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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

Food Bank of the Rockies mobile pantry truck will be in Rio Blanco County providing Food assistance to community members of Rio Blanco County. Scheduled Dates for 2016: January 28, February 25, March 24, April 28, May 26, & June 23. The Food Bank will be at the Meeker Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring your own boxes to transport food. Seniors and handicapped served first. No qualifications or eligibility forms. Product distributed to anyone seeking food assistance on first come, first served basis. 40# senior box pickup at 10:30. Applications available for over age 60. FBR contact: Jill Heidel (877)953-3937. Sponsor contact: Debra Barney (970)878-9650.

MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE
January 2016
NOTE: Please call 878-9368 in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below.
01/22 Bus in town
01/23 No bus
01/24 AM bus
01/25 Bus in town
01/26 Bus in town
01/27 Bus in town
01/28 Bus in town/Craig
01/29 Bus in town
01/30 No bus
01/31 AM bus
Due to Daylight Savings Time, please schedule out-of-town medical appointments before 2:00 PM. Call Streaker for a ride 878-9368. Reservations for Rec. Center Trips should be made at 878-3403. Chuckwagon 878-5627. Please call in advance for a ride to medical appointments- (970)878-9368. For Rangely dental appointments, please call (970)675-3250.

RADINO & CHUCKWAGON
Please call before 9:00 a.m. day of meal
878-5627 or 675-8112
Senior Citizen Nutrition Program
Meals served at noon. Reservations appreciated. Suggested Donation Over 60 – $2.50. Under 60 – Guest Fee $7. (Did you know? Homebound trays can be ordered for over 60, suggested donation $2.50 – 12:10 p.m. pickup.)
Friday, January 22: Ham & beans, pears, tomatoes, cornbread
Monday, January 25: Crunchy baked fish, tossed salad, pineapple, cookie, meat alternate
Tuesday, January 26: Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, Italian vegetables, mixed fruit, cornbread
Wednesday, January 27: Vegetable lentil soup, chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, asparagus, peaches
**MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE** Milk, Tea and Coffee are offered with all meals. Menu subject to change. Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Food Pantry, Meeker Fairgrounds, January 28th,Thursday, 11:00-12:30

FARM AND RANCH

Looking for cattle pasture in Northwest Colorado. Call 970-878-4138.

FOR SALE

Cedar Ridges Golf Course is selling 7 Yamaha Gas Golf Carts. Carts will be sold by sealed bid with a minimum bid of $1800. Sealed bids should be submitted to the Rangely Rec Center no later than January 31st. Please include bid amount, # of carts wanted, and contact info. For details contact Chris at 970-250-5260.

FITNESS EQUIPMENT

Pro-Form XP 110 Elliptical Machine. Battery operated, heart rate monitor, calorie counter, carb counter, variable resistance and workout programs. You pick up. $200. 878-3512

GUNS

CCW Class coming to Meeker Saturday, February 6th, 8 AM-12PM Cost: $75.00 For details & class enrollment form e-mail: [email protected] or call Clint @ (970)987-2620.

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.

PETS

3/4 McNabb, 1/4 Border Collie. Good working dogs or family pets – intelligent, athletic. Ready 1/20. 2 males, 1 female. 878-5700 or 970-756-2039

HELP WANTED – FULL TIME

Colorado Northwestern Community College is seeking a qualified applicant for the Vice President of Instruction. This position is based from the Rangely campus. Travel between the Rangely and Craig campuses is expected weekly. This is an exempt full time benefited position. For a complete job description, application, and the application procedure visit the CNCC website at: www.cncc.edu/employment-opportunities-2/
CNCC is an equal opportunity employer.

HELP WANTED – GENERAL

Town of Meeker Court Clerk/Administrative Assistant Job Opening
The Town of Meeker is accepting applications for a Court Clerk/Administrative Assistant to perform a variety of clerical, administrative, and technical support duties for the administrative office. Specific focus will be on Municipal Court and the front desk operations. This is a non-exempt, part-time, benefited position, working a minimum of 30 hours per week. The Town of Meeker’s business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. actual work schedule will be determined upon hire. Salary Range $15 to $18 per hour depending on qualifications. Minimum education of a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to use word processing, data base and spreadsheet software required. Applications and a complete job description are available at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO or on our website www.townofmeeker.org under Announcements. Application deadline is January 25, 2016. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District
The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District is seeking a qualified individual to work as a Reservoir/Hydroelectric Operator III. This is an entry level at will position and is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Kenney Reservoir, Taylor Draw Dam and Hydro Electric Facility, and other holdings of the District. The ideal candidate MUST know how to swim, should have good mechanical knowledge and aptitude, computer experience, and practical experience operating small mechanical and electrical power equipment and tools. The District offers a competitive benefits package and pay range within the specified job description DOQ. For an application packet contact the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District at 2252 East Main Street, Rangely, Colorado 81648, (970) 675-5055. Office hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The position will remain open until filled. Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REAL ESTATE – LAND/LOTS

35 Acres, Little Beaver Estates, Lot 18. $3,000 per acre. 970-260-5454

RENTALS – MEEKER

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

FOR RENT OR SALE 1134 Park, 4 BDR, 2 BA, fenced yard, garage, appliances, newly renovated. NS, available Feb. 8. (970)274-1662

CABIN ON THE WHITE RIVER, 30 miles east of Meeker. Great for snowmobiling and winter recreation. $150 a night. 970-878-4559

2BR/1BA, Nice location, fenced yard. $550 per month plus utilities. 970-328-6850

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/2 BA house avail now on 5 acres, 13 mi up Co Rd 8. Can have up to 5 horses, 2,400 sq ft, immaculate. $1,900 mo plus deposit & utilities, NS. 970-317-8405

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

SILVER SAGE RV PARK (970)675-2259 RV Spaces for rent. Managers: Dana & Debbie Hanvey (970)675-2259 (970)216-0138

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICE
TOWN OF MEEKER MUNICIPAL ELECTION
April 5, 2016
TO: Any person, who is eligible by law, to be a candidate for the Offices of Mayor or Trustee for the Town of Meeker to be elected at the Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 please take notice: A candidate’s qualifications for eligibility to hold public office are: 1) Be a registered elector; 2) Attain the age of eighteen years or older on the date of the election and; 3) Reside in the town of Meeker for a period of at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the election. Nomination petitions may be circulated and signed beginning on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Nomination petitions and an information sheet for prospective candidates will be available at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, on or after 8:00 a.m., Monday, January 4, 2016. Regular office hours at Town Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The last day for the circulation and signing of nomination petitions shall be Monday, January 25, 2016, on or before 5:00 p.m. All nomination petitions shall be filed with the Town Clerk at Town Hall by this date and time. The following Town Officers will be elected at the election: 1) Mayor – two year term; 2) Three members of the Town Board of Trustees – all four year terms.
Dated this 8th day of December, 2015.
TOWN OF MEEKER
By: Lisa Cook, Town Clerk
Published: December 17, 24, & 31, 2015, January 7, 14 & 21, 2016.
Rio Blanco Herald Times

Notice of General Municipal Election Conducted as a Mail Ballot Election
To Be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 At Town Hall 209 E Main Rangely, Colorado
I, Lisa Piering, Town Clerk of Rangely, Colorado, I DO HEREBY GIVE PUBLIC NOTICE of a General Municipal Election for Town of Rangely Mayor and Council members to be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at which time there will be elected: ONE MAYOR, SERVING A 2-YEAR TERM and THREE COUNCIL MEMBERS, SERVING A 4-YEAR TERM Each position shall be voted upon by the entire electorate of the Town. The person receiving the greatest number of votes for the Mayor, 2-year term shall be elected. The first three people receiving the greatest number of votes for the Council member 4-year terms shall be elected. *NOTE: The First day that nomination petitions maybe picked up and circulated starts January 5, 2016 and must be returned to the Clerk no later thanJanuary 25, 2016. Nomination petitions will be available at the Town of Rangely, 209 E. Main, Rangely, Co. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States of America, and have lived in the Town of Rangely for at least one year immediately preceding the election. All Candidates must be registered to vote in the Town of Rangely at least 30 days prior to the election. There are no questions at this time that will be placed on the ballot at the time of this release. Every person who has attained the age of 18 years possessing the following qualifications is entitled to register to vote at all municipal elections: He/she is a citizen of the United States; He/she resided in the State of Colorado for thirty days prior to the municipal election at which he offers to vote. The polls will be opened at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the election and will be closed at 7:00 p.m. April 5, 2016at Town Hall, 209 E Main, Rangely Colorado, 81648. Ballot’s will be mailed to electors unless you fill out an absentee ballot request application. Your application must be returned to the town clerk’s office on/or before April 1, 2016. You can download absentee ballot applications at www.rangely.com or come into the Town of Rangely offices at 209 E Main for blank forms. This application is necessary even for voters who were previously on Rio Blanco County’s permanent mail-in voter list.
Lisa Piering Town Clerk/Treasurer
Publication Date: December 24th and 31st, 2015 January 7th, 14th and 21st, 2016.
Published in: Rio Blanco Herald Times

Availability of an Environmental Assessment for Public Review and Comment
Colowyo Coal Mine, Collom Permit Expansion Area Mining Plan Modification and Federal Coal Lease Modification
In accordance with the Council on Environmental Quality regulations and the Department of the Interior procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 42 U.S.C. 43332(2) (C), the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), Western Region and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Little Snake Field Office (LSFO) have prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the environmental effects of the proposed mining plan modification for the Collom Permit Expansion Area at the Colowyo Coal Mine and for a decision by the BLM LSFO on a related coal lease modification application. OSMRE is responsible for reviewing plans to conduct coal mining and reclamation operations on lands containing leased Federal coal. Pursuant to 30 CFR 746, OSMRE must prepare and submit to the Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management (ASLM) a decision document recommending approval, conditional approval or disapproval of the proposed mining plan modification. ASLM approval of a mining plan modification would authorize mining activities to produce up to 5.1 million tons per year of coal from Colowyo federal coal leases, COC-0123475 01 and COC-68590 and disturb up to a maximum total of 2,636 acres of private, state and federal lands. BLM is responsible for reviewing and making decisions on federal coal lease modification applications. Pursuant to 43 CFR Subpart 3432 federal coal lessees have the opportunity to apply for BLM approval of a lease modification to add less than 960 acres of unleased lands to an existing lease. The proposed lease modification would add 27.84 acres of unleased federal land within the existing, state approved mine permit boundary to federal coal lease COC 0123475 01. The proposed lease modification was not an original element of the Project and EA when public outreach was held in October and November 2013 but was later incorporated as a necessary action under both Alternative A and Alternative B analyzed in the EA. The lease modification would provide Colowyo with use of those lands for development of the Collom Permit Expansion Area. Those lands would only be utilized for surface activities and no federal coal resources would be mined there. The Colowyo Coal Mine is located approximately 26 miles southwest of Craig, Colorado and 22 miles north-northeast of Meeker, Colorado, west of Colorado Highway 13/789 in southwest Moffat and northern Rio Blanco Counties, Colorado. OSMRE and BLM invite the public to comment on the EA and has also made separate agency unsigned Finding of No Significant Impacts (FONSI) available for public review. The EA and unsigned FONSIs will be available for review as of January 19, 2016. All comments must be post marked by February 18, 2016 for consideration. The EA and unsigned FONSIs can be reviewed online at the following OSMRE and BLM websites:
www.wrcc.osmre.gov/initiatives/colowyo.shtm
www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/lsfo.html
A hard copy of the EA and unsigned FONSIs will also be available for review at the following locations: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Western Region 1999 Broadway, Suite 3320 Denver, CO 80202 Between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday (Closed Saturday and Sunday) Bureau of Land Management, Little Snake Field Office 455 Emerson St. Craig, CO 81625 Between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday (Closed Saturday and Sunday) Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety 1313 Sherman St, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 Between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (Closed Saturday and Sunday) Moffat County Building 221 W. Victory Way, Suite 130 Craig, CO 81625 Between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday (Closed Saturday and Sunday) Moffat County Library 570 Green St. Craig, CO 81625 Between the hours of: 10:30 AM and 7:00 PM, Monday and Tuesday; 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM, Wednesday through Friday; and 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM Saturday (Closed Sunday) Bureau of Land Management, White River Field Office 220 East Market St. Meeker, CO 81641 Between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (Closed Saturday and Sunday) Rio Blanco County Courthouse 555 Main St. Meeker, CO 81641 Between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (Closed Saturday and Sunday) Meeker Public Library 490 Main St. Meeker, CO 81641 Between the hours of 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM Monday, Wednesday and Friday Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 AM and 9:00 PM Saturday 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM (ClosedSunday) Rangely Regional Library 109 E. Main St. Rangely, CO 81648 Between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, Tuesday; and 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Saturday (Closed Sunday) You are invited to direct your comments to: ATTN: Collom Permit Expansion EA C/O: Nicole Caveny Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement 1999 Broadway, Suite 3320 Denver, CO 80202 Comments may also be emailed to [email protected]. Be sure to send emails with the subject line: ATTN: Collom Permit Expansion EA Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment including your personal identifying information will be publicly available. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. All submissions from organizations or businesses and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses will be available for public review to the extent consistent with applicable law. Additional information regarding this Project may be obtained from Nicole Caveny, telephone number (303) 293-5078, and email address: ncavenyosmre.gov.
Published: January 14, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times

Availability of An Environmental Assessment for Public Review and Comment
Trapper Mining Inc.’s Trapper Mine Federal Coal Leases C-07519 and C-079641
Mining Plan Modification
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI),Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), Western Region, has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) to analyze environmental impacts of a federal mining plan approval for current and future mining within Federal Coal Lease Nos. C-07519 and C-079641 held by Trapper Mining Inc. as part of the Trapper Mine. The EA covers the time period beginning July 1, 2015, and continuing through the planned life of mine for the portion of the two federal coal lease areas lying within the approved Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) Permit Area (the Project). As required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the EA discloses the potential for direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts to the environment from the Project. The proposed Project is occurring on two federal coal leases administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and located within the eastern portion of the Trapper Mine’s approved SMCRA Permit Area. The portion of the federal coal leases within the SMCRA Permit Area covers a total of approximately 2,423 acres of federal mineral estate. As of July 1, 2015, approximately 19.1 million tons of recoverable federal coal remains within the Project Area. Preparation of the EA has been completed pursuant to the Court-approved Joint Proposed Remedy, as approved by the United States District Court for the District of Colorado on September 14, 2015, in the case entitled WildEarth Guardians v. U.S. Office of Surface Mining et al., Case 1:13-cv-00518-RBJ (D. Colo. 2015). As part of the Court-approved remedy, OSMRE agreed to conduct a new NEPA analysis for Trapper’s current and future mining activities within Federal Coal Lease Nos. C-07519 and C-079641. OSMRE is responsible for reviewing plans to conduct coal mining and reclamation operations on lands containing leased federal coal. Pursuant to 30 CFR 746.13, OSMRE is responsible for making a recommendation to the DOI Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management (ASLM) regarding a decision on proposed mining plan modifications. OSMRE must prepare and submit a mining plan decision document (MPDD) to the DOI ASLM recommending approval, disapproval, or approval with condition(s) of the proposed mining plan modification. The ASLM is responsible for making the decision to approve, disapprove, or approve with condition(s) the document within the MPDD, as required under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920. OSMRE invites the public to comment on the EA and the unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The EA and unsigned FONSI will be available for review beginning January 25, 2016. All comments must be received or postmarked by February 19, 2016 to be considered. The EA and unsigned FONSI will be available for review online at: www.wrcc.osmre.gov/initiatives/trappermine.shtm
Printed versions of the EA and unsigned FONSI will also be available for review at the following locations: OSMRE, Western Region 1999 Broadway, Suite 3320, Denver, CO 80202 Between the hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday (Closed Saturday and Sunday) Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety 1313 Sherman St, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 Between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday (Closed Saturday and Sunday) Moffat County Building 221 W. Victory Way, Suite 130 Craig, CO81625 Between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday (Closed Saturday and Sunday) Moffat County Library 570 Green St. Craig, CO 81625 Between the hours of: 10:30AM and 7:00 PM Monday and Tuesday 9:30 AM and 5:30PM Wednesday through Friday11:00 AM and 5:30 PM Saturday (Closed Sunday) BLM, Little Snake Field Office 455 Emerson St. Craig, CO 81625 Between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday (Closed Saturday and Sunday) BLM, White River Field Office 220 East Market St. Meeker, CO 81641 Between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday (Closed Saturday and Sunday) Rio Blanco County Courthouse 555 Main St. Meeker, CO 81641 Between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday (Closed Saturday and Sunday) Meeker Public Library 490 Main St. Meeker, CO 81641 Between the hours of 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM Monday, Wednesday and Friday Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 AM and 9:00 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM (Closed Sunday) Rangely Public Library 109 E. Main St. Rangely, CO 81648 Between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Tuesday and10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday (Closed Sunday) You are invited to direct your comments on the EA and unsigned OSMRE FONSI to: ATTN: OSMRE, Trapper Mine EA, C/O: Nicole Caveny, OSMRE WR, 1999 Broadway, Suite 3320, Denver, CO 80202. Comments may also be emailed to [email protected] . Be sure to send emails with the subject line: ATTN: OSMRE, Trapper Mine EA. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment – including your personal identifying information – will be publicly available. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. All submissions from organizations or businesses and from individuals identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses will be available for public review to the extent consistent with applicable law. Additional information regarding this Project may be obtained from Nicole Caveny at (303) 293-5078 or [email protected].
Publish: January 21, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times

Board of County Commissioners
Monday, January 25, 2016
Meeker, Colorado
Tentative Board Agenda
Items of routine and non-controversial nature are placed on the consent agenda. Any Commissioner or member of the audience may request an item be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately on the regular agenda prior to action being taken by the Board on the Consent Agenda. Public Comment: Any member of the public may address the Board on matters which are within the jurisdiction of the Board. If you are addressing the Board regarding a matter listed on the Agenda, you are requested to make your comments when the Board takes that matter. Please limit your comments to three minutes per member or five minutes per group. The public comment time is not for questions and answers. It is your time to express your views.
11:00 a.m. Call to order:
Pledge of Allegiance
Changes to January 25, 2016 Tentative Agenda
Approval of the January 25, 2016 Agenda
Consent
Agenda: January 25, 2016
Consent 1_Consideration of the Board Minutes of January 19, 2016
Consent 2_ Budget Variance Report 064 FCI Constructors Inc. and Concepts in Millworks, Project 10 14-030 to fund costs for the installation of countertops pursuant to RFI-246, in an amount not to exceed $574.00. (Chairman Signs)
Business:
Business 1_2016 Board Appointments
Bid Opening:
Bid Opening 1_Rio Blanco County Economic Development Strategy Implementation for the Meeker Area.
Bid Awards:
Bid Award 1_Bid Award to Courthouse Moving Services Company for courthouse moving services project.
Bid Award 2_Bid Award to DHHS Optical Lan Company for the Rio Blanco County DHHS Passive Optical LAN project.
MOU s, Contracts and Agreements:
MCA 1_Agreement for Services between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and Turnkey Corrections for Inmate Services. (All Sign)
MCA 2_ Agreement for Services between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Coloradao and Courthouse Moving Services Company for courthouse moving services beginning February, 9, 2016 with completion on or before March 25, 2016. (All Sign)
MCA 3_ Agreement for Services between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and DHHS Optical LAN Company for the Rio Blanco County DHHS Passive Optical LAN project beginning January 25, 2016. (All Sign)
MCA 4_Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County and Colorado Department of Local Affairs, University of Colorado Denver, Colorado Center for Community Development to provide conceptual architectural drawings and renovation planning concepts for the Old West Heritage Cultural Center.
MCA 5_Approval of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade Community Development Block Grant Business Loan Funds Application.
MCA 6_Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County and WREA for Fiber Optic Assets and Services.
Resolutions:
RES 1_
Other Business:
Public Comments
County Commissioners Updates
Public Hearing 1:15 p.m.:
Hearing 1_ Petition for Abatement or Refund of Taxes for Nabors Lux Finance 2, Schedule No. P1010052. (Chairman Only)
Adjourn
The agenda is provided for informational purposes only; all times are approximate. Agenda items will normally be considered in the order they appear on the agenda. However, the Board may alter the Agenda, take breaks during the meeting, work through the noon hour and even continue an item for a future meeting date. The Board, while in session, may consider other items that are brought before it. Scheduled items may be continued if the Board is unable to complete the Agenda as scheduled. The next regular Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for February 8, 2016, 11:00 a.m.., in Meeker at the County Administration Building in Meeker. Please check the County s website for information at: www.rbc.us/departments/commissioners. If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9573 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made.
Publish: January 21, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE
LAST DAY TO UPDATE YOUR VOTER ADDRESS
Monday, February 1st, is the last day to update your voter registration address to participate in the party precinct caucuses to be held on Tuesday, March 1st. (Must be a resident of the precinct for 30 days and registered to vote no later than 29 days before the precinct caucus.) If you wish to verify the current address on your voter registration, please call the County Clerk’s office at 878-9460 or check online at www.govotecolorado.com.
Boots M. Campbell
Rio Blanco County Clerk & Recorder
Publish: January 21, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE
LAST DAY TO AFFILIATE FOR CAUCUS Monday, January 4th, was the last day to affiliate with the Republican Party, Democratic Party, or ACP Party or to change party affiliation to participate in the precinct caucuses to be held on Tuesday, March 1st. If you wish to verify the current affiliation on your voter registration, please call the County Clerk’s office at 878-9460 or check online at www.govotecolorado.com.
Boots M. Campbell
Rio Blanco County Clerk & Recorder
Publish: January 21, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times

Town of Rangely
January 26, 2016 – 7:00pm
Agenda
Rangely Board of Trustees (Town Council)
FRANK HUITT, MAYOR
JOSEPH NIELSEN, MAYOR PRO TEM
LISA HATCH, TRUSTEE
ANDREW SHAFFER, TRUSTEE
DAN EDDY, TRUSTEE
ANN BRADY, TRUSTEE
KRISTIN STEELE, TRUSTEE
Call to Order
Roll Call
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes of Meeting
Approval of the minutes of the January 12, 2016 meeting.
Petitions and Public Input
Changes to the Agenda
Public Hearings – 7:15pm
Committee/Board Meetings
Supervisor Reports – See Attached
Kelli Neiberger
Reports from Officers – Town Manager Update
New Business
Discussion and action to approve the preliminary December 2015 financial summary.
Discussion and action to ratify phone poll approving the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Town of Rangely and Rio Blanco County, providing for the responsibilities and cost sharing of the Consultant to develop the economic strategies detailed in Exhibit A of the IGA.
Discussion and action to approve acquisition of three (3) Utility Vehicles for the Gas, Utility and Public Works department.
Informational Items
Crab Crack February 6, 2016 CNCC Weiss Colorado Room @ 6:30 pm
Scheduled Announcements
Rangely School District board meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2016 at 6:15pm.
Rangely District Library regular meeting January 11, 2016 at 5:00pm.
Rangely District Hospital board meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2016 at 6:00pm.
Rural Fire Protection District board meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2016 at 7:00pm.
Western Rio Blanco Park & Recreation District meeting January 11, 2016 at 7:00pm.
Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District board meeting is January 27, 2016 at 7:00pm.
Rangely Chamber of Commerce board meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2016 at 12:00pm.
Rangely Junior College District Board meeting is scheduled for January 11, 2016 at 12:00pm.
Community Networking Committee meeting is scheduled for January 24, 2016 at 12:00pm.
Rio Blanco County Commissioners meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2016 at 11:00am.
Adjournment
Publish: January 21, 2016
Rio Blanco Herald Times

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Tyler James Robie, Deceased
Case Number 16 PR 30000
All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to DistrictCourt of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, on or before May 23, 2016, or the claims may be forever barred. Tiffany Skelton, Personal Representative 1207 Ridgeview Circle Rangely, CO 81648
Publish: January 21, 28, and February 4, 2016
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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.
  • Choose-your-own-adventure…. Hear from our Editor 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.
  • Black Sulphur Tavern held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 364 Seventh St. The space has been renovated with several TVs and games and provides a fun, friendly atmosphere to watch your favorite sports team and enjoy a burger and wings. Owners Frank Maestas and Pat Maestas are pictured with their new staff and Chamber of Commerce representatives Stephanie Hanson, Trudy Burri and Margie Joy. Follow Black Sulphur Tavern on Facebook. Their hours are Wednesday and Thursday 3-9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m. - 1 a.m., Saturday 11-1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight.
  • The winning teams and individuals for the 18th annual White River Community Association Buy-Fly Fishing Tournament are as follows. Individual top weight catch was Dave Metrovich and longest fish was Kevin Massey. First place team won by Rio Blanco Abstract: Erik Eckman, Adam Parrett, Dave Metrovich and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Second place team was Drake Consulting: Travis Kaiser, John Douglas, Tony Bartolomucci and Bob Brandeberry. Third place team Mr. Rogers and the Hood (accepted by Doug Rogers) Gary Rogers, Mark Beauchamp, Kyle Schutte and Rick Gunter. The white fish have been frozen and will be served at the annual White River Community Association fish fry fundraiser in June.
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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.
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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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Black Sulphur Tavern held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 364 Seventh St. The space has been renovated with several TVs and games and provides a fun, friendly atmosphere to watch your favorite sports team and enjoy a burger and wings. Owners Frank Maestas and Pat Maestas are pictured with their new staff and Chamber of Commerce representatives Stephanie Hanson, Trudy Burri and Margie Joy. Follow Black Sulphur Tavern on Facebook. Their hours are Wednesday and Thursday 3-9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m. - 1 a.m., Saturday 11-1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight.
Black Sulphur Tavern held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 364 Seventh St. The space has been renovated with several TVs and games and provides a fun, friendly atmosphere to watch your favorite sports team and enjoy a burger and wings. Owners Frank Maestas and Pat Maestas are pictured with their new staff and Chamber of Commerce representatives Stephanie Hanson, Trudy Burri and Margie Joy. Follow Black Sulphur Tavern on Facebook. Their hours are Wednesday and Thursday 3-9 p.m., Friday 3 p.m. - 1 a.m., Saturday 11-1 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to midnight.
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The winning teams and individuals for the 18th annual White River Community Association Buy-Fly Fishing Tournament are as follows. Individual top weight catch was Dave Metrovich and longest fish was Kevin Massey. First place team won by Rio Blanco Abstract: Erik Eckman, Adam Parrett, Dave Metrovich and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Second place team was Drake Consulting: Travis Kaiser, John Douglas, Tony Bartolomucci and Bob Brandeberry. Third place team Mr. Rogers and the Hood (accepted by Doug Rogers) Gary Rogers, Mark Beauchamp, Kyle Schutte and Rick Gunter. The white fish have been frozen and will be served at the annual White River Community Association fish fry fundraiser in June.
The winning teams and individuals for the 18th annual White River Community Association Buy-Fly Fishing Tournament are as follows. Individual top weight catch was Dave Metrovich and longest fish was Kevin Massey. First place team won by Rio Blanco Abstract: Erik Eckman, Adam Parrett, Dave Metrovich and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Second place team was Drake Consulting: Travis Kaiser, John Douglas, Tony Bartolomucci and Bob Brandeberry. Third place team Mr. Rogers and the Hood (accepted by Doug Rogers) Gary Rogers, Mark Beauchamp, Kyle Schutte and Rick Gunter. The white fish have been frozen and will be served at the annual White River Community Association fish fry fundraiser in June.
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Cowboy Carson Klinzmann on the mound for Meeker at Suplizio Field in Grand Junction last Saturday. Meeker took on the 4A Rifle Bears, losing 11-1, and the Basalt Longhorns, losing 7-3. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
Cowboy Carson Klinzmann on the mound for Meeker at Suplizio Field in Grand Junction last Saturday. Meeker took on the 4A Rifle Bears, losing 11-1, and the Basalt Longhorns, losing 7-3. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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