PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Construction Completion and Closeout Period
Project Name: Street Repairs on Garfield Street, Main Street and Cleveland Street
Date of Notice: September 4, 2026
The Town of Meeker is pleased to announce that construction activities for Street Repairs on Garfield Street, Main Street and Cleveland Street are now substantially complete. All roadways, utilities, and pedestrian pathways have been reopened for public use.
As we enter the final project closeout phase, we want to ensure all community impacts have been properly resolved. Residents, business owners, and property owners are invited to submit any remaining construction-related concerns, property damage, or outstanding issues for review.
How to Submit a Concern:
To ensure your item is logged and addressed by the project team, please submit your feedback by 3:00pm on September 18, 2026.
Phone: Town of Meeker 970-878-5344
In Person/Mail: 345 Market Street, Meeker CO 81641
Please include your name, contact information, the exact location of the issue, and a brief description (with photos if available). The project team will review all submissions and coordinate any necessary corrective work before final contract sign-off.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation throughout this project.
Published: September 10, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Bobby Ray Carden,
Deceased
Case No.: 2026PR7
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Rio Blanco County, Colorado on or before December 27, 2026, or said claims may be forever barred.
Vicky Martinez
Personal Representative
PO Box 81
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
Published: August 27, September 3 and 10, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
TOWN OF MEEKER ~ BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
7:00 P.M. Town Hall
345 Market Street, Meeker, CO
Call-in number: 970-878-8091
I. Call to Order
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
II. Approval of the Agenda
III. Approval of the Previous Minutes
IV. Approval of Monthly Disbursements
V. Public Participation
VI. Staff Updates
a. Public Works
b. Police
c. Community Development/Planning
d. Town Clerk
e. Town Attorney
VII. New Business
a. Presentation Water Study-Colorado River Engineering
b. Housing Concept Presentation-Tim Reinen
VIII. Manager’s Report
IX. Mayor’s Remarks
X. Other Board Business
XI. Adjournment
Published: September 10, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
FOR SALE BY SEALED BID
Rangely Rural Fire Protection District is taking sealed bids for the following vehicle:
1995 Chevrolet Suburban K1500, LS Trim
66,821 miles
4 wheel drive with high and low
5.7 liter V8 gas engine, 200 hp, 310 ft-lb torque, 3.73 gear ration
Tires LT245/75R16 with spare
Color – Blue and silver
Seating capacity 8
Grille guard
42 gallon gas tank
Cracked windshield
6000 lb. towing capacity with 2″ receiving hitch
EPA mgp: 11 city, 14 highway
Sealed bids must be received by September 18, 2026, mail bid to Rangely Rural Fire Protection District, P.O. Box 220, Rangely, CO 81648 (please write sealed bid on outside of envelope).
Truck can be inspected at Fire Hall, 115 Nichols Street, Rangely, CO 81648. Please call Linda Gordon at 970-629-1116 with any questions or if you want to test drive.
The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Payment must be certified check.
Published: August 27, September 3 and 10, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
RANGELY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Monday, September 14th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Town Hall Conference Room
209 E. Main St., Rangely Colorado
The Rangely Planning and Zoning Commission will consider:
1. Recommended changes to Rangely Municipal Code, Title 15, Article I, General Provisions; Article II, Administration and Definitions; and Article IV, Zoning.
2. Draft Articles with changes are available on the Town’s website for public review and comment. The Commission will be asked to provide input and recommendations on adoption of ongoing Land Use Code (LUC) updates;
3. Approving meeting minutes for meeting held 7/13/2026. Regularly scheduled meeting 8/11/2026 was cancelled.
The Public is invited to attend the meeting and provide written or verbal comments on the proposed agenda. Written comments may be dropped off or mailed to Town of Rangely, 209 E. Main, Rangely, Co 81648, Attn: Marybel Cox.
Published: September 10, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
PUBLIC NOTICE RIO BLANCO COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado will hold its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m., at the new Commissioner’s Meeting Room, located at 255 E. Main Street, Rangely, Colorado. The agenda for the meeting will be posted at least 24 hours in advance on the Rio Blanco County website at www.rbc.us. For additional information or if you require special accommodations to attend the meeting, please contact the Board of County Commissioners’ Office at (970) 878-9445.
Published: September 10, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
Board of Education Special Meeting and Work Session
555 Garfield Street
Meeker, CO 81641
September 14, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/oxi-jhbu-zuz
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mrs. Franklin will lead the Pledge of Allegiance
3. Welcome of Guests
4. Approval of Agenda
General Public Comment Session: (comments limited to three minutes)
Action Items:
1. Approval: Personnel – Chance Walker (Volunteer BMS Cross Country Coach)
Other BOE Information:
Executive Session (if needed):
Special Meeting Adjournment
Work Session:
1. Policy Discussion (Policy BG)
a. JICA – Student Dress Code – Final Edits
b. 20260824 Policy Update
c. October CASB Special Policy Update
2. Assessments & Accreditation (Policy IK & AED)
a. School and District Performance Frameworks
b. Historical SPF and DPF Ratings
c. 2026 Annual Assessment Data Report
3. Superintendent Goals (Policy CBI and CBI-R, Contract Provision)
a. 2025-2026 Goals Summary
b. 2026-2027 Draft Goals
4. School Board Best Practices (Policy BBA)
a. Role/Responsibilities Task List
b. BOE Mission, Values, Roles, and Focus
c. Meeker BOE self evaluation form
d. BOE discussion/training topics
5. School Resource Officer (Policies DB and ADD) – SRO Roles/Responsibilities
6. Community Survey (Policy KCB & ADA)
a. Community Survey Action Plan – Monitoring (2023-2024 Surveys)
b. Timing for potential community survey – TLCC Survey timelines
7. Capital Projects (Policy FB and FB-R)
8. Other
Published: September 10, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
PAYROLL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
TOWN OF MEEKER
8/31/2026
GENERAL FUND
Town of Meeker, Payroll, $73,563.57
CRA, Employee Retirement – Police Dept, $4,124.34
CRA, Employee Retirement, $11,256.24
CRA, Employee Loan Payments, $1,231.60
CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, $29,441.16
Employee Withholding, Federal Withholding, $7,980.41
Employee Withholding, State Withholding, $3,004.53
Employee Withholding, Medicare Withholding, $2,875.00
Employee Withholding, Social Security Withholding, $7,212.85
Standard Insurance Company, Life/AD&D Insurance, $1,166.44
Washington National Ins Co, Cancer Insurance, $37.20
Town of Meeker – Petty Cash*, BOCC/Mkr/Rangely Mtg Supp, $75.00
All Copy, Aug Copier Lease, $256.90
Atmos, Aug Natural Gas, $128.49
RBC ICT, Sept Internet Svc, $164.00
AT&T*, Aug Cell Svc, $855.64
Boyko*, Janitorial Supp / PK, $161.41
Column*, Aug Legal Publications, $101.89
CRC*, 2026 St Repairs – App 4, $112,900.50
DBC Irrigation Supplies*, Irrg Supp / PK, $594.19
Meeker Auto Parts*, Gloves, Starter, Hose Clamps, Cap Screw, Antfrz, Extn Crds, Lubricant, Car Wipes/ PW; Wipers, Air & Oil Fltrs, Oil / PD, $753.97
Meeker Parts City*, Pliers, Adhsv Remvr, WD-40, Shp Twls, Air Frsh, Bolts, Pwr Strng Fluid, Connectors, Hose Clamps, Wipers, TPMS Sensor, Oil, Air & Oil Fltrs / PW; Shp Twls, Air Frsh, Mwr Btry, Wipers, Antfrz / PK, $548.32
MGM*, K-9 Food / PD, $57.00
Mountain Cross Engineering*, St Repairs Review; Flouride Systm Review, $1,460.94
MSG*, Roadbase – Stock, Scale Fee, $649.77
Nix, Co*, Stihl Edger Attchmnt / PK, $184.99
Olszewski & Massih P.C.*, Aug Legal Fees, $1,512.00
RMR*, Aug Claims, $4,955.84
Century Link, July Phone Svc, $280.17
CRC, 2026 St Repairs – App 3, $113,229.00
Galls, Uniform Shrts & Pants / PD, $355.45
Herald Times, Legal Publications, $107.00
JP Cooke, Dog Licenses, $183.35
Samuelson’s, Trshcns / BLDG; Prk Bthrm Clng Supp, Bttries, Cmpound, Drywall Tape, Mixer, Grout Spng, Fittings / PK, $284.32
Victory Motors, Vehicle Svc / PD, $146.56
VRC, Aug Doc Destruction, $114.15
Boyko*, Toilet Ppr / BLDG, $44.43
CO Pond & Lake*, Pond Aerator / PK, $3,914.17
ColoCPA*, 2025 Audit Svc, $5,017.00
Edwards, Jay*, Aug Muni Judge Svc, $200.00
LPDV1*, Internal Inv Fees / PD, $5,004.29
MVB Visa*, Phone; DOLA Mtg Lunch / BOT; Ntry Stamp & Book, CMA Conf Meals & Lodging – Massey, Office Supp / AD; Ice Mach, Tire Repair Tools / PW; Digital Clndr, Ppr Twl Disp, Irrg Supp / PK; Rulers / CD; Digital Clndr, Bus Crds, Pstg, Gym Supp, Mounts, Sights, Fam Nght, Fuel, 4th of July Meals, Meals & Lodging for Trng – Long, Amick / PD, $6,991.87
Networking of the Rockies*, Aug IT Support; Acrobat Pro / AD; 1yr Google Suite / PD, $5,000.00
PMC*, DOT Physical – Archuleta, $136.00
RBC Fleet Management*, Aug Fuel, $2,808.08
RBC Sales & Use Tax*, June Sales Tax Adj, $19,849.43
RMR*, Aug Admin Fee, $61.60
Tolin Mechanical*, Town Hall HVAC Repairs, $1,202.65
White River Distributing*, Bottled Water, $52.50
Yates, Justin*, Reimb – FBI Leeda Trng Meals, $68.69
Total General Fund, $432,304.90
WATER FUND
Town of Meeker, Payroll, $16,971.53
CRA, Employee Retirement, $3,336.74
CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, $7,643.68
Employee Withholding, Social Security Withholding, $3,161.01
Employee Withholding, Medicare Withholding, $670.56
Employee Withholding, Federal Withholding, $1,687.89
Employee Withholding, State Withholding, $1,287.65
Standard Insurance Company, Life/AD&D Insurance, $305.51
US Postmaster*, Wtr Billing Postage, $400.66
All Copy, Aug Copier Lease, $52.62
Atmos, Aug Natural Gas, $43.54
RBC ICT, Sept Internet Svc, $36.00
UPS, Wtr Sample Shipping, $69.35
AT&T*, Aug Cell Svc, $66.37
Column*, Aug Legal Publications, $60.54
Craig, CO*, Wtr Tests, $120.00
Filter Tech*, Magnatrol Valve, $572.54
Meeker Auto Parts*, Hose Clamps, Cap Screw, Antfrz, Extn Crds, Lubricant, Car Wipes, Line Locate Pnt, $203.92
Meeker Parts City*, Pliers, Shp Twls, Adhsv Remvr, WD-40, Air Frsh, Bolts, Pwr Strng Fluid, Connectors, Hose Clamps, Car Wipes, Antfrz, Oil, Air & Oil Fltrs, $312.64
MSG*, Roadbase – Stock, Scale Fee, $649.76
RMR*, Aug Claims, $1,480.32
Timberline Electric*, Onsite Svc – SCADA Issues, $3,319.50
West Elk Supply*, Chlorine, $1,744.00
CDPHE, Drinking Wtr Fee, $410.00
Century Link, July Phone Svc, $21.27
Ferguson, Neptune & AMR – Annual Fees, Hydrnt Mtr Repair Kit, $6,459.25
Herald Times, Legal Publications, $494.00
Samuelson’s, Expanding Foam, Pipe Tape, Fittings,
Cement Weld Kit, $51.39
VRC, Aug Doc Destruction, $22.83
CH Diagnostic & Consulting*, Ground MPA, Filter Cartridge, $625.00
ColoCPA*, 2025 Audit Svc, $3,633.00
Colorado River Engineering*, Water Supply Plan – April – July 2026, $7,820.00
Diamond Maps*, Utility Mapping Software – Annual Fee, $480.00
Harcros Chemicals*, Flouride, $3,946.23
MVB Visa*, Phone, Envelopes, Beakers, Pipettes, Tool Box, Smple Cells, $203.14
RCB Fleet Management*, Aug Fuel, $793.03
RMR*, Aug Admin Fee, $18.40
Total Water Fund, $69,173.88
Total All Funds, $501,478.78
Published: September 10, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
TOWN OF RANGELY
Check Register August-26
AMOUNT, DESCRIPTION
AFLAC, 214.60, Payroll Deduction
AHRENS, BRENDA, 200.00, Council Stipend
ALL COPY PRODUCTS INC, 1139.59, Expenses
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 711.12, Expenses
ANIMAL CARE EQUIPMENT & SERVICES LLC, 149.99, Expenses
AT & T MOBILITY, 290.78, Communication
BELMONT, MARTIN & SUZANNE, 327.27, Expenses
BOY-KO SUPPLY CO, 1124.99, Expenses
BURR, BRADLEY, 40.00, Expenses
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC, 454.00, Expenses
CALDWELL, JEANNIE, 40.00, Expenses
CANNON LAW OFFICE, 3012.24, Attorney
CANYON PINTADO VETERINARY CLINIC, 1431.69, Expenses
CEBT, 39471.69, Health Insurance
CENTRYLINK, 1478.69, Communication
CF INVESTORS PARTNERSHIP LLP, 4854.00, Expenses
CIMARRON TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC, 175.00, Communication
CO STATE BOARD OF LAND COMMIS, 500.00, Expenses
COLOCPA SERVICES PC, 12600.00, Audit
COLORADO RURAL WATER ASSN, 320.00, Expenses
COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC, 775.14, Expenses
COX, MARYBEL, 40.00, Expenses
DANIELS PLUMBING & HEATING INC, 615.00, Expenses
DENNY, GARY, 150.00, Expenses
DILLON, JAMES III, 200.00, Council Stipend
DIRECTV, 615.00, WRV Expenses
DOTSON, KEVIN, 3400.00, Colo Welcome Center Mngr
DUCEY’S ELECTRIC, 318.05, Expenses
ECKHART, SAMUEL, 150.00, Expenses.
ELAM, ROBERT, 200.00, Council Stipend
EMPOWER RETIREMENT LLC, 23603.97, Payroll Deduction
FARIS MACHINERY COMPANY, 3082.31, Expenses
FBI-LEEDA, 795.00, Expenses
FEDERAL EXPRESS, 67.95, Expenses
FERGUSON WATERWORKS #21116, 6590.52, Expenses.
FIRST BANKCARD, 8693.88, Expenses
FLOCK GROUP INC, 9000.00, Expenses
FPPA, 1310.82, PD Insurance
GALLS LLC, 544.99, Expenses
GRANITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS, 566.45, Communication
HAMBLIN, TIRYNN, 40.00, Expenses
INDIGO WATER GROUP, 400.00, Expenses
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING SERVICES INC, 700.00, Expenses
INTELLICHOICE INC, 2816.02, Expenses
ITRON INC, 7889.99, Expenses KIMBALL MIDWEST, 1301.19, Expenses
LB CONCRETE LLC, 3000.00, Expenses
MAIL SERVICES, 985.42, Services
MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN, 19692.55, Electricity
MORGAN, MICHAEL SHAWN, 200.00, Council Stipend
MOUNTAIN STATES SYSTEMS LLC, 107.15, Expenses
MULLEN, JOCELYN, 40.00, Expenses
NATIONAL ALLIANCE PRESERVATION, 11500.00, Expenses
NETWORKS UNLIMITED INC, 5425.27, Support/Services
NICHOLS STORE, 1349.50, Expenses
NORTHWEST PLUMBING & HEATING LLC, 435.00, Expenses
PARKLAND USA CORP, 3813.47, Diesel
PINNACOL ASSURANCE, 2958.00, Expenses
PIPELINE TESTING CONSORTIUM, 595.00, Services
PREMIER NDT SERVICES LLC, 7495.00, Services
PROFESSIONAL TOUCH OF NWCO LLC, 178.50, Expenses
PURCHASE POWER, 83.02, Expenses
QUILL CORPORATION, 209.80, Expenses
RANGELY AUTO PARTS & SUPPLY, 930.40, Expenses
RANGELY COLLISION & GLASS LLC, 3117.13, Expenses
RANGELY HARDWARE, 2247.74, Expenses
RANGELY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC, 38500.85, Sales Tax Funding
RANGELY TRASH SERVICE, 1096.00, Services
RANGELY, TOWN OF, 9983.30, Utilities
RIO BLANCO COUNTY, 28487.92, Expenses
SBT INTERNET, 45.00, Internet Services
SCHMEUSER GORDON MEYER INC, 1470.00, Services
SEWELL, WENDY, 1440.41, Post Reimbursement
SHAFFER, ANDREW, 200.00, Council Stipend
SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO, 381.28, Expenses
SILVER SAGE RV PARK, 39084.11, Rare Small Bus Grant
STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANIES, 803.93, Life Insurance
SUMMIT ENERGY LLC, 5903.31, Gas Transmission/Transport
SYNTECH SYSTEMS, 319.50, Expenses
TAYLOR, BAYLEY, 225.01, Expenses
THAYN, TODD, 300.00, Council Stipend
TOWN OF AVON, 15060.98, Post Reimbursement
TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE, 100.00, Services
UNCC, 33.74, Services
UTE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT, 40.00, Services
VERIZON WIRELESS, 648.91, Communication
WEBBER, TIMOTHY, 200.00, Council Stipend
WEX BANK, 7090.07, Expenses
WHITE RIVER MARKET, 89.18, Expenses
WILCZEK, KAREN S, 300.00, Judges Fee
WILD WILLIE’S MACHINE SHOP LLC, 60.07, Expenses
WRB REC & PARK DISTRICT, 7242.00, Contribution/Expenses
Total: 365,870.45
Published: September 10, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times