RBC I The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued guidance to its field managers describing how the agency will use its land use planning process to enable local communities, states, tribes, the public and stakeholders to help determine how to manage public lands with wilderness characteristics.
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Letter: Salazar promises a “fresh look” at regs
Dear Editor: On Feb. 15, Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that his Department will be taking a “fresh look” at commercial oil shale regulations. This all sounds reasonable. But, when you look past the rhetoric, this is just more bad news for domestic energy production.
Obituary: James Russell Vaughn
James Russell Vaughn July 13, 1971 ~ Feb. 21, 2011 James Russell Vaughn, 39, of Silt, Colo.; formerly of Bluebell, Utah; passed away on Feb. 21, 2011 at his home from natural causes.
Bat disease affects CO spelunkers
DENVER I As Indiana and North Carolina in the last week announced finding white-nose syndrome in bats in their states, the Colorado Division of Wildlife is stepping up monitoring efforts here at home. The agency is inspecting bat hibernation sites this winter looking for the presence of a deadly fungus[Read More…]
Education, awareness helps stop the choking game
MEEKER I Almost two years ago, Ken Tork’s 15-year-old son Kevin lost his life playing “the choking game.” In December 2010, Meeker High School freshman Ty Shepherd wrote an article about the choking game for his journalism class which was also published in the Herald Times.
106th St. Patrick’s dinner March 13
MEEKER | Holy Family will host the 106th annual St. Partrick’s Dinner Sunday, March 13, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m., at the Fairfield Center.
Oil and gas forum
RBC I The Northwest Colorado Oil and Gas forum will meet today, March 3, at Colorado Mountain College, starting at 10 a.m. The open public comment/question period will begin at 11:40 a.m. Tentative agenda items include: • State, Federal, county and industry updates on Northwest Colorado oil and gas activity.[Read More…]
Business of the year says thank you
Dear Editor: We would like to thank the Rangely Chamber of Commerce for naming us the 2011 Business of the Year. We love being a part of the Rangely community and appreciate all of the people who dine with us or work alongside us. We have been so fortunate to[Read More…]
Loose Ends: A town’s walkability
Ever hear of a walking score? If you are interested in the walkability of your address, there is a website designed to tell you exactly that information. The site determines the walkability from community amenities such as the banks, post office, restaurants, library, hospital, or the courthouse and is easy[Read More…]
Obituary: Donald Lee VanCleave
Donald Lee VanCleave Dec. 4, 1935 ~ Feb. 22, 2011 Donald Lee VanCleave, 75, passed away Feb. 22, 2011, with his family by his side. Don was born Dec. 4, 1935, to Chris and Anna Robinson VanCleave in Steamboat. He resided there the majority of his life and was graduated[Read More…]
Obituary: Katherine A. Suchar
Katherine A. Suchar Aug. 13, 1926 ~ Feb. 19, 2011 Katherine Suchar of Cedaredge passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at Horizons Care Center in Eckert, Colo. She was 84 years of age. Services are planned for a later date.
BMS wrestlers win Craig Invite
MEEKER I The Barone Middle School wrestling team won the annual Craig Invitational dual tournament, after winning all five of their duals. Meeker started the day by defeating Rifle 43-33 in a closely contested dual. Key wins were picked up by Austin Purcell and team captain Jake Phelan.
