County

State doing away with ‘Wildlife Zones,’ reduced night speeds

RBC I House Bill 10-1238 directed the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to establish highway Wildlife Zones where there is an increased presence of wildlife near the roadway, with signage that doubles fines for all traffic infractions within the zones.

December 25, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

NW Colorado gets on-the-job-training funds

RBC I Northwest Workforce Centers announced last week that plans are in place to ramp up outreach efforts to notify out-of-work job seekers and employers about on-the-job training, including in Rio Blanco County.

December 23, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Obituary: John James Caulfield

John James Caulfield was born March 14, 1953, on Portsmouth Naval Base in Kittery, Maine, to James John and Joyce Ann Caulfield. John was taken home to his Lord on Dec. 13, 2014, at the age of 61. John was graduated from Lincoln Academy in Maine in 1972. The same[Read More…]

December 22, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Local CPW officer aids investigation

RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Moffat County District Attorney’s Office have completed an investigation and prosecution of Craig resident Justin McCurdy, 28, for a variety of wildlife offenses. In an agreement with the DA’s office, McCurdy pleaded guilty to a count of illegal sale of wildlife, a[Read More…]

December 22, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Retirement party for Nancy Amick and Jackie Brennan

RBC I The Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s Office will have a retirement party on Jan. 9 for County Clerk Nancy Amick and assistant Jackie Brennan, who are both retiring as of Jan. 1, 2015, after several years of service. The party is open to the anyone who wishes[Read More…]

December 21, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Still need health insurance?

RBC I The clock is ticking. For folks who do not get their health insurance through their employer, Dec. 15 was the deadline to enroll in a health plan to start Jan. 1.

December 20, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Early deadlines…

Due to the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays, which fall on Thursdays this year, the Rio Blanco Herald Times will print one day early for the next two weeks. Deadlines for editorial/news stories have been moved to Sunday at 5 p.m. with Monday at 10 a.m. the extreme deadline[Read More…]

December 19, 2014 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Investigating Benghazi an expensive vote

Dear Editor: “GOP-led panel largely debunks Benghazi claims: Report backs U.S. response, finds no cover-up by White House.” This was front-page news in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel two Sundays ago.

December 17, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Update on new Rio Blanco County dam

RBC I The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District held a public meeting Dec. 2 to discuss the feasibility study for a new water storage facility within Rio Blanco County along the White River.

December 17, 2014 by editor Comments are Disabled

Final EIS sets rules for oil, gas exploration in White River Nat’l Forest

RBC I White River National Forest Supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams announced on Tuesday the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Draft Record of Decision (ROD) for future oil and gas leasing on the Forest.

December 16, 2014 by editor Comments are Disabled

CPW seeks public help after 3 more elk poached

RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating three additional incidents of illegally killed bull elk in high-quality hunting units in Northwest Colorado, adding to three high-quality bulls illegally killed in Game Management Unit 10 in early November, near the town of Dinosaur.  

December 15, 2014 by editor Comments are Disabled

Flu may be serious; shots recommended

RBC I Most flu cases this year in Colorado have been caused by the influenza A (H3N2) virus, which can cause a more severe flu season with more hospitalizations. Reported influenza hospitalizations and outbreaks in long-term care facilities in Colorado have recently increased. Immunization is the best protection, so get[Read More…]

December 15, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled