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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…]

April 7, 2018 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

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…]

November 17, 2017 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

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…]

June 22, 2017 by editor Comments are Disabled

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…]

June 16, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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…]

March 30, 2017 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

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…]

January 13, 2017 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

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…]

December 24, 2016 by editor 1 comment

News Notes

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.

December 15, 2016 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

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.

July 31, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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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…]

May 17, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Grace Allene Warren

Grace Allene Warren, 91, passed away March 24, 2015 after suffering a stroke.

April 8, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Methamphetamines, cannabinoids revealed in man’s autopsy report

DINOSAUR I An autopsy report released this week indicates that James Brent Damon, the man who took a Colorado Parks and Wildlife district wildlife manager and a Moffat County deputy sheriff hostage on March 9 between Dinosaur and the Utah border, had high levels of methamphetamine in his body at[Read More…]

April 4, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled