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ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line 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 878-5919 878-5636 Al-Anon 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 2:30 p.m. 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, 878-3219home. 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 Grace Baptist Church (144 S. Stanolind Ave.). Join us! For more information, call Heather Zadra at (970) 629-9937.

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

The Rangely Food Bank is open on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407.

ATTN: Rio Blanco County Veterans: If you do not receive VA travel allowance for visits to the Grand Jct VAMC or to the Craig VA Clinic please contact the RBC Veterans Service Office, Meeker: Joe Dungan, 878-9690 Rangely: John “Hoot” Gibson, 878-9695

AUCTIONS

Estate Auction, Saturday, March 5th, 10:00 AM, 380 Hill View Dr., Grand Junction, Colorado (in The Ridges on the Redlands). 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser, 4 motorcycles, riding lawn mower, attachments, hand & power tools of all kinds, welder, ladders, sports items: paraglider – skiing – skate boards – 2 remote helicopters – golfing -boat – climbing – swimming – hiking -camping – head rush, etc., coins guns, bullets, stamps, sports and Star Wars cards, comic books, Atari w/games, food, appliances, 42″ flat screen TV, beds, dressers, patio furniture, living room furniture, pots, pans, desks, bedding, etc. For more info call Steve Claypoole, CP Auction Service 970-260-5577. See web www.cpauction.com
“Call me about a sale for you”

FARM AND RANCH

Real nice 4H steers for sale, they are on grain and halter broke already. Sim-Angus cross. Asking $2,000 each OBO. Call (970) 756-5450.

Premium quality grass hay, barn stored, small bales. $5 Off the Sleepy Cat. Paul Janke 878-5122

FOR SALE

For Sale or Possibly Rent – Denali 5th wheel, 33′, 3 slides. See by appt only @ Silver Sage RV Park, Sp 1. 970-629-1314

Corn fed cattle, ready to butcher. 970-878-4769

Real nice 4H steers for sale, they are on grain and halter broke already. Sim-Angus cross. Asking $2,000 each OBO. Call (970) 756-5450.

LAWN AND GARDEN

Emerald City Lawn Care Snow Shoveling, Lawn, Leaf, and Garden. Free Estimates. (970) 220-2040

LOST AND FOUND

LOST: In Meeker or possibly Hwy 64 – Aluminum roof snow rake @ 12 ft long. Please call Ron at 878-3507.

MISCELLANEOUS

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.

HELP WANTED – GENERAL

Energetic people needed for the front of the house at Ma Famiglia Restaurant. Full-time and part-time positions available. Positions available immediately for qualified applicants. Pick up an application at 410 Market St., Meeker.

REAL ESTATE – HOMES IN DINOSAUR
House for sale in Dinosaur, fixer upper, big lot. (970)756-8800

REAL ESTATE – LAND/LOTS
35 Acres, Little Beaver Estates, Lot 18. $3,000 per acre. 970-260-5454

REAL ESTATE – RENTALS IN MEEKER

579 9th St.,4 BDR/2BA home on one level, $850 per month, NS/NP. (970)948-4863.

Spacious and clean 2 BDR/1BA apartment, coin laundry, heat included, NS. Rent + SD, renter pays electric only. 970-756-4895

ROOM FOR RENT. Table & utilities included. 970-620-0917

APARTMENT 2BDR/1BA, fully furnished, utilities included, NS/NP, above restaurant. Call 878-4141

2 BDR/1.5 BA townhouse, washer/dryer, small fenced backyard, newly remodeled. $650 mo, $750 deposit. Small pets negotiable. (970)878-5486 or (970)930-5646

3 BDR, 1.5 BA, nicely furnished/unfurnished townhouse. Washer & dryer included, NS, water, trash & sewer included. $800/mo. plus security deposit. 878-5858.

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 $685 per month. Western Exposures Realty LLC (970) 878-5877.

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

RENTALS – RANGELY

Rangely Duplex for Rent $650.00 plus deposit. 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

MOTORCADE – MISCELLANEOUS

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 NOTICES

Lower White River Pest Control District Bid Request Aerial Spray The Lower White River Pest Control District is accepting bid proposals for commercial equipped applicators to spray insecticides/larvicide on private land located within the District. Bids will be opened by the Board of County Commissioners on March 21, 2016, County Annex, 17497 State Hwy 64, Rangely, Colorado at 11:00am. For bid specifications and timeline details contact Wade Cox at 970-574-7299 for bid packets. If mailed, bid packets are due to the Board of Commissioners, Box i, Meeker, CO 81648 no later than March 16, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. If hand delivered the day of the bid opening (March 21st), the bids must be received no later than 11:00 am by the Board of County Commissioners, County Annex, 17497 State Hwy 64, Rangely, CO. Bid packets must be clearly marked Aerial Spray on the outside of the bid packet.
Publish: February 25 & March 3, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times

Lower White River Pest Control District Bid Request Commercial Equipped Applicator The Lower White River Pest Control District is accepting bid proposals for commercial equipped applicators to spray herbicides on private land located within the District. Bids will be opened by the Board of County Commissioners on March 21, 2016, County Annex, 17497 State Hwy 64, Rangely, Colorado at 11:00am. For bid specifications and time line details contact Wade Cox at 970-574-7299 for bid packets. If mailed, bid packets are due to the Board of Commissioners, Box i, Meeker, CO 81648 no later than March 16, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. If hand delivered the day of the bid opening (March 21st), the bids must be received no later than 11:00am by the Board of County Commissioners, County Annex, 17497 State Hwy 64, Rangely, CO. Bid packets must be clearly marked Herbicide Spray on the outside of the bid packet. Publish: February 25 & March 3, 2016 Rio Blanco Herald Times

NEEDED MEEKER PLANNING COMMISSIONER(S) The Town of Meeker is seeking letters of interests from qualified individuals for two (2) positions on the Meeker Planning Commission. The positions will be filled by an appointment made by the Board of Trustees. Please submit a letter of interest to ATTN: Planning Commission, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641, or drop your letter at our front desk with a Town Staff member. Qualifications for the Planning Commission member position are 1) Registered voter within the Town of Meeker, 2) Eighteen years of age or older, and 3) must have resided in the Town of Meeker for at least twelve consecutive months immediately preceding the date of appointment. For further information, please call Town Hall 878-5344. HOUSING AUTHORITY VACANCIES The Meeker Housing Authority is seeking letters of interests from qualified individuals for two (2) positions on the Authority. The positions will be filled by an appointment made by the Board of Trustees. Please submit a letter of interest to ATTN: Housing Authority, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641, or drop your letter at our front desk. For further information, please call Town Hall 878-5344, or the Meeker Housing Authority at 878-5536. Publish: February 18, 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2016 Rio Blanco Herald Times

PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF MEEKER MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 5, 2016 NOTICE TO VOTERS In order to be eligible to vote in the Municipal Election, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least eighteen years of age, a resident ofthe Town of Meeker and have resided in the State of Colorado twenty-two (22) days prior to the date of the election. You may register to vote online at www.govotecolorado.com prior to March 16, 2016 and afterward at Town Hall,345 Market Street, Meeker, CO or at the County Clerk’s office, Rio Blanco County Courthouse Annex, 1032 Jennifer Drive, Meeker, CO during regular business hours. Dated this 29th Day of January 2016. TOWN OF MEEKER By: Lisa Cook, Town Clerk Published: February 18th, 25th and March 3rd, 2016. Rio Blanco Herald Times

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID 2016 GMC Truck Bid Notice is hereby given that bid proposals, for a new 2016 GMC Sierra 3500 HD 4 Wheel Drive truck, will be accepted at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO until Friday, March 11 2016 at 3:30 P.M. at which time the proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud. The bid will be awarded at the March 15, 2016 Board Meeting to be held at 7:00 P.M. at Town Hall, 345 Market Street in Meeker. Specifications are available upon request at Town Hall or by calling 970-878-5344 or on the Town’s website www.townofmeeker.org. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids; to change, add, or amend the specifications; to waive any informalities; and the right to disregard all nonconforming or conditional bids or counter proposals. Each proposal shall be reviewed and considered consistent with the provisions of the Town of Meeker Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual. The bid proposal must be placed in an envelope, securely sealed and labeled “Meeker 2016 Truck bid” and be received no later than Friday, March 11, 2016 at 3:30 P.M. or FAXED to 970-878-4513 or emailed to [email protected]. Contact Russell Overton, Public Works Superintendent at 970-942-7555 or Scott Meszaros, Town Administrator, 970-878-4960 for additional information. Published: 2/25/16, 3/3/16 & 3/10/16 Rio Blanco Herald Times

Public Notice Legal Notice You are hereby notified that the Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc. will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to increase the tariff rates. In compliance with the Americans With Disability Act, individuals needing special accommodations during these hearings should notify the Moon Lake Office at 970-675-2291 at least three days prior to the hearing. The public hearing will begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 8th, 2016. Further information can be obtained by contacting the Moon Lake main office at 970-675-2291. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The Board will consider all comments made by the public during the public hearing. Published: February 25th, 2016 Rio Blanco Herald Times

Pursuant to the Rules and Regulation of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board published August 1980, and pursuant to the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act 34-33-101, et seq., notice is hereby given of the filing of an application for Phase I Bond Release of a portion of the Colowyo Mine site. The application pertains to the existing Colowyo Coal Mine, Permit No. C-1981-019 by Colowyo Coal Company L.P., 5731 State Highway No. 13, Meeker, Colorado 81641, filed with the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety (CDRMS), Colorado Department of Natural Resources, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203 and approved by the Division on April 5, 2013 (latest Permit Renewal). The Colowyo Mine is located approximately 28 miles south of Craig, Colorado. The bond release area applied for totals 65.6 acres and as reclaimed in 2015. The status of the reclamation is consistent with the requirements of the approved reclamation plan which includes backfill and regrading to the approved post mine topography, variable topsoil depth replacement, and seeding with the approved seed mixture. Exhibit 1 presents all of the reclaimed areas by year. Listed below is a general legal description of these areas: Township 3 North, Range 93 West of the 6th P.M. Section 9 – E 1/2; Section 8 – SE 1/4; Colowyo currently holds a self-bond (Bond No. SB-010) in the amount of $80,517,829. With this bond release application, the Colowyo Mine will be requesting relinquishment of 60% of the bond held for the parcel applied for under this application. A copy of the bond release application is on file at the Moffat Count Clerk and Recorder Office located in the Moffat County Courthouse, 221 West Victory Way, Craig, Colorado 81625 and the Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder Office in the Rio Blanco Courthouse located at 555 Main Street #303, Meeker, CO, 81641. Written comments, objections, and requests for a public hearing or informal conference concerning this bond release application should be addressed to the Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety, Colorado Department of Natural Resources, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215, Denver, Colorado 80203. Comments must be filed within thirty (30) days from the last date of this publication, or within thirty (30) days of the completed inspection by the CDRMS, whichever is later. Publish: Feb 25, March 3, 10 & 17, 2016 Rio Blanco Herald Times Legal Notices 1
MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 Board of Education Work Session Tuesday, March 1, 2016 Central Office, 555 Garfield Street 7:00 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. Agenda 1. Overview of BOCES budget 2. Evaluation/Personnel presentation and process overview 3. Superintendent evaluation 4. Sanderson Hills property 5. Public relations processes 6. Items introduced by BOE members Published: February 25, 2016 Rio Blanco Herald Times Legal Notices 1
PUBLIC NOTICE RIO BLANCO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Rio Blanco County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the rewrite of the Rio Blanco County Land Use Regulations. The public hearing on the proposed rewrite of the Land Use Regulations will be on March 10, 2016 at the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, 355 4th Street, Meeker Colorado beginning at 7:00p.m. Copies of the proposed Land Use Regulations may be viewed at the Rio Blanco Administration Building, 200 Main Street, Meeker Colorado, the Rio Blanco County Annex, 17497 Hwy 64, Rangely Colorado. The Clerk Office at 1032 Jennifer Drive, Meeker Colorado, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Rio Blanco Land Use Regulation can also be viewed on the Rio Blanco County Website at www.rbc.us on the Commissioners and Planning Department pages. Publish: February 25, 2016 Rio Blanco Herald Times

TOWN OF MEEKER BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tuesday March 1, 2016 7:00 P.M. Regular Scheduled Board Meeting 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO I. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call II. Approval of the Agenda III. Approval of the Previous Minutes IV. Approval of Monthly Disbursements V. Public Participation New Business VI. Public Hearings- 7:00 p.m. 1. Request(s) from the Meeker Lions Club for special event Liquor Permit (200 Main Street Location); March 12, 2015, (5pm to12pm) to serve during the Meeker Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dinner 2. Request renewal of Hotel/Restaurant Liquor License for Happy Holliday’s, LLC, dba Holliday’s located at 364 7th Street 3. Housing Authority Appointment request 4.Ordinance 02-2016, an Ordinance amending Meeker Municipal Code Chapter 2.36.010 increasing elected officials pay rates for Trustees and Mayor VII. Mayor’s remarks VIII. Town Manager’s Report IX. Town Attorney’s Report Adjournment Published: February 25, 2016 Rio Blanco Herald Times

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  • Jake Blazon at bat for the Meeker Cowboys. The MHS team brought home two wins against Olathe and lost two against the North Fork Miners. The location for this weekend’s games has not been announced due to weather and field conditions. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
  • The 2024 Meeker High School boys basketball team held their awards banquet last week. Jace Mobley was named Player of the Western Slope League and all-conference, Ryan Sullivan all-conference, Jonathon Fitzgibbons all-conference, Ethan Quinn honorable mention all-conference, Jacob Simonsen honorable mention all conference. Mobley will play in All State games. Coach Klark Kindler was named Western Slope Coach of the Year. Left to right: Bryan Rosas, Simonsen, Quinn, Fitzgibbons, Mobley and Sullivan.
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  • Mormon crickets have hatched near Rangely. They were all sighted on BLM land north of Hwy. 64 near the junction of CR 96 and CR 1, down a dirt road near the Moffat County line.  The picture shown was taken yesterday by Mary Meinen from Rangely. She says the crickets are about the size of a ladybug (less than 1/2”). Some of them are actually yellow in color but most of them are darker. They are milling around and getting ready to start moving soon. Note: Photo is not to scale.
Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are still asking for your help to identify additional hatch-outs of crickets so that control efforts can be put in place. The success of the program will highly depend upon local landowners and the public helping to locate crickets as soon as they hatch.  See last week’s paper for a list of ways to help or contact the County Weed & Pest District at 970-878-9670 or the Conservation District office at 970-878-9838 with any questions. Website: www.WhiteRiverCD.com
  • Read part three of the story of M.T. Streeter in this week’s edition of History Lessons! Find it in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
  • Meeker FFA Chapter members competed at the District Leadership Development Event in Craig, Colorado, this month. Top row from left to right: Eva Scritchfield, Charlie Rogers, Alan Rivera, Trent Sanders, Koy Weber, Orion Musser, Said Rodriguez, Carlos Carrillo, Aidan Tapia, Hayden Garcia, Tristan Rollins, Mathew Willey, Quentin Simpson. Middle row: Sidney Keetch, Aurora Stallings, Sydnie Ross, Ava Nay, Lili Piper, Leah Wood. Bottom Row: Jaicee Simmons, Kailynn Watson, Cody Richardson, Kayla Castillo, Braydin Raley, Autumn Stallings, Aimee Shults, Emily Hamm. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Jake Blazon at bat for the Meeker Cowboys. The MHS team brought home two wins against Olathe and lost two against the North Fork Miners. The location for this weekend’s games has not been announced due to weather and field conditions. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
Jake Blazon at bat for the Meeker Cowboys. The MHS team brought home two wins against Olathe and lost two against the North Fork Miners. The location for this weekend’s games has not been announced due to weather and field conditions. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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The 2024 Meeker High School boys basketball team held their awards banquet last week. Jace Mobley was named Player of the Western Slope League and all-conference, Ryan Sullivan all-conference, Jonathon Fitzgibbons all-conference, Ethan Quinn honorable mention all-conference, Jacob Simonsen honorable mention all conference. Mobley will play in All State games. Coach Klark Kindler was named Western Slope Coach of the Year. Left to right: Bryan Rosas, Simonsen, Quinn, Fitzgibbons, Mobley and Sullivan.
The 2024 Meeker High School boys basketball team held their awards banquet last week. Jace Mobley was named Player of the Western Slope League and all-conference, Ryan Sullivan all-conference, Jonathon Fitzgibbons all-conference, Ethan Quinn honorable mention all-conference, Jacob Simonsen honorable mention all conference. Mobley will play in All State games. Coach Klark Kindler was named Western Slope Coach of the Year. Left to right: Bryan Rosas, Simonsen, Quinn, Fitzgibbons, Mobley and Sullivan.
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It's that time again! Another edition of great local news stories is 
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It's that time again! Another edition of great local news stories is 🐰 Hopping 🐰 your way this morning! Catch up on everything thats 🐣 hatching 🐣 in Rio Blanco County this week. Need a copy? Signing up is fast and easy! Visit our website at ht1885.com/subscribe to get a copy sent to your door every week! We appreciate all your continued support!
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It’s getting late, do you know where your kids are? Read all the Rio Happenings for this week in print or online at ht1885.com.
It’s getting late, do you know where your kids are? Read all the Rio Happenings for this week in print or online at ht1885.com.
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Mormon crickets have hatched near Rangely. They were all sighted on BLM land north of Hwy. 64 near the junction of CR 96 and CR 1, down a dirt road near the Moffat County line.  The picture shown was taken yesterday by Mary Meinen from Rangely. She says the crickets are about the size of a ladybug (less than 1/2”). Some of them are actually yellow in color but most of them are darker. They are milling around and getting ready to start moving soon. Note: Photo is not to scale.
Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are still asking for your help to identify additional hatch-outs of crickets so that control efforts can be put in place. The success of the program will highly depend upon local landowners and the public helping to locate crickets as soon as they hatch.  See last week’s paper for a list of ways to help or contact the County Weed & Pest District at 970-878-9670 or the Conservation District office at 970-878-9838 with any questions. Website: www.WhiteRiverCD.com
Mormon crickets have hatched near Rangely. They were all sighted on BLM land north of Hwy. 64 near the junction of CR 96 and CR 1, down a dirt road near the Moffat County line. The picture shown was taken yesterday by Mary Meinen from Rangely. She says the crickets are about the size of a ladybug (less than 1/2”). Some of them are actually yellow in color but most of them are darker. They are milling around and getting ready to start moving soon. Note: Photo is not to scale. Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are still asking for your help to identify additional hatch-outs of crickets so that control efforts can be put in place. The success of the program will highly depend upon local landowners and the public helping to locate crickets as soon as they hatch. See last week’s paper for a list of ways to help or contact the County Weed & Pest District at 970-878-9670 or the Conservation District office at 970-878-9838 with any questions. Website: www.WhiteRiverCD.com
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Read part three of the story of M.T. Streeter in this week’s edition of History Lessons! Find it in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Read part three of the story of M.T. Streeter in this week’s edition of History Lessons! Find it in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Meeker FFA Chapter members competed at the District Leadership Development Event in Craig, Colorado, this month. Top row from left to right: Eva Scritchfield, Charlie Rogers, Alan Rivera, Trent Sanders, Koy Weber, Orion Musser, Said Rodriguez, Carlos Carrillo, Aidan Tapia, Hayden Garcia, Tristan Rollins, Mathew Willey, Quentin Simpson. Middle row: Sidney Keetch, Aurora Stallings, Sydnie Ross, Ava Nay, Lili Piper, Leah Wood. Bottom Row: Jaicee Simmons, Kailynn Watson, Cody Richardson, Kayla Castillo, Braydin Raley, Autumn Stallings, Aimee Shults, Emily Hamm. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
Meeker FFA Chapter members competed at the District Leadership Development Event in Craig, Colorado, this month. Top row from left to right: Eva Scritchfield, Charlie Rogers, Alan Rivera, Trent Sanders, Koy Weber, Orion Musser, Said Rodriguez, Carlos Carrillo, Aidan Tapia, Hayden Garcia, Tristan Rollins, Mathew Willey, Quentin Simpson. Middle row: Sidney Keetch, Aurora Stallings, Sydnie Ross, Ava Nay, Lili Piper, Leah Wood. Bottom Row: Jaicee Simmons, Kailynn Watson, Cody Richardson, Kayla Castillo, Braydin Raley, Autumn Stallings, Aimee Shults, Emily Hamm. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Choose-your-own-adventure…. Hear from our Editor in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Choose-your-own-adventure…. Hear from our Editor in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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A crew from the Flat Tops Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation joined forces last summer to remove obsolete fences to improve habitat for wildlife. Read the full story and the foundation’s update from their 30th Anniversary meeting in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
A crew from the Flat Tops Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation joined forces last summer to remove obsolete fences to improve habitat for wildlife. Read the full story and the foundation’s update from their 30th Anniversary meeting in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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