MEEKER | “It’s pretty cool to think about, what did this valley look like before people were here? Because it wasn’t really that long ago,” said Andrea Gianinetti, local business owner and history enthusiast, describing her own interest in local history and how it sparked an idea to combine historical[Read More…]
Tag: OHVs
Adventure Time – ROAR 2023 {Photos}
Rangely’s annual ROAR (Rangely OHV Adventure Rally) keeps getting bigger and better. Dozens of locals and visitors gathered last weekend and enjoyed the area trails. JESSE MCCANN/DID I SHUTTER PHOTOGRAPHY
OHVs, AGNC and more in Rangely
RANGELY | At the Rangely Town Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, trustee Alisa Granger reported on the public safety committee meeting held Sept. 21 with Police Chief Ti Hamblin. The main agenda item was the town’s OHV ordinance. Golf carts have been added to the list of vehicles approved to[Read More…]
Outdoor recreational spending dominated by motorized usage
RBC | Department of Commerce research commissioned by Secretary of Interior Sally Jewel to determine the value of outdoor recreation as part of the Gross Domestic Product was released today. The research identified that outdoor recreation accounted for 2 percent of the GDP or more than $371 billion in spending[Read More…]
Rangely hosts first OHV Adventure Rally Aug. 10-13
RANGELY | There will be off highway vehicle activity coming to Rangely Thursday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 13. This is the first annual Rangely OHV Adventure Rally (ROAR). It has been a collaborative effort of the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce, WRBM Recreation and Parks District, Town of Rangely[Read More…]
Clarification on dirt bikes in town
MEEKER | To clarify an article about dirt bikes ridden in town last month, dirt bikes are technically OHVs, and can be ridden on OHV-designated trails. However, dirt bikes must comply with all of the same regulations as other OHVs. Those regulations can be found at the following link: bit.ly/2o1ThFE.
Dirt bikes not allowed in Meeker town limits; riders can be cited
MEEKER | People have been riding dirt bikes in the open space between the Sanderson Hills and Sage Hills subdivisions for decades. But that doesn’t make it legal. Residents came before the board Tuesday to ask what can be done about underage riders, noise, dust, fire danger and potential liability.[Read More…]