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Classifieds: Nov. 30, 2018

**ANNOUNCEMENTS**

Ladies Christmas Tea
The Church at Meeker
Saturday, December 1st , 6 p.m.
1032 Jennifer Drive
Call Beth Ford
970-942-3257
RSVP appreciated but not necessary

Shopping locally for Christmas? Check out
THE UPSTAIRS GALLERY
for jewelry, ceramics & fine handcrafted
items. Wed-Sat, 11:00-5:30
592 Main, Meeker. Upstairs

Retirement is boring so I’m reopening my shop for all your sewing needs. For an appointment call 970-878-3193
Lee Light (The Seamstress)

The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407.

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]

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.
Women’s NA/AA meetings, Monday 1:30 p.m., St. Timothy’s.

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 878-5636 Alanon 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.
Meeker: Thursdays, Noon to 5 p.m. , 345 Main Street, Meeker. Email: [email protected] or (970)878-5117
Rangely: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., 219 Sunset Avenue Rangely. Email: [email protected] or (970) 675-2300. All services are confidential.

Meeker Housing Authority Board of Directors meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:00.PM 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, 878-3219 home. 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 First Baptist Church ((207 S Sunset). Join us! For more information, call Britt Campos at 801-589-4803.

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

Attention Rio Blanco County Veterans: Veterans may be eligible for mileage reimbursement for travel costs to receive VA medical care. If you do not currently receive VA travel compensation please contact the Rio Blanco County Veterans Service offices. Rangely: John ‘Hoot’ Gibson, 970-878-9695. Meeker: Joe Bob Dungan, 970-878-9690. Travel compensation is made possible through the Veterans Trust Fund Grant and VFW Post 5843.

**ELDERCARE SERVICES**

Western Slope In-Home Care, serving all of Rio Blanco County. We are a small local home care company with large care giver teams, providing personal care and home making services. We help with small jobs, such as once a week or periodic jobs, to big 24 hr jobs in the clients home. Free consultations, no contract. #970-878-7008

**GUNS **

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 pistol. Mint condition in original box and zipper case. Less than 100 rounds fired. $325. 970-404-1238

**HELP WANTED: GENERAL**

The White River & Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are hiring a District Conservation Technician located in Meeker, CO. See www.whiterivercd.com for more information. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. December 28, 2018.

Part-time hours currently available in Meeker! Join a progressive, innovative organization. Horizons is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help adults with developmental disabilities live empowered lives as integrated members of our community. Requirements: 21 or older, CO driver’s license. EOE. Application available at www.horizonsnwc.org. Please contact Madeline at 970-879-1808 or [email protected].

Steel company in Silt hiring metal fabricator/welder. Experience with architectural metals, railings and stairs preferred. Drivers license required. Excellent wages for the right person. Please email resume to [email protected]. Call 970-379-0780 for more info.

Certified Welders Needed.  Steel company in Silt is hiring welder fabricators. Drivers License required. Company will certify you. Send resume to [email protected]. Call 970-370-0780 for more info.

**RE: HOMES: MEEKER**

For Sale: 14×70 mobile home on 2 acres, 4 miles west of Meeker, 3 BDR/1BA, cistern, $70,000. 970-756-0718 or 970-878-4629

**HUNTING**

Browning compound bow with sights, 12 arrows, 2 quivers, 2 stabilizers, 2 mechanical releases and hard case. $350. 970-404-1238

**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.

**MUSIC**

PIANO LESSONS
Openings available. $15/weekly for ½ hour lessons. Ages 6 and above. Call or text Laura at 970-930-5621.

**RE: RENTALS/MEEKER**

For Rent: 2 BDR/1 BA house in Meeker. Call 878-4397 or 942-8477

One bedroom furnished apartment, all utilities included. $550 per month, $550 deposit. No lease. 970

Clean, quiet, 2 BDR/1BA apartment, NP. $425 per month + deposit. Call 970-260-8844 or 970-878-5265

1 BDR, fully furnished, all utilities paid. $600 per month. 223 Main Street, Apt. 3. Available December 1st. 970-220-2150

2 BDR/1.5 BA townhouse. Call 970-260-3302

SPACIOUS 2BD/1BA apartments available immediately. Owner pays trash, sewer, water and heating. Coin operated laundry on-site. $550/$600 monthly. 970-756-4895.

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. $595 per month. Western Exposures Realty LLC (970) 321-2777.

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

**RENTALS: RANGELY**

3 BDR, 1 BA house for rent, 309 Lake St, NS/NP, fenced grass yard, washer/dryer included, utilities not included. $800 plus damage deposit. 970-261-5634

2 BDR/2BA Apt/Duplex, covered parking,No Smoking/No Pets. Call 970-778-5040

2 BDR house upstairs, 3 rooms downstairs, fenced in yard, 1 car garage, central heating and a/c. 970-629-3605

Rangely Duplex for Rent 1 or 2 bedroom duplex -Newly remodeled & landscaped. Please contact Rodney 970-462-6538 or Dan 970-462-6858

SILVER SAGE RV PARK RV Spaces for rent. Managers: Katie Willis (970)675-2259 or cell: (970)629-0437

**LEGAL NOTICES**

Notice of Budget
Notice is hereby given that: a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors for the ensuing year 2019; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the office of the Western Rio Blanco and Metropolitan Recreation and Park District, where same is open for public inspection; such proposed budget will be considered at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors to be held at the Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room, 611 S. Stanolind Avenue, Rangely CO, on December 10, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Any interested elector of such Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
Linda C. Gordon
Administrative Assistant
Published: November 15, 22, & 29, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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TOWN OF MEEKER
NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTOR SETTLEMENT
WATER SUPPLY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1
Notice is hereby given that on December 11, 2018 at or about 7:10 P.M., , during the regular Board of Trustees meeting at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be made to Ridge Electric, LLC, and R&A Enterprises, Inc., and all project subcontractors, including project partners for the 2018 Meeker Water Supply Improvements Project (DOLA EIAF #8409)any person, co-partnership, company, association of persons, or corporation who has an unpaid claim with the companies listed above, as a project subcontractor or project partner, or for labor and materials, or reimbursement for related expenses, may file a verified statement, at any time, up to final settlement, of the amount due with the Town, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended.
Failure on the part of any Claimant to file such verified statement with the Town Board, prior to the final settlement on said contract, will relieve the Town of Meeker from any liability for such Claimant’s claim. More information is available at (970)878-5344 or at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641.
Lisa Cook, Interim Town Manager
Published: November 22, & 29, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Notice of Final Settlement
In accord with the Colorado revised statute Section 38-26-107(1), public notice is hereby given of final payment & settlement:
Contractor:
Renninger Log Homes, LLC
PO Box 2593
Meeker, CO 81641
For Project:
Rio Blanco Fire Protection District –
Administration and Storage Facility
240 7th Street
PO BOX 737
Meeker, CO 81641
Final payment associated with the above referenced Project will be issued by Rio Blanco Fire Protection District, 240 7th Street, Meeker, Rio Blanco County, Colorado, on or after the 13th day of December, 2018.
Any person, co-partnership, association of persons, company, or corporation that has furnished labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provision, provender or other supplies used or consumed by the above named contractor or any subcontractor thereof in or about the performance of the work contracted to be done or that has supplied rental machinery, tools, or equipment to the extent used in the prosecution of the work whose claim therefore, has not been paid by the contractor or subcontractor, may in accordance with C.R.S Section 38-26-107 (1), file with Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (District), attention Patti Merriam, a verified statement of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claim, which statement must be filed on or before December 7. Failure to file such claim shall relieve the District, District board members, and representatives of the District from any liability for making payment to such person.
Rio Blanco Fire Protection District
/s/Patti Merriam
Patti Merriam, District Administrator
Rio Blanco Fire Protection District
Published: November 22, & 29, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
Notice is hereby given that on or about 7:10 P.M., December 11th, 2018 during the regular Board of Trustees meeting at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be made to Belland Builders, Inc. and all project subcontractors, including project partners for the 2018 Meeker Town Hall Window Replacement Project any person, co-partnership, company, association of persons, or corporation who has an unpaid claim with the Company listed above, as a project subcontractor or project partner, or for labor and materials, or reimbursement for related expenses, may file a verified statement, of the amount due and unpaid, at any time, up to final settlement approval, pursuant to Section 38-26-107, C.R.S., as amended.
Failure on the part of any Claimant to file such verified statement with the Town Board, prior to the final settlement on said contract will relieve the Town of Meeker from any and all liability for such Claimant’s claim. More information is available at (970)878-4960 or at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641.
Scott W. Meszaros
Town Administrator
Town of Meeker
345 Market Street
Meeker, CO 81641
Published: November 29, & December 6, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SPECTRUM TV LINEUP
Community Served: Town of Meeker CO.
Effective on or after January 4, 2019, Star India will cease providing programing to Spectrum for the following channels: Star Plus on South Asian View channel 291 and Star Plus HD on South Asian View channel 760.
For a current channel lineup, visit www.Spectrum.com/channels. To view this notice online, visit
www.Spectrum.net/programmingnotices.
Published: November 29, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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PUBLIC NOTICE:
NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Supervisors of the Douglas Creek Conservation District for the ensuing year of 2019. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the conservation office at 351 7th Street, Meeker, Colorado where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of said district at the Water Conservancy Building, Rangely, Colorado on Wednesday, December 11, 2018 at 6:00 PM.
Any interested elector within said Douglas Creek Conservation District may inspect the proposed budget at the conservation office or contact the District Manager at 970-878-9838 in Meeker, Colorado, and file or register any objection thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
DOUGLAS CREEK CONSERVATION DISTRICT
By: Tristan Nielsen, District Manager
Publish: November 29, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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PUBLIC NOTICE:
NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET
Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Supervisors of the White River Conservation District for the ensuing year of 2019. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed in the conservation office at 351 7th Street, Meeker, Colorado where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered for adoption at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of said district at the Halandras Building, Meeker, Colorado on Wednesday, December 10, 2018 at 3:00 PM.
Any interested elector within said White River Conservation District may inspect the proposed budget at the conservation office or contact the District Manager at 970-878-9838 in Meeker, Colorado, and file or register any objection thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.
WHITE RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
By: Tristan Nielsen, District Manager
Publish: November 29, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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NOTICE AS TO BUDGET SUPPLEMENTAL
The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners will be considering a budget supplemental resolution on December 10, 2018, 11:00 p.m. Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main Street, BOCC Meeting Room, Meeker, Colorado.
The proposed resolution is for the purpose of appropriating sums of money to defray expenses in excess of amounts budgeted for the 2018 budget year in the following funds: General Fund, Road & Bridge, Public Health Agency Fund, Capital Expense and the Department of Health & Human Services. The resolution may be viewed at the offices of the County Clerk and Recorder, 555 Main Street, Colorado, and the County Clerk and Recorder Office in the Western Annex Building, 17497 State Highway 64, Rangely, Colorado, and are open for public inspection 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on normal work days.
Publish:November 29 & December 6, 2018
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special board meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2018 at 6:00pm, Historic Courthouse, 555 Main St., 3rd Floor BOCC Meeting Room, Meeker, CO to adopt the 2019 Rio Blanco County Budget. All interested citizens and groups are invited to attend. The Agenda for the Budget Meeting will be: Pledge of Allegiance; Changes or Additions to the Agenda; Hearing; Procedure of Hearing; Presentation of the proposed 2019 Budget by Janae Stanworth, Budget & Finance Director; Presentation of the proposed 2019 HUTF spending by Dave Morlan, R&B Director; Questions or Comments by the Public; Consideration of Resolution to adopt the Rio Blanco County Budget for 2019; Consideration of Resolution to appropriate sums of money for 2019; Consideration of three resolutions to levy General Property Taxes for 2018, to help defray the cost of County Government, Piceance Creek Pest Control District and Lower White River Pest Control District, all for budget year 2019. Meeting to be recessed. If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9440 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made. Please check the County’s website for updates.
Publish: November 29 & December 6, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times.
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MEEKER HIGHLAND CEMETERY
BOARD MEETING 12/6/18 8:30 AM
265 COUNTY ROAD 4, MEEKER

CALL TO ORDER
APPROVE AGENDA
APPROVE NOVEMBER 1st MINUTES
PUBLIC INPUT
OLD BUSINESS
A. Let Freedom Ring memorial – Coast Guard
NEW BUSINESS
A. Memorial Wall addition
B. Circle Park Pond Meeting
C. Cemetery Trail Project – HCC/ERBM
D. Manager Report
E. Office Manager report
F. Certify District Mill levy to RBC Commissioners
1. Discussion and vote on temporary mill levy reduction for 2019
G. Adopt 2019 Budget and associated resolutions
Present & Approve Bills & Deeds
OPEN BOARD DISSCUSSION
ADJOURN
Published: November 29, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times
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Board of County Commissioners of
Rio Blanco County, Colorado
Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse
555 Main Street, 3rd Floor Hearing Room
Meeker, Colorado 81641
Tentative Agenda November 29, 2018
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 November 29, 2018 Tentative Agenda
1)
2)
Move to Approve the November 29, 2018 Agenda including any changes.
CONSENT AGENDA FOR NOVEMBER 29, 2018
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.
Move to Approve the Below Listed Items of the Consent Agenda.
Consent 1a_ Consideration of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado Meeting Minutes of October 31, 2018.
Consent 1b_ Consideration of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2018.
Consent 2_ Consideration of a County Retail Hotel & Restaurant Liquor License for Elk Creek Ranch Restaurant, LLC.
BUSINESS:
Business 1_ Move to Approve/Deny a Single Audit Engagement Letter between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and Paul D. Miller, LLC, Certified Accountant, to provide audit and review services of fiscal year 2018 accountant reports.
Business 2_ Move to Approve/Deny a Department of Local Affairs Grant Application for the Rio Blanco County Road 5 Stock Pass 5 Project.
BID OPENINGS:
Bid Opening 1_ None.
BID AWARDS:
Bid Award 1_ None.
MOU’s, CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS:
MCA 1_ Move to Approve/Deny a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and Nona Powell, for the County Road 27 Replacement of Culvert Project.
MCA 2_ Move to Approve/Deny Contract Modification No. 2 between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and Moody Construction, LLC, for the 2018 Wray Gulch Landfill Cell, increasing the not to exceed amount by $3,933.30 to $421,644.60.
MCA 3_ Move to Approve/Deny an Amendment to the Agreement for Services between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, for the use and benefit of the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services, and Resa Hayes, Therapist, d/b/a/ Theraplay Institute, dated June 11, 2018, amending Exhibit B to include a “No Show/Cancellation Fee” for $75.00.
MCA 4_ Move to Approve/Deny a Joint Funding Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and the U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey, for the operation and maintenance of streamflow gaging stations and the water–quality monitoring program beginning January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $ 12,318.00.
MCA 5_ Move to Approve/Deny a Joint Funding Agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and the U.S. Department of Interior U.S. Geological Survey, for the operation and maintenance of streamflow gaging stations and water-quality sampling sites on Piceance Creek, Corral Gulch, and Yellow Creek beginning January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $89,638.00.
MCA 6_ Move to Approve/Deny a State of Colorado Grant Agreement, 19-HAV-ZL-00154, between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and the Colorado Department of Transportation, Aeronautical Board, Division of Aeronautics for aviation purposes, in a grant amount not to exceed $8,333.00.
MCA 7_ Move to Approve/Deny Contract Modification No. 1 between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado and Ducey’s Electric, for the Rio Blanco County Fairfield Remodel Project, increasing the not to exceed amount by $10,685.14 to $44,635.14.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 1_ None.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Public Comment
11:30 a.m. – Move to go into Executive Session with the County Attorney and Human Resources for Legal Matters and pending HR issues.
County Commissioners Updates
1:15 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing 1_ None.
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 Monday, December 10, 2018, in the Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main Street, 3rd. Floor, Meeker, Colorado. Please check the County’s website for information at http://www.rbc.us/departments/commissioners. If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9431 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made.
Published: November 29, 2018
Rio Blanco Herald Times

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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.
  • 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.
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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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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