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Man in fatal shooting identified; officers placed on paid leave

DINOSAUR I On March 9, Colorado Department of Parks and Wildlife District Wildlife Manager Nathan Martinez of Rangely told investigators that around 2 p.m. he was off Highway 40, approximately 10 miles east of the Utah border issuing a road kill permit when he took note that Moffat County Deputy[Read More…]

March 19, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

One dead following shooting in Dinosaur

DINOSAUR I On Monday afternoon, Highway 40 was closed in both directions approximately 8 miles east of Dinosaur in response to an officers-involved shooting incident that left a man dead.

March 12, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

CPW seeks public help after 3 more elk poached

RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is investigating three additional incidents of illegally killed bull elk in high-quality hunting units in Northwest Colorado, adding to three high-quality bulls illegally killed in Game Management Unit 10 in early November, near the town of Dinosaur.  

December 15, 2014 by editor Comments are Disabled

Push America, Pi Kappa Phi disability fundraiser to be held in Dinosaur

DINOSAUR I On Wednesday, a group of fraternity men will be in Dinosaur as a stop on the journey of their lives. The 26 cyclists and nine crew members are participating in Push America’s Journey of Hope, a 3,600-mile cycling event across the country.

June 14, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Joseph Urban

Joseph Albert Urban, age 65, passed away Friday, May 9, 2014, at his home in Mack, Colorado, after a courageous battle with COPD.

May 16, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Rangely author is award finalist

Rangely author Lou Dean will be traveling to Denver on May 8 to attend the annual Colorado Authors’ League (CAL) awards banquet.

May 7, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Dinosaur National Monument expanding services for summer

DINOSAUR I “With the arrival of spring, Dinosaur National Monument will offer expanded services for visitors. We are seeing more people enjoying the monument everyday with the warmer weather and we are looking forward to a busy season ahead,” acting monument superintendent Mark Foust announced Friday.

April 5, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

A REVIEW: ‘Evolution of the National Parks;’ Dinosaur could be a lake

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a review of author Robert Keiter’s book “To Conserve Unimpaired: Evolution of a National Park Idea.” It takes a wide look at the National Park Service’s beginnings and the changes in the mindset within the organization from its inception to the present day. For example, if[Read More…]

February 18, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Dinosaur woman gives back by working at food bank, thrift store

DINOSAUR I Sometimes getting help can be the stimulus to pay it forward down the line. That’s what happened to Dinosaur resident Valerie Page, who left Rapid City, S.D, in February with 17-year-old daughter Makayla to come to Colorado. The circumstances of their move forced them to arrive in Dinosaur[Read More…]

November 21, 2013 by Heather Zadra Comments are Disabled

BedRock Depot marks 10 years as Highway 40 oasis

DINOSAUR I To drivers in a hurry to consume the arid stretch of highway between Craig and Vernal, the small shop along Highway 40 is a blur of color, a punctuation mark of flags and awnings amidst beige and sage. To those with a more leisurely mindset and a moment[Read More…]

July 27, 2013 by Heather Zadra Comments are Disabled

Monument holds night sky viewing

DINOSAUR | Dinosaur National Monument is excited about the kick-off of its summer’s night sky program. From now through August and into September, the sky-gazing and informational program will be held every Wednesday and Saturday, beginning at 9:45 p.m. at the south end of Split Mountain Campground in the national[Read More…]

July 26, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled