PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF INTENT TO MODIFY WEATHER
Notice is hereby given that Rain Enhancement Technologies (“RET”) is filing with the Director of the Colorado Water Conservation Board an application for a permit to conduct a weather modification program within the State of Colorado.
The name of the person who shall be in control of the program is Scott Morris, Rain Enhancement Technologies. The Primary Target Area for the five-year Weather Modification Permit is defined as the watershed of the Yamcolo Reservoir in/near Routt County.
Article 36-20-112 requires that this notice be published in counties inclusive of, and adjacent to, the Target area, including the following: Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Mesa, Moffat, Rio Blanco, and Routt counties.
The weather modification program will consist of an ionization station to be located near Yamcolo Reservoir, within or proximate to Routt County. Operations are expected to begin upon issuance of the permit and continue for the duration of the permit.
The intended effect of the weather modification operations is to increase precipitation within the Primary Target Area, to benefit agricultural operations in the area.
Complete details of the operations are available upon request to: Rain Enhancement Technologies, 4851 Tamiami Trail N, Naples FL 34103; or to Andrew Rickert, Weather Modification Program Manager, Colorado Water Conservation Board, 1313 Sherman St., Room 718, Denver CO 80203.
A public hearing on this application for a permit to conduct this weather modification program will be held virtually, on October 14, 2026 , beginning at 2:30 p.m. MDT. The hearing will be open to the public. Those participating via Zoom may contact Andrew Rickert, at [email protected] , to gain access to information.
RAIN ENHANCEMENT TECHNOLOGIES
Published: October 1 and 8, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1
Board of Education Special Meeting and Work Session
555 Garfield Street
Meeker, CO 81641
October 12, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.
Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/anw-jgqj-ddp
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mr. Nieslanik 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 – Amanda Jessop (Classified Substitute)
2. Approval: 2026-2027 Final Calendar – Updated Spring P/T conferences and work day
Other BOE Information:
Executive Session (if needed):
Special Meeting Adjournment
Work Session:
1. Policy Discussion (Policy BG)
a. 20260824 Policy Update – Final Edits
b. October CASB Special Policy Update
2. 2026 Ballot Initiatives (Policy Group DB) – Summary of ballot initiatives that impact school finance
3. Finance (Policy Group DB)
a. Annual Audit
b. FY27 Final Budget Projections – Updated student count projection
c. Uses for General Fund Balance
4. School Board Best Practices (Policy BBA)
a. Role/Responsibilities Task List
b. BOE Self Evaluation
c. Superintendent Evaluation
5. Community Survey (Policy KCB & ADA)
a. Community Survey Action Plan – Monitoring (2023-2024 Surveys)
b. Timing for potential community survey – TLCC Survey timelines
6. Capital Projects (Policy FB and FB-R)
7. Other
Published: October 8, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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NOTICE OF BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Meeker Cemetery Board for the ensuing year of 2027. A copy of such a proposed budget has been filed in the office of Meeker Cemetery District, where the same is open for public inspection. That proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the Meeker Cemetery board to be held at 265 County Road 4 on December 10, 2026, 8:30am. Any interested registered voter of 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 8 and 15, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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DISTRICT COURT, RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO
Rio Blanco County Combined Court
P.O. Box 1150
Meeker, CO 81641
In the Matter of the Determination of Heirs or Devisees or Both and of Interests in Property of:
GEORGE ALLEN TROUTE, Deceased
Case No. 26PR8
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS AND OWNERS BY DESCENT OR SUCCESSION PURSUANT TO § 15-12-1303, C.R.S.
To all interested persons and owners by descent or succession:
DARYL ALLEN TROUTE
A petition has been filed alleging that the above decedent died leaving the following property, including legal description if real property:
Description of Property:
Piceance Creek oil, gas and mineral interests. Sections 5, 6, 7, 8 and 18, T2S, R96W; Section 36, T1S, R97W; and all associated mineral interest leases: 315259, 316302, 335884, 335896, 335962, 398836, 398837 and 413466.
Location of Property:
Rio Blanco County, Colorado
The hearing on the petition will be held at the following time, or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Date: December 15, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Rio Blanco County Combined Court
Address: 455 Main Street, Meeker, CO
NOTE:
You must answer the petition on or before the hearing date and time specified above.
Within the time required for answering the petition, all objections to the petition must be in writing, filed with the court and served on the petitioner, and any required filing fee must be paid.
The hearing shall be limited to the petition, the objections timely filed and the parties answering the petition in a timely manner. If the petition is not answered and no objections are filed, the court may enter a decree without a hearing.
Party Without Attorney:
Daryl Allen Troute
P.O. Box 1423
Grand Lake, CO 80447
303-886-6642
Published: October 8, 15 and 22, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Rio Blanco County, Colorado
Court Address: 455 Main St.
P.O. Box 1150
Meeker, CO 81641
In the Interest of:
Lianaha Thomas, Minor
Case Number: 26PR30009
Attorney or Party Without Attorney (Name and Address):
Modern Family Law
Jacqueline A. Collins, #54166
Chelsea Hillman, #51977
1755 Telstar Drive, Suite 275
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Phone Number: (719) 345-5595
E-mail: [email protected]
NOTICE OF HEARING BY PUBLICATION PURSUANT TO § 15-10-401, C.R.S.
To: Interested Party, Lloyd Joshua Thomas
Last Known Address, if any: 2724 N Nevada Avenue, Apt. 16, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
A Hearing on Guardianship for determining whether a guardianship of Lianaha Thomas with James Grubb and Sarah Ellis as her guardians is in Lianaha’s best interests will be held at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued:
Date: November 10, 2026 Address: 455 Main St. Meeker, CO 81641
Time: 3:00 pm
Courtroom or Division: B
Jacqueline A Collins, Esq.
1755 Telstar Dr. Suite 275
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Published: October 8, 15 and 22, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S SETTLEMENT
PROJECT: GA Ramp Reconstruction
PROJECT ID: AIP 3-08-0041-17-2025 & 3-08-0041-18-2025
In accordance with the notice provisions contained in 38-26-107 C.R.S. 1973 required in the State of Colorado, Rio Blanco County has established October 31, 2026 as the date of final settlement with Elevated Excavating , who reconstructed the airport’s general aviation ramp at the Meeker Coulter Field Airport (EEO). Claims containing a verified statement of the amounts due and unpaid must be in the form of a written affidavit and must be received by Rio Blanco County at 555 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641, on or before 5:00pm of the final settlement date above
Published: October 8 and 15, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
RANGELY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Monday, October 12th, 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.
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;
2. Approving meeting minutes for meeting held 7/13/2026. Regularly scheduled meetings 8/11/2026 and 9/14/2026 were cancelled.
3. New Business:
a. Discussion of purpose of prior designation of the Restricted Zone, defined as Hwy 64/Main St through town, including lots ½ block north and south of Main Street, and restricting residential uses in the Town Restricted Zone.
b. Town Manager suggests revisiting the number of members of Planning and Zoning Commission due to difficulty recruiting new members. Consider changes to RMC Title 15, Article II, Section 31.1.
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: October 8, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Eastern Rio Blanco County
911 Emergency Telephone Service Board
Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Training Room
355 4th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
Proposed Meeting Agenda
October 13, 2026 – 12pm
To attend by phone please call 970-878-9402
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Previous Minutes
New Business
1. Budget Discussions
Reports
1. Financial Report
2. Dispatch Report
Old Business
Other Board Business
Schedule Next Meeting
Adjournment
Published: October 8, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Town of Rangely
Work Session 5:30pm – Capital Projects & Budget
October 13th, 2026 – 7:00pm Town of Rangely Council Chambers
Agenda
Rangely Board of Trustees (Town Council)
Todd Thayn, Mayor
Andy Shaffer, Mayor ProTem
Jimmy Dillon, trustee
shawn morgan, trustee
Tim webber, Trustee
Brenda Ahrens, Trustee
Robby Elam, Trustee
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Minutes of Meeting
a. Discussion and Action to approve the Town Council minutes of September 22nd, 2026
b. Discussion and Action to approve the Executive Meeting minutes of September 22nd, 2026
6. Petitions and Public Input
7. Changes to the Agenda
8. Public Hearings – 7:10pm
9. Town Manager Update
Council Reports
11. Supervisor Reports
12. Old Business
a. Discussion and action to approve Resolution 2026-07, a resolution declaring a State of Municipal Water Urgency; Adopting a Finding of Municipal Water Supply Need; and Authorizing Negotiation, but not Execution, of a Conditional Storage Agreement for the White River Regional Water Supply Project – Wolf Creek Reservoir
13. New Business
a. Discussion and action to approve September 2026 Check Register
b. Discussion and action to approve the Draft 2027 Budget as presented.
c. Discussion and action to approve the Liquor License Renewal for The Elks, BPOE 1907
Informational Items
a. Rangely District Hospital – Retirement of Hospital Bond; November 2 nd , 5-6:30pm
15. Board Vacancies
a. RDA/RDC
b. Planning and Zoning
16. Scheduled Announcements
a. Community Outreach meeting is cancelled for October 2026
b. RDA/RDC Board meeting is scheduled for October 8th, 2026, at 7:00 am
c. Giant Step Preschool Board meeting is scheduled for October 12th , 2026, at 6:00 pm
d. Rangely District Library Board meeting is scheduled for October 12th , 2026, at 5:00 pm
e. Rural Fire Protection District Board meeting is scheduled for October 12th , 2026, at 7:00 pm in Rangely
f. WRB Park & Recreation District Board meeting is scheduled for October 12th , 2026, at 6:00 pm
g. Rio Blanco County Commissioners Board meeting is scheduled for October 13th, 2026, at 11:00 am in Meeker
h. Rangely Chamber of Commerce Board meeting is scheduled for October 15th , 2026, at 5:30pm
i. Rangely Junior College District Board meeting is scheduled for October 20th , 2026, at 12:00 noon
j. Rangely School District Board meeting is scheduled for October 20th , 2026, at 6:15 pm
k. Rio Blanco County Commissioners Board meeting is scheduled for October 27th , 2026, at 11:00 am in Rangely
l. RBC Water Conservancy District Board Meeting is scheduled for October 28th , 2026, at 6:30 pm
m. Rangely District Hospital Board meeting is scheduled for October 29th , 2026, at 6:00 pm
17. Adjournment
Published: October 8, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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NOTICE OF BUDGET
(Pursuant to 29-1-106, C.R.S.)
NOTICE is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Town of Rangely Board
for the ensuing year of 2027; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of Rangely Administrative Office, where the same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at Town Council Board meeting of the of Town of Rangely to be held at Town Administrative Offices on October 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Any interested elector of Town of Rangely 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 8, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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PUBLIC NOTICE
TREE & BUSH TRIMMING
In order to create a clear operation area for all Town of Meeker maintenance equipment along all streets within the Town, all trees, tree branches and other objects 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 15, 2026, prior to 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.
Margie Joy, Administrator
Published: October 1 and 8, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO
Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, beginning at 3:00 pm at the Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main Street, 3rd Floor Commissioner’s Hearing Room, in Meeker, 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) 878-9409.
Published: October 8, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Sarah Nielsen, BOE President
Rangely School District RE-4
970-675-2207
Rangely School District RE-4 Board of Education Seeking Letters of Interest to Fill Vacant Seat
Rangely, Colorado – September 18, 2026 – The Rangely School District RE-4 Board of Education is officially accepting letters of interest from qualified community members to fill a vacancy on the Board. The opening follows the recent resignation of Board Member Kristie Kilduff. While Ms. Kilduff’s term runs until November, 2029, the appointee will need to run in the November, 2027 school board election to serve the remaining two years of the vacant term.
To qualify for the vacant Board seat, applicants must meet the following legal requirements:
Be registered to vote
Be a resident of Rangely School District
Interested individuals must submit a letter of interest to Sarah Nielsen, BOE President, via email or by mail/hand-delivery to the District Administration Office located at 402 West Main Street, Rangely, Colorado, 81648.
Letters of interest must be fully submitted no later than 6:00pm on October 20, 2026.
Following the close of the application window, the Board of Education will review materials and publish the list of prospective candidates. The Board plans to conduct public interviews during a Special Meeting on November 17, 2026, with the final appointment and oath of office scheduled to take place during the Regular Board Meeting on November 17, 2026.
For more information, please visit the District’s website or contact Teresa Gilbert, Board Secretary, at 970-675-2207.
Published: September 24, October 1, 8 and 15, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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NOTICE OF BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the RANGELY CEMETERY DISTRICT Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2027; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of ColoCPA Services, P.C., 118 W. Main Street, Rangely, Colorado where same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the scheduled board meeting of the RANGELY CEMETERY DISTRICT to be held at 2025 E. Main, Rangely, Colorado in November 2026.
Any interested elector of such RANGELY 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 8 and 15, 2026
Rio Blanco Herald Times