MEEKER | Seeking answers to multiple questions posed about the White River Water Storage Project (Wolf Creek Reservoir), Meeker’s Board of Trustees welcomed Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District District Manager Director Alden Vanden Brink and project manager Wade Haerle of Vanoco Consulting to Tuesday’s meeting. Vanden Brink and Haerle responded[Read More…]
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CORA sheds light on missing funds, but questions remain
RBC | “I’m trying to thread a needle here, while having an upset public, without screwing up a process — a legal process and investigation,” said Alden Vanden Brink, director of the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD). He spoke to the HT regarding the ongoing FBI investigation into the[Read More…]
New questions, concerns prompt town board to review support for Wolf Creek project
MEEKER | In the lengthiest topic of discussion at Tuesday’s regular Meeker Board of Trustees meeting, Mayor Kent Borchard said he met with a consultant from the Langdon Group, the firm hired to gather public input on the Rio Blanco Water Storage Project (aka Wolf Creek Reservoir). Borchard shared his[Read More…]
BOCC Work Sessions
RBC | Commissioners met with the Langdon Group about the White River Water Supply project (also called Wolf Creek Reservoir). The self-described “third party neutral conflict resolution” company was hired by the Department of Interior to facilitate public involvement leading up to a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process that[Read More…]
Letter: Public meeting and open house for new water storage project on White River
Dear Editor: The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) is hosting a public meeting and community workshop on Aug. 22 and want individuals interested in our White River Storage project to attend. As many of your readers are aware, in March of 2015 the RBWCD completed a feasibility study with[Read More…]
Public meeting about reservoir project in Rangely Aug. 22
RANGELY | The public is invited to join the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. for a public meeting and community workshop to discuss the RBWCD’s ongoing efforts on the proposed water storage project in the White River watershed. An open house will also[Read More…]
Networking Group to meet Aug. 22
RANGELY | The next Community Networking Group meeting will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 22, in the Weiss Conference Room from 12-1:30 p.m. to discuss the RBWCD’s ongoing efforts on the proposed water storage project in the White River watershed. The public is invited to join the networking meeting to[Read More…]
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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