Local residents receive Rancher of the Year award for conservation

Special to the Herald Times
MEEKER | Rocky and Sparky Pappas and Travis Flaharty received the Colorado Association of Conservation Districts 2016 Rancher of the Year Award at the annual meeting in Loveland, Colo., on Nov. 16.
Rocky, Sparky and Travis were nominated for the award by the board of supervisors of the White River Conservation District for their demonstrated excellence in land stewardship and conservation after receiving the local Conservationist of the Year award…