Dear Editor: Strong contrasting views on human caused global warming (HCGW) exist as expressed in Joseph Newman’s letter printed in the May 14 issue of the Herald Times and in my earlier letter. My views are swayed by the many predictions of world-ending catastrophes that didn’t happen during my 91[Read More…]
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Opinion: Western states wrestling with Obama’s Clean Power Plan
THE WEST I Representatives of 13 Western states and utilities are gathering this week in Denver to grapple with Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to cut greenhouse gas emissions from coal-fired power plants.
Fundraising hoops…
BLM’s Northwest Resource Council seeks Rio Blanco nominations
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management announced Thursday that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on the BLM Colorado Northwest District Resource Advisory Council, which advises the BLM on public land issues.
Letter to the Editor: Proud of MHS students
Dear Editor: A week or so ago, I had the opportunity to attend the awards assembly at Meeker High School. I was more than impressed.
RBC, Moffat meet on Colowyo
RBC I A community meeting related to Craig and Meeker will be held June 3 in Craig, involving officials from Rio Blanco and Moffat counties to discuss the situation surrounding the Colowyo Mine.
Chow time…
Plans underway to fix Highway 13 problems south of Meeker
MEEKER I On May 20, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) maintenance crews reported the failure of a downhill Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining wall on State Highway 13 at mile marker 29, causing the roadway to sag up to five feet in the area adjacent to the wall.
Tipton and Gardner urge Jewell to work on saving Colowyo
RBC I U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton (R-Colo.) and U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) urged Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell on Thursday to instruct the federal Office of Surface Mining (OSM) to take action to prevent the impending closure of the Colowyo mine and the loss of hundreds of jobs[Read More…]
Rangely School Board talks salaries and budgets, comes up $111,000 short
RANGELY I The Rangely School Board discussed the 2015/2016 school year budget on May 19, quickly approving participation in the November election and discussing the hiring process for potential employees in the coming school year.
Creative gardening lands Rangely man in hot water; all working out
RANGELY I Taking on Town Hall is never easy, but Rangely resident and gardener Jeremy Coleman has decided it’s worth the fight to try to save what has become his controversial garden. Coleman’s garden is not typical. He makes extensive use of tree branches and even an old boat to[Read More…]
Two projects will affect Highway 13 north
RBC I The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and its contractor partner, Elam Construction, Inc., will began work Tuesday, weather permitting, on resurfacing State Highway 13 in two locations:
