A precautionary public health advisory was issued last week after visible cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, were identified in parts of Kenney Reservoir. As of press time this week, no cyanotoxins had been confirmed, according to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health[Read More…]
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“When in doubt, stay out”: Precautionary public health advisory issued for blue-green algae in Kenney Reservoir
A precautionary public health advisory was issued after press time this week after visible cyanobacteria, commonly called blue-green algae, were identified in parts of Kenney Reservoir. As of Wednesday, no cyanotoxins had been confirmed, according to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health[Read More…]
Hydro plant at Kenney Reservoir still under repair
RANGELY | The main topic of the most recent Rio Blanco Water Conservancy meeting was news that despite the recent $2.5 Million repair, the Hydro power unit is not in operation yet. Originally, the hydraulics seized due to solids in the oil, all the oil has been flushed and replaced[Read More…]
Hydro plant at Kenney Reservoir undergoing additional repairs
Special to the HT RANGELY | The turbine which cost $2.5 million to repair has been installed but owing to now other needed repair and maintenance due to the hydro plant being out of commission for months, it is still not in operation. RBWCD hopes to have it running in[Read More…]
Rangely SummerFest & Fourth of July {PHOTOS}
WRBM Recreation & Park District hosted events for residents and visitors over the Fourth of July holiday. FRIDAY Events began Friday with dinner at Cedar Ridges Golf Course followed by a free concert from a cappella group Vocalocity. SATURDAY On Saturday, WRBM Recreation & Park District provided inflatables and orchestrated[Read More…]
Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District, CPW host annual derby
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District in cooperation with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to present the 2022 Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District Fishing Derby. The goal of the event is to promote, educate and showcase available water related outdoor recreation and ecological learning relevant to[Read More…]
“Worth it.”
Rangely first responders take the Polar Plunge to raise funds for the Special Olympics When you think of bravery, do you think of jumping into ~45-degree water on a 35-degree morning for a good cause? On Saturday, Nov. 13, members of the Rangely Police Department and the Park Ranger Program[Read More…]
‘Unexplained event’ temporarily closes Kenney Reservoir
RANGELY I An “unexplained event” at Kenney Reservoir on July 26 prompted the closure of the reservoir and camping area, according to a press release from Rio Blanco County. In the late evening to early morning hours of July 26 and 27, several individuals at the site reported sudden, unexplained[Read More…]
Seaplanes return to Kenney Reservoir July 17 for Splash-In
RANGELY | Don’t miss the annual Seaplane Splash-in at Kenney Reservoir this Saturday. After missing 2020, the seaplanes are returning in 2021. Organizer Ray Hawkins said he expects two or three seaplanes to participate. An aerial bingo contest is expected to draw in land aircraft as well. Tennis balls for[Read More…]
Water concerns discussed by Rangely trustees, staff
RANGELY | Using observable trends from 20 years of statistical history, Town of Rangely Water and Sanitation Supervisor Don Reed shared his departmental report with the town trustees during last Tuesday’s regular board meeting. The most obvious trend Reed has observed is an increase in temperatures. Reed gave specifics about[Read More…]
Fishing Derby 2021
Special to the Herald Times YOUTH DERBY (53 REGISTRANTS) 6 and under Longest Catfish; 19 ½ inches (channel catfish) – Olivander Simons Longest Crappie; 1st Place: 10 ¼ inch – Lee Lester 2nd Place: 10 1/8 inch – Kassidy Sanford 2nd Place: 10 1/8 inch – Liam Geer 7 yrs[Read More…]
2020 Fishing Derby at Kenney Reservoir
Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District held their annual fishing derby this past weekend, with 143 registrants casting lines and hoping for a winning catch. Results below.
