Tag: Kenney Reservoir
Siltation in Kenney Reservoir…
Kenney Reservoir, eight miles east of Rangely, was originally two miles in length. Over the years, siltation, caused by the settling of sediment on the bottom of the east end of the lake, has seen a buildup of sand-like silt, which serves as an anchor for the tall grasses in[Read More…]
Sandhill crane at Kenney…
Taking advantage of ideal summer daytime conditions, this lone sandhill crane seemed to be enjoying every minute playing in the water at Kenney Reservoir, eight miles east of Rangely. Other than the crane and a few ducks, not a human soul could be seen enjoying the sunny afternoon at the[Read More…]
Kenney Reservoir Fishing Derby…
Phase 1 of feasibility study looks at new reservoir along river in county
RBC I Phase 1 of the White River Storage Feasibility Study, released earlier this month, points to a new water storage reservoir within the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) sometime within 10 to 12 years.
WRBM ramps up Fourth of July events
RANGELY I The Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (WRBM) ramped up its Fourth of July offerings for the second year running, coming away with definite winners and plans to change timing details in the future.
On thin ice…
Thin ice and thick ice on Kenney Reservoir, east of Rangely, offer a stark color contrast with the flow nearest the dam taking on an emerald green hue while the remaining thick ice at the upper end of the lake remains solid white.
Kenney Reservoir Fishing Derby
More than 30 people attended the Kenney Reservoir Fishing Derby last Saturday and the fish were biting.
Icebreaker…
There was a break in the ice on Kenney Reservoir last week but winds and warm weather have since melted all the ice on the local recreation area.
Man on ice …
Someone used the recent snowfall to make a snowman, who stood alone on Kenney Reservoir.
Lakeside Cafe is owed by Lisa Hodges and is open Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Stop in and see all that the Lakeside Cafe has to offer.
Lakeside Cafe opens again
After a two-year hiatus, the Lakeside Cafe at Kenney Reservoir is open again. Lisa Hodges opened the Lakeside Cafe before Memorial Day weekend. It will open each week on Thursdays through the weekend.
