DINOSAUR | The case against two Dinosaur youth accused of breaking into the Bedrock Depot has been handed over to the Moffat County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. Formal charges have not yet been determined.
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Dinosaur law enforcement questioned
DINOSAUR | Last week the Bedrock Depot, a sandwich and ice cream shop in Dinosaur, was burglarized, prompting many Dinosaur residents to ask questions about the availability and capabilities of local law enforcement services. Sometime late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning the Bedrock Depot had a window smashed out[Read More…]
First Dinosaur pot shop opens
DINOSAUR | The Town of Dinosaur’s first retail marijuana shop, Rocky Mountain Cannabis, opened last week. The store is part of a chain of Colorado retail stores with additional locations in Gunnison and Ridgeway. Rocky Mountain Cannabis, which is located at 420 Brontosaurus Blvd, is open seven days a week from[Read More…]
Dinosaur prepares for retail marijuana
DINOSAUR | Last November during the general election the voters of Dinosaur determined that the town should allow for marijuana dispensaries to operate within town limits. Fast forward a year to 2017 and the town is preparing to give their first business permits for retail marijuana sales. The town has[Read More…]
Hang gliding event draws more than 20 competitors
DINOSAUR | Concerns that the Dead Dog fire would disrupt the Dinosaur Open 2017 hang gliding competition did not come to pass. More than 20 competitors took to the launch site at Cliff Ridge on Blue Mountain, northwest of Dinosaur starting Sunday, June 18. The competition continues through Saturday, June[Read More…]
Hang gliding event this weekend
By Julie Noyes Special to the Herald Times DINOSAUR | Every kid fantasizes about what it might be like to simply jump off his roof with an umbrella and fly…and hang gliders live the dream of little boys everywhere, perfecting an art once thought impossible. By simply running down slope[Read More…]
Dinosaur mayor seeks letter of ‘no objection’ from Rangely council on casino proposal
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council met for their regular meeting on Tuesday night. During the meeting they heard a request for support from the Dinosaur casino project from the Dinosaur Mayor and approved additional funding for the Chamber of Commerce. Town of Dinosaur Mayor Richard Blakely approached the council[Read More…]
Rangely author, producer, director talks writing with local youth
RANGELY | Earlier this month a dozen young budding writers in Rangely gathered to develop their skills and learn about the writing process from local author, director and producer Peter Forbes. Forbes, who grew up near Dinosaur, spent more than an hour answering questions and giving advice to the middle[Read More…]
Dinosaur, Ute Tribal Council revisit casino discussion
RANGELY | The mayor of Dinosaur, Colo., and several representatives from the Ute Tribal Council came before the Rangely board of trustees Dec. 13 seeking support for a proposed casino to be built in the Dinosaur area. Rumors have been flying, with some reports saying the casino will open April[Read More…]
Broadband discussion in Dinosaur Friday
DINOSAUR | Moffat County Broadband Planning will host an informal presentation and discussion Friday, Dec. 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dinosaur Town Hall. Sponsored by Moffat County Broadband Committee. For more information call Audry Danner, 970-321-2021.
Fatal shooting by CPW at Dinosaur is justified
RBC I The District Attorney for the 14th Judicial District released a statement on Thursday stating that the use of deadly force was justified in the shooting of James Damon on March 9 outside of Dinosaur.
Dinosaur National Monument extends hours of operation for summer season
DINOSAUR I Current hours of operation at the Quarry Visitor Center and Quarry Exhibit Hall are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. On weekdays, visitors drive their own cars directly up to the Quarry Exhibit Hall until May 21. On Saturdays and Sundays, a free shuttle runs to the quarry[Read More…]
