**ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Rangely Food Bank is open on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 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.
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 629-9691. 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, 878-3219 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 Grace Baptist Church (144 S. Stanolind Ave.). Join us! For more information, call Heather Zadra at (970) 629-9937.
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.
Food Bank of the Rockies mobile pantry truck will be in Rio Blanco County providing Food assistance to community members. Scheduled Dates for 2015: October 29, November 19, & December 17. The Food Bank will be at the Meeker Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Bulldog Chimney SWEEPS
Available 1st week of November.
Call (970)872-2333
or visit website at
www.bulldogchimneysweeps.com.
Adams Tax and Accounting, LLC is currently accepting new bookkeeping clients. Local, friendly, knowledgeable accountant. Call Michelle at (970)942-3300 for more information.
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.)
Friday, October 23: Chili dog w/bun,onions, cheese, 5-bean salad, fresh orange, banana, chocolate chip cookie
Monday, October 26: Tilapia with mango sauce, rice, broccoli salad, pie
Tuesday, October 27: Chicken enchilada casserole, tossed salad, tangerine, raisin oatmeal cookie
Wednesday, October 28: Pork chops, apple dressing, green beans w/caramelized onions, melon, birthday cake.
**MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Milk, Tea and Coffee are offered with all meals. Menu subject to change.
Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Food Pantry, Meeker Fairgrounds, October 29, Thursday, 11:00-12:30
MEEKER STREAKER
MONTHLY SCHEDULE
October 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.
10/22 Craig, Bus in town
10/23 Bus in town
10/24 No Bus
10/25 AM Bus
10/26 Bus in town
10/27 Orthopedic clinic Dr. Kevin Borchard, Bus in town
10/28 Orthopedic clinic Dr. Kevin Borchard, Bus in town
10/29 Bus in town
10/30 Bus in town
10/31 No Bus
Call Streaker for a ride 878-9368. Reservations for Rec. Center Trips should be made at 878-3403. Chuckwagon 878-5627.
Please call in advance for a ride to medical appointments- (970)878-9368. For Rangely dental appointments, please call (970)675-3250.
**AUCTIONS:
Consignment Auction Sat Oct 24th 10 am Garfield County Fair Grounds,
Rifle, CO. Household misc., Tables & chairs, Tables, Couch, China hutch, Dressers, Fishing and hunting items, Ammo. & brass, Pocket & hunting knives, Antique & collectable, Assorted tires & wheels, Large assort. hand & elec. Tools, Squeeze chute, Assort. horse tack, full size camper shell, much much more. To consign call Silver Nickel Auction Ser. Ralph Fritzlan Auctioneer more info: 970-571-1608 – Silvernickelauction.com.
Storage Auctions
Sat. Oct. 24, 2015 10:00 am
Storage Depot – Meeker
385 Curtis Creek Dr N, Meeker, CO 81641
Sat Oct. 24, 2015 2:00 pm
M & J Storage – Hayden
100 W Iron Horse Rd., Hayden, CO 81639
CASH ONLY AUCTIONS
StorageAuctionKings.com
(866) 290-2243
**CONSTRUCTION
Local handyman services: painting, plumbing, flooring, etc. Quality work at decent rates. For an estimate please call (970)220-2150
**FOR SALE
MEEKER: 1143 Main St. Estate Sale of Eunice & Cliff Cress, October 24, 2015, 10am-4pm, cash only. Everything goes, even the house and sheds! (307)389-2378.
**GUNS
Colt AR-15, pre-ban, 8 mags, $1500 OBO. (970)618-8375.
**HUNTING
Welcome Hunters. Rangely Bunkhouse has a deal on a place to stay, $25.00 a night. Located at 313 W Main, Rangely, Colorado. Great place for hunting groups. Call Chris 970-620-2407
**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
Looking to share my home in Meeker with the right person. Beautiful home and deck, utilities, and all amenities included. Carol (970)620-0917.
WANTED: Covered winter storage w/electricity for 36′ motorhome, approx 13 ft high. Willing to pay reasonable fee. Call 970-629-8866
**HELP WANTED: FULL TIME
Field service technician- gas compressor mechanic. Full time, direct hire, opportunity. Location is Williston, ND. (303)223-4307
**HELP WANTED: GENERAL
Housekeeping Supervisor.
ERBM Recreation & Park District is seeking one exempt, full-time benefited Housekeeping Supervisor. Salary range $18.59-$25.57/hr. Duties include, but are not limited to: supervision of full-time and part-time staff, scheduling and evaluating staff, assisting with the development and management of budgets, tracking expenditures and inventory, and purchasing supplies. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Facility Management Software, 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, ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, split and/or weekend shifts, be on call, as needed, two (2) or more years experience in related field, and one (1) or more years supervisory experience. 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 Thursday, November 5, 2015. ERBM Recreation & Park District is an equal opportunity employer.
Guest Services Representative(s) – The ERBM Recreation & Park District is seeking a part-time benefited or a part-time non-benefited Guest Services Representative. Salary range $12.00-14.60/hr. Duties include, but are not limited to: provide high-quality customer service to each patron, perform basic transactions, answer telephones, perform cash handling duties, etc. Requirements include, but are not limited to: applicant must be 16 years of
age or older, possess or working towards acquiring a high school diploma or GED, be available to work a variety of shifts, work early morning shifts starting at 4:30 a.m., evening shifts ending at 8:45 p.m., and rotating weekend shifts both Saturday and Sunday open to close. 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. Applications are available at the Meeker Recreation Center and online, www.MeekerRecDistrict.com. Complete job description is available upon request and online. Applications will be accepted until position(s) is filled. ERBM Recreation & Park District is an
equal opportunity employer.
Rio Blanco BOCES is currently seeking applications for 2 part-time
Preschool Paraprofessionals in the Meeker School District. Position is to assist, support, and work closely with teachers and other team members in providing educational benefit for students.
To apply please fill out classified application located on our website at www.rioblancoboces.org or mail applications
to: Rio Blanco BOCES, 402 West Main St., Rangely CO 81648. For more information please call 970-675-2064
ROUSTABOUT THEREAFTER
We are looking for a hard-working Roustabout to join the Xcel Energy team in Meeker Colorado! This position will assist Field Operators and Working Foreman in the overall operation and maintenance of Natural Gas gathering systems, compressor stations, storage facilities, transmission facilities and metering facilities. For a full job description and to apply please visit us at jobsxcelenergy.com/
Transportation Maintenance Worker I
Temp & Perm positions with CDOT across state. Base pay & overtime & extra $ for some locations. Perform roadway mtc & heavy equip operation. Class A or B CDL & heavy labor & equip operation exp required. Apply online @ www.colorado.gov/jobs. EOE
**RE: LAND/LOTS
35 Acres, Little Beaver Estates, Lot 18. $3,000 per acre. 970-260-5454.
RANGELY: Double lot for sale in Rangely, 225 Mesa, $15,500 firm. Please call (307)875- 5745 or (307)871-7820.
VACANT LOT For Lease or Sale: 5 acres at the junction of Hwy 64 & Cty Rd 44. Call 970-683-1875 for more information.
**RE: RENTALS/MEEKER
1 BDR, 1 BA house at 789 1/2 Water St., $450 per month +electric, gas and deposit. Pets accepted with approval, 1 year lease. (970)948-5743
Available November 1st, 4 BDR, 2 BA, fenced yard, garage, newly remodeled, 1134 Park. $900 a month, water and sewer paid. (970)274-1662
Available Nov. 9, 835 9th St., 2 BDR, 1.5 BA, garage, $650/month + $500 deposit, (559)875-7918.
2 BDR, 2 BA in a quiet, beautiful out-of-town setting. Pets negotiable. (970)878-4320
Office Space: Main Street Building office space available. Utilities
included. Please call 970-683-1875 for more information.
For rent – 2BDR 2 BA apartments, includes utilities, WD. Furnished or unfurnished, close to schools, long term or short term lease options plus damage deposit. Call 970-629-9714
3 BDR, 1.5 BA, nicely furnished/unfurnished townhouse. Washer & dryer included, NS, water, trash & sewer included. $800/mo. plus security deposit. 878-5858.
3 BDR/2 BA apartment, $700 month. Call 970-220-2150. tfn
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. $575 to $685 per month. Western Exposures Realty LLC (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.
3 BDR/2 BA house avail now on 5 acres, 13 mi up Co Rd 8. Can have up to 5 horses, 2,400 sq ft, immaculate. $1,900 mo plus deposit & utilities, NS. 970-317-8405
3,000 sq ft, 4 BDR/2 BA, new flooring, paint, bathroom & appliances. $1200 mo, plus utilities, $1000 security deposit. Single car garage, sits on 2 acres, forced air heat & fireplace. 9 mi so of Meeker on Hwy 13. 878-4757
**RENTALS: RANGELY
Clean, quiet duplex for rent 2 BDR 1 BA, new kitchen, washer/dryer, $700 per month, prefer no pets. 317 South Sunset. Call (970)250-2183.
4 BDR 2 1/2 BA house, 2 car garage, 1,840 sq ft on oversized lot in La Mesa subdivision, 1240 Deserado Dr. $1,300 mo plus deposit. Call 970-773-1970
Rangely Duplex for Rent $650.00 plus deposit. 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.
**MOTOR: MOTORCADE/MISC
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
Board of County Commissioners
Monday, October 26, 2015
County Administration Bldg, 200 Main
Meeker, Colorado
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 Call to order:
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Changes or additions to the October 26, 2015, Board Agenda
• Approval of the October 26, 2015 Agenda
Consent agenda for October 26, 2015
• Consideration of the Board Minutes of October 19, 2015. (All Sign)
• Grant of Permanent Non-Exclusive Easement between Rio Blanco County
Colorado and C. Alan Roberts granting to the County unimpaired ingress and egress across land owned by Grantor for the Rio Blanco
County Broadband Project. (All Sign)
• Modification Order #1 to the Contract with Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. d/b/a United Companies of Mesa County for RBC CR5/CR20 Intersection W/SP-17 Project to provide for removing and planting wetland plugs in an amount not to exceed $19,500.00. (Chairman Only)
• Approval of Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Elk Creek Ranch
Restaurant. (All Sign)
• Memorandum of Understanding between Rio Blanco County, the Town of Meeker and the Colorado Department of Revenue for Control of Confidential Data Concerning Sales and Use Tax. (Chairman Only)
• Memorandum of Understanding between Rio Blanco County, the Town of Rangely and the Colorado Department of Revenue for Control of Confidential Data Concerning Sales and Use Tax. (Chairman Only)
• Memorandum of Understanding between Rio Blanco County, Rio Blanco County Lodging Tax- Rangely, and the Colorado Department of Revenue for Control of Confidential Data Concerning Sales and Use Tax. (Chairman Only)
• Memorandum of Understanding between Rio Blanco County, Rio Blanco County Lodging Tax-Meeker, and the Colorado Department of Revenue for Control of Confidential Data Concerning Sales and Use Tax. (Chairman Only)
• Memorandum of Understanding between Rio Blanco County and the Colorado Department of Revenue for Control of Confidential Data Concerning Sales and Use Tax. (Chairman Only)
• Budget Variance Report -032 FCI Constructors Inc., Project 10-14-030 to fund the costs of adding transfer air chase for crawlspace per response to RFI-181 in an amount not to exceed $2,351.00. (Chairman Only)
• Budget Variance Report -037 FCI Constructors Inc., Project 10-14-030 to fund the costs of the toilet accessory submittal review changes in an amount not to exceed $1,469.00. (Chairman Only)
• Budget Variance Report -038 FCI Constructors Inc., Project 10-14-030 to fund the costs of the added S8 fixtures at C105 Entry per response to RFI-184 in an amount not to exceed $1,051.00. (Chairman Only)
• Budget Variance Report -039 FCI Constructors Inc., Project 10-14-030 to fund the costs of site revisions per response to ASI-6, RFI-165 and RFI-168 in an amount not to exceed $10,778.00. (Chairman Only)
• Budget Variance Report -040 FCI Constructors Inc., Project 10-14-030 to fund the costs of the C29 Glazing changes per response to RFI-197 in an amount not to exceed $822.00.
(Chairman Only)
• Budget Variance Report -041 FCI Constructors Inc., Project 10-14-030 to fund the costs of the Site Signage Changes per response to RFI-163 in an amount not to exceed $3,866.00. (Chairman Only)
• Budget Variance Report -031 FCI Constructors Inc., Project 10-14-030 to fund the costs of the revisions to the Fire Extinguishers per response to RFI-130R in an amount not to exceed $1,248.00. (Chairman Only)
• Budget Variance Report -042 FCI Constructors Inc., Project 10-14-030 to fund the costs of the handrail changes per response to RFI-186 in an amount not to exceed $5,310.00. (Chairman Only)
General Business:
Bids Opening:
Bid Award:
MOU’s, Contracts and Agreements:
• Memorandum of Agreement, Temporary Construction Easement and required closing documents between The Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and White River Trail LLC, for the purchase of Project Parcel 102 in an amount not to exceed $6,415.00. (All Sign the Temporary Construction Easement)(Chairman Signs the Memorandum and all other closing documents)
• Agreement for Services with QDS Communications for Rio Blanco County Justice Center Dispatch Relocation beginning August 25, 2015 with completion on or before February 29, 2016 in an amount not
to exceed $10,000. (All Sign)
• Agreement for Services with All State Communications for Rio Blanco County Justice Center Dispatch Relocation beginning August 25, 2015 with completion on or before February 29, 2016 in an amount not to exceed $10,000. (All Sign)
• Lease Agreement with Paul Janke for the Courthouse Temporary Relocation Building in an amount not to exceed $2950.00 per month and term dates of November 1, 2015 through January 31, 2017. (All Sign)
Resolutions:
• Other Business:
• Public Comments
• County Commissioner Updates
Board of County Commissioners Hearings:
• Hearing 1_ Special Use Permit 15-04 – Applicant Commnet, Inc. is
requesting an SUP to install a wireless communication site including a 120′ tower and ground electronic cabinets, enclosed in a 6′ fence with a 12′ access road located at 71735 Highway 64, Meeker, Colorado, Section 13 T1N, R95W
RESOLUTION: Resolution #_________ of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado Approving Commnet Inc., Special Use Permit #15-04 Meeker West Tower in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. (All Sign)
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 November 9, 2015 in Meeker at the County Administration Building. Please check the County’s website for information at www.rbc.us/departments/commissioners. If
you need special accommodations please call 970878-9570 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made.
Published: October 22, 2015
Rio Blanco Herald Times
WORKSESSION BETTER CITIES
5:45 P.M.
Town of Rangely
October 27, 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 October 13, 2015 meeting.
•Petitions and Public Input
•Changes to the Agenda
•Public Hearings – 7:15pm
•Committee/Board Meetings
•Supervisor Reports
Jocelyn Mullen
•Reports from Officers – Town Manager •Update
New Business
•Discussion and Action to Approve the September 2015 Financial Summary
•Discussion and Action to approve the acquisition of a used 2002
FreightlinerFL80 Jet Vac previously owned by the City of Northglenn.
Details to be supplied after inspection on the 22nd of October.
Informational Items
•Information Colorado Dept. of Labor approval of Corrective Action Plan for 321 W. Main
•Information Community Networking Meeting October 27 @ 12 noon, Randy
Baumgardner, Colorado District 8 will be the guest speaker
•Information 2015 Shop N Dine
•Scheduled Announcements
•Rangely School District board meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2015 at 6:15pm.
•Rangely District Library regular meeting November 9, 2015 at 5:00pm.
•Rangely District Hospital board meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2015 at 6:00pm.
•Rural Fire Protection District board meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2015 at 7:00pm.
•Western Rio Blanco Park & Recreation District meeting November 9, 2015 at 7:00pm.
•Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District board meeting is November 25, 2015 at 7:00pm.
•Rangely Chamber of Commerce board meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2015 at 12:00pm.
•Community Networking Committee meeting is scheduled for November 24, 2015 at 12:00pm.
Adjournment
Published: October 22, 2015
Rio Blanco Herald Times
Public Notice
Trapper Mine Mining Plan Modification
Environmental Assessment
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of Surface Mining
Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), Western Region, will prepare an
environmental assessment (EA) to analyze environmental impacts of a Federal mining plan approval for current and future mining within Federal Coal Leases Nos. C-079641 and C-07519 held by Trapper Mining Inc. as part of the Trapper Mine. The EA will cover the time period beginning July 1, 2015, and continuing through the planned life of mine for the portion of the two Federal coal lease areas lying within the approved Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) Permit Area (the Project). As required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the EA will disclose the potential for direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts to the
environment from the Project. Preparation of the EA will be completed pursuant to the Court-approved Joint Proposed Remedy, as approved by the United States District Court for the District of Colorado on September 14, 2015, in the case entitled WildEarth Guardians v. U.S. Office of Surface Mining et al., Case 1:13-cv-00518-RBJ (D. Colo. 2015). As part of the Court-approved remedy, OSMRE agreed to conduct a new NEPA analysis for Trapper’s current and future mining activities within Federal Coal Leases Nos. C-079641 and C-07519.
The Trapper Mine is located approximately 6 miles south of the town of Craig in Moffat County, Colorado, east of Colorado Highway 13. The proposed Project is occurring on two federal coal leases administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and located within the eastern portion of the Trapper Mine’s approved SMCRA Permit Area. Federal Coal Lease C-07519 was issued by the BLM in June 1958 and Federal Coal Lease C-079641 was issued by the BLM in October 1962. The leases within the SMCRA Permit Area cover a total of approximately 2,423 acres of Federal mineral estate. As of July 1, 2015, approximately 19 million tons of recoverable Federal coal remains within the Project area. The Trapper Mine uses a combination of dragline, truck shovel, and highwall mining methods to remove the overburden and mine the coal. The EA will update, clarify, and provide new and additional environmental information for the Project. As a result of the EA process, OSMRE will determine whether or not there are significant environmental impacts. An environmental impact statement will be prepared if the EA identifies significant impacts. If a finding of no significant impact is reached, and pursuant to 30 CFR 746.13, OSMRE will prepare and submit to the Assistant Secretary for Lands and Minerals Management (ASLM) a mining plan decision document recommending approval, disapproval, or conditional approval of the
mining plan. The ASLM will approve, disapprove, or conditionally approve the mining plan approval document within the mining plan decision document, as required under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920.
OSMRE will hold an open-house public outreach meeting that will include displays and handouts explaining the status of the Project. The public outreach meeting will also provide opportunities to ask questions of OSMRE and Trapper representatives about the Project and the NEPA process, and opportunities to provide written comments on the project. The meeting will be held on October 29, 2015, from 4-8 pm at Moffat County Fairgrounds, Pavilion Building, 640 E. Victory Way, Craig, Colorado 81625.
OSMRE is soliciting public comments on the Project. Your comments will help to determine the issues and alternatives that will be evaluated in the environmental analysis. You are invited to direct these comments by email: [email protected], ensure the subject line reads: ATTN: OSMRE, Trapper Mine MPDD EA. Comments may also be received by mail: OSMRE WR, C/O Nicole Caveny, C-079641 and C-07519 EA, 1999 Broadway, Suite 3320 Denver, CO 80202 and be postmarked no later than November 12, 2015, in order to be considered during the preparation of the EA. Comments received, including names and addresses of those who comment, will be considered part of the public record for this Project and will be available for public inspection. Additional information regarding the Project may be obtained from Nicole Caveny at (303) 293-5078. When available, the EA and other supporting documentation will be posted at and may be obtained from
www.wrcc.osmre.gov/initiatives/trappermine.shtm.
Published: October 22, 2015
Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE OF BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to Meeker Cemetery District for the year of 2016. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Meeker Cemetery District and is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Meeker Cemetery Board at 265 County Road 4, Meeker, Co on December 3, 2015 at 8:30 a.m.
Any interested elector of such Meeker Cemetery 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: October 15 & 22, 2015
Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of ELIZABETH IRENE BACKES aka ELIZABETH I. BACKES, Deceased
Case Number 2015PR030020
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Co-Personal Representatives or to District Court, Rio Blanco County, Colorado on or before February 15, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred.
Stacie Kincher, Co-Personal Representative
Judith K. Backes Co-Personal Representative
741 Water Street
Meeker, CO 81641
Published: October 15, 2015 October 22, 2015 and October 29, 2015
Rio Blanco Herald Times
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the RANGELY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS for the ensuing year of 2016. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed with the office of the administrator of Rangely District Hospital located at 225 Eagle Crest Drive, Rangely, CO 81648, where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the Rangely District Hospital Board of Directors to be held at Rangely District Hospital, 225 Eagle Crest Drive, Rangely, CO 81648, Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 6:00pm
Any interested elector of Rangely Hospital District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
Published: October 15, 2015 and October 22, 2015
Rio Blanco Herald times
NOTICE OF BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2016. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT, where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT to be held at 265 Eighth Street, Meeker, Colorado on December 9, 2015 at 7:00 PM.
Any interested elector of such MEEKER SANITATION DISTRICT may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
Publish: October 15, 2015, October 22, 2015, and October 29, 2015
Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that on or about 7:10 P.M., November 3, 2015, during the regular Board of Trustees meeting at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be made to Duckels Construction Inc. and all project subcontractors, including project partners for the Meeker Streetscape Project Phase 1 (CDOT Grant 18364, Project No. STE M875-004). 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
Published: October 22, 2015 and October 29, 2015
Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that on or about 7:10 P.M., November 3, 2015, during the regular Board of Trustees meeting at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be made to TDA Construction Inc. and all project subcontractors, including project partners for the 2015 Meeker Waterline Project. 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
Published: October 22, 2015 and October 29, 2015
Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that on or about 7:10 P.M., November 3, 2015, during the regular Board of Trustees meeting at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be made to Oldcastle SW Group, Inc., dba United Companies and all project subcontractors, including project partners for the 2015 Meeker Paving Project 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
Published: October 22, 2015 and October 29, 2015
Rio Blanco Herald Times
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Meeker Board of Trustees will be holding a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 at 7:00 PM at Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado, to consider an amended Water Protection Ordinance. The proposed amended Ordinance is available for public review on the Town’s website or at Town Hall 345 Market Street during regular business hours.
Published: October 22 & 29, 2015
Rio Blanco Herald Times
