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Classifieds: June 18, 2009, edition

Classifieds for the June 18 edition include:

ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS: ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]
ANNOUNCEMENTS: RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00pm, at 7th and Park, Meeker.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Driver License Office hours: Meeker open 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays of the month, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rangely open 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Craig open full-time Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: SAFEHOUSE If you are being abused physically or mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for confidential shelter and help. 878-3131
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rangely Victim Services An open door for the protection and care of abused and battered persons. Non-emergency call 629-5729. Emergencies call 911. Providing assistance for victims of violent crimes.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: AA & Al-Anon Meetings – Rangely Alcoholics Anonymous – Open meetings Tues & Thurs, 7 pm, 115 Kennedy Dr., St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Rangely. Al-Anon meets Monday, 8:15 pm, 207 S. Sunset, 1st Baptist Church, Rangely.Al-Anon info call 970-629-5064 or 970-629-2970.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Alcoholics Anonymous Monday and Friday at 8 p.m. St. James Church, Richards Hall, 4th & Park St., Meeker, 878-4158, 878-4888, 878-5919, 878-5636.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meeting, open to anyone with a child 0-5 years, Grace Baptist Church, Rangely, first Thursday of every month, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Info. (970)778-5278.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Meeker Cat Coalition accepting cat food or monetary donations for spay/neuter and health care. Donations may be left at the Vet Clinic in Meeker or call 878-3560 or 878-4429 for more information.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Come Visit the Meeker Public Library! Hours: M,W,F 9:30-5:30, T&Th 9:30-9:30, Sat. 9:30-2:00. Weekly children’s story hour, books on tape, DVDs, magazines and Wi-Fi available.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rangely Rockcrawling & 4 Wheel Drive group in Rangely meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Rio Blanco Water Users Building on Hwy. 64 at 7 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Veterans Service Offices Rio Blanco County: Veterans Service Officer – Joe Dungan, Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker. 878-4591 office, 878-3219 home. Rangely: Veterans Service Officer – Norman Hall, Sr., Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., County Annex, 17497 State Hwy 64, Rangely. 878-9695 office, 878-9767 home.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: 2nd Annual Fort Collins Irish Festival, Civic Center Park, Fort Collins, CO, June 20-21. www.fortcollinsirishfestival.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Day Dreams Greenhouse Open May 15-July 1 Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Beachbody coaches available to help you lose weight and get in shape for summer! Programs include P90X, Slim in 6, TurboJam and many more! Call (970)878-5247 and ask for Pat or Caitlin.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: RADINO & CHUCKWAGON – Please call before 9:00 a.m. day of meal 878-5627 or 675-8112 Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Suggested Donations: Over 60- $2.50; Under 60 – $6.00; Children under 12 – $3.00. FRIDAY, JUNE 19: Hamburger on a bun, baked beans, sliced tomatoes, cranberry supreme mold. MONDAY, JUNE 22: Glazed ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, carrots, Emerald Isle dessert mold. TUESDAY, JUNE 23: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, chicken gravy, Italian salad, peaches. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24: Beef stew, tomato aspic with cottage cheese topping, pineapple slices. FRIDAY, JUNE 26: Spinach lasagna, wax beans, tossedsalad, applesauce with raisins. MONDAY, JUNE 27: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, salisbury gravy, tossed salad, waldorf gelatin mold. TUESDAY, JUNE 30: Sliced turkey, dressing, turkey gravy, Monte Carlo vegetables, peach fluff. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1: Baked ham with cherry glaze, canned yams peas, apricots, angel biscuit.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Conservation Districts’ Annual BBQ – The Annual BBQ will be held June 19, 6:30 pm and Plant Center Tour will follow. Everyone is welcome. Call Kelly at 878-5628 for more information.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Western Rio Blanco Recreation & Park District has an opening on the board of directors due to a recent resignation. The Board is asking for letters of interest from any eligible elector of the District to serve on the board until the next election in May 2010. Please submit your letter of interest to the Recreation Center or mail to 611 S. Stanolind Ave., Rangely, CO 81648 by July 6, noon.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: PISTOL RIVER LEATHER Have a set of harness that needs attention? I can get pretty much any harness hardware, parts, pieces, collars, pads, etc. Get that nice (and expensive) set of harness back in shape! The hardest part of learnin to ride is the ground. 785 Park Avenue, 878-4346 www.pistolriverleather.com

AUCTIONS
AUCTIONS: Consignment Auction, Saturday, June 27 at 9 a.m., 2368 South 1500 East in Vernal, Utah. Equipment of all kinds, semis, dump trucks, vehicles, trailers, campers, boats, lumber, new & used tools, generators, ATVs, dirt bikes, guns, saddles, tack, antiques & collectibles, household items and much more. For more info. or to consign, call ZJ Auction Service (435)789-7424. www.zjauction.com
AUCTIONS: Consignment Auction Sat. June 27, 10 AM – Garfield County Fairgrounds, Rifle, CO. Consignments taken at Fairgrounds, Friday, June 26 – 8 a.m. till 8 p.m., and Sat. June 27 – 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Turn all your extra items into cash. Call or just bring items to auction. Household furniture & appliances, antiques & collectables, assorted tools – hand & elec., camping & fishing items, equipment & misc. Titan TG 8500 industrial gas generator (new), commercial dual tank compressor gas model TAC-27 (new), 6 hp. gas 3X3 commercial trash pump model TTP-300 (New), commercial pressure washer gas model TPW-2200 (new) and much more, Ralph Fritzlan Auctioneer. More info. (970)283-5416, Cell (970)571-1608, Web: SilverNickelAuction.com

BUILDING MATERIAL
BUILDING MATERIALS: Discounted Steel Buildings Big & Small Get the Deals of Deals! Placement to Site www.scg-grp.com Source#1B7 Phone: 970-367-4335.

CLASSES & INSTRUCTION
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION: Beginning Piano Lessons Learn the basics of reading music, rhythm, and piano technique. $15/lesson with discounts for families! For more information, please call Caitlin Turner at (970)629-1178 or (970)878-5247. e-mail: [email protected]
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION: LEARN TO FLY Private pilot ground school starting soon. Contact Drew Riegel (970)629-8895 or David Cole (303)249-3700.
CLASSES & INSTRUCTION: Childbirth & Breastfeeding Classes free at Pioneers Medical Center, Meeker. 4-week classes for first-time parents, refresher courses, and crash courses for procrastinators! Please contact Ann Marie Nielsen at 878-5047 ext. 236 or 878-3466.

FARM & RANCH
FARM & RANCH: Discounts totaling $5000 off MSRP, 57hp 4WD, cab, loader, big scoop bucket, Montana tractor #0752. Dealer 824-6544.
FARM & RANCH: Dryland wheatgrass on the stand, will need harvested soon, free for the cutting. 878-5366.
FARM & RANCH: Horse pasture for lease, $45/head, close to town. 878-5366.
FARM & RANCH: Roping cattle, fresh Corriente. Also, six 2-year old Corriente, roped very little. (970)618-4078.
FARM & RANCH: Wow! Free 16 ft. Big Tex trailer (#11030) with purchase of 36 hp 4WD Montana tractor (#36218) with loader $22,451. Dealer 824-6544.

FURNITURE & HOME FURNISHINGS
FURNITURE & HOME FURNISHINGS: Black metal framed coffee table w/slate tile top. $150 new, one year old, $100 OBO. (970)629-5281.
FURNITURE & HOME FURNISHINGS: Golden oak colored dining set, table with 6 chairs and matching china hutch (lighted) $500 OBO. Bottled water dispenser, holds 5 gallon jugs, heats and cools water, like new, $100. (970)629-5281.

HOME IMPROVEMENT
HOME IMPROVEMENT: Experienced stucco contractor. Available for stucco, stone work, sheet rock and remodeling jobs. Licensed and insured. Contact Diaz Stucco (970)589-5265.
HOME IMPROVEMENT: Window & Patio Door Replacement Roofing & Siding Pride in Workmanship Steve Steele Steele Roofing & Siding, LLC 970-878-3758.

HUNTING: WANTED
HUNTING: WANTED: DEER & ELK LANDOWNER TAGS. Any season. Call Adam (435)586-8257.
LAWN & GARDEN: NEED YOUR LAWN MOWED? Call 878-4360 or (970)623-2447 for quality lawn care.

MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS: ASK ABOUT OUR CNC MACHINING – Can’t get a metal part? We can make all kinds of parts. We have CNC Machine equipment, lathe and tooling to do the job. Contact Phil at Family Automotive and Machine. (970)878-5606.
MISCELLANEOUS: LOG CABIN PACKAGES 24’x32′ for only $16,800. Many styles and sizes. FREE CATALOG! (307)684-2445 www.bighornmtn.com
MISCELLANEOUS: Stackable washer & dryer, $500 OBO. Sony 5-speaker home theater system, $300 OBO. 675-2404.
MISCELLANEOUS: 60+ Disney VHS tapes. Call for titles. $10 each or best offer. 629-5281.
MISCELLANEOUS: BLACK TOP MAINTENANCE Crack filing, striping & seal coating. Call for free estimates & references 878-4682.
MISCELLANEOUS: Ellen Robinson Photography – Complete High School Senior Portrait Package $175, Wedding Packages available too! Example on Web site: www.erphoto8.com Call 878-3621 for appointment.

TOOLS & MACHINERY
TOOLS & MACHINERY: Table saw with stand, $100. Chop saw $100. Chop saw with stand $125. 629-5280.

WANTED
WANTED: Freezer full of old meat that’s too old to eat or freezer-burned? Please don’t throw it away! I’ve got a high-maintenance dog who requires home-cooked food. If you’d like to get rid of old venison, beef, chicken, turkey or pork from your freezer, please give me a call at 878-5247 or 948-9547.
WANTED: BUYING all types of down hole drill bits, any size, any condition. (435)789-1221.
YARD SALES: 465 3rd St. (Meeker): Saturday, June 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Multi-Family Yard Sale.
YARD SALES: 758 Park Ave. (Meeker): Thursday and Friday, June 18 and 19, 8 a.m. to ?? Multi-Family. Misc. kids items, household, tires. Lots of stuff.

YARD SALES
YARD SALES: 201 Diplodocus Dr. (Dinosaur) Saturday, June 20, 8 a.m. Don’t miss, something for everyone!
YARD SALES: MEEKER COMMUNITY YARD SALE Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on 5th St. between Main & Park. Sponsored by ERBM Rec & Park District. Also, enjoy free food, entertainment and games at Community Appreciation Day on the Courthouse Lawn.

HELP WANTED – FULL TIME
HELP WANTED – FULL TIME: Rio Blanco County is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Administrative Assistant in the Assessor’s Office. Applicant must be 18 years of age, have strong mathematical and computer skills, and have a valid Driver s License. Microsoft Access experience a plus. Position assists the public, creates or updates computerized records and other general office duties. This is a full time position with benefits. $13.38/hr. To apply, submit a completed RBC application to the Personnel Department at P.O. Box i, Meeker, CO 81641. Applications can be obtained from the Personnel Office or downloaded from our website at www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/personnel. For information call 970-878-9570. Deadline: June 30, 2009. Announcement #0917. EOE.
HELP WANTED – FULL TIME: MEEKER SAND & GRAVEL is looking for an ENERGETIC, FRIENDLY, DETAIL-ORIENTED individual to start immediately as a full-time secretary/dispatcher with our growing company! Duties include: answering multi-lined phone, taking orders, assisting in scheduling for multiple plants, weighing trucks w/electronic scales, filing out invoices, dispatching crew and greeting customers. M-F 7:00-5:00. Must have courteous, pleasant attitude. Must be extremely attentive to detail. Professional telephone etiquette required. Must be reliable and have own transportation. $14/hr. DOE. Benefits include weekly pay, health insurance, paid vacation and holidays. Please call or fax resume to 878-3671, ask for Katie.

HELP WANTED – GENERAL
HELP WANTED – GENERAL: Rocky Mountain Bowstrings is looking for a reliable person, full or part time, to help in the archery pro shop. Must be at least 18. Archery knowledge a plus. Will train the right person. Apply at 696 Main Street, Meeker.
HELP WANTED – GENERAL: Full Time/Part Time Tellers First National Bank of the Rockies – Meeker. We are looking for professional individuals with strong customer service skills and cash handling skills a plus. Great benefits available, no travel. A credit history/background check required. Pick up an application at 504 Main St., Meeker, CO. EEO/AA.
HELP WANTED – GENERAL: Join the staffs of the ERBM Recreation and Park District and Meeker Rec. Center who are dedicated to the fitness of Meeker’s residents-make a difference in your community! We are seeking Seasonal Fitness Instructors to join our team. Job Descriptions and Applications can be picked up at the Meeker Rec. Center, 101 Ute Road. Background Check is required. EOE.

HELP WANTED – PART TIME
HELP WANTED – PART TIME: Get that perfect part time paying job working for an oil firm as a local agent and earn more. Job requirements: Good communication skills in English, Internet access Any previous working experience could be an advantage. Applicants should send their resume to Jason Wheller email [email protected] for more info.

HELP WANTED – SEASONAL
HELP WANTED – SEASONAL: OFFICE HELP WANTED – Mature person needed for July & August to answer phones and do general office work. Applicants should be neat in their appearance, be able to work well with others and provide several personal references. Competitive starting salary. Call (970)878-3714 or email: [email protected] to request an application. Applications are also available online at: www.westlandsranch.com
HELP WANTED – SEASONAL: Wanted: Weed sprayer through Sept. 2009. Must be 18 years old. Prefer experienced, but will train. 878-3345 or 220-2118.
WORK WANTED: Busy as a bee? Leave the cleaning to me. Experience and reasonable rates. Jackie’s Cleaning Service, (970)878-9969.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Double R Investments is looking for investors to help finish Liberty Industrial Park east of Meeker. You may either purchase industrial property or strictly help with financing on an interest basis. Serious investors only please. Contact Randy at (970)878-4077 or (970)878-5222.

REAL ESTATE – HOMES MEEKER
REAL ESTATE – HOMES MEEKER: FSBO, 4 BDR, 2 BA house, 1500 sq. ft., corner lot, single car garage, $184,000. See at 695 11th St. 878-5150.
REAL ESTATE – HOMES MEEKER: New home, great views, energy efficient, 3 BDR, 2 BA, 2-car garage, good time to buy. 1116 Jeanette Drive. $265,000. Reduced to $250,000. (970)629-5427.
REAL ESTATE – HOMES MEEKER: Are you utilizing a real estate professional to sell property with little success? Are you aware of the local and commission free way to sell property reaching the 90% of buyers who begin searching on line? List your property in June for $50. www.westernslopefsbo.com
REAL ESTATE – HOMES MEEKER: FSBO: 3 BDR, 1 BA house at 1231 Main Street. Large back yard, garage, storage shed, $170,000 negotiable. Call (970)878-5241 leave message.
REAL ESTATE – HOMES MEEKER: 1452 Mountain View Rd, Sage Hills: 3600 sq. ft., 4 BDR, 3 BA, office, great room, rec/theater room, work shop, 3 car garage. Virtual tours and more details at www.WesternSlopeFSBO.com and www.meekercolorado.com. Price reduced to $473,000. (970)243-7083.
REAL ESTATE – HOMES MEEKER: BRAND NEW HOME, never lived in IRC modular home on 3 acres. 3 BDR, 2 BA upstairs, full unfinished basement with large bedroom/bath. Very private & great views. 2610 CR 33, $285,000. (970)878-5588.

REAL ESTATE – HOMES DINOSAUR
REAL ESTATE – HOMES DINOSAUR: Why pay rent when you can own your own home? $100,000 buys 3 BDR, 1 BA home with office, media room, living room, kitchen, walk-in pantry, sun room, breezeway, 1-car garage and covered deck. All under 2680 sq.ft. metal roof plus finished out building, storage shed, pond with waterfalls and privacy fence on one lot in Dinosaur. Call (970)374-2428.

REAL ESTATE – LAND/LOTS
REAL ESTATE – LAND/LOTS: Approx. 6 acres +/- of vacant river front land. 4 miles west of Rangely. (970)629-1364.

RENTALS – MEEKER
RENTALS – MEEKER: APARTMENTS IN MEEKER 2 BDR, 1 BA apartments available for lease. Rent includes all utilities EXCEPT ELECTRIC. Large closets. All appliances including dishwasher, disposal, microwave. On-site 24-hour laundry. Large backyard ON THE RIVER. Security deposit required. Must pass background check. $825/month, 6 or 12-month leases available. Storage units also available for tenants. No pets. Stop By 680 Water St., Apt.#1 Or Call Us At (970)878-5187
RENTALS – MEEKER: The Flying U Guest House & Lodging offers nightly, weekly and monthly rentals. Rooms have queen beds, living room, kitchenette, bath, cable TV. Very private, quiet and relaxing. Parking right in front of your door. We also offer a fully equipped fitness studio. All rooms are non-smoking. No partiers or hard drinkers. The Flying U is a very beautiful setting. A Quest for Excellence. Call (970)878-3540 or (970)314-4908.
RENTALS – MEEKER: For rent or lease option to buy: 3 BDR, 2.5 BA, single family dwelling, beautiful views, 2 miles west of Meeker on Hwy. 13. $1500/month rent plus deposit or for sale for $269,000. See at www.westernslopefsbo.com. Call Jeanie in Texas at (361)387-1095 or (832)380-0860 or Andrea (970)878-4010.
RENTALS – MEEKER: APARTMENT FOR RENT: 10th Street, 2 BDR, 1 BA. Rent includes heat and hot water. On-site coin laundry. Tenant pays electric. Available month to month or lease. Call (970)878-4352 or (408)289-8900.
RENTALS – MEEKER: Furnished log home. Spectacular views, 2-story, 1 large BDR, dog run, garage, privacy, acreage, barbecue, grill, non-smokers, 28 miles upriver, $850 plus deposit. (970)878-4518.
RENTALS – MEEKER: Available now: 2 BDR, 1 3/4 BA townhome. Fenced back yard, no pets or smoking. References and lease deposit. Call (970)878-0790 or 878-3558 for application.
RENTALS – MEEKER: BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN, 5 BDR, 3 BA HOME, new kitchen, new carpet and window coverings, fireplace, 2-car garage, no pets, $1200/month. (303)657-9050 or (303)335-6099.
RENTALS – MEEKER: Remodeled 2 BDR duplex, fenced back yard, carport, quiet cul-de-sac with lots of kids, $850/month rent + $850 deposit. (303)931-3735.
RENTALS – MEEKER: 4 BDR house, new carpet upstairs, washer & dryer, kitchen appliances, $1500/month for family, 861 10th St. Call 878-3351 for info. Available July 2.
RENTALS – MEEKER: RENTALS AVAILABLE NOW: 2 BDR townhouse, apartments & single room in rooming house. Reasonable rent. Please call Melinda at (970)878-3363.
RENTALS – MEEKER: Trailer space available, full hook up, 30 ft. or smaller, can handle slide out – right side only, $500 monthly. (970)314-4908.
RENTALS – MEEKER: 12TH STREET APARTMENTS 2 BDR, 1 BA, heat, hot water, cable included, $800/month + $500 deposit. Call (970)756-1077.
RENTALS – MEEKER: Quiet in town riverside location, RV spaces with city water and sewer, 15-30-50 amp electrical, 1 week minimum stay, $20/day, $550/month. (970)220-2150.
RENTALS – MEEKER: House for rent: 2 BDR, 2 BA about 10 miles from Meeker, partially furnished. (970)878-4320.
RENTALS – MEEKER: Townhouse, 3 BDR, 1.5 BA, washer & dryer included, $900/month. No pets. 878-5858.
RENTALS – MEEKER: Commercial Office Space in town square. Paid utilities with private parking. Call 878-4323.
RENTALS – MEEKER: Commercial office space available in Hugus Building, downtown Meeker. 878-4138.
RENTALS – MEEKER: 10×10 Storage Unit available. Call M-1 Express, 878-5828.
RENTALS – MEEKER: For rent: 400 sq. ft. ground level office, all utilities paid, $400/month. 878-5483.
RENTALS – MEEKER: Newly remodeled 2 BDR townhome. $750/mo. 878-3504.
RENTALS – MEEKER: Commercial space available July, great Main St. location. 878-3433.

RENTALS – RANGELY
RENTALS – RANGELY: Duplex apartments for rent, both are 2 BDR, 1 BA, available June 1. (970)216-3151.
RENTALS – RANGELY: Commercial shop with office to rent, available now. Call Rio Blanco Realty 675-2251.
RENTALS – RANGELY: SILVER SAGE RV PARK (970)675-2259 RV Spaces for rent. Carl & Peggy Rector (970)675-8573 Peg’s cell (970)629-5574 Carl’s cell (970)629-5573.

CARS – DOMESTIC
CARS – DOMESTIC: 1973 Mustang convertible, 302 V-8, 3-speed floor shift, yellow, black interior, white top, new clutch, nice car, second owner, 87+K original miles, $13,000 OBO, no trades. (970)629-5281.

CARS – IMPORT
CARS – IMPORT: 2003 Subaru Baja, 73,000 miles, yellow & gray, AWD, manual transmission, $13,000 OBO. (970)620-5147.
CARS – IMPORT: 1998 Toyota Camry, great commuter car, 20-30 mpg, new transmission, timing belt, water pump, brakes, rotors and tires, $3800 OBO. (970)210-1026.

PICKUPS 4X4
PICKUPS 4X4: 1988 Chevy 1/2 ton truck 4WD runs good but needs transmission $950 (970)824-1036.

BOATS & WATERCRAFT
BOATS & WATERCRAFT: Sale! skis, wakeboards, tubes, vests, wet suits, 14-22′ fishing, skiing & pontoon boats, Garmin Minkota, G3 Marine dealer, 824-6544.
BOATS & WATERCRAFT: Discounts totaling $5000 off MSRP, 17.5′ extra wide, G3 fish & ski boat, 150 hp, Mimini, 24v troller motor. Dealer 824-6544.

CAMPERS & RVS
CAMPERS & RVS: 2008 Cruiser, 33 ft., 3 slide outs, like new, very nice, $38,000 OBO. (970)620-5147.
CAMPERS & RVS: 1997 Lance Squire model 3000 8.6 ft overhead camper, excellent condition, $8500. 878-4500.

MOTORCADE – MISCELLANEOUS
MOTORCADE – MISCELLANEOUS: Rocky Mountain Auto-Craig. Selling quality used cars, with limited warranty, financing WAC, give us a call 824-5749, Dealer. Motor: MOTORCADE – MISCELLANEOUS: For Sale: A 2006 Polaris 4-Wheel Outlaw ATV and a 1979 GMC 1/ 2 Ton 4×4 Pickup. Items are being sold separately. Sealed written bids for each item are being accepted through July 7, 2009 at First National Bank of the Rockies, 222 W. Main St., Rangely, CO. Highest bid for each item will be accepted for final sale. Please contact Lissa at 970-878-9026 with questions.

MOTORCYCLES
MOTORCYCLES: 2004 Honda CR-125R for sale, $1500. Call (970)629-2370.

SNOWMOBILES
SNOWMOBILES: Brand new 2008 Yamaha Phazer MTX snowmobile (white, gray & orange) in mint condition plus accessories, $5000 OBO. Sled has only 238 miles. 878-4360.

UTILITY TRAILERS
UTILITY TRAILERS: TRAILER SPECIALS: 24′-30′ GN dovetails, 14′ dumps, 3-horse slant, 2-place enclosed, UT & carhaulers, CM flatbeds. Dealer, 824-6544.

LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTOR SETTLEMENT RIO BLANCO COUNTY 2009 CRACKFILL PROJECT – NOTICE is hereby given that on the 13th day of July, 2009 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. of 1000 North Warm Springs Road, Salt Lake City, UT 84126 for all work done by said CONTRACTOR on the project known as Rio Blanco County 2009 Crackfill Project. 1) Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project may at any time, up to and including the date specified in item 2 below, file a VERIFIED STATEMENT of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims. 2) All such claims shall be filed with Ron Leeper, Road and Bridge Coordinator, Rio Blanco County Public Facilities Department, 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 on or before June 25, 2009. 3) Failure on the part of a creditor to file such a statement will relieve Rio Blanco County from any and all liability for such claim. Dated at Meeker, Colorado this 8th day of June, 2009. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY BY JOE COLLINS, CHAIRMAN Rio Blanco Herald: 6/11/09 & 6/18/09.
LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTOR SETTLEMENT RIO BLANCO COUNTY 2009 COUNTY ROAD 122 GRAVEL PROJECT – NOTICE is hereby given that on the 13th day of July, 2009 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners with Krule Construction, LLC of 3463 County Road 13, Meeker, CO 81641 for all work done by said CONTRACTOR on the project known as Rio Blanco County 2009 County Road 122 Gravel Project. 1) Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project may at any time, up to and including the date specified in item 2 below, file a VERIFIED STATEMENT of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims. 2) All such claims shall be filed with Ron Leeper, Road and Bridge Coordinator, Rio Blanco County Public Facilities Department, 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 on or before June 25, 2009. 3) Failure on the part of a creditor to file such a statement will relieve Rio Blanco County from any and all liability for such claim. Dated at Meeker, Colorado this 8th day of June, 2009. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY BY JOE COLLINS, CHAIRMAN Rio Blanco Herald: 6/11/09 & 6/18/09.
LEGAL NOTICES: Notification of meeting for the Rangely Town Council, Board of Trustees The Town of Rangely Town Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Court Room at 209 E Main, Rangely, CO 81648. Agendas are posted in the lobby at Town Hall and at the Rangely District Library. The meetings are televised live on channel 3 through Bresnan Cable TV. All meetings are open to the public.
LEGAL NOTICES: Public Notice Urie Rock Co.; 2424 East Main Street, Rangely, CO 81648 has filed an application for a Regular (112) Construction Materials Operation Reclamation Permit with the Colorado Mined Land reclamation Board under provisions of the Colorado Land reclamation Act for the Extraction of Construction Materials. The proposed mine is known as the Urie Gravel Pit, and is located at or near Section 31, T2N, R101W and Section 36, T2N, R102W of the 6TH P.M., Rio Blanco County, Colorado. The purposed date of commencement is September, 2009, and the proposed date of completion is September, 2015. The proposed future use of the land is Range Land. Additional information and tentative decision date may be obtained from the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567, or at the Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s office; 555 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641, or the above-named applicant. Comments must be in writing and must be received by the Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety by 4:00 p.m. on July 22, 2009. Publish: June 11, 18, 25 and July 2, 2009 Rio Blanco Herald Times.
LEGAL NOTCIES: PUBLIC NOTICE – The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, June 22, 2009, at the County Administration Building, 317 E. Market, Meeker, CO. Tentative Agenda 11:00 a.m. Board of County Commissioners: a. Additions or deletions to the agenda, b. Consideration of the June 8 & 15, 2009, minutes, c. Other. 11:05 a.m. Contracts/Resolutions/Agreement: a. Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. Crack Seal Project – Final Payment – $1,614.06, b. Krule Contruction, LLC for Road 122 Project Final Payment – $2,164.73, c. Ennovate Corporation – Energy Audit and Assessment, d. Other. 11:15 a.m. Bid Openings: a. 2009 County Road 26 Overlay Project, b. 2009 Helicopter Bid, c. Other. 11:30 a.m. BLM Update – Kent Walter. 11:45 a.m. Public Comment. 11:50 a.m. County Commissioners Updates. Break. 1:10 p.m. Abatement: a. Harpst Family Trust Schedule No. R302375. 1:15 p.m. Hearings: a. Subdivision 08-12 – Ridge Estates – the applicant has applied for a Planned Unit Development subdivision south of the Town of Meeker along CR 13 comprised of 32 single family lots and four townhome lots containing four units each served by a central water system, located on a 153-acre parcel in T1N, R94W, Sec. 27 & 34, 6th P.M., adjacent to Mesa View Estates. Current zoning is Compact Residential. OTHER COUNTY BUSINESS If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9573 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made. Please check the County’s website for an updated agenda. www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/commissioners. Published: June 18, 2009 Rio Blanco Herald Times.
LEGAL NOTICES: REQUEST for DESIGN/BUILD PROPOSAL – Rio Blanco County is seeking the services of a Design/Build general contractor to complete the final design (to include structural and electrical engineering design specifications) and construction work on the remodeling of the “Old Library Space” at the Fairfield Community Center located at 3rd and Main St., Meeker, CO 81641. The floor space is approximately 4,000 sq ft with a vaulted ceiling. The area contains a loft and center structures to be removed. Structural integrity of the roof structure will need to be ensured once the loft and center structures are removed. 18 offices are planned for this space; 7 private offices and 11 spaces with movable office partitions. In addition, one large conference room is also planned. Interested Design/Build contractors are asked to contact the County Administrator, Patrick Hooker, P.O. Box i, 317 E. Market St., Meeker, CO 81641 or by calling (970) 878-9436 or by e-mail: [email protected] to obtain a copy of the RFP, Specifications and Design Criteria, and other related documents. A MANDATORY pre-proposal conference is scheduled on: Friday, June 26, 2009 at 11 a.m. MDT. Design/Build proposals are due: Monday, July 13, 2009 at 10 a.m. MDT. Publish: June 18 and 25, 2009 Rio Blanco Herald Times.
LEGAL NOTICES: Notice of Director Election White River Electric Association, Inc. Prospective candidates for the annual election of White River Electric Association, Inc. directors may now obtain nominating petitions at the headquarters, 6th and Market Streets in Meeker during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Two directors from the rural district will be elected. One director will be elected to a three year term, and one director will be elected to a one year term. Also one director from the town district will be elected to a three year term. Completed petitions must be signed by 15 qualified Association members and returned to WREA by July 24, 2009 by 4:30 p.m. Balloting will be conducted by mail in August. White River Electric members may also vote in person at the annual meeting, September 9, 2009 -12:00 p.m. at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. Publish: June 18 and 25, 2009 Rio Blanco Herald Times.
LEGAL NOTICES: County Court RIO BLANCO County, Colorado, Court Address: P.O. Box 1150, Meeker, CO 81641. IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: Parent/Petitioner: KELI DECUIR for Minor Child: TYWAYNE RAY DECUIR FOR A CHANGE OF NAME TO: TY RAY DECUIR, Case Number: 09C70. PUBLIC NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Public Notice is given on 6/16/09, that a Petition for a Change of Name of a Minor Child has been filed with the Rio Blanco County Combined Court. The Petition requests that the name of TYWAYNE RAY DECUIR be changed to TY RAY DECUIR Solveig Olson, Clerk of Court By /s/Susan Mills Deputy Clerk, ( S E A L) COUNTY COURT OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY COLORADO. Publish: June 18, 25 and July 2, 2009 Rio Blanco Herald Times.
LEGAL NOTICES: County Court Rio Blanco County, Colorado Court Address: 555 Main St., Suite 303 P.O. Box 1150, Meeker, CO 81641. IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF: Parent/Petitioner: Samual A. & Connie M. Jones for: Minor Child: Fabian Ramone Trejo to change the child’s name to: Fabian Joseph Jones Case Number: 09C48. NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: Trisha Irene Griego & Ramone Enrique Trejo, non-custodial parent. Notice is given that a hearing is scheduled as follows: DATE: Aug. 10, 2009, TIME: 2:30 P.M., LOCATION: Rio Blanco County Court for the purpose of requesting a change of name for Fabian Ramone Trejo. At this hearing the Court may enter an order changing the name of the minor child. To support or voice objection to the proposed name change, you must appear at the hearing. Date 6-15-09, /s/Connie M. Jones, Connie M. Jones, P.O. Box 571, Meeker, CO 81641, 970-878-4675. Publish: June 18, 25, July 2, 9 & 16, 2009 Rio Blanco Herald Times.
LEGAL NOTICES: Notice of Proposed Budget – Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Education of Rangely School District RE-4 (District), Rio Blanco County, Colorado, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009 and has been filed in the District’s Administration Office located at 609 So. Stanolind Ave., Rangely, CO, where it is available for public inspection. The proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a Regular meeting of the District’s Board of Education to be held at the District’s Administration Office located at 609 So. Stanolind Ave., on Tuesday, June 22, 2009, at 5:30 P.M. Any person paying school taxes in the District may, at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget, file or register his/her objections thereto. Dated this 8th day of June, 2009 Board of Education Rangely School District RE-4, /s/Teresa L. Holcomb, Secretary/Treasurer, Date: 1st publication 6/11/2009, Last publication 6/18/2009, Rio Blanco Herald Times.
LEGAL NOTICES: PUBLIC NOTICE – The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office will be auctioning off to the highest bidder over the 4th of July weekend an array of confiscated and/or abandoned weapons. Many of these weapons have been in the possession of the Sheriff’s Office for well over 30 years. If anyone believes the Sheriff’s Office has a weapon they have a claim for please contact this office at 970-878-9620 within 10 business days of the first publication date and we will determine if it can be released. A complete listing of weapons is available upon request at the Sheriff’s Office. Cash or good check only on day of sale. All sales subject to purchaser completing a CBI background check. Si Woodruff, Sheriff, Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. Publish: June 11 and 18, 2009 Rio Blanco Herald Times Ads for 06/18/09
LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that Rio Blanco County (hereafter referred to as the “Sponsor” or “Owner”), will receive sealed bids for Meeker Airport NAVAIDS Relocation Project, A.I.P. No. 03-08-0041-06/08, State Project No. 09-EEO-01, at the Meeker Airport. The project involves the approximate quantities of the following work items: Relocate Existing ASOS Segmented Circle and Lighted Wind Cone 730 Lineal Feet of 8′ Electric Wildlife Fence 1150 Linear Feet of Access Road Relocate Taxiway Guidance Sign The bids must be prepared on forms supplied by the Owner and filed with the Rio Blanco County Commissioners, BY MAIL at P.O. Box i, ATTN: Teresa Anderson, Meeker, CO 81641, with the envelope clearly marked with the name of the bid, and received no later than 4:00p.m. on July 9, 2009 OR HAND DELIVERED to the Rio Blanco County Administration Building, 317 E. Market Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 with the envelope clearly marked with the name of the bid no later than 11:00 a.m. July 13, 2009. Hand delivered bids will be accepted ONLY on the date of the bid opening. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Board of County Commissioners meeting, in the presence of the bidders and their representatives on July 13, 2009 at 11:15 a.m. The Bidder (proposer) must supply all the information required by the bid or proposal forms and specifications. No bids will be received after the specified hour and date. Bids that are not prepared and filed in accordance with proposal requirements and conditions of the specifications may be rejected. All bids must be accompanied either by a certified check, payable to Rio Blanco County in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid, or by a Bid Bond in a like amount and executed by an approved surety company. The check or bond will be retained by the Owner as liquidated damages if the successful bidder refuses or fails to enter into contract and performance bond in accord with his bid within fifteen (15) days after date of notification of award. Minimum wage rates as established by the Secretary of Labor are applicable to the work performed on this project. The proposed construction contract, together with detailed drawings and specifications for the construction of the work are available for inspection at the office of the airport manager by contacting Samantha Lopez at (970) 878-4349. The same may be obtained from the office of the Engineer, GDA Engineers, 1508 Stampede Avenue, P. O. Box 338, Cody, Wyoming 82414, (307) 587-3411, for a non-refundable reproduction charge of $100.00. Interested parties may register and view the plans and specifications at www.gdaengineers.com. Online contract documents are for use by subcontractors and suppliers in preparing quotations to prime bidders. All prime bidders must purchase a hardcopy of the Project Manual and the Plan Set. Bids may not be withdrawn after the time fixed for opening them. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities in the bids and reject any and all bids. The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended, to the equal opportunity clause and the Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications including the goals and timetables for minority and female participation. A Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities must be submitted prior to the award of the proposed contract, including any subcontracts in excess of $10,000.00. All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions. The project will be shown to interested Bidders at 2:00 p.m., June 22, 2009 local time, at the airport in Meeker. BY ORDER OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY. /s/Teresa D. Anderson, Teresa D. Anderson, RBC Coordinator, Publication Dates: June 18 and 25, 2009 in Rio Blanco Herald Times.
LEGAL NOTICES: COMBINED NOTICE OF SALE AND RIGHT TO CURE AND REDEEM FORECLOSURE NUMBER 09-03 To whom it may concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: Public Trustee’s Foreclosure Sale No. 09-03 was commenced on 03/27/2009 in the office of the undersigned Public Trustee relating to the Deed of Trust described below: Original Grantor(s): Brandy Marie Bradford and Robert Lee Bradford Original Beneficiary: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for New Century Mortgage Corporation Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC Date of Deed of Trust: 08/30/2006 County of Recording: Rio Blanco Recording Date of Deed of Trust:09/08/2006 Reception No.: 286130 Original Principal Balance: $128,000.00 Outstanding Principal Balance: $127,204.64 Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: Failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust and other violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. Lots 9 and 10, Block 96, The Town of Meeker; EXCEPT the East 10 feet of Lot 10. County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado. Also Known as: 1285 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641 WHICH HAS THE ADDRESS OF: 1285 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641. NOTICE OF SALE – The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust described herein, has filed written election and demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 07/29/2009, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Meeker CO 81641 sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ fees, the expenses of sale, and other items allowed by law, and will deliver to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. First Publication: 06/11/2009 Last Publication: 07/09/2009. Name of Publication: Rio Blanco Herald Times NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS, IS ATTACHED TO ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED. A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER THE SALE. DATE: 04/03/2009 Karen Arnold Public Trustee of Rio Blanco County, State of Colorado By: Karen Arnold, Public Trustee. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Robert J. Aronowitz, Esq. #5673, Joan Olson, Esq. #28078, Joel T. Mecklenberg, Esq. #36291, Marcy McDermott, Esq #38030, Stacey L. Aronowitz, Esq. #36290 Aronowitz & Ford, LLP 1199 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204 (303)813-1177. The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. Attorney file number: 3202.38898
LEGAL NOTICES: DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIV. 6, COLORADO TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN WATER APPLICATIONS IN WATER DIV. 6 SUPREME COURT OF COLORADO OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE ORDER OF APRIL 23, 2009 CONCERNING THE FILING OF WHITE RIVER DRAINAGE BASIN WATER COURT APPLICATIONS ON AND AFTER AUGUST 5, 2009, PURSUANT TO C.R.S. §37-92-201(1), COLORADO RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 90, AND RULE 2 OF THE UNIFORM LOCAL RULES FOR ALL WATER COURT DIVISIONS Senate Bill 09-15, to be codified at C.R.S. §37-92-201(1), with an effective date of August 5, 2009, places the White River Drainage Basin within the authorities of the water court and the division engineer for Water Division No. 6. Thus, on and after August 5, 2009, the proper filing venue for all White River Drainage Basin applications and subsequent documents is Water Division No. 6. Under the prior statutory provision, venue for White River Drainage Basin applications has been in Water Division No. 5. Revised Water Court Rule 2 of the Uniform Local Rules for All Water Court Divisions, with an effective date of July 1, 2009, requires counsel for applicants and opposers to file and serve applications and all subsequent documents through the approved judicial branch e-filing service provider. Rule 2 also provides that applicants and opposers without counsel shall file a single copy of the application and all subsequent documents in original paper format, and the water clerk shall scan and upload such paper-filed documents to the approved judicial branch e-filing system. On and after August 5, 2009, the Water Clerk for Water Division No. 6 shall accept for filing and publication all White River Drainage Basin applications, and subsequent documents in the case, filed in Water Division No. 6. On and after August 5, 2009, the Water Clerk for Water Division No. 5 shall not accept for filing and publication any White River Drainage Basin applications attempted to be filed in Water Division No. 5. The Water Clerk for Water Division No. 5 shall issue pre-cancellation notices pursuant to C.R.S. §37-92-305(7) for all White River Drainage Basin applications filed prior to August 5, 2009 that are subject to future findings of reasonable diligence. The pre-cancellation notices shall direct applicants to file applications for findings of reasonable diligence in Water Division No.6. The Water Clerk for Water Division No. 5 shall make available to the Water Court for Water Division No. 6 all prior cases that pertain to the diligence applications upon the issuance of the pre-cancellation notice. To help alert White River Drainage Basin applicants and their attorneys regarding these statutory and rule revisions, the water clerks for Water Divisions No. 5 and No. 6 shall publish this order in the May through August 2009 full resumes of applications for both divisions. Dated this Twenty-Third Day of April, 2009. /s/ Mary J. Mullarkey, Mary J. Mullarkey, Chief Justice, ROUTT COUNTY COMBINED COURT WATER DIV. 6, By: /s/ Connie Strasheim, Court Judicial Assistant. Published: June 18, 2009 in Rio Blanco Herald Times
LEGAL NOTICES: PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF AERIAL SPRAYING FOR CONTROL OF FLIES AND MOSQUITOES The Town Board has determined that it is in the public interest to conduct aerial spraying along the river within the Town limits and outlying adjacent areas including the Meeker Golf Course and Powell Park. Aerial spraying will be conducted within the Town limits along the river, just after daybreak Monday, June 29th; Tuesday, June 30th; Wednesday, July 1st; or Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 depending upon weather conditions. Further information is available at Town Hall, 345 Market St., (970) 878-5344, on the Town’s website at www.townofmeeker.org, or from Gary Coulter, (970) 878-5045. Publish: June 18 and 25, 2009 Rio Blanco Herald Times.

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Jake Blazon at bat for the Meeker Cowboys. The MHS team brought home two wins against Olathe and lost two against the North Fork Miners. The location for this weekend’s games has not been announced due to weather and field conditions. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
Jake Blazon at bat for the Meeker Cowboys. The MHS team brought home two wins against Olathe and lost two against the North Fork Miners. The location for this weekend’s games has not been announced due to weather and field conditions. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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The 2024 Meeker High School boys basketball team held their awards banquet last week. Jace Mobley was named Player of the Western Slope League and all-conference, Ryan Sullivan all-conference, Jonathon Fitzgibbons all-conference, Ethan Quinn honorable mention all-conference, Jacob Simonsen honorable mention all conference. Mobley will play in All State games. Coach Klark Kindler was named Western Slope Coach of the Year. Left to right: Bryan Rosas, Simonsen, Quinn, Fitzgibbons, Mobley and Sullivan.
The 2024 Meeker High School boys basketball team held their awards banquet last week. Jace Mobley was named Player of the Western Slope League and all-conference, Ryan Sullivan all-conference, Jonathon Fitzgibbons all-conference, Ethan Quinn honorable mention all-conference, Jacob Simonsen honorable mention all conference. Mobley will play in All State games. Coach Klark Kindler was named Western Slope Coach of the Year. Left to right: Bryan Rosas, Simonsen, Quinn, Fitzgibbons, Mobley and Sullivan.
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Mormon crickets have hatched near Rangely. They were all sighted on BLM land north of Hwy. 64 near the junction of CR 96 and CR 1, down a dirt road near the Moffat County line.  The picture shown was taken yesterday by Mary Meinen from Rangely. She says the crickets are about the size of a ladybug (less than 1/2”). Some of them are actually yellow in color but most of them are darker. They are milling around and getting ready to start moving soon. Note: Photo is not to scale.
Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are still asking for your help to identify additional hatch-outs of crickets so that control efforts can be put in place. The success of the program will highly depend upon local landowners and the public helping to locate crickets as soon as they hatch.  See last week’s paper for a list of ways to help or contact the County Weed & Pest District at 970-878-9670 or the Conservation District office at 970-878-9838 with any questions. Website: www.WhiteRiverCD.com
Mormon crickets have hatched near Rangely. They were all sighted on BLM land north of Hwy. 64 near the junction of CR 96 and CR 1, down a dirt road near the Moffat County line. The picture shown was taken yesterday by Mary Meinen from Rangely. She says the crickets are about the size of a ladybug (less than 1/2”). Some of them are actually yellow in color but most of them are darker. They are milling around and getting ready to start moving soon. Note: Photo is not to scale. Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are still asking for your help to identify additional hatch-outs of crickets so that control efforts can be put in place. The success of the program will highly depend upon local landowners and the public helping to locate crickets as soon as they hatch. See last week’s paper for a list of ways to help or contact the County Weed & Pest District at 970-878-9670 or the Conservation District office at 970-878-9838 with any questions. Website: www.WhiteRiverCD.com
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Meeker FFA Chapter members competed at the District Leadership Development Event in Craig, Colorado, this month. Top row from left to right: Eva Scritchfield, Charlie Rogers, Alan Rivera, Trent Sanders, Koy Weber, Orion Musser, Said Rodriguez, Carlos Carrillo, Aidan Tapia, Hayden Garcia, Tristan Rollins, Mathew Willey, Quentin Simpson. Middle row: Sidney Keetch, Aurora Stallings, Sydnie Ross, Ava Nay, Lili Piper, Leah Wood. Bottom Row: Jaicee Simmons, Kailynn Watson, Cody Richardson, Kayla Castillo, Braydin Raley, Autumn Stallings, Aimee Shults, Emily Hamm. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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A crew from the Flat Tops Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation joined forces last summer to remove obsolete fences to improve habitat for wildlife. Read the full story and the foundation’s update from their 30th Anniversary meeting in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
A crew from the Flat Tops Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation joined forces last summer to remove obsolete fences to improve habitat for wildlife. Read the full story and the foundation’s update from their 30th Anniversary meeting in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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