Commissioners met Tuesday in Meeker at 10 a.m. for a regular meeting and went directly into executive session to receive legal advice on specific legal questions regarding conservation easements, county road policies, and 1041 regulations regarding wind and solar; and determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to[Read More…]
Tag: Wolf Creek
Stolen millions returned
Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District recovers Wolf Creek funds; public requests better access to meetings. RBC | The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) board of directors met on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, for their monthly meeting, giving more specifics on the theft and reported recovery of millions of dollars.[Read More…]
BLM shares key findings in Wolf Creek meetings
The BLM conducted two public meetings in Rio Blanco County this week, with a third virtual meeting set for Wednesday after press time, regarding the Wolf Creek Reservoir projects. Key findings from the Situational Assessment were shared. RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted two public meetings in[Read More…]
BLM hosting meetings on Wolf Creek
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) White River Field Office will hold public meetings on the Wolf Creek Reservoir Situation Assessment Report on the right–of–way application from the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District to construct and operate a reservoir between Meeker and Rangely. The approximately 66,720-acre-foot[Read More…]
No aerial spraying for Meeker this year
MEEKER | Town Manager Mandi Etheridge told Meeker’s Board of Trustees Tuesday that she contacted Coulter Aviation to check on availability for aerial mosquito spraying this year and learned that owner Lanny Coulter has retired his aerial spraying operation. Coulter suggested contacting Mountain Air Spraying in Craig, but said they[Read More…]
More park discussion
MEEKER | Park planning and proposed improvements were on the agenda for Meeker’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday, May 16. Trustees and staff discussed the process for developing RFPs (Requests for Proposals) for the Circle Park Phase 2 improvements planned with the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District[Read More…]
More questions about Wolf Creek
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…]
FBI investigating wire fraud transfer scam involving Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District
RBC | According to a press release issued by the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners late Tuesday, Jan. 31, a “significant portion” of the $4 million grant awarded to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District last year to facilitate development of the proposed Rio Blanco Water Storage Project, AKA[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for Wolf Creek support
Dear Editor: The Rangely Chamber of Commerce wants to thank our Rio Blanco County Commissioners for supporting the permitting of a new White River Basin water supply project. Water is economic development. We are very appreciative our Commissioners have the foresight to invest in Rio Blanco County’s economy. We are[Read More…]
Letter: Should $4 million to Wolf Creek be reconsidered?
Dear Editor: How big is the Rio Blanco County budget? Do our expenses match revenues? And is there adequate public discussion before very large discretionary expenditures when tax revenues are shrinking? If you guessed a 2022 budget of $37 million you would be right, an increase of $7.2 million in[Read More…]
Wolf Creek project secures River District grant
RBC I The Colorado River Water Conservation District board of directors approved a request to partially fund the permitting costs for a dam and reservoir project in northwest Colorado. The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District asked the River District for $3 million over three years for federal and state permit[Read More…]
Water districts prep for extended drought period
RBC | On Nov. 30 Governor Jared Polis sent a “memorandum of drought emergency” to executive directors of state government departments. The memo marks the beginning of phase 3 “full plan activation” of the state’s Drought Mitigation and Response Plan. The memo said “deep and persistent drought conditions” had covered[Read More…]
Come say hi!
Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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