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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations online 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.

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 878-5919 878-5636 Al-Anon 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 2:30 p.m. 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, 878-3219home. 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 Grace Baptist Church (144 S. Stanolind Ave.). Join us! For more information, call Heather Zadra at (970) 629-9937.

Food Bank of the Rockies mobile food pantry truck will be providing Food assistance to community members of Rio Blanco County. Scheduled Dates for 2015: January 29, February 26, March 26, April 30 & May 28. The Food Bank will be at the Meeker Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring your own boxes to transport food. Seniors and handicapped served first. No qualifications or eligibility forms. Product distributed to anyone seeking food assistance on first come, first served basis. 40# senior box pickup at 10:30. Applications available for over age 60. FBR contact: Jill Heidel 877-953-3937. Sponsor contact: Debra Barney 970-878-9650.

RADINO & CHUCKWAGON
Please call before 9:00 a.m. day of meal
878-5627 or 675-8112
Senior Citizen Nutrition Program
Meals served at noon.
Reservations appreciated.
Suggested Donation Over 60 – $2.50. Under 60 – Guest Fee $7.
(Did you know? Homebound trays can be ordered for over 60, suggested donation $2.50 – 12:10 p.m. pickup.)
**MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
FRIDAY, May 8: Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/ gravy, beets, pears & cottage cheese, bring a guest for free.
MONDAY, May 11: Sweet & sour chicken, steamed brown rice, Chinese vegetables, strawberry applesauce, fortune cookie.
TUESDAY, May 12: French dip w/au jus, oven browned potatoes, mixed vegetables, orange, chocolate pudding.
WEDNESDAY May 13: Corned beef & cabbage, potatoes & carrots, banana, cornbread, vanilla pudding.
FRIDAY, May 15 : Hamburger stroganoff, pasta, orange spiced carrots, beets, apricots, biscuit.

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

PISTOL RIVER LEATHER It’s the work, not the clock, that tells you when it’s quittin’ time. 785 Park Ave 878-4346 www.pistolriverleather.com

Live music by Carol Rose at The Mexican House Restaurant Mother’s Day Noon-2:00 & 6:00-8:00

MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE
MAY 2015
NOTE: Please call 878-9368 in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below.
May 1, Bus in town
May 2, No bus
May 3, AM bus
May 4, Bus in town
May 5, Bus in town (Council on aging)
May 6, Bus in town
May 7, GRD JCT, Bus in town
May 8, Bus in town
May 9, No bus
May 10, AM bus (Mother’s day)
May 11, Bus in town
May 12, Bus in town (Foot clinic)
May 13, Bus in town
May 14, RIFLE, Bus in town
May 15, Bus in town
May 16, No bus
Call Streaker for a ride 878-9368. Reservations for Rec. Center Trips should be made at 878-3403. Chuckwagon 878-5627.

White River Electric Assn has Tri-County Tree Service trimming trees that endanger the power lines. If you have any questions please contact the WREA main office at 970-878-5041

AUCTIONS

SPRING CONSIGNMENT AUCTION, Saturday, May 16th, 10 AM, 640 East Victory Way, Craig, CO (Indoor Arena, Craig Fairgrounds) There will be guns, ammo, saddles & tack, tools of all kinds, antiques of all kinds, glassware, modern & antique furniture, office furniture, a level longbed pickup bed full of harnesses, collars, bridles, etc., 20 trees $5 each – Marshal Ash, Schubert Choke Cherry, Shade Master Locust & Autumn Purple Ash. Appliances, vehicles, equipment, trailers, coins, camp items, 2 newer church pews, Suzuki 1978 750 cc motorcycle, 3″ gas pump, 3 multi packers, pickup tool box & fuel tank w/pump. This is a consignment auction, meaning anything could show up unadvertized. For more info call Steve Claypoole, CP Auction Service, 970-260-5577. See web www.cpauction.com. “Call me about a sale for you”

MOVING AUCTION, Saturday, May 9th, 10 AM, 55999 County Rd 318 West, Maybell, CO. 2 Ford pickups, 1979 Scout, 1980 Mercedes Benz car, 24′ camper, hand & power tools, camp items, saddles & tack, 120 lb anvil, 10 pistols, 2 Colts, 20 rifles, several Winchesters, 10 shotguns, ammo, jewerly, clothes, furs, rugs, dolls, glassware, primitives, pictures, silver, crocks, jars, lamps, razors, tins, horns & heads, nice antique furniture, modern furniture, nice leather bar stools, marbles, books, fancy work, nice old quilts, plants, elk teeth, knives, felt & straw cowboy hats, very nice set of big, heavy sleigh bells, yard art, fencing, army items, white picket fence, snowshoes. Owner Dotie Petrini. For more info call Steve Claypoole, CP Auction Service 970-260-5577. Must see web www.cpauction.com “Call me about a sale for you”

Consignment Auction Saturday, May 16th, 10:00 A.M. Fairgrounds, Meeker, CO Tractors: JD 4320W Farmhand loader, MF165W loader & blade, 1974 Ford 500069HP, 1974 MF165W loader, 12 ft. Meadow drag, 94 Liberty 3 horse slant, 95Hale 4 Horse, 93 20 ft. flatbed, 99 pickup bed trailer, 4 good saddles, 1 McClellan saddle, 2 like-new pack saddles, lots of tack, 3 shotguns, 3 rifles, lots of hand tools, 300 gallon fuel tank w/stand, 500 gallon fuel tank w/stand, 4 ft. disk 3 pt., 2 bottom plow, Titan 8000 generator, Titan 515 air compressor, JD #9 7ft. mower, 50 good 7 ft. cedar posts, antiques, table/2 leaves/5 chairs, china cabinet, rocking chair, dresser w/mirror and chest, roll top desk, sewing machine, log bed full size, log daybed, ice box, log coffee table, used tires, motor bikes-need repair, 2 riding mowers-Bolen, 3 round bale feeders, 5 hay bale feeders, water tanks, 1994 auto car w/dumpbed, 1998 Mack w/15ft. dumpbed. Too much to list. Bryce Purkey Auctioneer (970)878-4331 Leave message.

ELDER CARE

In home care services available day or night. Will travel. Call (970) 620 – 0917.

FARM AND RANCH

Huberwoods in Lapoint, UT Corral Poles 8′-20′, Fence Stays Posts 8′ (pine & cedar), Line and Corner Teepee poles and Small Logs (will deliver 2.00/loaded mile) Call Brad: (435) 790-3038 or (435) 247-2481

Black Simmental-Angus yearling bulls for sale. Semen tested and breeding soundness exam. Ready to work. 970-326-7245 or 970-824-7245

FIREWOOD AND STOVES

Spring Sale, premium pinyon, $200 a ton. More heat than 2 cords of pine. Mark Schumacher, Rangely 970-620-0387 voicemail

GUNS

Colt AR-15, pre-ban, 8 mags, $1500 OBO. (970) 618-8375.

LAWN AND GARDEN

Emerald City Lawn Care Weekly, Biweekly, As Needed Services. Free Estimates. No Contracts. Let us take care of your lawn! (970) 220-2040

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.

WANTED

Used carpet, must be free in Rangely 970-675-5151

HELP WANTED – FULL TIME

Maintenance Technician.
ERBM Recreation & Park District is seeking one full-time benefited Maintenance Technician. Salary range $14.48-$19.20/hr. Duties include, but are not limited to: maintenance of parks, facilities, irrigation, open space and landscaping; operation and maintenance of power tools, equipment, light machinery and light duty vehicles. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel desired, but not required. Requirements include, but are not limited to: applicant must be 18 years of age or older, possess a high school diploma or GED, possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver”s license. A completed ERBM Recreation & Park District job application is required for consideration and should be returned to ERBM Recreation & Park District, Attn: Human Resources, 101 Ute Rd, Meeker, CO 81641. 970-878-3403. Applications are available at the Meeker Recreation Center and on the website, www.MeekerRecDistrict.com. Complete job description is available upon request and online. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, May 19, 2014. ERBM Recreation & Park District is an equal opportunity employer.

Rio Blanco BOCES is currently accepting applications for an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for the 2015-2016 school year in Rangely CO . In addition to providing special education services to students ages 2.5-5, the position serves as the full-time teacher for a morning and an afternoon preschool class. The preschool program is an integrated setting that serves children with special needs, those that qualify for the Colorado Preschool Program, and those that pay tuition. Job duties include providing special education services, weekly lesson planning and administration of the Colorado Preschool Program. Salary dependent on degree and experience. Prospective candidate must hold or be eligible for Colorado certification in Early Childhood Education. 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]

Rio Blanco BOCES is currently accepting applications for a school nurse for the 2015-2016 school year in Meeker CO . 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]

HELP WANTED – GENERAL

Job Summary High quality, growth oriented CPA firm located in Northwestern Colorado seeks bookkeeper/office manager for a full-time position, who has strong knowledge and experience with payroll preparation, general accounting knowledge, and a strong desire to be part of the team. Requirements: Good analytical skills Proficiency in Word and Excel Experience with QuickBooks Motivation to meet client deadlines while providing excellent service and being a client advocate Possess a strong work ethic, ability to work independently, good communication skills and a willingness to learn. At our firm we work hard and strive to meet our clients expectations, but not at the expense of our families. If you desire to live and work in a smaller town in beautiful Northwestern Colorado, where families come first, please apply today. Compensation is competitive and dependent on experience. Submit resume and professional references electronically to: [email protected] or fax 970-675-2220 or hand deliver to our office @ 118 W Main St., Rangely, CO

Kitchen Positions
Looking for qualified individuals for kitchen positions. Must be able to communicate, be dependable, and able to put in a good day or night’s work. Apply in person and ask for Henry at Ma Famiglia.

Marketing/Communications Specialist
The ERBM Recreation & Park District is seeking one full-time exempt Marketing/Communications Specialist. Hiring range is $21.63-$30.77/hr. The Marketing and Communications Specialist works in coordinated effort with the Executive Director and management to develop and implement District marketing and branding strategies, public relations campaigns, and related projects. Daily responsibilities and tasks include; oversight of the District website and social media, creation of promotional materials and printed advertising, and assisting other staff with activities that promote the District to the community and visitors of Eastern Rio Blanco County. Applicants must have knowledge and experience in the use of graphic design computer programs Adobe Photoshop, In Design, and Illustrator; must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED; one (1) or more years experience in marketing/graphic design related work, other related experience may be considered. A completed ERBM Recreation & Park District job application is required for consideration and should be returned to ERBM Recreation & Park District, Attn: Human Resources, 101 Ute Rd, Meeker, CO 81641. Applicants are available at the Meeker Recreation Center and on the website, www.MeekerRecDistrict.com. Complete job description is available upon request and online. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. ERBM Recreation & Park District is an equal opportunity employer.

The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District is accepting applications for a full time Reservoir/Hydroelectric Operator/Assistant Manager position. Applications are available from the District’s office at 2252 E. Main Rangely, Colorado 81648 or by calling the District office at 970-675-5055. Salary range for this position is dependent upon education and experience. Position will remain open until May 22, 2015. Successful applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. The District is an equal opportunity employer.

THE DECK WILL BE OPENING SOON! Summer help needed for front of house. All positions and shifts available. Pick up an application at MA FAMIGLIA’S.

REAL ESTATE – FARMS/RANCHES

FSBO Blue Mtn Oasis, 2 BDR/1BA, 1,124 sq ft, outbuildings, 3 acres w/water. 970-620-0249

REAL ESTATE – LAND/LOTS

Residential Building Lots for Sale 4-5 acre residential lots in West Rangely Subdivision. Gas, water, phone and electric hookups at property line of all lots. Reasonably priced at $50,000-$60,000. Private road owned by homeowners association with minimal yearly HOA fee of $250 a year per lot. Mike or Tracy Hayes (970)675-5323.

RENTALS – MEEKER

Newly remodeled manufactured home, $550 per month, water, sewer, and trash paid. Please call (970)220-2150.

2 BDR, 2 BA in a quiet, beautiful out-of-town setting. Pets negotiable. (970)878-4320

Available June 1st: 2 BDR, 1.5 BA, townhome, Newly remodeled. Back privacy, fenced yard, NP. Deposit & references required. (970)620-0917

Townhouse for Rent- 2BR/ 1 1/2 BA. 484 12th Street. $400 month. Damage deposit plus first and last month. Call 220-2043.

Split level home on 20 acres of fenced pasture. 4 BDR, 3 BA, 2-car garage, family, laundry, living, dining rooms, wood stove. $1300 per month + electricity. (970)963-0461

Storage Depot 10×25 unit. 878-4808.

Clean, quiet 2 BDR, 1 BA apartment, $425/ month + deposit. Call (970) 878-3736 or (970) 260-8844

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. $575 per month. Western Exposures Realty LLC (970) 878-5877.

Clean 2BD/2BA Apartments. Furnished/Unfurnished-in unit WD, utilities included. Year lease $800, $1,500 damage deposit. Shorter term options available. Western Exposures Realty (970) 878-5877.

Halandras Building, 300 sq. ft. interior office, includes utilities. Off street parking, easy access. (970)629-9714.

Commercial office space available in Hugus Building, downtown Meeker. 878-4138.

RENTALS – RANGELY

Nice 2 BDR/2BA duplex with attached covered parking, no pets. Available now. (970) 778-5040.

Commercial property with great location. Main Street. Call for particulars. Available now. (970)778-5040.

Large 2 BDR/1BA apt for rent, quiet and private, good location. No pets. (970)778-5040.

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

Rangely Duplex for Rent $650.00 plus deposit . 2 bedroom, Available immediately, newly remodeled inside and out. Contact Dan (970)462-6858 or Rodney (970)462-6538.

MOTORCADE – ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES

ATV TRAILER – Aluminum frame w/drop down side ramps hardly used, $1,000. Located in Meeker. Call 970-629-8866.

MOTORCADE – MISCELLANEOUS

Trailers, hitches, flatbeds, toolboxes, trailer service and truck accessories. We are a “one stop shop” truck and trailer outfitter. B&W gooseneck hitches $597 installed. Pine Country Trailer Sales, Grand Junction. 1-800-287-6532.

LEGAL NOTICES

SENIOR CITIZEN S WATER RATE REDUCTION PROGRAM
If you live in a household with one family member who is 64 years or older, as shown by a birth certificate, school records, and military discharge documents or other supporting documentation acceptable to the Town of Meeker, you may qualify for a reduced water rate during the months of May through September. Eligible households receive the first 8,000 gallons of water free each month (a savings of $24.00 per month). Usage over 8,000 gallons per month will be billed at the rate of $1.55 cents per 1,000 gallons. To qualify for the program, the total gross family income for all residents of the household must be less than one thousand, six hundred forty five dollars and ninety three cents per month ($1,645.93) or nineteen thousand, seven hundred fifty one dollars and twenty three cents ($19,751.23) per year as evidenced by the federal income tax return/s for all household members for the year 2014. If you are not required to file an income tax return, please provide copies of all non taxable income received by the household for the year 2014. If you have been previously enrolled in this program, the Town has your proof of age on file and will only require that you provide the income tax return or written proof of non-taxable income. In order to quality for the program for the month of May, please provide the town with the required information no later than May 20, 2015. If you miss the May deadline you may qualify for a reduction in June if the required information is filed with the Town no later than June 20, 2015. If you have questions or need more information, the Town welcomes your call at 878-5344. Please ask for Kathy or Julie. Thank you.
Published: April 23 & May 7, 2015 Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE OF BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Rangely Junior College District Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2015-2016; a copy of such proposed budget is on file with Linda Gordon/Budget Officer, 215 Hillcrest Avenue, Rangely, CO where same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Rangely Junior College District to be held on May 11, 2015, 12:00 noon CNCC, Johnson Banquet Room for final adoption of budget. Any interested elector of such Rangely Junior College District may inspect the proposed budget and file or registerany objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Publish: April 23, 2015, April 30, 2015 and May 7, 2015 Rio Blanco Herald Times

2015 RIO BLANCO COUNTY EAST DOUGLAS PIT CRUSHING
REQUEST FOR BID PROJECT
NAME, LOCATION AND GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK
2015 EAST DOUGLASPIT CRUSHING PROJECT.
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY is soliciting bids for crushing approximately 40,000 cubic yards of Class 5 Aggregate Base Course. East Douglas Pit is located approximately 3.2 miles southeast of State Highway 139 on RBC Road 27.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Contract Documents shall be available on-line at www.govbids.com/scripts/co1/public/home1.asp, or on the County website at www.rbc.us on the Public Announcements page, the Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Dept., 570 Second St., Meeker, CO 81641 on April 30, 2015.
VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS Interested vendors shall be listed on the most current CDOT Pre-qualified Contractor Listing.
WORK SCHEDULE It is intended that the project shall start approx. June 23 and be completed by October 16, 2015.
MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING Interested vendors shall attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. at the Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Dept. at 570 Second Street in Meeker. Vendors shall visit the pit and become familiar with all site conditions.
PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT Clint Chappell, R & B Coordinator,(970) 878-9590, Fax (970) 878-3396. Any questions regarding this bid are to be directed in writing to Clint Chappell before Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. at the above fax number.
BID SUBMITTALS Bids shall have Vendor name and address and 2015 EAST DOUGLAS PIT CRUSHING written on the sealed envelope. All required documents shall be included with the bid or it shall be rejected. Each bid must include a certified check or cashier check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to Rio Blanco County, or by a bid bond in like amount executed by a surety company. Mailed bids are due no later than 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 4, 2015. No bids shall be received Friday, June 5 through Sunday June 7, 2015. Hand delivered bids will be accepted from 8:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. on June 8, 2015. Do not depend on overnight delivery. Mailing address: RBC Commissioners, P.O. Box i, 200 Main St., Meeker, CO 81641 Hand-delivery address: RBC Commissioners, 200 Main St. Meeker, CO 81641
BID OPENING Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 A.M. on Monday, June 8, 2015 at the Commissioners Meeting Room, 200 Main St., Meeker, CO 81641. Bids submitted after 10:45A.M. shall be returned unopened. Bids submitted and opened shall not be withdrawn for 30 days thereafter.
BID PREFERENCE C.R.S. 8-19-101, et. seq, shall be observed on all construction contracts on public projects. The law states that when a construction contract for a public project is to be awarded to a bidder, a resident bidder shall be allowed preference against a nonresident bidder from another state equal to the preference given or required by the state in which the nonresident bidder is a resident. BID AWARD The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids; to waive any informalities in bids; and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interest of the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado. RIO BLANCO COUNTY By: Jeffrey D. Eskelson, Chairman Dated: April 30, 2015
Publish: April 30 and May 7, 2015, Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that on or about 7:10 P.M., May 19, 2015, during the regular Board of Trustees meeting at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be made to Hazelden Construction, Inc. and all project subcontractors, including project partners for the Eastern Meeker Utility Infrastructure Project (DOLA Grant EIAF #7234). Any person, co-partnership, company, association of persons, or corporation who has an unpaid claim with the Company listed above, as a project subcontractor or project partner, or for labor and materials, or reimbursement for related expenses, may file a verified statement, at any time, up to final settlement, of the amount due with the Town, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended. Failure on the part of any Claimant to file such verified statement with the Town Board, prior to the final settlement on said contract, will relieve the Town of Meeker from any liability for such Claimant’s claim. More information is available at (970)878-4960 or at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641. Scott W. Meszaros Town Administrator Town of Meeker 345 Market Street Meeker, CO 81641
Publish May 7, 2015 and May 14, 2015 Rio Blanco Herald Times

Rio Blanco County is seeking a Vendor for the Town of Meeker PA System in Meeker, Colorado. The intent of this Invitation for Bid is to have a Vendor submit a written response to specifically address the services required, fee, and provide a well-considered plan of execution for those services. For further information containing General Terms and Conditions of the Inviation for Bid, Scope of Work, Schedule, Minimum Qualifications, and Bid Form is located on the County website at http://www.rbc.us. All bids must be received by mail no later than Friday May 15, 2015 to the Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners, County Administration Building, 200 Main Street, P.O. Box I, Meeker, Colorado 81641 or hand delivered to Eric Jaquez no later than 11:00 A.M., Mountain Standard Time, on May 18, 2015 to the County Administration Building, 200 Main Street Meeker CO, 81641. The bid must be sealed in an envelope and must be clearly identified on the outside of the bid document, Sealed Bid for RBC Town of Meeker PA System. For further information contact Rio Blanco County Project Coordinator Eric Jaquez, 970-878-9583.
Publish: May 7, 2015 Rio Blanco Herald Times

PUBLIC NOTICE
RIO BLANCO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEARING
Notice is hereby given that on Monday June 8, 2015, the Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:15 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Administration Building, 200 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado to consider the following: Kilduff Minor Subdivision 15-01. The applicant is requesting to subdivide their property into two lots so that the two residences on the property will each be on their own lot at 1354 County Road 36, Meeker, in Section 35, T1N, R94W. Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Community Development Department at 200 Main Street in Meeker, Colorado, or you may call (970) 878-9584 for more information between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Published: May 7, 2015 Rio Blanco Herald Times

PUBLIC NOTICE
RIO BLANCO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEARING Notice is hereby given that on Monday June 8, 2015, the Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:15 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Administration Building, 200 Main Street, Meeker, Colorado to consider the following: Levy Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 15-01. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow one additional residence on the property, for a total of two at 550 County Road 54, Meeker, in Section 27, T1S, R92W. Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Community Development Department at 200 Main Street in Meeker, Colorado,or you may call (970) 878-9584 for more information between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Published: May 7, 2015 Rio Blanco Herald Times

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: RENOVATION PROJECT
The Meeker School District is seeking sealed bids for the Barone Middle School Main Office relocation and remodel. Timeline for this project is starting no earlier than June 1, 2015 and completion no later than August 5, 2015. Prospective bidders may pick up bid specifications and drawings, or have them emailed beginning May 12, 2015. Please contact: Meeker School District Educational Center 555 Garfield Street Meeker, CO 81641 970-878-9040 [email protected] or [email protected] Mandatory walk-through at 6:30 pm. on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Bid opening Thursday, May 21, 2015at 2:00 p.m. Published May 7, 2015 and May 14, 2015 Rio Blanco Herald Times

Town of Rangely
May 12, 2015 – 7:00pm
Agenda
Rangely Board of Trustees (Town Council)
FRANK HUITT, MAYOR
JOSEPH NIELSEN, MAYOR PRO TEM
LISA HATCH, TRUSTEE
ANDREW SHAFFER, TRUSTEE
DAN EDDY, TRUSTEE
ANN BRADY, TRUSTEE
KRISTIN STEELE, TRUSTEE
Call to Order
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of Meeting
Approval of the minutes of the April 14, 2015 meeting.
Petitions and Public Input
Council Member Conflict of Interest Letter & Reading
Changes to the Agenda
Public Hearings – 7:15pm
Committee/Board Meetings
Public Works Committee Meeting April 30th to discuss Bio-Waste Disposal and Property Condemnation.
Supervisor Reports – See Attached
Vicky Pfennig – Code Enforcement
Reports from Officers – Town Manager Update
New Business
Discussion and Action to Approve March 2015 Financial Statements.
Discussion and Action to Approve the April 2015 Check Register.
Informational Items
Letter from Kristin Steele
Award to Vicky Pfennig
Waterline project 2015 letter
Scheduled Announcements
Rangely School District board meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2015 at 6:15pm.
Rangely District Library regular meeting May 11, 2015 at 5:00pm.
Rangely District Hospital board meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2015 at 6:00pm.
Rural Fire Protection District board meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2015 at 7:00pm.
Western RioBlanco Park & Recreation District meeting May 11, 2015 at 7:00pm.
Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District board meeting is May 27, 2015 at 7:00pm.
Rangely Chamber of Commerce board meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2015 at 12:00pm.
Adjournment
Published: May 7, 2015 Rio Blanco Herald Times

Board of County Commissioners
Monday, May 11, 2015
Meeker, Colorado
Tentative Board Agenda
Items of routine and non-controversial nature are placed on the consent agenda. Any Commissioner or member of the audience may request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately on the regular agenda prior to action being taken by the Board on the Consent Agenda.
Public Comment: Any member of the public may address the Board on matters which are within the jurisdiction of the Board. If you are addressing the Board regarding a matter listed on the Agenda, you are requested to make your comments when the Board takes that matter. Please limit your comments to three minutes per member or five minutes per group. The public comment time is not for questions and answers. It is your time to express your views. ‘
11:00 a.m. Call to order: Pledge of Allegiance
Changes to the May 11, 2015 Tentative Agenda
Approval of the May 11, 2015 Agenda
Consent
Agenda for May 11, 2015
Approval of the Board Minutes of April 27, 2015
Department of Public Health Grant Contract 15-78473, Amendment for Task Orders #2 for the WIC program in the amount of $740.00 for the current term ending September 30, 2015
General Income Maintenance Policies and Colorado Works Program Policies and Procedures
DOLA Community Service Block Grant Agreement L15CSBG38 in the amount of $7,302.00
Department of Public Health Grant Contract 16-78542, Amendment for Task Orders #2 for the year ending June 30, 2016 in the amount of $41,912.00
Agreement between Rio Blanco County and Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office allowing usage of three Trimble Juno 3B handheld GPS units owned by RBC
Business Agenda:
Resolutions:
Approve resolution regarding Federal Mineral Lease funds.
A resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, canceling tax lien sale certificate of purchase number 2014-00009, regarding account number R1205335 and refunding the amount paid for said tax lien sale certificate plus interest as provided by law.
A resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, canceling tax lien sale certificate of purchase number 2014-000010, regarding account number R1205340 and refunding the amount paid for said tax lien sale certificate plus interest as provided by law.
A resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, regarding scientific integrity in greater Sage-Grouse protection.
A resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado imposing a temporary suspension of Impact Fees.
A resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-3 concerning bans on open fires in the unincorporated areas of Rio Blanco County. Bid Opening: MOU Contracts and Agreements: Intergovernmental Agreement with the Colorado Water Conservation Board regarding the LIDAR project in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00.
Contract with Xybix Systems, Inc. for the Justice Center Dispatch Furnishings and Installation of Dispatch Consoles in an amount not to exceed $47,953.00.
Contract with the US Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey, for the joint funding of the operation and maintenance of stream flow gaging stations and the water quality monitoring program in an amount not to exceed $10,634.00 for the period January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
Contract with the US Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey, for the joint funding of the operation and maintenance of stream flow gaging stations and water quality sampling sites on Piceance Creek, Corral Gulch, and Yellow Creek, in an amount not to exceed $82,271.00 for the period January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.
Contract with Colorado Fiber Community to perform network operator services for the Rio Blanco County Broadband Project.
Memorandum of Understanding with Colorado Department of Human Services regarding implementation of the Colorado Works Program and the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017.
Other Business:
Adjourn
The agenda is provided for informational purposes only; all times are approximate. Agenda items will normally be considered in the order they appear on the agenda. However, the Board may alter the Agenda, take breaks during the meeting, work through the noon hour and even continue an item for a future meeting date. The Board, while in session, may consider other items that are brought before it. Scheduled items may be continued if the Board is unable to complete the Agenda as scheduled. The next regular Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 18, 2015, in Rangely at the County Annex Building. Please check the County website for information at www.rbc.us. If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9570in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made.
Published: May 7, 2015 Rio Blanco Herald Times

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