County

Small business key to the economic recovery

RBC I As Colorado shoppers were heading to the malls and big-box stores in search of Black Friday deals, small retailers joined the marketing chorus and asked that they not be overlooked.

December 6, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Funding opportunities for farms

RBC I Phyllis Philipps, Colorado State Conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced funding opportunities for its conservation programs.

December 6, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Court rules in favor of energy development

RBC I The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that the Department of the Interior adhered to federal law in its decision to vastly expand energy development on wildlife-rich public lands located on southwestern Wyoming’s Pinedale Anticline, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) announced Nov.[Read More…]

December 5, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

How to survive holiday gatherings

RBC I For those of us from families built on Debbie Downer DNA, there’s only one direction a mood can go during holiday get-togethers and that’s down.

December 5, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Girl Scout volunteers needed

RBC | Adults aged 18 and older are invited to volunteer to lead a troop through their Girl Scout leadership experience or assist whenever it’s convenient with their schedule.

December 5, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Don’t repeat past history

Dear Editor: Europe and the USA have many things in common, one of which noted currently is the massive debt crisis both are experiencing because of politicians who fail to learn from history.

December 4, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Commissioners apply for OHV trails grant

RBC I A grant for more than $100,000 to be used for signage and mapping of Wagon Wheel OHV (Off Highway Vehicles) East Trails System was submitted to Colorado State Parks by the Rio Blanco County board of commissioners this month.

December 4, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

County

It’s all about the “little things” ~ the children

RBC I The holiday season is upon us and as usual there is a lot of discussion about maintaining the true spirit of the season: giving and appreciating the little things. Donna Day is passionate about helping many of the most important “little things” in our county — our children.[Read More…]

December 2, 2011 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

RAC meets Dec. 1

The Bureau of Land Management’s Northwest Colorado Resource Advisory Council will meet Dec. 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gateway Canyons, 43200 Hwy. 41 in Gateway, Colo.

November 30, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Annual visitor expresses thanks

It is about time for us to publicly thank the great businesses in Meeker that have made our annual hunting trip such a pleasure.

November 29, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

CDOT: Motorists please use caution

As winter approaches and Colorado residents and tourists begin to make their regular trips to the Rocky Mountains along the I-70 corridor, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) would like to remind them to drive with care, especially when the chain law is in effect.

November 28, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled