Classifieds: October 5, 2017

Ads for 10/05/17

**ANNOUNCEMENTS**

MEEKER STREAKER
MONTHLY SCHEDULE
October 2017
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:
10/5 – Bus in town
10/6 – Bus in town Grand Junction
10/7 – No Bus
10/8 – AM Bus
10/9 -Bus in town
10/10 -Bus in town
10/11 -Bus in town Foot clinic
10/12 -Bus in town Rifle
10/13 -Bus in town
10/14 -No Bus
10/15 -AM Bus
10/16 -Bus in town
10/17 -Bus in town
10/18 -Bus in town ,BP clinic,Wing Trip
10/19 -Bus in town Grand Junction Medical
Please call in advance for a ride to medical appointments (970-878-9368). Please schedule out-of-town medical appointments before 2:00 PM.

The 2017 Annual Craft & Gift Show will be Friday, Nov. 3rd from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. and Saturday, Nov. 4th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the RBC Fairgrounds. Please email: [email protected] or call
Michelle Weston at 970-878-5563 to request a registration form. Booth space is $40.

The Eliasen family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and kind words following Ellis’ death. Thank you to the honor guard for their part in the ceremony and to Dave Coles for his kind words. A special thank you to Jerry, Catherine, and Emily Eliasen for everything. We appreciate being able to see everybody. Ellis would have been so tickled for such a great turn out. Thanks again,
~The Eliasen family

Quarterly meeting (potluck) for Rio Blanco County Historical Society, Sunday, 10/8/17, @ 1 PM, @ the Heritage Culture Center.

The Rangely Food Bank is open on Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 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 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 878-5636 Alanon Thurs. 7 p.m. 878-5655.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

**CHILDCARE**

Looking for babysitter for 8-13 hour shifts up to 4 times per week. 1 child 8 months old. Call 970-314-3358

**ELDERCARE SERVICES**

Would like to provide in home care service, to include personal care, light housekeeping, appointments and shopping. (970)620-0917.

Western Slope In Home Care In Meeker. Insured and Reasonable rates. Offering general services such as meal preparations, housekeeping, bathing & dressing, medication reminders, transportation services, toileting, Alzheimer’s /Dementia Care, Respite Care, etc.
Office is located at 685 Main Street Suite #5, Meeker Colorado. You may call us at 970-878-7008 to schedule a free consultation.

**FARM & RANCH **

PRAIRIE DOGS AND GROUND SQUIRRELS: Retired husband and wife from NE Nebraska looking for areas to shoot PRAIRIE DOGS AND GROUND SQUIRRELS. Experienced. 402-329-4735

Looking for horse pasture for 2 horses close to town. Call 970-948-2440

**FOR SALE**

12 ft. fiberglass rowboat with oars, anchor and rope, two lifevests, and Evinrude outboard motor. $195. Call Dona at 970-675-2365

**GUNS**

Savage 110 rifle with AccuTrigger in .223. Synthetic stock, Simmons 3×9 scope, and attached adjustable bipod. $400 OBO. 970-404-1238

**HUNTING**

PRAIRIE DOGS AND GROUND SQUIRRELS: Retired husband and wife from NE Nebraska looking for areas to shoot PRAIRIE DOGS AND GROUND SQUIRRELS. Experienced. 402-329-4735

**LOST & FOUND**

Lost: wedding band, gold with black indentations. Call 970-366-6445 or 970-366-0072

**MISCELLANEOUS **

Two plots next to each other for sale in the Meeker Cemetery. Asking $300 for each plot. 970-379-2259

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.

**MUSIC**

PIANO LESSONS
Openings available. $15/weekly for ½ hour lessons. Ages 6 and above. Call or text Laura at 970-930-5621.

**PERSONALS**

Looking for a friend.
I am 66 and a no tobacco Harley rider. Looking for someone to spend time with, possibly more. 970-456-7880.

**WANTED **

57 year old widow with 2 cats searching for a 1 or 2 bedroom ground floor apartment. Contact Melinda, 970-942-3393

**YARD SALES**

**HELP WANTED: GENERAL**

White River and Douglas Creek Conservation DistrictJob Announcement
District Manager
The White River & Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are seeking a self-motivated, results oriented individual for the District Manager position located in Meeker, CO.
The District Manager is a full-time position. The position includes office administrative and management duties with creative opportunities, within the Districts’ mission, based on the employee’s skills and interests. No supervisory responsibility at this time.
Compensation is commensurate with the individual’s skills and experience. Benefits provided. Position is open until filled.
See http://www.whiterivercd.com for job description and more information. Contact number 970-250-6825. Submit Resume to [email protected]

We are hiring an Operations Technician II (job req 90501) in Rangely, Colo. You must live within 15 miles. To learn more and apply: www.williams.com/careers

The Rangely School District RE-4 currently has an opening for a line server in the food service department and for Substitute Teachers; please refer to www.rangelyk12.org for job description and application.

Blue Mountain Inn & Suites in Rangely CO currently has openings for Front Desk Clerks. Will be required to work weekends. Contact hotel for application. 37 Park Street, Rangely CO; 970-675-8888.

Blue Mountain Inn & Suites is currently seeking a qualified person to fill the vacancy of full-time General Manager. The General Manager’s main role is to oversee all hotel operations. They are responsible for all aspects of the business and need to be able to work with little to no supervision. The qualified candidate will oversee all aspects of hotel daily operation, performs Human Resource duties including but not limited to staying current on labor laws. Qualified candidate should be familiar with Microsoft programs, Quickbooks, and have a background in hospitality. Knowledge of roomMaster a plus. Wages will be based on experience. Hours should be 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri. Please submit resume in person at Blue Mountain Inn & Suites front desk at 37 Park Street, Rangely, CO, or online at [email protected].

Auto Technician to work in the shop. Pay rate based on experience. Contact Northwest Auto for more information 970-878-5026 or email resume to [email protected]

Evening dishwasher needed full-time. Serious positions. Apply in person at Ma Famiglias.

**HELP WANTED: PART TIME**

Part-time hours currently available in Meeker! Join a progressive, innovative organization. Horizons is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help adults with developmental disabilities live empowered lives as integrated members of our community. Requirements: 21 or older, CO driver’s license. EOE. Application available at www.horizonsnwc.org. Please contact Madeline at 970-879-1808 or [email protected] for next steps.

**LAND/LOTS**

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

**RE: HOMES: MEEKER*

FOR SALE 14×70 mobile home on 2 acres, 4 miles west of Meeker, 3 BDR/1BA, cistern, $70,000. (970)756-0718 or (970) 878-4629.

**RENTALS: MEEKER**

OFFICE SPACE: Stand-alone buildings near court house and downtown area. Can also be used for commercial use. Contact 970-878-5194 for info

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 $595 per month. Western Exposures Realty LLC (970) 878-5877.

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

3 BDR Townhouse, W/D, water & sewer paid, $650 mo + $750 damage deposit. Avail 9/10. 970-878-4572

3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath townhouse. 750/month,water & sewer included.
references required.
970-878-5858

Clean, quiet, 2 BDR/1 BA apartment, no pets, $425 + deposit. Call 970-260-8844 or 970-942-3673

Furnished bachelor’s apartment, no pets, $395 + deposit. Call 970-260-8844 or 970-942-3673

**RENTALS: RANGELY**

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

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

FOR RENT: 3 slideout 5th wheel, accomodates single or couple, nice permanent setting in RV park. lease, $550 mo., utilities paid, deposit, references required. 970-629-1314

House – 2 BDR upstairs, 3 rooms downstairs, central heat/ac, fenced yard, 1 car garage. 970-629-3605

3 BDR, 1.5 BA, acre lot, heated garage, fiber and trash paid. dog allowed, $960/month, first/last and security deposit. 970-629-5634.

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

**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 NOTICE**

PUBLIC NOTICE
TREE & BUSH TRIMMING
Town of Meeker Municipal Code 18.1.137 created a clear operation area for all Town maintenance equipment along all streets within the Town. All trees, tree branches and other obstructions within this operation area or which are causing visual obstruction at intersections must be removed to permit the safe operation of Town equipment and promote the safe movement of vehicular traffic. The clear zone and/or obstructed intersections must be cleared by the property owner by October 8, 2017, prior to commencement of the Town Public Works Department clearing operations.
More information may be obtained at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado, Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Lisa Cook, Town Clerk
Published:September 21, 28 & October 5, 2017
Rio Blanco Herald Times

RIO BLANCO COUNTY
NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTOR SETTLEMENT
RIO BLANCO COUNTY 2017 DUST CONTROL PROJECT
NOTICE is hereby given that on the 9th day of October, 2017 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners with GMCO Corporation, P.O. Box 1480, Rifle, CO 81650 for all work done by said CONTRACTOR on the project known as Rio Blanco County 2017 Dust Control Project.
1)Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project may at any time, up to and including the date specified in item 2 below, file a VERIFIED STATEMENT of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.
2)All such claims shall be filed with Clint Chappell, R & B Coordinator, Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Department, 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 on or before October 5, 2017.
3)Failure on the part of a creditor to file such a statement will relieve Rio Blanco County from any and all liability for such claim.
Dated at Meeker, Colorado this 25th day of September, 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY
BY SHAWN J. BOLTON, CHAIRMAN
First Publication: 09/28/17
Last Publication: 10/05/17
Rio Blanco Herald Times

Public Notice
A public hearing has been scheduled for October 17, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, to consider a request for one (1) Special Event Liquor license for Meeker Lions Club for the following:
October 28, 2017
200 Main Street – Fairfield Center
3:00 pm to 12:00 am
§ Kathleen Sizemore
Liquor Clerk
Published: October 5, 2017
Rio BlancoHerald Times

BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE WILLIAMS FORK AND ILES FORMATIONS (INCLUDING THE SEGO FORMATION), SULPHUR CREEK FIELD, RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO
CAUSE NO. 527
DOCKET NO. 171000715
TYPE: POOLING
NOTICE OF HEARING
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
APPLICATION LANDS
Township 2 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M.
Section 24: S½N½, S½
APPLICATION
On August 31, 2017, Ursa Operating Company LLC (Operator No. 10447) (“Ursa” or “Applicant”) filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S., for an order to:
1.Pool all interests in the Application Lands underlying an approximate 480-acre drilling and spacing unit for the Application Lands, proposed by a concurrent spacing application filed by Applicant, for the production of gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Williams Fork and Iles Formations (including the Sego Formation); and
2.Subject any non-consenting interests to the cost recovery provisions of §34-60-116(7), C.R.S., effective as of the earlier of the date of the Application, or the date that any of the costs specified in §34-60-116(7)(b), C.R.S. are first incurred for the drilling of the Subject Well.
APPLICABLE RULES AND ORDERS
(available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,”
then click on “Orders” or “Rules”)
On March 20, 2006 (corrected February 9, 2017), the Commission entered Order No. 527-1, which, among other things, allowed additional wells to be drilled on the S½S½ of Section 24, Township 2 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M., and other lands, the equivalent of one well per 10 acres, with the permitted well to be located no closer than 100 feet from the boundary of the lands, for the production of gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Williams Fork Formation.
On August 28, 2007, the Commission entered Order No. 527-4, which, among other things, established 100 foot setbacks from the outside boundary for S½S½ of Section 24, Township 2 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M, and allowed one (1) well per 10 acres for the lands, for the production of gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Iles and Sego Formations.
On January 27, 2014, the Commission entered Order No. 527-12, which, among other things, allowed the equivalent of one well per 10 acres well density for the N½ of Section 24, Township 2 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M., and other lands, for the production of gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Williams Fork and Iles Formations, with the bottomhole location of any permitted well located anywhere on the Application Lands but no closer than 100 feet from the lease or unit boundaries; however, in cases where the lands abut or corner lands for which the Commission has not at the time of permit application granted the right to drill 10-acre density Williams Fork Formation and Iles Formation wells, the permitted well shall be located downhole no closer than 200 feet from the lease or unit boundaries, without exception being granted by the Director.
On March 20, 2017, the Commission entered Order No. 527-19, which, among other things, allowed the equivalent of one well per 10 acres well density for all of Section 24, Township 2 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M., for the production of gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Williams Fork and Iles Formation (including the Sego Formation), with such wells to be drilled either vertically or directionally from no more than one pad located on a given quarter-quarter section; however, in cases where the lands abut or corner lands for which the Commission has not at the time of permit application granted the right to drill 10-acre density Williams Fork Formation and Iles Formation wells, the permitted well shall be located downhole no closer than 200 feet from the lease or unit boundaries, without exception being granted by the Director.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 34-60-101 to -130, C.R.S. and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on:
Date: October 30-31, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
The Chancery Building
1120 Lincoln St. Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203
Additional information about the hearing on this Application will be in the Commission’s Agenda, which is posted on the Commission website approximately 3 days before the hearing.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 894-2100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.
At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509, no later than October 16, 2017. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application. One electronic ([email protected]), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of October 16, 2017, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511, if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.
OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
By
Julie Spence Prine, Secretary
Dated: September 25, 2017
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, Colorado 80203
Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us
Phone: (303) 894-2100
Fax: (303) 894-2109
Attorneys for Applicant:
James Parrot
Jillian Fulcher
Jobediah J. Rittenhouse
Beatty & Wozniak, P.C.
216 16th Street, Suite 1100
Denver, Colorado 80202
(303) 407-4499
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Published: October 5, 2017
Rio Blanco Herald Times

BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE WILLIAMS FORK AND ILES FORMATIONS (INCLUDING THE SEGO FORMATION), SULPHUR CREEK FIELD, RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO
CAUSE NO. 527
DOCKET NO. 171000714
TYPE: SPACING
NOTICE OF HEARING
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
APPLICATION LANDS
Township 2 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M.
Section 24: S½N½, S½
APPLICATION
On August 31, 2017, Ursa Operating Company LLC (Operator No. 10447) (“Ursa” or “Applicant”) filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S., for an order to:
1.Establish an approximate 480-acre drilling and spacing unit, and approve the equivalent of one well per 10 acres well density, for the Application Lands, for the production of gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Williams Fork and Iles Formations (including the Sego Formation); and
2.Require that any permitted wells to be drilled under this Application, the bottomhole location should be located anywhere upon the Application Lands but no closer than 100 feet from the lease boundaries, without exception being granted by the Director. It is furthermore requested that in cases where the Application Lands abut or corner lands in respect of which the Commission has not at the time of drilling permit application granted the right to drill 10-acre density Williams Fork Formation and Iles Formation (including the Sego Formation) wells, the permitted well should be located downhole no closer than 200 feet from the lease boundaries, without exception being granted by the Director.
3.Require, except as previously authorized by order of the Commission, wells authorized under this Application to be drilled from the surface either vertically or directionally from no more than one pad per approximately 40 acres, without exception being granted by the Director.
APPLICABLE RULES AND ORDERS
(available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,”
then click on “Orders” or “Rules”)
Rule 318.a. of the Rules and Regulations of the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission requires that wells drilled in excess of 2,500 feet in depth shall be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line, and located not less than 1,200 feet from any other producible or drilling oil or gas well when drilling to the same common source of supply, unless authorized by order of the Commission upon hearing. The Application Lands are subject to Rule 318.a. for the Target Formation.
On March 20, 2006 (corrected February 9, 2017), the Commission entered Order No. 527-1, which, among other things, allowed additional wells to be drilled on the S½S½ of Section 24, Township 2 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M., and other lands, the equivalent of one well per 10 acres, with the permitted well to be located no closer than 100 feet from the boundary of the lands, for the production of gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Williams Fork Formation.
On August 28, 2007, the Commission entered Order No. 527-4, which, among other things, established 100 foot setbacks from the outside boundary for S½S½ of Section 24, Township 2 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M, and allowed one (1) well per 10 acres for the lands, for the production of gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Iles and Sego Formations.
On January 27, 2014, the Commission entered Order No. 527-12, which, among other things, allowed the equivalent of one well per 10 acres well density for the N½ of Section 24, Township 2 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M., and other lands, for the production of gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Williams Fork and Iles Formations, with the bottomhole location of any permitted well located anywhere on the Application Lands but no closer than 100 feet from the lease or unit boundaries; however, in cases where the lands abut or corner lands for which the Commission has not at the time of permit application granted the right to drill 10-acre density Williams Fork Formation and Iles Formation wells, the permitted well shall be located downhole no closer than 200 feet from the lease or unit boundaries, without exception being granted by the Director.
On March 20, 2017, the Commission entered Order No. 527-19, which, among other things, allowed the equivalent of one well per 10 acres well density for all of Section 24, Township 2 South, Range 98 West, 6th P.M., for the production of gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Williams Fork and Iles Formation (including the Sego Formation), with such wells to be drilled either vertically or directionally from no more than one pad located on a given quarter-quarter section; however, in cases where the lands abut or corner lands for which the Commission has not at the time of permit application granted the right to drill 10-acre density Williams Fork Formation and Iles Formation wells, the permitted well shall be located downhole no closer than 200 feet from the lease or unit boundaries, without exception being granted by the Director.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 34-60-101 to -130, C.R.S. and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on:
Date: October 30-31, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
The Chancery Building
1120 Lincoln St. Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203
Additional information about the hearing on this Application will be in the Commission’s Agenda, which is posted on the Commission website approximately 3 days before the hearing.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 894-2100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.
At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509, no later than October 16, 2017. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application. One electronic ([email protected]), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of October 16, 2017, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511, if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.
OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
By Julie Spence Prine, Secretary
Dated: September 25, 2017
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, Colorado 80203
Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us
Phone: (303) 894-2100
Fax: (303) 894-2109
Attorneys for Applicant:
James Parrot
Jillian Fulcher
Jobediah J. Rittenhouse
Beatty & Wozniak, P.C.
216 16th Street, Suite 1100
Denver, Colorado 80202
(303) 407-4499
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Published: October 5, 2017
Rio Blanco Herald Times

BEFORE THE OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
IN THE MATTER OF THE PROMULGATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD RULES TO GOVERN OPERATIONS FOR THE ILES AND SEGO FORMATIONS, SULPHUR CREEK FIELD, RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO
CAUSE NO. 527
DOCKET NO. 171000712
TYPE: SPACING
NOTICE OF HEARING
TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES AND TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
APPLICATION LANDS
Township 2 South, Range 97 West, 6th P.M.
Section 19: Lots 1-4, E½, E½W½ (a/d/a ALL)
Section 30: Lots 1 and 2, NE¼, E½NW¼ (a/d/a N½)
APPLICATION
On August 31, 2017, Ursa Operating Company LLC (Operator No. 10447) (“Ursa” or “Applicant”) filed a verified application pursuant to §34-60-116, C.R.S., for an order to:
1.Approve the equivalent of one well per 10 acres well density for the Application Lands, for the production of gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Iles Formation (including the Sego Formation) (“Target Formation”), with the bottomhole location of any permitted well located anywhere upon the Application Lands but no closer than 100 feet from the boundaries of the Application Lands, however, in cases where the lands abut or corner lands in respect of which the Commission has not at the time of drilling permit application granted the right to drill 10-acre density Target Formations wells, the permitted wells should be located downhole no closer than 200 feet from the boundaries of the Application Lands, without exception being granted by the Director.
2.Require, except as previously authorized by order of the Commission, wells authorized under this Application to be drilled from the surface either vertically or directionally from no more than one pad per approximately 40 acres, without exception being granted by the Director.
APPLICABLE RULES AND ORDERS
(available online at: http://cogcc.state.co.us, under “Regulation,”
then click on “Orders” or “Rules”)
Rule 318.a. of the Rules and Regulations of the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission requires that wells drilled in excess of 2,500 feet in depth shall be located not less than 600 feet from any lease line, and not less than 1,200 feet from any other producible or drilling well in the same formation.
On March 20, 2006, the Commission entered Order No. 527-1 which, among other things, allowed additional wells to be drilled on lands immediately adjacent to the Application Lands, and other lands, the equivalent of one well per 10 acres, with the permitted well to be located no closer than 100 feet from the boundary of the lands, for the production of gas and associated hydrocarbons from the Williams Fork Formation.
On August 28, 2007, the Commission entered Order No. 527-4 which, among other things, amended Order No. 527-2 such that any wells drilled to the Iles and Sego Formations in various lands, including portions of the Application Lands, may be located downhole anywhere upon the applicable lands but no closer than 100 feet from the outside boundary of the lands, unless such boundary abuts or corners lands in respect of which the Commission has not at the time of the drilling permit application granted the right to drill 10-acre density wells for the Iles and Sego Formations, in which event the Iles Formation and Sego Formation wells to be drilled upon the applicable lands shall be drilled downhole no closer than 200 feet from that portion of the boundary which abuts or corners the lands in respect of which 10-acre density downhole drilling for Iles Formation and Sego Formation wells has not been ordered by the Commission.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to §§ 34-60-101 to -130, C.R.S. and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, 2 CCR 404-1, that the Commission has scheduled this matter for hearing on:
Date: October 30-31, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Place: The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
The Chancery Building
1120 Lincoln St. Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203
Additional information about the hearing on this Application will be in the Commission’s Agenda, which is posted on the Commission website approximately 3 days before the hearing.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if any party requires special accommodations as a result of a disability for this hearing, please contact Margaret Humecki at (303) 894-2100 ext. 5139, prior to the hearing and arrangements will be made.
At hearing, the Commission will consider the Application and enter an order pursuant to its authority under the statute. Any interested party desiring to protest or intervene should file with the Commission a written protest or intervention in accordance with Rule 509, no later than October 16, 2017. Such interested party shall, at the same time, serve a copy of the protest or intervention to the person filing the application. One electronic ([email protected]), one original and two copies shall be filed with the Commission. Anyone who files a protest or intervention must be able to participate in a prehearing conference during the week of October 16, 2017, if a prehearing conference is requested by the Applicant, or any person who has filed a protest or intervention. Pursuant to Rule 511, if the matter is uncontested, it may be approved without a hearing.
OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
By
Julie Spence Prine, Secretary
Dated: September 25, 2017
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, Colorado 80203
Website: http://cogcc.state.co.us
Phone: (303) 894-2100
Fax: (303) 894-2109
Attorneys for Applicant:
James Parrot
Jillian Fulcher
Jobediah J. Rittenhouse
Beatty & Wozniak, P.C.
216 16th Street, Suite 11
Denver, Colorado 80202
(303) 407-4499
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Published: October 5, 2017
Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE OF BUDGET
Notice has hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the RIO BLANCO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT for the ensuing year of 2018. A copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the RIO BLANCO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, where it is open for public inspection. The proposed budget will be considered at a regular meeting of the RIO BLANCO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, to be held at the office of the District at 236 7th Street, Meeker, Colorado, on November 9, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Any interested elector of the RIO BLANCO FIRE PROTECTION 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 5, and 12, 2017
Rio Blanco Herald TImes

2018 Budget Work Session – Council Chambers @ 5:30PM
Town of Rangely
October 10, 2017 – 7:00pm
Agenda
Rangely Board of Trustees (Town Council)
Joseph Nielsen, Mayor
Andrew Shaffer, Mayor Pro Tem
Lisa Hatch, Trustee
Trey Robie, Trustee
Ann Brady, Trustee
Andrew Key, Trustee
Tyson Hacking, Trustee
1.Call to Order
2.Roll Call
3.Invocation
4.Pledge of Allegiance
5.Minutes of Meeting
a.Approval of the minutes of the September 12, 2017 meeting.
6.Petitions and Public Input
7.Changes to the Agenda
8.Public Hearings – 7:15pm
9.Committee/Board Meetings
10.Supervisor Reports – See Attached
11.Reports from Officers – Town Manager Update
12.Old Business
13.New Business
a.Discussion of the RBC Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) – Ty Gates
b.Discussion and Action to approve the Liquor License for Giovanni’s Italian Grill
c.Discussion and Action to approve the August 2017 Check Register
d.Discussion and Action to approve the August 2017 Financial Summary
e.Discussion and Action to accept the 2018 Draft Budget as presented
14.Informational Items
a.Expression of Gratitude-Ward Family
b.Colorado River District General Manager Finalist
c.Jordan Cove Energy Project
15.Board Vacancies
16.Scheduled Announcements
a.Rangely District Library Board meeting Oct 9, 2017 at 5:00pm.
b.Rangely Junior College District Board meeting is scheduled for Oct 9, 2017 at 12:00pm.
c.Western Rio Blanco Park & Recreation District Board meeting Oct 9, 2017 at 7:00pm.
d.RDA/RDC Board meeting is scheduled for Oct 12, 2017 at 7:30am.
e.Rural Fire Protection District Board meeting is scheduled for Oct 16, 2017 at 7:00pm
f.Rio Blanco County Commissioners Board meeting is scheduled for Oct 16, 2017 at 11:00am.
g.Rangely School District Board meeting is scheduled for Oct 17, 2017 at 6:15pm
h.Rangely Chamber of Commerce Board meeting is scheduled for Oct 19, 2017 at 12:00pm
i.Community Networking Meeting is scheduled for Oct 24, 2017 at 12:00pm.
j.Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District Board meeting is scheduled for Oct 25, 2017 at 7:00pm.
k.Rangely District Hospital board meeting is scheduled for Oct 26, 2017 at 6:00pm.
17.Adjournment
Published: October 5, 2017
Rio Blanco Herald Times

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