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**ANNOUNCEMENTS**

The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407.

ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us

The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected]

RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and Park, Meeker.

AA & Al-Anon Meetings – Rangely Alcoholics Anonymous – Open meetings Tues & Thurs, 7 p.m., 115 Kennedy Dr., St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Rangely.

Al-Anon meets Monday, 8:15 p.m., 207 S. Sunset, 1st Baptist Church, Rangely. Al-Anon info call 970-629-5064 or 970-629-2970.

Women’s NA/AA meetings, Monday 1:30 p.m., St. Timothy’s.

Alcoholics Anonymous Mon. 7 p.m., Weds. 7 p.m., Fri. 7 p.m. St. James Church – enter from back parking lot, meetings are downstairs in Richards Hall, 4th & Park, Meeker 878-4158 878-5636 Alanon Thurs. 7 p.m. 878-5655.

Rangely Victim Services An open door for the protection and care of abused and battered persons. Non-emergency call 629-9691. Emergencies call 911. Providing assistance for victims of violent crimes.

New Eden Pregnancy Care Services – pregnancy tests, emergency supplies, guidance by trained volunteers, classes on pregnancy and child care, post-abortion support, referrals. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 345 Main Street, Meeker. Email: [email protected] or (970)878-5117 and 219 Sunset Avenue Rangely. Email: [email protected] or (970) 675-2300. All services are confidential.

Meeker Housing Authority Board of Directors meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00.PM at The Pines, 875 Water St., Meeker.

Veterans Service Offices Rio Blanco County: Veterans Service Officer – Joe Dungan, Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., County Administration Building, 200 Main Street Suite 300, Meeker. 878-9690 office, 878-3219 home. Fax 878-9581. Rangely: Veterans Service Officer – Hoot Gibson, Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., County Annex, 17497 State Hwy 64, Rangely. 878-9695 office, 675-2669 home.

SAFEHOUSE If you are being abused physically or mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for confidential shelter and help. 878-3131.

The Rangely Moms Group gives pregnant women and mothers of newborns through elementary school-aged children time to take a break, join in discussions and crafts, and build relationships with other moms. We meet the first Thursday of each month from September through May, from 9-11 a.m. at First Baptist Church ((207 S Sunset). Join us! For more information, call Britt Campos at 801-589-4803.

The VFW, American Legion, and their Auxiliaries will meet the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM at 290 4th St. For further information call (970) 878-5326.

Looking for female roommate to help out with rent and utilities and weekends with cooking and laundry. Call for interview. 970-260-8758

Attention Rio Blanco County Veterans: Veterans may be eligible for mileage reimbursement for travel costs to receive VA medical care. If you do not currently receive VA travel compensation please contact the Rio Blanco County Veterans Service offices. Rangely: John ‘Hoot’ Gibson, 970-878-9695. Meeker: Joe Bob Dungan, 970-878-9690. Travel compensation is made possible through the Veterans Trust Fund Grant and VFW Post 5843.

**AUCTIONS**

AUCTION: Annual Spring Consignment Auction Saturday April 14th at 9:00 a.m.,

2368 S. 1500 E. (just off Hwy. 40) in Vernal Utah.

Equipment of all kinds, Many Vehicles, Trucks, Trailers, Campers, ATV’s, Motorcycles, Boats, Lawn & Garden items, New and Used Tools, Generators, Air Compressors, Lumber, Pipe, Tack, Camping and Fishing Items, Antiques & Collectibles, Household items, and much more! For more Information or to Consign to this Auction please call ZJ Auction Service, Inc. at 435-828-7424.

www.zjauction.com

**ELDERCARE SERVICES**

Western Slope In-Home Care has an established care team here in Meeker! We need to start helping people in Need! Cleaning or personal care. Easy sign-up, call for a  free consultation! #970-878-7008. (Visitwww.westernslopehomecare.com to see other counties we serve in or services we provide)

**FARM & RANCH **

Looking to Lease;

Summer grazing pasture for 60-150 pairs of well behaved Balck Angus cattle. Competitive rates and excellent references available. 970-846-8310

**HELP WANTED: GENERAL**

Energetic people needed for the front of the house at Ma Famiglia’s Restaurant. ffull-time and part-time positions available. Positions available immediately for qualified applicants. Pick up and application at 410 Market St. Meeker.

CO Division of Water Resources Rio Blanco County Water Commissioner Part-time, 6 months per year www.water.state.co.us

for position description and application. Apply by April 3, 2018. Questions call Erin Light at 970-879-0272

Part time/Full time housekeeping postion and part time graveyard position available. Apply in person at Blue Spruce Inn.

Rio Blanco BOCES is currently accepting applications for a School Nurse in the Meeker School District .  The candidate will ensure the health needs of students during the school day, direct the immunization program, oversee delegated nursing tasks and serve as a liaison between parents, teachers and administrations.  The nurse will oversee vision and hearing screening programs and the medication administration policy for the schools.

Applications can be found on our website at www.rioblancoboces.com

Please send applications to:  Rio Blanco BOCES 402 W. Main Street Rangely, CO. 81648

For more information please contact:

Teresa Schott (970)675-2064 [email protected]

CNCC

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CNCC is accepting applications for the following positions:

Dental Hygienist Faculty/Program Director: Rangely Campus

Executive Assistant to the President: Rangely Campus

Director of Human Resources: Rangely Campus

Equine Studies Instructor: Rangely Campus

NPS Academy Instructor: Rangely Campus

System Administrator IT: Rangely Campus

Dental Hygiene Faculty: Rangely Campus

Athletic Director: Rangely/Craig Campus

Facilities Director: Rangely Campus

Athletic Trainer: Rangely Campus

Positions are open until filled.

For more information on these positions, application requirements and complete job description visit: cncc.edu/employment Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. CNCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

**HELP WANTED: PART TIME**

PART-TIME teller position for Rio Blanco Schools FCU at our new location in Meeker, CO. Previous banking experience preferred, but not necessary. One day a week, every Wednesday 9:00 – 4:30. Must provide excellent customer service, process loan payments, make share deposits and withdrawals, etc.  Resumes accepted through April 4th. Background check required. Rio Blanco Schools Federal Credit Union, 402 W. Main St, Suite 139, Rangely, CO. 970-675-2372.

**HELP WANTED: SEASONAL**

The Meeker Cemetery District is seeking seasonal non-benefited laborers. 32 hours per week. May 1st – Sept 30th. Duties include perform manual labor, grounds maintenance and mowing. Must be able to lift, pull and carry 50lbs. Experience in equipment operation and small landscaping equipment a plus. Hiring range $16-$18/hour DOE. Pick up an application at the Meeker Cemetery District 265 County Rd 4, Meeker M-Th 8-12pm.

Town of Rangely

Seasonal Summer Help

Positions Opening

The Town of Rangely will be hiring seasonal workers for public works, gas, utilities, building and grounds and administration departments. Duties include but are not limited to the following: outside landscaping, maintenance, and a variety of other light duties depending on the department. The hourly rate is $10.50 hour.

Applications may be picked up at the Town of Rangely, 209 E Main, Rangely, CO 81648. Deadline for submitting an application is May 31, 2018. EOE.

**LAND/LOTS**
FSBO: 22 acre horse property with RV service and new fence. $85,000 OBO. 4751 County Rd 7. 580-377-9436

*LAWN & GARDEN **

Emerald City Lawn Care

Spring aeration.Free estimates. 970-878-4553

**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.

***RENTALS: MEEKER**

Cute 1 BDR/1 BA house w/ knotty pine living room, private small yard.

$675/mo  Water & Sewer included. 970-878-5858

Storage Depot 10×25 unit. 878-4808.

AVAILABLE NOW: retail space in the center of Meeker at 6th and Main in the historic Hugus Building. Includes over 5000 square feet and loading dock in the alley. This former general store has Main Street display, windows, an antique ceiling, freight elevator, built-in cupboards and 1910 era show cases. Call 970-878-4138 for details.

CLEAN REMODELED 2BD apartments, in-house laundry, storage units available, close to shopping and the downtown area & more. $595 per month. Western Exposures Realty LLC (970) 878-5877.

Commercial office space available in Hugus Building,

downtown Meeker. 878-4138.

Clean, quiet, 2 BDR, 1 BA includes washer & dryer. No pets. $475 per month + deposit. 970-260-8844 or 970-878-5265.

**RENTALS: RANGELY**

2 BDR , full bath, washer/dryer, utilities not included, no smoking/no pets, fenced yard. 306/308 South White Ave, Rangely. $425 deposit/$425 per month. 970-261-5634.

BDR house upstairs, 3 rooms downstairs, fenced in yard, 1 car garage, central heating and a/c. 970-629-3605

Rangely Duplex for Rent 1 or 2 bedroom duplex -Newly remodeled & landscaped. Please contact Rodney 970-462-6538 or Dan 970-462-6858.

SILVER SAGE RV PARK (970)675-2259 RV Spaces for rent. Managers: Dana & Debbie Hanvey (970)675-2259 (970)216-0138.

3 BDR, 1 BA, 1500 sq.ft., 2 car garage, large fenced back yard, extra storage available. 1 year lease, deposit, references., $800 per month. 970-640-2393

**WANTED***

Catering of evening meal, delivered, for 7-12 people, Oct 19-26, 2018. Call or text Ken @ 814-591-8989 or email [email protected]

Finicky little white dogs need old venison or beef for dog food. Freezer burned ok. No sausage, pork or chicken. Call or text 970-948-9547.

**LEGAL NOTICES**

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of David Charles Brown, Deceased

Rio Blanco County District Court

Case No. 18PR1

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to beh Personal Representative or to the District court of Rio Blanco County, Colorado on or before March 31, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.

Jillian Pilch, 2925 Bonds Lake Rd, Conyers, GA 30012

Published: March 15, 22 & 29, 2018

Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Dena Marie Byers, aka Dena M. Byers

aka Dena Byers, Deceased

District Court of Rio Blanco County, Colorado

Case No. 18PR030001

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Rio Blanco, Colorado, on or before the 2nd day of July, 2018, or the claims may be forever barred.

Romney Pfeifer Law Office, Personal Representative

Attn: Cena Nichole Carlson

415 W. Victory Way

Craig, CO 81625

Published: March 15, 22 & 29, 2018

Rio Blanco Herald Times

INVITATION TO BID

You are hereby invited to bid for the construction of the Town of Meeker Paving Project: 6th Street, 8th Street, & 10th Street. This construction project includes the rotomill and overlay of approximately 9,250 linear feet of roadway. The Project Owner is the Town of Meeker. The Project Engineer is Chris Hale, P.E. of Mountain Cross Engineering, Inc. in Glenwood Springs.

A complete set of plans, specifications and contract documents may be obtained after March 12, 2018 from the offices of Mountain Cross Engineering, Inc. (970-945-5544) or at the Meeker Town Hall (970-878-5344). A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, on Monday March 19, 2018, at 10:30 a.m.

Send or deliver the Bid Proposals to Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641 by 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 02, 2018. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a check in the amount of 10% of the bid made payable to The Town of Meeker as bid security, along with 3 references for similar work. The Bid Proposals and Bid Security should be placed in an envelope, securely sealed and labeled “Bid for Paving Project”. Plans, specifications, and contract documents should be returned with the bid. Performance and Payment Bonds are required.

The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids; to change, add, or amend the specifications; to waive any informalities; and the right to disregard all non-conforming or conditional bids or counter proposals. Each proposal shall be reviewed and considered consistent with the provisions of the Town of Meeker Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual, including but not limited to the Contract-Award-Preference section, which is incorporated herein by this reference and made a part of this “Invitation to Bid.”

Contact Russ Overton with the Town of Meeker 970-878-5530 for additional information or with any questions regarding this project.

Published: March 15, 22, and 29, 2018

Rio Blanco Herald Times

TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR DOWNTOWN DESIGN STANDARDS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing before the Town of Meeker Planning Commission (April 2nd) and Meeker Board of Trustees (April 3rd) at the following time and place:

Planning meeting 2nd day of April 2018

Board of Trustees 3rd day of April 2018

7:00 P.M.

Meeker Town Hall

345 Market Street

Meeker, Colorado

The hearings are for the purpose of taking public comments on approval of Ordinances for Design Standards in relation to Town Codes and building/site/development standards.

Any person may appear at the hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be considered by the Commission/Board.

Published: March 22, and 29, 2018

Rio Blanco Herald Times

PUBLIC NOTICE

INVITATION TO BID

2018 Meeker Town Hall Window Replacement Project

Notice is hereby given that bid proposals, for the Town Hall Window Replacement Project, will be accepted by mail or delivered to Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO until Friday, April 27, 2018 at 3:00 P.M.

The proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Tuesday, May 1st Town Council meeting to be held at 7:00 P.M.

The bid will be awarded at the following Town Council Meeting to be held at Town Hall, 345 Market Street in Meeker.

Specifications and Bid Packages including project specifications are available upon request at Town Hall or by calling 970-878-5344 or on the Town’s website www.townofmeeker.org.

The Town reserves the right to reject or accept any and all bids. Each proposal shall be reviewed and considered consistent with the provisions of the Town of Meeker Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual.

The bid proposal must be placed in an envelope, securely sealed and labeled “Meeker 2018 Town Hall Window Replacement bid” and be received no later than Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. Contact Scott Meszaros, Town Administrator,

970-878-4960 for additional information.

Published: March 22 and 29, 2018

Rio Blanco Herald Times

TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE RESUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY TO ME KNOWN AS BELLAND/FITZGIBBONS RESUBDIVISON.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of public hearings on the following dates:

Meeker Planning Commission: 2nd Day of April, 2018

Meeker Board of Trustees: 3th day of April, 2018

Said meetings will be held at 7:00P.M. at 345 Market Street Meeker, Colorado.

The hearings are for the purpose of taking public comment on a resubdivision of real property to be known as Belland-Fitzgibbons Resubdivision.

Any person may appear at the hearing and present evidence upon any matter to be considered by the Board.

Lisa Cook, CMC

Town Clerk

Published: March 29, 2018

Rio Blanco Herald Times

MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT

April 4, 2018

REGULAR BOARD MEETING at 7:00 PM

The Regular Board Meeting of the Meeker Sanitation District will be held at the Meeker Sanitation District Office, 265 8th Street, Meeker, Colorado

1. Call to order

2.   Additions or Changes to the Agenda

3. Approval of Minutes

4.   Public Comments

5. New Business

A. Wastewater Permit

6. Old Business

A. Wastewater Plant and Collections System Assessment

B. Plant Manager Report

C. Office Manager Report

7. Attorney

8. Board

A. Reports

B. Delinquent Accounts

C. Approve Current Bills

9. Adjourn

This agenda is subject to change without further notice.

Agenda is posted at the office of the Meeker Sanitation District. 265 8th Street.

Published: March 29, 2018

Rio Blanco Herald Times

RIO BLANCO COUNTY

NOTICE OF ROAD VACATION HEARING

NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on the 9th day of April, 2018 at 1:15PM at the Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main Street, 3rd floor, Commissioner’s Hearing Room in Meeker, Colorado for the purpose of considering and acting upon a petition it received calling for the vacation of the following described road:

That Portion of Rio Blanco County Road 60 described below

All persons interested in this matter are encouraged to attend the hearing.

The tracts of land through which said road passes and owners and occupants thereof, as nearly as can be determined are as follows:

Owner

Shirley F. Cox

Wade Ray Cox

Description of Land

All that portion of Rio Blanco County Road No. 60, lying in the NW1/4SE1/4 and the SW1/4NE1/4 of section 36,T2S, R95W of the 6th P.M., Rio Blanco County, Colorado.

Published: March 29, 2018

Rio Blanco Herald Times

RIO BLANCO COUNTY

NOTICE OF ROAD VACATION HEARING

NOTICE IS HEARBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado will conduct a public hearing on the 9th day of April, 2018 at 1:15PM at the Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Commissioner’s Hearing Room in Meeker, Colorado for the purpose of considering and acting upon a petition it received calling for the vacation of the following described road:

That Portion of Rio Blanco County Road 84A described below

All persons interested in this matter are encouraged to attend the hearing.

The tracts of land through which said road passes and owners and occupants thereof, as nearly as can be determined are as follows:

Owner

Shirley F. Cox

Description of Land

All that portion of Rio Blanco County Road No. 84A, lying in section 30, T2S, R94W of the 6th P.M., Rio Blanco County, Colorado.

Published: March 29, 2018

Rio Blanco Herald Times

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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.
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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
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