MEEKER | The next White River Algae Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meeting is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 14 from 1-4 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Training Room in Meeker (355 Fourth St.). We will send the agenda out as we get closer to the meeting date. This room will be a[Read More…]
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Yampa-White-Green Basin Roundtable fills three vacancies
RBC | There are 30 possible voting seats on the Yampa-White-Green Basin Roundtable which meets every other month, usually in Craig. At the Roundtable’s November meeting, three individuals were elected to vacancies. Normal Roundtable terms are for five years. New members are elected by active Roundtable members. Will Myers, who grew[Read More…]
(Fish) Shocking
MEEKER | The moment “fish shocking” is mentioned, ears perk up, and you have the full attention of young and impressionable 12-year-olds. The Highland Ditch fish salvage has been taking place since 2010 or 2011. “The goal is to reduce the impact to the mountain whitefish population from entrainment with[Read More…]
River management workshop highlights ways and means for improving river health
RBC | Rivers wind their way across our landscape, a delivery system for inland water, irrigation water for the food our farmers grow, drinking water for humans and animals, and habitat for wildlife.
Fishing restrictions lifted
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife lifted the voluntary fishing closures on the White River that had been in place since mid-July after reduced water flows and high temperatures created stressful conditions for the river’s fish. Effective Aug. 30, voluntary restrictions, which asked anglers to limit fishing times and avoid certain[Read More…]
Letter: Fritzlan thanks those addressing river’s algae bloom
Dear Editor: I want to thank the people who stopped the algae growth at the 23 mile marker and down. The river will in time clean away all dead stuff at the bottom. The river and forest has been items I feel it is our main tourist attractions and needs[Read More…]
Lake Avery water release underway
RBC | Fish struggling with high temperatures and low water flow in the White River are getting a bit of reprieve. Last Friday, Colorado Parks and Wildlife began releasing cooler water from Lake Avery in an ongoing effort to keep coldwater fish in the river alive as tough, drought conditions[Read More…]
River Watch studies climate changes around White River
RBC | Meeker’s former physician and high school science instructor, Dr. Bob Dorsett, has analyzed recent critical temperature and precipitation data on the White River and written a summary report, partially motivated by the algae blooms of the last several years. Dorsett coordinates and implements Meeker’s involvement in the Colorado Parks[Read More…]
Possible Lake Avery water releases for fish and river habitat habit
MEEKER | As they did in 2012, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is considering releasing some of its water right holdings in Lake Avery to provide some “fish saving” relief to the White River. At a meeting in Meeker July 9, CPW discussed the release possibilities with healthy river/healthy fish advocates[Read More…]
White River Habitat Partnership Program meeting July 30
– WHO: White River Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) – WHAT: Meeting of the governing committee – WHEN: July 30, 7 p.m. – WHERE: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Offices, 73485 Hwy. 64, Meeker, CO MEEKER | The White River Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) of the White River Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) will[Read More…]
Kenney Reservoir’s water release sends 105 acre feet down river
RANGELY | Last Thursday the Rio Blanco Water Conservation District released approximately 105 acre feet, or about one inch of stored water, from Kenney Reservoir. According to District Manager Alden Vanden Brink the purpose of the release was to scour the ever-increasing algae from the river channel, with a goal to,[Read More…]
CPW announces additional voluntary fishing closures in Northwest Colorado
RBC | Low water flow, high temperatures, and dry conditions continue to affect fisheries across Northwest Colorado this summer. CPW says while anglers will not receive citations if they choose to fish in areas under voluntary closure, the agency is asking for the public’s cooperation to help protect fish. When[Read More…]
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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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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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