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Correction

RBC I In the March 28 issue of the Herald Times, the photographer of a photo on Page 8A was incorrectly identified. The courtesy photo was provided by Ingrid and Don Reed.

Rangely moves on plant funding

RANGELY I The Rangely Town Board took steps March 26 to move funding forward for the second phase of a three-year, $5.5 million water treatment plant overhaul. The board approved a bond council engagement letter, which is mandatory for the town’s consideration for a $1.5 million Colorado Water Resources and[Read More…]

Severance tax dollars an issue

RBC I Rio Blanco County Commissioner Jeff Eskelson raised the issue of unequal distribution of state severance tax funds with U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton on Friday, during Tipton’s visit to the Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center. Tipton also visited with the commissioners regarding regional policy issues.

Meeker children’s health fair Mon.-Tues.

MEEKER I Meeker will hold its Children’s Health Fair events on Monday and Tuesday, focusing on health screenings and immunizations. The annual fair and preschool registration for children from birth to age 5 who are not already enrolled in preschool or kindergarten will be held at the Freeman E. Fairfield[Read More…]

Snowpack below normal for year

RBC I Snowpack and precipitation levels are low in the White River Basin and there is some concern at this time, a local U.S. Forest Service official said Friday.

Tipton lends sympathetic ear during visit to Meeker

MEEKER I Congressman Scott Tipton lent a sympathetic ear to environmental concerns voiced by board members of the White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts on Thursday. Tipton (Rep.-Dist. 3) met with members of the conservation districts at the Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center focusing on issues pertaining to sustainable[Read More…]

Udall looking for office interns

RBC I U.S. Sen. Mark Udall’s regional offices throughout Colorado and his office in Washington, D.C., are accepting internship applications for the summer from undergraduate students and recent graduates.