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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.

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 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 629-5729 or 629-0709. 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 9:30 a.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.

VFW Post 5843 and Ladies Auxiliary monthly meetings are now held at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker: VFW Post 5843 – 6:30 p.m. 2nd Monday. Ladies Auxiliary -5:00 p.m., 2nd Monday.

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

Food Bank of the Rockies mobile pantry truck will be in Rio Blanco County providing Food assistance to community member. Scheduled Dates for 2014: December 18. The Food Bank will be at the Meeker Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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.

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. Under60 – 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, November 28: Closed. Happy Thanksgiving! MONDAY, December 1: Sweet & Sour chicken, steamed brown rice, oriental vegetables, strawberry applesauce. TUESDAY, December 2: Vegetable soup, hamburger, french fries, green beans, fall fruit salad, cranberry juice. WEDNESDAY December 3:Lentil black bean soup, egg salad sandwich, sliced tomato, lettuce, banana. FRIDAY, December 5: Pork ribs, coleslaw, corn, peach cobbler.

Small Business Saturday, November 29th, 30 % off all paintings at The Upstairs Gallery-one day only. Prints & cards of the Old Elementary School now available.

Furnishing

Oak table and 4 chairs. $50.00. Call (970) 878-5242 or (970)942-7029.

Guns

2 Guns: Baretta 92FS in original box, 2 mags, $600. Colt AR15, pre-ban, 3 mags, $2000, (970)618-8375.

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.

Recreation

1995 Coleman Cedar Popup trailer. Only used one week per year since new. Never cooked in. I will bring it up to you to check it out. Call Steve 970-379-6433

Help Wanted: General

Vacancy Notice: Food Service Department Part-time Position/5 hours per day Position begins immediately Qualifications: Experience working with children. Personal qualifications of team work, good judgment, positive and caring relationship with students, parents and staff. Food preparation experience preferred. Must be flexible and able to accept a variety of assignments. Applications may found on the website meeker.k12.co.us or picked up and returned to: Meeker School District Administration Office 555 Garfield, Meeker, CO 81641 (970) 878-9040 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.meeker.k12.co.us

Coaching Vacancy Girls Basketball Meeker School District Re-1 is seeking qualified applicants to serve as an assistant Girls’ Basketball coach at Meeker High School for the 2014/2015 season. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and a completed coaching application to the Meeker School District office. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications may be picked up at the District Office located at 555 Garfield Street or on our web site at www.meeker.k12.co.us The Meeker Re-1 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Rangely School District RE-4 has job openings at this time; please refer to www.rangelyk12.org for detail information and applications.

The Rio Blanco Herald Times is looking for a part-time freelance reporter with newspaper experience to cover Meeker’s school board and/or town board meetings as well as occasional county commissioners’ meetings. If interested, call Editor-Sean McMahon at 878-4017 or 675-5033, or contact him at [email protected]
Middle School Coaching Vacancy The Meeker Re-1 School District is seeking qualified applicants to serve as the girls’ basketball coach at Barone Middle School for the 2014-2015 season. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and a completed coaching application to the Meeker School District office or directly to Jim Hanks at Barone Middle School. This position will remain open until filled. Applications can be found on our website meeker.k12.co.us or picked up at the District Office located at 555 Garfield Street. The Meeker Re-1 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Transportation Maintenance Worker (Temporary Positions – Winter) Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)Rifle, Hayden, Yampa The Transportation Maintenance Worker I performs highway maintenance and operates heavy equipment. Responsibilities include snow removal, road side and road surface maintenance, traffic device/sign maintenance and bridge structure maintenance. Salary: $18.63 per hour Requires 1-1/2 years labor experience in Heavy Construction (physical labor) or Farming/Ranching experience AND six (6) months Heavy Equipment Operation/Farming Equipment experience; OR 1-1/2 years Heavy Equipment Operation/Farming or Ranching Equipment experience AND six (6) months labor experience in Heavy Construction (physical labor); A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Type A or B with no restrictions on air brakes is also required. Please contact 970-824-5104 for application information. EOE

Business Opportunity

For Rent or Lease- Day Care Center. 1032 Jennifer Drive. State Certified, Federal Certified, meets all requirements. 5336 square feet. Some equipment included. 970-878-4423.

Businesses for Sale

Well established Kacey’s Kloset for sale. Contract deed available. Contact Jackie 970-878-5048

RE:Homes: Meeker

In Town Paradise Updated 3BR/2BA finished basement. Located on dead-end for max privacy. 2 lots add parking. $216K meekercolorado.com 970-878-3758

1350 Sage Ridge Road 4BDR 3BA home on double lot in Sage Hills. Large deck with beautiful, unobstructed views. Many extras. $240,000. Call for appointment to view . (970)878-3228.

House for sale: 2 BDR, 1 BA home with big yard, extra storage, wood stove, new interior paint. $99,000.00. Drive by 1259 Garfield, then call Tom Tucker Realty, 970-231-0411 or 970-484-1106

RE:Homes: Rangely

FSBO – Home in Rangely. 3 BDR, 2 Full BA, 2-car garage, on large corner lot. Call 970-675-2674

RE:Commercial/Investment

Main Street Building at 7th & Main Street: Suite 3:Office space for rent with private restrooms and utility sinks. Suite 5A: Office space available with large closet area. Suite 2ALab: Office space with lab area and utility sinks. Conference Room: Available for daily rental. Storage Space: Climate control storage available. Utilities included in monthly rent for all offices. Please call 970-683-1875 or 970-270-9803

RE:Land/Lots

FSBO Horse property, 22 acres, new 5 wire barbless fence, 200 amp service, cistern, heated utility bldg, horse barn, corrals, shed, RV service, house ready. $89,500. Possible lease purchase. 4751 County Road 7. (580) 571-5967

RE:Rentals: Meeker

House for Rent: 2 BDR, 1 BA home with fenced yard, just painted. $700.00 rent, $700 deposit. One pet ok, credit approval and 6 month lease required. Tom Tucker Realty, 970-231-0411.

2BR/1BA, Year’s lease= $550 month or month to month $750. Plus first & last + damage deposit. NP. Sewer/water/trash paid. Ken 970-948-5743

FOR RENT – 2-3 bdrm, fenced back yard, wshr/dryer, water/sewer paid. 1 yr lease w/ 1st mo and damage deposit, avail 12/1/14 – 970-629-9714

FOR RENT – 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 car garage, fenced back yard, wshr/dryer, water/sewer paid. 1 yr lease w/ 1st mo and damage deposit, avail 12/15/14- 970-629-9714

2BR/1BA Apt. $400 per month. 970-260-3302

2BR trailer with fenced yard. 9th & Main. $450 month. 970-260-3302

2BR/1 1/2 BA Duplex. Fenced yard, covered parking, pets negotiable. $550 month +deposit. 970-878-5486 or 970-930-5646.

3 BDR townhouse, all appliances including washer & dryer, covered patio with storage, covered parking. Landlord pays water & sewer. Pets negotiable. $650/month + $750 damage deposit. (916)873-3659 or 878-5486.

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.
2BR Apartment for rent. $400 month plus electricity. 970-260-3302.

SPACIOUS 2BD/1BA APARTMENTS. REMODELED new paint, lights, cabinets, appliances, windows, doors, flooring & carpet. $600/month+deposit NS/NP. Standard units also available at $450/month+deposit. Cable, heat, water, sewer & trash included. Coin laundry in building. (970) 878-3739

Small 1BR/1BA House. Small pet okay. $395.00 month +dep. Call 878-3736 or 878-5367.

Winter Rates special- 2 BDR, 1.5 BA, townhome, Newly remodeled. Back privacy, fenced yard, NP. Deposit & references required. 970-878-7968.

Clean, quiet 2 BDR/1BA. REDUCED! $425+deposit. Call 878-3736 or 878-5367

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.

Exceptionally Clean, spacious, 2 BDR apt. Hot water heat, water, sewer, trash paid. Lease/Deposit required. NS, NP. (970)878-4592.

Storage Depot 10×25 unit. 878-4808.

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

RE:Rentals: Rangely

Clean 2 BDR 2 BA Duplex , no pets, quiet neighborhood. (970) 778-5040.

SILVER SAGE RV PARK (970)675-2259 RV Spaces for rent. Manager: Ben Frier (970)675-2259 (970)629-8068

Motor: Sport Utilities

1999 Toyota 4Runner. SR5/4WD, SUV, 4- door, Automatic, V6. Runs great. $5500. 970-878-3739

Motorcade: Miscell
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

NOTICE OF BUDGET (pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.) NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2015; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District, where same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the ERBM Recreation & Park District to be held at 101 Ute Road, Meeker, Colorado on December 11, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. Any interested elector of the ERBM Recreation & Park District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Published: November 27 and December 4, 2013. Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District (Pioneers Medical Center) Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2015. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the District at 345 Cleveland, Meeker, Colorado 81641, where same is open for public inspection. Such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District Board of Directors to be held at Pioneers Medical Center, 345 Cleveland, Meeker, Colorado 81641 on December 11, 2014 at noon. Any interested elector of the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. Published: November 20, 27, December 4, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PRIVATE Sealed BIDS for construction of the Market Street Sidewalk Enhancement, Phase 1 (Project # STE M 875-004, Project Code 18364) project will be received at the Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641 2:00 PM December 11, 2014 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Project is the construction of sidewalk enhancements to the Market Street corridor and the associated transportation improvements. This will include removals, unclassified excavation, erosion control, asphalt roadway patching, curb and gutter, pedestrian sidewalk, drainage improvements, traffic control, and minor signing and striping. The project will also include Local Agency requirements from the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Colorado Department of Transportation. Only Bids from Pre-qualified bidders will be accepted. The CDOT prequalified contractor list is available at www.dot.state.co.us/Bidding/listings.html The CDOT EEO officer has set the Disadvantaged Business Goal at 10% for this project. There are no on-the-job training goals. The CDOT Form 347, Certification of EEO Compliance, is no longer required to be submitted in the bid package. This form certified that the contractor/proposed subcontractors were in compliance with the Joint Reporting Committee EEO-1 form requirements. The EEO-1 Report must still be submitted to the Joint Reporting Committee if the contractors and subcontractors meet the eligibility requirements (29CFR 1602.7); we will, however, no longer require certification. For additional information regarding these federal requirements, please refer to: www.eeoc.gov/employers/eeo1survey/faq.cfm. This project includes funding by CDOT administered by FHWA grants; therefore Davis Bacon wages will apply. Bidder must include CDOT forms 606, 1413, 1414 with his bid. On the day of the bid opening, the low bidder will be given 0) Form 1416, UDBE Good Faith Effort Documentation (If the UDBE goal is not met) These forms need to be returned to the Local Agency by 4:30 pm the following day. A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% of bid price is required, and Performance and Payment Bonds in the amount of 100% of bid, will be required. Convene at City Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641 on December 2, 2014 at 10:00 AM, for a mandatory pre-bid meeting. Copies of the Contract Documents may be examined at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641, or SGM, Inc., 118 W 6th Street, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. Copies of the Plans and Specifications will be available on November 20th, 2014. Published November 20, 27, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of VERN A. AMICK, Deceased Case Number 2014PR30026 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court, Rio Blanco County, Colorado on or before March 17, 2015, or the claims may be forever barred. Diana K. Watson, Personal Representative c/o Barbara L. Clifton, P.C. 127 E. 5th Street Rifle, CO 81650 972-625-2410 Published: November 27, December 4,11, 2014

NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that the Town of Dinosaur (Owner) has established December 15, 2014 as the date of final settlement with Colorado West Contracting, LLC (Contractor) for work in connection with the Town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Structure project. 1. Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project, for or on account of the furnishing of labor, materials, equipment or other items used or consumed by the Contractor or his Subcontractors in or about the performance of the Work, may at any time up to and including said time of final settlement, file a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim. 2. All such items shall be filed with the Town of Dinosaur, Attention: Richard Blakley, Mayor, 317 Stegosaurus Freeway, Dinosaur CO 81610. 3. Failure on the part of a creditor to file such statement prior to such final settlement will relieve the Contractor and Owner from any and all liability for such claim. By: Richard Blakley, Town of Dinosaur Publish: November 27, December 4, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times

TOWN OF DINOSAUR DISBURSEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2014 Gross Salaries,$8,983.81 PERA,,,Monthly Contributions, $1,375.54 FPPA & D & D, $446.40 Colorado Dept of Revenue, CWT,,,$206.00 IRS, FWT/Med, $776.86 Centurylink, Phone, fax, internet, $309.75 Moon Lake Electric, Electricity,$1,079.54 ” Rangely Trash Service, Trash Service, $84.05 Rio Blanco Herald Times, Disbursement, $19.20 Mesa County Health Dept, Water test, $20.00 Caselle Inc, Support, $251.00 LR Gateway Services LLC, Gas, oil, grease, $789.93 FedEx Postage for water tests, $28.61 Vernal Winnelson, Parts for Well 1 $189.25 CML Dues, $339.00 Dan’s Tire Service, Repaired tire, $15.00 WestWater Engineering Professional services, $1,049.14 John Deere Yoke with shaft, $186.21 Basin Rentals Generator , $110.00 Sands Law Office Professional services, $45.00 TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE,$16,294.29 ” Publish: November 27, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times

WREA Board of Directors Vacancy Please be advised that there is a vacancy on the White River Electric Association Board of Directors. The vacancy represents a Town of Meeker District Board seat. The WREA Board of Directors will entertain letters of interest by Members seeking appointment for the Town of Meeker District vacancy beginning November 24, 2014 through December 12, 2014 at 4:30 PM. The WREA Board will appoint a Director for the unexpired portion of the vacated term which expires in September 2016. Pursuant to the WREA Bylaws interested Members must meet the following qualifications: * Reside within the Town of Meeker * Maintain a WREA Membership * Maintain an electric meter in his/her name, individually or jointly * May not be a Close Relative of an existing WREA Director * May not be employed by WREA * May not be an incumbent of an elected public office with which a salary is paid. If a Member is interested in being considered for appointment by the Board of Directors, please submit a letter stating your interest, experience or qualifications by December 12, 2014 at 4:30 PM. Please include your full name, physical and mailing address, email address, and mobile or home phone. The WREA Board of Directors will review all submitted letters and announce its appointment no later than December 17, 2014. The appointed Director will be expected to attend the January 21, 2015, and subsequent monthly WREA Board meetings held on the third Wednesdays of each month. The Board will not conduct interviews in support of submitted letters of interest. Please mail or deliver letters of interest to the following: Mr. Bill Jordon Vice President of the Board of Directors c/o Trina K. Zagar-Brown, General Counsel White River Electric Associations, Inc. P.O. Box 958 233 6th Street Meeker, CO 81641 Please contact Trina K. Zagar-Brown, General Counsel, at WREA at 970-878-5041 with any additional questions. Publish: February 27, 2014 Rio Blanco Herald Times

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Supervisors of the Douglas Creek Conservation District for the ensuing year of 2015. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the conservation office at 351 7th Street, Meeker, Colorado where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of said district at the Water Conservancy Building, Rangely, Colorado on Friday, December 5, 2014 at 6 p.m. Any interested elector within said Douglas Creek Conservation District may inspect the proposed budget at the conservation office or contact the District Manager at 970-878-5628 in Meeker, Colorado, and file or register any objection thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. DOUGLAS CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT By: Stacey Gould, District Manager Publish: November 27 and December 4, 2014 . Published in: Rio Blanco Herald Times

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Supervisors of the White River Conservation District for the ensuing year of 2015. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the conservation office at 351 7th Street, Meeker, Colorado where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of said district at the Halandras Building, Meeker, Colorado on Monday, December 8, 2013 at 5 p.m. Any interested elector within said White River Conservation District may inspect the proposed budget at the conservation office or contact the District Manager at 970-878-5628 in Meeker, Colorado, and file or register any objection thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget. WHITE RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT By: Stacey Gould, District Manager Publish: November 27 and December 4, 2014 Published in: 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.
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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Read part three of the story of M.T. Streeter in this week’s edition of History Lessons! Find it in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Read part three of the story of M.T. Streeter in this week’s edition of History Lessons! Find it in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.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.
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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Choose-your-own-adventure…. Hear from our Editor in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Choose-your-own-adventure…. Hear from our Editor in this week’s edition and 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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