your stint on planet Earth is through is both[Read More…]
Community Calendar: September 22, 2016
First day of autumn…
The fall equinox takes place at 8:21 a.m. today, marking the first official day of autumn. From here, daylight hours get shorter until winter solstice in December. While temperatures have remained mild, the leaves are starting to turn in the White River Valley, which means the next few weekends will[Read More…]
Dept. of Interior OKs modified plan for Colowyo
The U.S. Department of the Interior has approved and signed a modified mine plan for Colowyo Mine, which was subject to a federal district court order requiring the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) to update its environmental review of the mine. In addition to the new mining[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 15, 2016
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago The board of town trustees met in regular monthly session. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Simms. Trustees present: Rooney, Kyser, Purdy and JoHangen. Absent: trustee Thompson. H.H. Joy appeared before the board and asked the board to extend the water[Read More…]
American hero memorialized with bronze statue
By bobby gutierrez [email protected] RBC I was memorialized Sept. 10, 2016 at Grand River Park in New Castle, with the unveiling and dedication of a bronze statue of the fallen fighter pilot. Captain DuBois grew up in New Castle and was graduated from Rifle High School. Hundreds attended and many[Read More…]
Tracy…
Following the Club 20 Western Slope candidate forums in Grand Junction Saturday morning, Colorado State Senate District 8 candidate Emily Tracy, D-Breckenridge, and her husband, Del Bush, traveled to Rangely, specifically to check up on the TANK they’d heard so much about. On the right she experiences the Tank with[Read More…]
BLM recommends removal of restrictions on sale and adoption of wild horses and burros
The Bureau of Land Management’s National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board met Sept. 8-9, 2016, in Elko, Nev., to discuss issues relating to the management and protection of wild horses and burros on Western public rangelands. White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ Executive Director Callie Hendrickson attended the[Read More…]
