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RIO BLANCO COUNTY

NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTOR SETTLEMENT

RIO BLANCO COUNTY 2020 CHIP SEAL PROJECT

NOTICE is hereby given that on the 11th day of August, 2020 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners with Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. dba United Companies, 2273 River Road, Grand Junction, CO  81505 for all work done by said CONTRACTOR on the project known as the Rio Blanco County 2020 Chip Seal Project.

1) Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project may at any time, up to and including the date specified in item 2 below, file a VERIFIED STATEMENT of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.

2) All such claims shall be filed with Van Pilaud, County Engineer, Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Department, 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 on or before August 4, 2020 at 4:00 P.M.

3) Failure on the part of a creditor to file such a statement will relieve Rio Blanco County from any and all liability for such claim.

Dated at Meeker, Colorado this 13th day of July, 2020

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY

BY JEFF RECTOR, CHAIRMAN

Published: July 16 and 23, 2020

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RIO BLANCO COUNTY

NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTOR SETTLEMENT

2020 RIO BLANCO COUNTY ROAD 8 SURFACE TREATMENT PROJECT

NOTICE is hereby given that on the 11th day of August, 2020 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners with Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. dba United Companies, 2273 River Road, Grand Junction, CO  81505 for all work done by said CONTRACTOR on the project known as the Rio Blanco County 2020 County Road 8 Surface Treatment Project.

1) Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation who has an unpaid claim against the said project may at any time, up to and including the date specified in item 2 below, file a VERIFIED STATEMENT of the amount due and unpaid on account of such claims.

2) All such claims shall be filed with Van Pilaud, County Engineer, Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Department, 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado 81641 on or before August 4, 2020 at 4:00 P.M.

3) Failure on the part of a creditor to file such a statement will relieve Rio Blanco County from any and all liability for such claim.

Dated at Meeker, Colorado this 13th day of July, 2020

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY

BY JEFF RECTOR, CHAIRMAN

Published: July 16 and 23, 2020

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PAYROLL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

TOWN OF MEEKER

6/30/20

GENERAL FUND

Town of Meeker, Payroll, $48,213.64

CRA, Emp. Retirement – PD, $2,806.12

CRA, Emp. Retirement, $7,165.96

CRA, Emp. Loan Payments, $754.07

CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Ins., $20,541.25

Emp. Withholding, Federal Withholding, $4,350.78

Emp. Withholding, State Withholding, $1,802.39

Emp.Withholding, Medicare Withholding, $1,826.66

Emp. Withholding, SS Withholding, $4,784.92

MHRC, Emp. Donation, $26.50

Standard Ins, Co., Life/AD&D Ins., $954.74

Washington National Ins., Cancer Ins., $192.31

Action Shop Svc., Lawn Mower Oil, $78.87

All Copy Products, June Copier Lease, $244.36

Alsco, Coveralls, $21.71

Antler Taxidermy, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Atmos, June Natural Gas, $236.57

Bear Mountian Inn, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Cahlie McCollum, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Candice Reavis, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Carrot Top Ind., American, Colo. & POW Flags, $216.77

Century Link, June Phone Svc., $473.56

Cheryl Steiner, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Chipper’s Downtown, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Colo. CPA Svc., Audit Svc., $4,704.00

Coulter Aviation, Aerial Spraying, $2,770.00

Country Raised, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Denise Brown, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Dept. of the Treasury, 2019 PCORI Fees, $35.88

Eagle River Waste, June Recycling Svc., $1,800.00

Gall’s, Collar Pins, Gloves, $178.00

GMCO, Mag Chloride, $9,360.00

Grand Jct. Pipe, Ball Valve, $541.80

Hair Hut Salon, Business Recovery Grant, $912.50

Herald Times, June Legal Publications, $461.68

Intelli Choice Inc., Annual Lic. Support Fee, $2,875.00

Jan Nye, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Joan Overton, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Lohmiller & Co., Replaced VAV Controllers, $884.00

MB Enterprises, Window Cleaning, $707.00

McGuire Auto, Locking Cap, Oil & Oil Filters, $464.00

Meeker Auto, Roof ATV, Oil & Filters, $795.67

Meeker Chamber, Contributions Towards Banners, $1,000.00

Meeker Chamber, Reimb. Mgr. Summit Scholarship, $295.62

Meeker Chamber, Bus. Recovery Grant Chamber Memberships, $350.00

Meeker Chamber, Reimb. 2017 Scholarship, $2,427.84

Meeker Co Working, Business Recovery Grant, $912.50

Meeker Drugs, Business Recovery Grant, $912.50

Meeker Embroidery, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

MGM, Safety Boots, Grass Seed, Propane, $489.31

Mountain Cross Eng., N/W Corner Eng., $165.00

MSG, Cobble & Road Base, $1,161.65

Mtn. Charisma LLC, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Mustang Makeover, Donation, $500.00

MVB – VISA, Chair, Body Cam Holders, Gift Cert., $893.27

Nana Goose, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Networking of the Rockies, Support, Lic. Renewal, PC Purchase, $4,375.00

Networking of the Rockies, July Monthly IT Support, $1,666.67

Noble, Laurie Atty, Muni Judge Svc. & Travel, $405.00

Northwest Auto, 3 Vehicle’s Repair Work, $1,954.51

Olszewski, Massih & Maurer, June Legal Fees, $4,852.00

Overton Recycling, 3 Yard Dumpster, $50.00

RB Fire Dist., Battery Pack, $561.00

RBC Fleet Mgt., June Fuel, $944.31

RBC ICT Dept., June & July Internet Svc., $328.00

RBC Sales & Use Tax, Adj. June Collections, $9,703.79

RBC Weed & Pest, Weed Chemical, $1,256.26

Restored Grace, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

RMR, June Monthly Admin Fee, $66.45

Rocky Mountain Hair Benders, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Samuelson’s, Ball Valve, Pipe Cutter, $181.68

SGM, Market St. Crosswalk, $198.00

Sleepy Cat Yogi Shop, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Sunray Land LTD, Builder Incentive Rebate, $5,000.00

Swanky’s Hair & Nails, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

The Upstairs Gallery, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Union Telephone, June Cell Phone Svc., $474.17

Valley Hardware, Air Cond. Filters, $278.12

Vital Awarness, LLC, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Watt’s, Dog Food, $163.91

WREA, June Electric, $2,694.59

Wyatt’s Sport Center, Business Recovery Grant, $1,000.00

Ya Ya’s Second Hand, Business Recovery Grant, $912.50

Total General Fund: $186,354.36

WATER FUND

Town of Meeker, Payroll, $14,332.49

CCOERA, Emp. Retirement, $2,876.38

CCOERA, Employee Loans, $825.58

CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Ins., $6,704.43

Emp. Withholding, SS Withholding, $2,711.78

Emp. Withholding, Medicare Withholding, $634.20

Emp. Withholding, Federal Withholding, $1,695.38

Emp. Withholding, State Withholding, $659.61

MHRC, Employee Donation, $18.50

Standard Ins. Co., Life/AD&D Ins., $311.17

Washington National Ins., Cancer Ins., $103.19

US Postmaster, Water Billing Pstg., $189.90

All Copy Products, June Copier Lease, $53.64

Alsco, Coveralls, $21.71

Atmos, June Natural Gas, $48.97

Century Link, June Phone Svc., $97.22

Colo. CPA Services, Audit Services, $3,696.00

Core & Main, Meter Antenna’s, $104.10

Craig Colo., Water Tests, $180.00

CW Const., Water Street Water Line Replacement, $234,321.48

Dept. of the Treasury, 2019 PCORI Fees, $10.12

DPC Industries, Canister Chg., $80.00

HACH, Chlorine Analyser Refill, $207.12

Herald Times, June Legal Pub., $629.19

McGuire Auto, Oil & Oil Filters, $363.40

Meeker Auto, Battery Water Truck, $218.10

MSG, Flow Fill & Road Base, $4,226.91

Mtn. Cross Eng., Eng. Water Line Proj., $1,485.00

Mtn. Cross Eng., Chlorine Syst. Changes, Engineering, $5,527.50

MVB – VISA, Office Supplies, $106.03

Northwest Auto, Repair Work, $48.25

Olszewski, Massih & Maurer, June Legal Fees, $204.00

RBC Fleet Mgt., June Fuel, $327.47

RBC ICT Dept., June & July Internet Svc., $72.00

RMR, June Monthly Admin Fee, $18.55

Samuelson’s, Bleach, Pipe Cutter, $131.26

UNCC, Line Locates, $230.95

Union Telephone, June Cell Phone Svc., $77.18

Valley Hardware, Trash Bags, Gaskets, $88.36

WREA, June Electric, $5,054.45

Total Water Fund: $288,691.57

Total All Funds: $475,045.93

Published: July 16, 2020

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TOWN OF MEEKER

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

 7:00 P.M. Board Meeting

Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO

I. Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call

IV. Approval of the Agenda

V. Approval of the Previous Minutes

VI. Approval of Monthly Disbursements

VII. Public Participation

This is an opportunity for Citizens to bring comments and questions to the Board of Trustees not being addressed in the Regular Meeting Agenda.  In consideration of other regularly scheduled agenda items, comments will be limited to 3 minutes or less.  Citizens are asked to approach the podium state their name and address for the record.

VIII. Staff Updates 

IX. Public Hearings:

   a. Request from Rio Blanco County Fair Board for a Special Event Liquor Permit for the RBC Fair Events at the RBC Fairgrounds, 700 Sulphur Cr. Rd. for the Grandstands on Aug. 7th and the 4-H Bldg. on Aug. 8th, 2020.

X. New Business:

   a. Approval of Indemnification Agreement between the Town of Meeker and TDA Construction for the use of 5th Street bridge during construction of the Circle Park Pond project.

   b. Approval of Construction Agreement between the Town of Meeker and Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc. for Market St.-5th St. Crossing project.

   c. Discussion regarding cameras for the Police Dept. to comply with the requirements of SB 20-217.

XI. Treasurer’s Report

XII. Mayor’s remarks

XIII. Town Manager’s Report

XIV. Town Attorney’s Report

XV. Other Board Business

XVI. Adjournment

Published: July 16, 2020

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Board of County Commissioners of

Rio Blanco County, Colorado

Rio Blanco County Annex Building

17497 Hwy 64

Rangely, CO  81648

Tentative Agenda July 21, 2020

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.

1. 11:00 a.m. Call to order: 

   A. Pledge of Allegiance

   B. Changes to July 21, 2020 Agenda

     1)

     2)

   C. Move to approve the July 21, 2020 Agenda including any changes.

2. CONSENT AGENDA July 21, 2020 

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.

   A. Move to approve the below listed items of the Consent Agenda.

   B. Consideration of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2020.

3. BUSINESS 

4. BID AWARDS 

   A. Move to award the 2020 Rio Blanco County Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems Preventive Maintenance to Trane U.S., in an amount not to exceed $30,875.45.

   B. Move to award the 2020 Rio Blanco County Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems Preventive Maintenance to Midnight Metals, in an amount not to exceed $7,233.98. 

5. MOU’s, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS 

   A. Move to approve/deny a contract between the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado for the use and benefit of Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Department and the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, Community Behavioral Health, for Jail Based Behavioral Health Services for a state funded amount not to exceed $180,891.00. 

6. RESOLUTIONS 

   A. Move to approve/deny Resolution 2020-19, a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, rescinding/modifying Resolution 2019-09, which established the office of Managing Commissioner. 

7. OTHER BUSINESS 

   A. Public Comment

   B. County Commissioners Updates

   C. Move to go into Executive Session pursuant to §24-6-402(4)(b) to conference with the Rio Blanco County Attorney, Todd M. Starr, for the purpose of receiving legal advice on specific legal questions and §24-6-402(4)(e) C.R.S. determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations: developing strategy for negotiations: and instructing negotiators.

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS 

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 July 28, 2020 in the 

Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main Street, 3rd Floor Hearing Room, Meeker, Colorado 81641.  Please check the County’s website for information at http://rbc.us/186/Board-of-County-Commissioners. If you need special accommodations please call 970-878-9431 in advance of the meeting so that reasonable accommodations may be made.  

Published: July 16, 2020

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Published: July 16, 2020

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TOWN OF RANGELY

Check Register

May-20

VENDOR, AMOUNT, DESCRIPTION

AFLAC, 297.15, Payroll Deduction

ALL COPY PRODUCTS INC, 967.58, Expenses

ARAMARK, 580.39, Expenses

AV-TECH, 289.20, Expenses

BILLGREN, MATTHEW, 97.68, Expenses

BLEIL, ROB, 58.34, Expenses

BLOCK, LAVON, 40.00, Expenses

BOY-KO SUPPLY CO, 123.87, Expenses

CALDWELL, JEANNIE, 40.00, Expenses

CANYON PINTADO VETERINARY CLINIC, 118.00, Services

CASELLE, INC, 1418.00, Software Support

CEBT, 36404.56, Life Insurance

CENTER FOR EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT LAW, 124.95, Expenses

CENTURYLINK, 1430.74, Communication

CIMARRON TELECOMMUNICATIONS LLC, 55.00, Communication

CIRSA, 250.00, Insurance

CO DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENV, 115.00, Expenses

COKER, MICHAEL D, 40.00, Expenses

CONNOR, DANIEL, 40.00, Expenses

COUNTRYSIDE VETERINARY CLINIC, 35.10, Expenses

COX, MARYBEL, 40.00, Expenses

DAN WILSON ATTORNEY AT LAW, 500.00, Services

DIRECTV, 462.25, WRV Expenses

DUCEY’S ELECTRIC, 1556.45, Expenses

ELLIS, KEELY, 100.00, Council Stipend

EMC PLUMBING & HEATING INC, 521.10, Services

FARIS MACHINERY COMPANY, 706.70, Expenses

FEDERAL EXPRESS, 131.05, Expenses

FIDELITY ADVISOR FUNDS, 20798.70, Payroll deduction

FIRST BANKCARD, 2947.91, Expenses

FPPA, 770.50, PD Insurance

FRANCIS, ALEX, 58.34, Expenses

FRESH EXPRESS CLEANING, 231.00, Expenses

GALLS LLC, 111.38, Expenses

GARNER, JR RICHARD E, 100.00, Council Stipend

GEER, LUKE D., 100.00, Council Stipend

GRAND JUNCTION PIPE & SUPPLY, 156964.91, Expenses

GRANGER, ALISA, 100.00, Council Stipend

HACKING, TYSON, 100.00, Council Stipend

HAMBLIN, TIRYNN, 40.00, Expenses

HERRERA, ANDY, 102.07, Expenses

IDENTITY GRAPHICS LLC, 1754.00, Services

JOHN E REID & ASSOCIATES INC, 1150.00, Expenses

LAWS, 12085.02, Expenses

LEXIPOL LLC, 2325.00, Expenses

MAIL SERVICES, 819.94, Services

MAIN STREET CAFÉ, 200.00, Expenses

MASTER PETROLEUM CO INC, 1528.30, Expenses

MEADOWS, RUTH, 260.00, Expenses

MIDWEST RADAR & EQUIPMENT, 240.00, Expenses

MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN, 14726.02, Electricity

MULLEN, JOCELYN, 80.00, Expenses

MULLER’S BUILDING SERVICE, 1650.00, Expenses

MUNRO SUPPLY INC, 4069.36, Expenses

NETWORKS UNLIMITED INC, 4376.39, Support/Services

NICHOLS STORE, 189.90, Expenses

ORKIN PEST CONTROL, 658.36, Services

PIERING, LISA, 40.00, Expenses

PINNACOL ASSURANCE, 2655.00, Expenses

PIONEER RESEARCH CORPORATION, 385.75, Expenses

PIPELINE TESTING CONSORTIUM, 425.00, Services

POST MASTER, 52.75, Expenses

PRATER’S PLUMBING & HEATING, 4200.00, Services

PROFESSIONAL TOUCH, 1969.07, Expenses

QUALITY CARPET & FURNISHINGS, 2891.55, Expenses

QUILL CORPORATION, 401.48, Expenses

RANGELY AUTO PARTS & SUPPLY, 1172.28, Expenses

RANGELY DISTRICT HOSPITAL, 879.52, Expenses

RANGELY HARDWARE, 6176.74, Expenses

RANGELY SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC, 14135.01, Sales Tax Funding

RANGELY TRASH SERVICE, 815.00, Services

RANGELY, TOWN OF, 7978.72, Utilities

RESPOND FIRST AID SYSTEMS, 39.90, Expenses

RIO BLANCO COUNTY, 21559.59, Expenses

RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES, 1631.11, Services

ROBIE, TREY, 100.00, Council Stipend

SALT LAKE WHOLESALE SPORTS, 945.00, Expenses

SCHMEUSER GORDON MEYER INC, 3617.70, Services

SCHWALM, NORM, 58.34, Expenses

SENERGY BUILDERS LLC, 3173.50, Expenses

SGS ACCUTEST INC, 185.51, Services

SHAFFER, ANDREW, 150.00, Council Stipend

SIMS, TERESA, 150.00, Judge’s Fee

STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY RC, 732.89, Life Insurance

SUMMIT ENERGY, 6744.90, Gas Transmission/Transport

TDA CONSTRUCTION INC, 5871.00, Expenses

TRANSUNION RISK & ALTERNATIVE, 50.00, Services

UNCC, 226.48, Services

URIE ROCK COMPANY, 25145.57, Expenses

VAN DIEST SUPPLY COMPANY, 3728.50, Expenses

VERIZON WIRELESS, 885.95, Communication

WC STRIEGEL INC, 650.00, Expenses

WEST, ANTHONY J, 250.00, Services

WESTERN IMPLEMENT CO, 17.12, Expenses

WEX BANK, 3022.16, Fuel

WHITE RIVER MARKET, 530.31, Expenses

WILCZEK, KAREN, 600.00, Judge’s Fee

Total: 399,323.61

Published: July 16, 2020

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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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