Water Initiative meetings in April
RBC | The White River Integrated Water Initiative is holding its next round of public meetings in April. We will be discussing priority projects for each segment of the White River. All meetings are from 6-8 p.m. Upper Reach April 19 at the Buford School, focus on forestry and Lake Avery update; Lower Reach April 21, CNCC Weiss Conference Room in Rangely, focus on sediment and irrigation pond renovation ad rangeland management; Middle Reach April 25, Rio Blanco Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall B, focus on hydrology of the middle reach; Piceance Creek April 27, Rock School House, focus on water supply and storage. Please join us at one or all of the meetings. We need your feedback for this community driven water plan.
Wild Game Luncheon at the Capitol April 21
MEEKER | Celebrate the decorated history of Colorado’s hunting, angling and conservation efforts during the free wild game luncheon at the annual Sportsmens Day at the Capitol (200 E. Colfax, Denver) April 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Sportsmen Caucus co-chairs from the state house and senate will be in attendance, along with CPW Director Dan Prenzlow, guest speaker Shane Mahoney, and Miss Rodeo American Hailey Frederikson and Miss Rodeo Colorado Ashley Baller. For more info contact Ellary Tucker WIlliams at 202-573-6079 or Dan Gates at 719-269-7972.
Ranch roping fundraiser April 23
MEEKER | Ranch roping competition at the fairgrounds starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 23, a fundraiser for our Open Range Rodeo Bible Camp in June. We will have a silent auction during the roping featuring tack items, quilts and baked goods. Lunch will be served by the ladies of the Open Range Cowboy Church. 970-260-6820 for more info.
Meeker book club May 9
MEEKER | The book club will be reading “The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu” by Joshua Hammer. We will discuss the book on Monday, May 9 at 1 p.m. All are welcome to join in the fun.
