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County food stamp use soared during recession

RBC I The use of food stamps in Rio Blanco County increased during the recession, assisting families in stretching their food dollars, contributing to local spending and helping spark a national debate about the future of the federal nutrition program.

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

NRCS seeks helpers to measure snow

RBC I The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colorado is currently working with cooperators who have pledged their assistance to help measure manual snow survey courses.

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

Obituary: Joseph Urban

Joseph Albert Urban, age 65, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, at his home in Mack, Colorado, after a courageous battle with COPD.

May 16, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

From My Window… Spring getting closer; grads applauded

I can see sunshine clearly out my window, and that may be a good thing. It may actually turn into spring soon, and that will cheer up a lot of folks in Rio Blanco County who are waiting for sunshine and warmer temperatures after a particularly prolonged winter.

May 16, 2014 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Dinosaur Monument opens backcountry campgrounds

DINOSAUR I Mark Foust, acting superintendent at Dinosaur National Monument, announced that the two backcountry campsites at Ely Creek, located along the Jones Hole Trail, are now open in Dinosaur National Monument.

May 14, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RBC WARRANTY DEEDS ~ March

Seller: Thomas R and Jenifer L George Buyer: Rachel A Arney

May 12, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

CDOT bike and byways map available online

RBC I With the beginning of spring and the unofficial start of the bicycling season now under way, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has its Bike and Byways Map available via a mobile application, providing instant information to cyclists.

May 12, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Bears on move locally; be cautious

RBC I Each year in Colorado dozens of bears must be relocated or euthanized because of conflicts with humans. These conflicts can often be avoided by following a few simple steps. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking people to do their part to keep bears out of trouble. Bears have[Read More…]

May 12, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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May 12, 2014 by editor Comments are Disabled

Rangely’s Slagle winner of RBCSO scholarship

RANGELY I Rio Blanco County Sheriff Si Woodruff is pleased to announce that Tessa Slagle, a senior at Rangely High School, is this year’s recipient of the County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC) scholarship award to Rio Blanco County.

May 9, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Congratulate Rio Blanco County graduates

The Herald Times is publishing greetings from senior parents, relatives and friends for a job well done.

May 6, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Jr. livestock judging team wins third

Madi Shults reached down deep and beat the “first loser” demon and won senior high individual overall and reasons while Macy Collins won another individual junior high individual champion “chip” and reasons, gaining her third first, in conjunction with her team’s third win of the year, at the Otero/Lincoln County[Read More…]

May 6, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled