DINOSAUR | The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the release of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and draft Fire Management Plan (FMP) for Dinosaur National Monument. This begins a 30-day public comment period that will continue through Jan. 14, 2025. The NPS is seeking public comment on two alternatives[Read More…]
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Park Service proposing demolition of condemned building, seeking input
DINOSAUR | The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to demolish and replace the condemned Yampa District Multi-Operations Building. Constructed in 1963 the one-story concrete block building was condemned due to shifting sub-surfaces that resulted in foundation movement and the failure of supporting walls. A replacement building would be constructed adjacent[Read More…]
National Monument project begins Oct. 30
DINOSAUR | A construction project totaling approximately $577,000 to improve the heating and cooling system at the Quarry Visitor Center within Dinosaur National Monument will begin on Oct. 30. The project includes replacing the current duct work and installing a new heating and cooling system. The visitor center will[Read More…]
Pot bloom wakes sleepy Dinosaur, Colorado
BY MARKIAN HAWRYLUK KFF Health News Special to the Herald Times DINOSAUR | There isn’t much to this town a short drive from the national monument of the same name. A couple of gas stations, a liquor store, and a small motel line the two main drags, Brontosaurus Boulevard and[Read More…]
$10.1 million project to improve Harpers Corner Road begins May 30
DINOSAUR | A $10.1 million construction project to improve the Harpers Corner Road within Dinosaur National Monument will begin on May 30. The project includes reconstruction and repaving of seven miles of roadway and adjacent parking areas from US Highway 40 to the Escalante Overlook, plus replacement of drainage structures[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: April 28, 2022
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Gates Kersburg opened “The Old Kentucky Liquor Store” to the public on Monday and was well patronized. When the finishing touches are put on it, the bar will be one of the most elegant in the state. • Yesterday afternoon, District Game[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: April 28, 2022
Meet and greet with Republican candidates DINOSAUR | There will be a meet and greet with at least two Republican candidates for state office at the Dinosaur Fire Hall (301 Stegosaurus Way) from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. Confirmed candidates attending include Savannah Wolfson, candidate for Colorado House District[Read More…]
Holmes named to Honor Roll
DINOSAUR I Tiffany Holmes of Dinosaur, Colorado, has been named to the President’s Honor Roll at Eastern Wyoming College for the Fall 2021 semester, receiving recognition for achieving high scholastic goals.
Rangely trustees talk economic development
RANGELY I Rangely’s Town Board of Trustees reconvened after a holiday break on Jan. 11, 2022. They approved the minutes for the Dec. 14 meeting, the December check register, and the November financial summary. The Board heard a public introduction from Christine Rambo. She is an economic developer from Louisiana[Read More…]
Obituary: Cynthia Louise Long Pearce
Sept. 16, 1953 ~ Nov. 20, 2021 Your Hug Meant the World No one else held us so tight Or made us feel better, and oh, so all right No one’s eyes shined and sparkled so bright No one’s heart radiated as much love As our Mom, who is now[Read More…]
Dino municipal judge one of youngest in U.S.
DINOSAUR | Matthew Bradley is either one of the youngest — or the youngest — judge to be appointed to the bench in the United States. Just a few days prior to his 25th birthday, Bradley was sworn in as the new municipal judge for the Town of Dinosaur. Hailing[Read More…]
Dinosaur Nat’l. Monument resumes ticketed entry system for Quarry exhibit
DINOSAUR | Dinosaur National Monument will resume a temporary ticketed entry system to access the Quarry Exhibit Hall beginning May 1. This ticketing system will assist visitors in complying with continuing COVID-19 public health guidelines by reducing crowds and managing the pace and flow of visitation. Visitors planning trips to[Read More…]