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See the seaplanes fly in to Kenney Reservoir Saturday

RANGELY I Last fall when a seaplane landed at Kenney Reservoir, it was a bit of an anomaly. A pilot had called Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) Manager Alden VandenBrink and asked if there were any restrictions for landing a plane on Kenney Reservoir. The pilot said he had[Read More…]

July 13, 2017 by editor Comments are Disabled

Reward offered for information about vandalism at reservoir

RANGELY | The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District is offering a reward up to $500 for any information leading to the apprehension and conviction of person(s) responsible for vandalism at Kenney Reservoir. Sometime during the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 22 and the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 23, vandals caused nearly[Read More…]

December 10, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times 2 comments

Don’t miss the coolest event in Rangely

RANGELY | Dozens of people will take the plunge into the chilly waters at Kenney Reservoir this Saturday for a good cause: Special Olympics. Last year 44 “plungers” took the leap into 39 degree water, raising just under $6,000 for Special Olympics in Colorado. “We’re the only plunge on the[Read More…]

November 11, 2016 by editor Comments are Disabled

Addressing White River water crisis

RANGELY | The water situation in Rangely’s Kenney Reservoir was the subject of a special work session before Tuesday’s town council meeting. Apparently, sediment is building up in the dam and it is feared that if a solution is not found soon, the quantity and quality of the water in[Read More…]

October 25, 2016 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

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New fishing pier…

October 19, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Mystery Plane …

Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District Manager Alden VandenBrink had an unusual telephone request a few weeks ago from a pilot wondering if there were any restrictions on Kenney Reservoir for landing a seaplane. The caller said he had business to do in Rangely. VandenBrink told him there were no restrictions[Read More…]

September 15, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Open waters…

Unlike Rangely’s Kenney Reservoir, Rio Blanco Lake, which is 18 miles west of Meeker, may or may not have ice in the middle that would allow ice fishing. It would be tough to go ice fishing on Rio Blanco because the first 12 to 15 feet from the shore are[Read More…]

March 17, 2016 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

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Cold for a cause…

There were roughly 160 persons on hand on Nov. 14 to watch 38 people jump into an icy Kenney Reservoir to raise funds for Western Colorado Special Olympics. It was the first-ever Western Colorado Polar Plunge into the 39-degree water at the reservoir, according to organizer Norian James, a sports[Read More…]

November 30, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Taking the plunge…

Rangely Police Chief Vince Wilczek led the charge of 38 persons crazy enough to plunge into Kenney Reservoir on Saturday to raise funds for Western Colorado Special Olympics. There were roughly 160 people present to witness the first-ever Western Colorado Polar Plunge into the 39-degree water at the reservoir, according[Read More…]

November 25, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely to host first polar plunge Nov. 14 for Special Olympics

RANGELY I In November, supporters of Special Olympics Colorado will gather at Kenney Reservoir for the first ever Polar Plunge held on the Western Slope of Colorado. On Nov. 14 at 1 p.m., fundraisers will risk the chilly water by taking a dip in the lake, all in the name[Read More…]

November 3, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Fishing Derby…

June 17, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Siltation in Kenney Reservoir…

Kenney Reservoir, eight miles east of Rangely, was originally two miles in length. Over the years, siltation, caused by the settling of sediment on the bottom of the east end of the lake, has seen a buildup of sand-like silt, which serves as an anchor for the tall grasses in[Read More…]

August 24, 2014 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled