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https://www.face- book.com/herald- Nellie the Herald Times times1885/photos Vol. 135, No. 34 n March 26, 2020 n www.ht1885.com n $100 Newshound! Gates, Avey make primary ballot for COVID-19 Q&A By NIKI TURNER Testing is not required to [email protected] self-isolate. Once community commissioner seat, Rector unopposed spread (infection not related to RBC I Rio Blanco County travel or connection to a known Public Health Director Alice infected individual) in Rio Blanco Harvey answered several of the County is established, more many questions her department is resources for testing will become receiving about the coronavirus available. pandemic and local actions during What can we do to help? a live online meeting Monday It’s contrary to normal, but the hosted by the Herald Times. best thing everyone can do right If you think you’ve been now is diligently practice social exposed, what should you do? distancing and good hygiene. At If you know or think you’ve this time the hospitals are stocked been in close contact with some- and ready. Community testing one diagnosed with COVID-19 it’s through both local hospitals is recommended that you self-isolate available for those with symp- — stay home, away from others toms. — for 14 days. Close contact is In the days and weeks to come, defined as being within less than new testing options will become Incumbent Jeff Rector will run Ty Gates received 44% of the del- Mona Avey received 26% of the six feet for 10 minutes or more. available and additional needs that unopposed in District 2. egate vote and was nominated by delegate vote and had sufficient The average length of time from can be met by volunteers will assembly. signatures to be nominated by exposure to symptoms is six days, be announced. In the meantime, By NIKI TURNER petition. but shorter and longer times have abide by the public health guide- [email protected] natures and receive between 10% and 29% been reported. Asymptomatic (no lines set forth by the federal, state of the delegate vote, according to Rio Blanco Rio Blanco County Republican Party, Debra symptoms) individuals may also and local government. RBC I Following county political County Clerk and Recorder Boots Campbell. Irvine, Senate District 8 candidate, joined be contagious. Additional questions received assemblies, candidates and 50 party dele- At the Republican Party county assem- the assembly in Rangely. Residents, especially those by the Herald Times online include gates and their alternates, two of the four bly last Saturday, Ty Gates received 44% of The District Assembly is scheduled who have traveled to areas where concerns about the Post Office and candidates vying for the District 3 com- the delegate vote and was nominated by the for April 11 in Craig and delegates will the virus is spreading, are encour- what it’s doing (we’re following missioner seat now held by Si Woodruff assembly; Mona Avey received 26% of the decide on State Representative District 57, aged to self-monitor and watch for up) and a question about whether have earned a spot on the June primary delegate vote and had enough signatures to Judicial District 9 and Senatorial District symptoms. someone who has had the virus ballot. Incumbent Commissioner Jeff Rector be nominated by petition. 8. Delegates to the State Assembly and “We’re stressing social iso- and survived will then be immune. (District 2) will be unopposed on the ballot Kai Turner, a former county commission- Convention, scheduled for April 18 in lation for everyone, to head it (still unknown). for his district, after receiving 92% of the er, received 20% of the delegate vote but did Broomfield, Colorado, will participate in off,” Harvey said. “We’re trying to delegate vote. not have enough signatures. Current Meeker the designation of a Republican candidate or bring that curve down.” To be nominated by the assembly, can- Trustee Scott Nielsen received 10% of the candidates for U.S. Senate, national commit- Do I need to be tested? didates must receive at least 30% of the delegate vote but his petition was also insuf- teeman, national committeewoman, national If you have symptoms that delegate vote. To be nominated by petition ficient. Neither will be on the primary ballot. delegates to the RNC Convention and the indicate coronavirus, immediately they must have a minimum of 147 valid sig- According to a press release from the 2020 Party Platform Resolutions. self-isolate and call your local healthcare provider for guidance before heading to the hospital or clinic. If you are infected, you Town of Rangely declares local disaster don’t want to share the virus by going out. The most common By ROXIE FROMANG es which cannot be held online demic. The college is suggesting committed to providing essential symptoms include fever, cough Special to the Herald Times such as the National Park Service limiting students off-campus activ- services to town residents. The and shortness of breath. Most peo- Ranger Academy and Aviation ity. National Park Service Ranger town has a contingency plan in ple, even if they test positive, will Scan the QR code with RANGELY I The Rangely Mechanics will return at the dis- Academy students are isolating for place and have people in other not require hospitalization. your smartphone camera Town Board of Trustees meeting cretion of the students. Students 14 days upon arrival back on cam- towns that they could rely on There is at this time no scien- to go to the Q&A video. was called to order by Mayor Andy are starting to come back to CNCC pus and are tending to online class so that operations would go on. tifically proven treatment, cure or Reading the digital edi- vaccine for COVID-19. Most peo- tion? Click on the QR code Shaffer at 7:04 p.m. on Tuesday and about 45 students are expected work during that time. Departments are cross trained, and to go the video. March 24. Trustees Alisa Granger, to return. Upon return the college Giovanni’s Italian Grill owner everyone is confident in continuing ple can self-manage in the comfort Tyson Hacking, Andy Key, Keely will screen the students before they Sandy Payne thanked the Town of to operate as normal. Piering has of their homes. Ellis, and Trey Robie were present. can check back into the residence Rangely and Rio Blanco County asked departments to cut back on PETITIONS AND PUBLIC halls. Students have been relocat- for all their efforts during the spending for the time being. The INPUT: ed to Holland and Nichols Halls pandemic. She said their online Town presented a grant request to Colorado Northwestern which freed up Ross Hall. Ross ordering has become popular the Department of Local Affairs CUSTOM TRUCK ... Community College President Ron Hall can now be used for over- and takeout business was already remotely. The grant, if received, Granger updated the trustees and flow patients from Rangely District growing strong before the orders would help fund the waterline proj- public on campus changes during Hospital if needed. Many CNCC from the governor came down last ect. Piering believes the presenta- the pandemic. Most CNCC classes employees are working from home. week. Her business has furloughed tion went well. that can be put online (about 75%) Only 30-40% are working on cam- one team member and two other Under old business, the board have been and the staff have been pus currently and that number employees will be taking advan- denied the liquor license for trained. The other 25% of class- is expected to drop through the tage of the Rio Blanco County California Wok, LLC. duration of the COVID-19 pan- Workshare Program this week. Under new business, trustees COMMITTE/BOARD approved the February 2020 finan- MEETINGS cial summary; approved a liquor Search in Dinosaur Natl. Monument Town Manager Lisa Piering license renewal for Loaf ’n’ Jug; reports the RDA and RDC meet- approved a resolution declaring a finds one injured, one dead ings have been canceled. April local disaster. Community Outreach will proba- Piering said the resolution Special to the Herald Times 58, was found deceased. The bly be canceled as well. could give the Town of Rangely the other, 65, was found alive and There were no supervisor ability to receive state and federal DINOSAUR I Park transported to a nearby hospital. reports at this meeting. money at a later time. It would also Rangers at Dinosaur National The collaborative response give administrators discretion to TOWN MANAGER Monument responded to a to this incident included the make decisions during the COVID- COURTESY PHOTO request from the Moffat County Moffat County Sheriff’s Office, UPDATE 19 pandemic emergency on behalf The addition of a new rig to the Meeker Volunteer Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Moffat County Search and Town marketing coordinator of the Town of Rangely. Fire and Rescue fleet increases the department’s Rescue, Uintah County Sheriff’s Jeannie Caldwell and Rangely Area The board also approved a readiness for wildfires in hard-to-reach locations. March 19 to assist in the search According to Fire Chief Luke Pelloni, the truck will for two missing Colorado res- Office, Uintah County Search Chamber of Commerce Executive letter of support for a contribu- Director Konnie Billgren were tion project by the Association of offer additional protection for rural areas in the dis- idents. The two men were last and Rescue, Utah Department of trict. reported to be snowmobiling in Natural Resources, and air sup- making great strides in economic Northwest Colorado (AGNC). The development but that has been put “In our service area we have a lot of unimproved the Wild Mountain area near the port from the Colorado Division letter implores enterprise zones roads and driveways that are not accessible with northwest boundary of Dinosaur of Fire Prevention and Control, on hold for the moment, according apply to become a contribution our current water tender,” said fire chief Luke National Monument, along the Classic Air Medical, and Utah to Piering. She reports the dynamic project for the purpose of collecting Pelloni via email. border of Utah and Colorado. Department of Public Safety. The duo have been marketing online contributions that could be used to The custom truck is a 4x4 International with The men were eventually joint investigation between the and everyone is chipping in and assist businesses in our enterprise 54-inch tires. It has a 2,000 gallon tank, a 500 gal- located using helicopter surveil- Moffat County Sheriff’s Office implementing changes as they zone with negative impacts result- lon-per-minute pump, and a 2,100 gallon portable lance inside a remote area of and National Park Service is come. ing from the coronavirus responses. tank. The Town of Rangely has been The meeting was adjourned at The department hopes to get the truck sometime Dinosaur National Monument on ongoing with assistance from the next week. Saturday, March 21. One man, Uintah County Sheriff’s Office. taking social distancing seriously 7:37 p.m. but they are still working and are

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Please call WREA 24 hours a day to report an outage. NEW OFFICE HOURS 970.878.5041 The offices of WREA and White River Energy will CLOSE to the PUBLIC effective Monday, March 23, 2020 at noon but we remain fully operational and staffed. We have made this decision with the health and safety of our community and #chooseyournews Please call White River employees in mind. WREA and WRE staff will continue to answer calls during Energy 24 hours/day to normal business hours (Mon-Thurs 7am-5:30pm) to help with questions, billing report a propane leak. issues, payments or service orders. Calls outside of normal business hours will be 970-878-9876 answered by after-hours dispatch. u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 2A NEWS Thursday, March 26, 2020 SPREAD THE WORD, NOT THE VIRUS. COVID-19 RBC PUBLIC HEALTH NOTICE–WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Rio Blanco County shares a similar percentage of older adults in our population as the country of Italy, one of the hardest hit places during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mortality rate of COVID-19 is significantly higher among adults over 60 and those with pre-existing health conditions, which means more than 30% of our citizens are at higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness. For this reason, we must all work together to protect our community. Please see more information about social distancing at our county website (www.rbc.us) and around town at local businesses and offices as we work together to protect one another from COVID. Here are two ways you can help: SOCIAL STOP WhenWhen possible, possible, keep keep 6 6 feet feet between betweenyou and you others and otherswhen you are out. when you are out.

6’ is about the length of skis DO NOT That’s roughly the length of a horse. ENTER DISTANCING IF SICK

ISOLATE WHEN SICK. SOCIAL DISTANCING If you have symptoms of COVID-19 which include Do not congregate, and do not stand closer fever, cough, or shortness of breath, than 6 feet apart in public places. STAY HOME EXCEPT TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE.

CDPHE is providing the following guidance to people experiencing symptoms of COVID-19: For people with mild symptoms: Early on, symptoms may feel like a For people with more serious For people with severe symp- common cold, including a combination of cough, body aches, fatigue, and symptoms, especially if you are toms: (severe shortness of chest tightness. People who are not at high risk of severe illness may not experiencing shortness of breath: breath or difficulty breathing) need to be evaluated in-person or tested for COVID-19. Not everyone with - Continue to self-isolate. - Call 911 and tell the dispatcher symptoms or who may have been exposed to COVID-19 will be tested - Call your healthcare provider if your your symptoms. right away. illness becomes more severe, especially - Do not wait to call 911 in the If you have mild symptoms including a fever, cough, shortness of if you are experiencing shortness of breath, or suspect that you were exposed, please stay home and breath. Your provider may recommend event of an emergency. avoid contact with others. you be tested for COVID-19. - 24/7 emergency medical care re- As a general rule, isolate for 14 days, or until: - Consider a telehealth visit or nurse- mains available if needed via your - You have had no fever for at least 72 hours (that’s 3 days of no fever line advice before seeking in-person local Emergency Departments. without the use of medicine that reduces fevers) AND care. Ask your primary care provider if Please call ahead of time so that - other symptoms have improved (for example, when your cough or short- they offer telehealth visits, or call one healthcare providers can prepare ness of breath have improved) AND of Colorado’s nurselines. You can find a for your arrival: - At least 7 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared. list at covid19.colorado.gov/ RDH: (970) 675-5011 Use over-the-counter medication to treat mild symptoms. There is current- telehealth-and-nurselines. PMC: (970) 878-9292 ly no specific treatment for COVID-19.

The 911 system is not intended for minor injuries or general medical questions. Do not call 911 if you are seeking general medical advice or wish to be tested for COVID-19. Testing is not recommended for asymptomatic people and is not required.

LOCAL HOSPITAL OPTIONS: Please visit www.rbc.us, call the RBC COVID-19 In Rangely, residents should call 970-620-3969 (Monday-Friday 8am-4pm) if they are symptomatic to schedule drive through testing if indicated at Rangely District Hospital, drive through available Mon.–Fri. from noon to 2 p.m. hotline at (970)878-7121, or call public health for specific recommendations. In Meeker, the Pioneers Hospital Respiratory Clinic is open for symptomatic individuals who would like to be seen by a medical provider, Mon.–Fri. from 1-4pm. Testing will be completed if indicated by order from a physician. During (970) 878-9520 in Meeker these hours you may go to Pioneers Medical Center, follow the signs to the Respiratory Clinic located on the east (or Craig-side) of the Pioneers campus. (970) 878-9525 in Rangely THANK YOU FOR KEEPING YOUR COMMUNITY SAFE! RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES u Thursday, March 26, 2020 NEWS 3A NEWS BRIEFS BIRTH ... MARRIAGE ... Fairfield scholarship deadline Apr. 1 MEEKER | The deadline for the semi-annual Freeman E. Fairfield grant applications will be 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Applications may be mailed to PO Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 East Market. Applications must be received, not just postmarked, by April 1, 2020. LDS conference livestream Apr. 4-5 MEEKER | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will conduct their 190th annual General Conference on April 4-5. All sessions will be streamed live on the home page of ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Sessions are also available via the Latter-day Saints Channel, radio, television, satellite and other digital channels. See details at General Conference - Live Viewing Times and Options.

Free legal clinic April 8 via phone COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO Rilynn and Reagan Brown of Rangely, Colorado MEEKER | Despite the COVID-19 closures of libraries Levi and Deneé Dinwiddie of Meeker welcomed would like to announce the marriage of their mom, across Colorado, the second Wednesday Virtual Pro Tayslyn Jean Dinwiddie on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, Emma Vaughn to Kyle Baker of Rangely, Colorado Se Clinic (VPC) clinics will still be held on April 8 as at 11:40 p.m. in Glenwood Springs at Valley View on March 16, 2020. The couple planned to unite in Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces and marriage during an intimate ceremony this coming scheduled. We’re able to do this because our volunteer was 18 inches long. Her grandparents, all from attorneys already work remotely. Now, instead of clinic spring but in light of these troubled times they felt Meeker, are Alan and Becca Nielsen, Greg and like life was too precious and fragile to wait to make patrons coming to your local public library (which is Roxanne Chintala, and Mike and Karen Dinwiddie. closed) the volunteer attorney will call each clinic patron’s this commitment to each other. telephone directly, using the phone number listed by your library staff in the online Google scheduler. Although VPC clinic patrons will see a slight shift in how our free legal support is delivered, they should experience no significant disruption in service. Your local library staff will still schedule all appointments using the online Second Wednesday Google scheduler, and the volunteer attorney To our Valued Friends and Neighbors, will call each clinic patron directly by telephone. Contact your local library to be added to the sign-up sheet. As the COVID-19 situation continues to change our market *** conditions and business practices, we want to reassure you The HT is publishing coronavirus-related stories in real-time at ht1885.com/tag/coronavirus. You can that we are cooperating with our local and state officials as well access all our digital reporting on COVID-19 for free, as industry professionals to follow all recommendations and no subscription required. Please consider subscribing provide a safe and healthy environment. In response to those to support this effort and community journalism at ht1885.com/subscribe recommendations and to specific requests from customers we are implementing the following changes: ***

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By HT STAFF individuals. In the meantime, hang in there. Don't panic. Our supply chain RBC I The 9th Judicial n Detention hearings for District is limiting courthouse juvenile delinquency cases. is strong and everyone is doing all they can to restock and access at this time due to corona- n Shelter hearings in depen- virus. If you are scheduled for a dency and neglect cases or other maintain a safe environment. If we all just buy what we need court appearance, please contact juvenile proceedings. the court before appearing. n Petitions for appointment and avoid panic shopping, we will start to have more product According to the website, of an emergency guardian and/ only specific matters concerning or special conservator. and we'll also be practicing more effective social distancing. public safety will be provided, n Hearings on motions including: to restrict parenting time and Please be considerate of our more vulnerable population. n Petitions for temporary parental abduction prevention. civil protection orders and per- n Emergency mental health ♥ manent protection order hear- proceedings. Take care of each other. ings. We will only accept pay- n Petitions for temporary ments via mail or online. emergency risk protection Probation before visiting in orders (TERPO) and hearings person. 970-928-2999. on ERPO orders. Please call individual court n In-custody advisement locations with any questions. hearings. Rio Blanco Combined Court n Revocation hearings on 455 Main Street, Meeker WATT’S RANCH MARKET complaints to revoke probation 970-878-5622 970.878.5868 n 271 E. MARKET n MEEKER, COLORADO Rio Blanco County Associate involving an incarcerated defen- Open seven days a week n 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday n 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday dant. Court n Bond hearings and plea 209 E. Main St., Rangely agreements for incarcerated 970-675-2342 - Your Hometown Grocer Since 1955 - u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 4A OPINION Thursday, March 26, 2020

all day. that word now, don’t you?) up when it comes to take-out meals. someday, and I’m not much of a EDITOR’S COLUMN Some recurring thoughts: Speaking of working from I’m pretty sure we’ve all ordered hugger. To all of you who have I’m more grateful than ever for home: live video cams can be heav- more take-out and to-go meals in subscribed, renewed, or placed an Quarantine thoughts our broadband internet infrastruc- en or hell. Heaven when it comes the last week or two than ever ad or prepaid your ad contract this ture. A sincere and heartfelt thank to virtual grandbaby visits or online before in support of our local busi- year, thank you. By NIKI TURNER icked, some people passed it off you to those who had the foresight meetings with friends and family, nesses, and it’s frankly rather addic- Special kudos to Watt’s Ranch [email protected] (and are still passing it off) as no to implement that program, and a hell when it comes to online work tive. Market and a happy 65th anniver- big deal. Our health care providers thank you to our county IT team meetings with people with whom Some humans need a whippin’. sary of the store’s opening. We’re might be a closet optimist after aren’t passing it off, and they’re the and our local internet providers, we don’t necessarily want to share While out walking the dogs with his working on a story that we weren’t all. When my journalist friends ones we need to be paying attention too! a view of our living room, or our- family, my 9-year-old grandson was able to get done in time for this Istarted talking about canceling to. They are the people who are Shortly after we bought the selves in our work-at-home clothes. “flipped off” by some cranky lady week’s edition, but they get a spe- the press association convention and will be on the front lines of paper, RBC Emergency Manager Suddenly we’re all thrust into the in a pickup. He didn’t know what cial round of applause for main- at the end of April I thought they this thing. Ty Gates coordinated an emergen- online realm, frequently live. It’s it meant, so he asked his mom and taining a local, independent, fam- might be jumping the gun, and told We closed the office last Friday cy exercise that tested the county’s eye-opening, and sometimes eye- demonstrated the gesture. I don’t ily-owned business for 65 years. them I thought we should wait and and are working from home, as ability to handle a serious emer- brow-raising, and according to mul- know what’s going on in her world, That’s a feat worth mentioning, see if it all “blew over.” many of you have also done. It’s gency. It wasn’t a pandemic event, tiple sources (including the FBI) but I feel sorry for her. from one family-owned business Well, it blew over. Germs kind of nice. Also kind of distract- but I feel better knowing there is webcams are hackable. Even Mr. Some humans are amazing and to another. “blew” all over the U.S. Some peo- ing. Now I can see the dishes in the a system in place for addressing Zuckerberg covers his webcam. wonderful and I’m looking forward Be safe. Be smart. Chin up. ple prepared, some people pan- sink and the dog hair on the carpet “unprecedented” situations. (I hate Those city folks know what’s to being able to give them a hug We’re going to get through this.

GUEST COLUMN: LOOSE ENDS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support Small past, the government and banks I want to especially thank Loose Ends: A small price to pay just offer loans, not bailouts, that Watt’s Ranch Market for their Businesses increase debt. efforts to keep shelves stocked. By DOLLY VISCARDI the one’s who checked on them to for a while and the snow was It isn’t usually that easy Their restrictions on amounts, Special to the Herald Times Dear Editor: make sure they were surviving all piled up around their ears, they to catch up or back fill when as other stores also do, are of the hardships that were part of substituted all sorts of things from Thank you, small Meeker businesses. Especially now, we hopefully better times will reasonable and necessary. They MEEKER I More than living on homestead required. The their larder to make a facsimile of return. If a customer did not also shop for seniors and others 100 years ago, members of this doors of most of the rough timbered flavors. Flora Kirkpatrick’s mock appreciate how hard you are working to continue services, purchase a newspaper ad, dine at to reduce the risk to those community had their own version structures were left unlocked so if lemon pie, and Audrey Oldland’s a restaurant, or get a haircut does populations. of staying-in-place. It was called anyone got stranded, they could mincemeat pie comes to mind. protect your employees, sanitize, and adjust to startling changes not mean these customers will be Thank you to all who are doing homesteading and eventually find shelter and food, as well as Social distancing would have purchasing extra later and thus their parts to get us through this ranching. Stories passed down firewood to use in an old stove or been unimaginable in those early every day. Last week, I said to a harried looking local employee, making up for a lack of business crisis. It will get worse before it from the families that settled here fireplace. days here. The isolation of the income of several months. gets better but we will make it by always include the bond they felt Years ago while I was compiling far-flung communities could “thank you for being open and thank you for being here.” She Yes, we are all facing difficult working together. with the people who lived the local recipes for “The Meeker have been called self-imposed, situations, adjusting hugely every Take care and use that closest to them. They may not have Cookbook” with my friend and but geographically-quarantined paused, then said, “You are the first one all day to say that.” day, and trying to stay healthy. superpower we call common liked some of them but in times of co-author Linda Tempel, there were applies more aptly. The few times But, please remember to do sense. trouble, they could always count on many descendants who shared their a year that White River Valley So, folks, let’s be sure we express our appreciation for the what you can to support local Elaine Jordan their nearest neighbor, whether it be pioneer recipes with us. All of them residents gathered together in small business owners now and Meeker a few miles down the road or far, far talked about the frequent lean years schoolhouses or ranches did not services of our local hairdressers, newspaper, grocery, churches, in the future. We are all in this away. The neighbor range included when they could barely keep food guarantee this self-quarantining together. I feel confident that if folks living all the way up the White on the table. Their talk of hard times would work. Residents here and all the daily support that is Correction to Buy- easy to take for granted. I am any community can survive these River to Trappers Lake (formerly included stories filled with details throughout both World Wars, stresses, Meeker can. Garfield County), as well as those about how they survived during the the Great Depression, and the only mentioning a few specific Fly sponsor list businesses, but my heart goes out Kaye Sullivan scattered ranch and farm folk in all times of hardship, as well as sharing fast-spreading illnesses such as Meeker Dear Editor: of the other directions. Upper Elk their unique family tales of how the Spanish Flu and polio lost to all of you. The sponsors for the White Creek, Pagoda, Hamilton, White they overcame the challenges they many family members, as well as Small businesses cannot River Community Association’s River City, Powell Park, Josephine all faced. So many early settlers friends. That must be why it seems survive if they don’t have income. Use common sense Buy-Fly Tournament published Basin, Upper Strawberry Creek “made do” with what they had on that many of their descendants of No cash in, no cash out. And, Dear Editor: last week had an error. The were only a few. hand to keep the larder full in times these pioneer families have learned unlike most larger entities, they sponsor was noted as Fly Shop. don’t have safety nets such as big The businesses in Meeker They may have thought of the of hardship. Some of these family the importance of immunizations. are all doing their best under the This was actually a generous folks who lived closer together in favorites were soups or stews that Unfortunately, those cash reserves, guaranteed salaries donation made by Stan Wyatt or back pay if work is suspended circumstances. The people need town as their “community” but had to stretch for days to feed their developments had a unexpected to continue to use common sense at Wyatt’s Sporting Goods for it was more a place they visited big families, as well as assorted side effect. It seems to have erased or prohibited. the extra flies that were given to Ongoing expenses — office and think not only of themselves once or twice a year for supplies. friends or neighbors. Sometimes our collective memory and we take but of their neighbors. Hoarding participants at the tournament Their community was the people the neighbors brought whatever them for granted. Staying in place rent, Wi-Fi, loan repayments, when they made a donation for supplies already ordered, etc. — and, even worse, using the who got together socially once in a they could share from their own for a few more weeks seems to be situation to sell products at a huge the use of a third fly to fish with. while. These were their homefolks, slim pickings. If they hadn’t hunted a small price to pay. may continue with no way to pay for them, increasing the financial price is absolutely unacceptable behavior. I think Meeker is a great Boots Campbell DISCLAIMER: THOUGHTS EXPRESSED ON OPINION PAGES ARE EXCLUSIVELY THOSE OF THE WRITER AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THOSE threat of going out of business in WRCA Secretary/Treasurer OF THE HERALD TIMES. YOU ARE WELCOME TO SUBMIT SIGNED LETTERS OF 500 WORDS OR LESS ON MATTERS OF LOCAL INTEREST TO EDITOR@ the short term. Now and in the place to live and most people are HT1885.COM, MAIL TO PO BOX 720, MEEKER, CO 81641 OR DROP OFF AT 304 4TH ST., MEEKER. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SAY ‘NOPE.’ helping as best they can.

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By KAYE SULLIVAN the surface you are working on a slave to your work or you will R.A. ‘Dick’ Prosence Special to the Herald Times otherwise you will quickly have burn out quickly. Stand up often. April 23, 1924 ~ March 21, 2020 backaches. Possibly borrow your This pandemic may be with us for MEEKER I Many employees office chair, since it is likely just a while, so prepare yourself for the Meeker resident and veteran the summer of 1976 he lived in the Colorado Hotel in may suddenly find they are sitting there unused. long haul by remaining healthy. highway engineer and admin- Glenwood Springs so that he could personally con- expected to work from home and Monitor screen time Clean Your Workspace istrator, R. A. “Dick” Prosence duct public tours of the canyon and chair the many based on more than 30 years of Just like our kids, it is important Your new cleaning person is you. passed away at his home in public meetings. doing this, I offer some tips. that adults use screen time Regularly clean worktop surfaces, Meeker on March 21, 2020. He Once the final design of the canyon segment had Maintain Your Routine thoughtfully since we’re now all phones, monitors, etc. Remember was 95. Born in Illinois, he grew won approval, Dick retired and moved to Phoenix to To the extent possible, stick with living virtually. Don’t wear out your to practice good hygiene in this new up in Colorado and Utah. Af- assist with design development for the Papago Free- your established schedule. If you eyes or your fingers. Take breaks aspect of your life too. ter serving in the Army during way through the center of the city. Many aesthetic normally start work at 8 a.m., keep from the screen frequently and turn Alert Employers and Customers World War II, he received a de- solutions developed for Vail Pass and Glenwood Can- doing that. If your lunch break it off when you sleep. to Your Limitations gree in civil engineering from yon can be found on Phoenix area freeway projects. includes a walk, keep doing that. Create Privacy When Needed You will likely find your home the University of Utah in 1950. Dick loved the outdoors. He would miss supper to While working for the U.S. Bu- Dick go fly fishing with his hand tied flies. Camping and Maintaining self-discipline about Explain to your loved ones at laptop or home internet connection Prosence work hours will make you more home when you need to be on do not have the same capabilities of reau of Public Roads he returned hiking wilderness trails were favorite activities. For comfortable and productive. a conference call or listen to a workplace resources. If you can’t to Colorado and eventually went to Grand Junction 30 years he rode all varieties of motorcycles, begin- Create a Workspace video conference, perhaps with receive large files, don’t know to work for the Colorado Department of Highways. ning with Tote Gotes in 1964. These rides included Devote even a small space that door closed. Teach your children how to use Dropbox or whatever The last 13 years of 26 years of service with the De- trips to Canada and the coast on street bikes. is where you work. If it is a shared that when mommy is working, new software, speak up. partment, he was District Engineer, supervising all A prolific author of “Letters to the Editor,” Dick space with your kitchen table, set house rules apply. It’s a strangely Au Courage! highway activities for northwestern Colorado. had more than 100 of his letters on a variety of sub- up portable files, work resources, great educational time for children We will all be finding work Dick was a leader in the development of Interstate jects printed in newspapers in Phoenix, Denver, Vail, etc. that you can move in and out. to learn what “work” really means. arounds to survive working at Route 70 between the Utah state line and Silvert- Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Meeker, Grand Junction, Do your best to preserve your home Take Breaks home and staying connected with horne, including widely acclaimed segments over Montrose and Gunnison. His book, Building I-70, space and segment a work area. Finding the right balance each other. None of us can do Vail Pass and through Glenwood Canyon. For one describes the development of that freeway across Preserve Your Back between work productivity and this overnight. You will learn and year he lived in Glenwood Springs and supervised Western Colorado. A second book, Wheels in My Use a decent office chair, one healthful practices is always hard. become a skilled, mobile worker. the construction of the twin tunnels east of town. Life, documents every wheeled vehicle beginning that can be height adjusted to Be responsible but don’t become Good Luck During his tenure Colorado highway projects re- with his first tricycle and describing each car, truck, ceived many national awards. In 1974 the section of motorcycle and bicycle and the experiences he en- I-70 from Mack to the Utah state line won the top joyed with each one. DAYS GONE BY national award for a rural highway in its natural en- Dick is survived by his wife Beverly; children Cas vironment. Dick believed in widely sweeping curves Nelson (Dale), Gillette, Wyoming; Paul Prosence The Meeker Herald was awarded at A. Oldland & Co. class — the first one was the and broad medians as constructed east and west of (Nancy), North Salt Lake City, Utah; Matt Prosence 125 years ago store. The drawing was part of the Class of 1964. The Class of 1969 Rifle and from Loma west. In 1980 Dick received the (Konnie); stepchildren David Dickman, Grand Junc- Chamber of Commerce festivities was approximately double that of prestigious Forest Service 75th Anniversary Award tion, Colorado; Annie Long, Meeker, Colorado; Paul n The north side ditch, which enjoyed by many people in Meeker previous years, and the Class of for his support of environmental concerns along the Dickman (Denise), Phoenix, Arizona; several grand- is one of the most taking schemes last Saturday. 1970 will show a further increase Vail Pass segment of I-70, children, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. that we know of, is about to receive n Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Collins’ of about 20%. During the controversy over the Glenwood Can- Cremation has taken place and a celebration of attention at the hands of men of granddaughter, Eddie George, of n yon segment of I-70 Dick was tenacious in his de- life will be held later in the summer. means. Cedaredge, has been named as The first thing a child learns termination to succeed in getting route and design Memorial donations may be made to Hope West, n Travel between here and junior president of the Cedar Teens when he gets a drum is that he’s approvals so that construction could proceed. During 575 Third St., Meeker, Colorado, 81641. the railroad is increasing so that Mounted Drill Team. never going to get another one. Manager Harp, of the stage line, is making preparations to increase his The Meeker Herald Rangely Times “motive power” accordingly. Larry Wursten Cook n A great many of the 25 years ago 25 years ago May 31, 1940 ~ March 16, 2020 shade trees around the park have n Meeker Elementary students n Officially just two days been killed by horses and mules used their Odyssey of the Mind into Spring, Rangely is dusted with Larry Wursten Cook He is survived by his broth- running at large during the past few problem as an opportunity to wear snow. One week later, snow has passed away on March 16, ers Rodney (Tammy) Cook weeks. This is an outrage on the funny costumes, eat cake and have fallen on Rangely again, proving 2020, at the age of 79. Larry and John Cook, his wife Rose- community, but the blame does not fun at the Odyssey demonstration that Winter is being reluctant in was born May 31, 1940, to marie Cook, his children: Ro- attach to the town marshal (where March 28. giving up its chilly grasp. Mary Wursten and Sterling saly (Roger) Coombs, Andrew most people were disposed to place n For four days in late n A Rangely son is making Cook. (Jason) Banks, Christopher it at first thought) but to the town summer, Meeker will be the scene it big selling an inexpensive plastic Larry believed in hard (Dawnell) Cook, as well as council which suspended the stock of a major all-nation Indian pow- gadget that can accurately measure work. He was active in serving his 12 Grandchildren and one ordinance last fall. wow, Native Americans from a person’s body fat. John Lollar, in the Church of Jesus Christ Great-grandson. Larry is pre- n A party of Aspen moneyed across the nation will converge on a former all-American decathlete of Latter-day Saints from his ceded in death by his parents people were in here during the early the Fairgrounds in Meeker for the and Rangely resident, is selling the youth. Some examples of his and his brother, Joseph Cook. part of the week to look over the event. Accu-Measure, a plastic caliper that service are serving as a mis- Larry Cook Graveside services were surrounding country with a view n The new mammography retails for around $20. Cecil and sionary in the Swiss-Austria held Friday, March 20, 2020, to getting hold of large bodies of unit is up and running at Pioneers Pat Lollar, John’s parents, still live Mission, serving as bishop, at 11 a.m. at the Rangely Cem- land on which they purpose to settle Hospital, and in its first week of in Rangely, where they run Rio high counselor, primary and Sunday school work- etery. Services can be viewed online at www.Ash- service more than a dozen women Blanco Realty. several dozen well-to-do families. er. He owned and operated Cook’s Trucking. leyValleyFuneralHome.com. took advantage of the life-saving The Meeker Herald diagnostic tool.

100 years ago n Stanley and Vicki Crawford OBITUARY POLICY n Pursuant to a call of Meeker are the proud parents of published in the Meeker papers, a a new baby boy “J.R.” John Robert The Rio Blanco Herald Times chooses not to charge a representative body of young ladies Wayne Crawford. He was born publication fee for obituaries or death notices with a local con- met in the parlors of the Meeker March 17, 1995 at Valley View hotel, July 12, 1913, for the purpose Hospital in Glenwood Springs - OUR MISSION - “ nection to the county. It is our opinion that publishing obituar- of organizing a Woman’s Club. The To lead in the protection, conservation, use, and de- “velopment of the water resources of the White River ies is a matter of public record and part of our responsibility principle object of this organization Rangely Times being to establish a free reading Basin for the welfare of the District, and to safeguard as a newspaper to maintain a living record of our local history. room and Public Library. 50 years ago for the Lower Rio Blanco County all waters of the n Dispatches from various n James Young was elected to White River to which the State has entitled. If you need to submit an obituary or death notice, please stop serve as Exalted Ruler of Rangely points in the state shows that “flu” by the office or email [email protected] is breaking out again. Lodge No. 1907 for the coming year. The Meeker Herald n On May 31 Rangely College will graduate its seventh 50 years ago n Mrs. Artie Parr of Meeker was the lucky winner of a large The Parable of the Talents (3) Samsonite wardrobe case, which Radino and Chuckwagon will not be open for lunch By Dr. J. D. Watson gatherings. We will be open Pastor-Teacher, Grace Bible Church starting Wednesday, March . . . Well done, thou good and faithful servant . . . [or] . . . Thou wicked and slothful servant . . . (Matt. 25:14–30) 18 for meal pick up at the OD gives “talents” to each one of In contrast to the faithful, the master had nothing but Meeker front door to your car or His servants sovereignly for His condemnation for the unfaithful, who not only invented an excuse Christian your hand. Please do not Gpurpose, suitably for our abilities, for his failure by accusing the master of being hard (sklēros, harsh, come inside the buildings. sufficiently for our use, and specifically for stern, severe, or offensive) but also lied about the master’s character Church Times will vary slightly. We our accountability. In this parable, we first, by charging him with dishonesty. If he really thought that, he could 443 School St. • 878-5105 acknowledge the commission we are given have at least put the money in the bank to draw some interest. As will continue to deliver for (vv. 14–15), and we secondly examine the noted in our last installment, the real problem here was lack of love our homebound meals. You ■ ADULTS & CHILDREN Dr. J.D. character we reflect (vv. 16–18). for the master. This challenges each of us to examine our heart Sunday School 10am Sun. will still need to call in a Watson Third, then, we realize the consequence whether we truly love the Master and then admit the excuses we Church Service 11am Sun. reservation by 8 a.m. of that we face (vv. 19–27). The first thing on the make (and the other people we blame) for our lack of faithfulness. master’s agenda when he returned was to Fourth, the celebration we enjoy (vv. 28–30). These closing Not the only Christians, day or preferably the night settle up with his servants. Perhaps he thought, “How did they verses again underscore a contrast: the faithful receive even more but Christians only before. This will continue handle what I left them? Was my confidence in them well- resources and opportunities for service, while the unfaithful lose until further notice. founded?” Upon hearing the report of the first two servants—note the resources and opportunities they already have. For the former in the word behold the servants’ excitement to show the master there is rejoicing, but for the latter there is only regret. what they accomplished for him—the master responded with a As we close our meditations on this parable, let us be reminded three-fold commendation. once again that all this is about the Master’s resources, not ours. (1) There was praise: Well done, thou good and faithful He entrusts them to us, we invest them, and He gets the glory. Oh,

30’ x 40’ x 10’ Built on your level site servant. Once again, we see the key principle for a servant: my Dear Christian Friend, let us all strive simply to one day hear, faithfulness, a relentless fidelity to the concerns of the Master. And Well done. That alone will be enough. $ it is faithfulness alone that God blesses. It’s not about the methods Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses tell us about (Image does not depict the 26,000 dimensions of the special) we develop, the programs we start, the organizations we found, our labor: 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Corinthians 5:9; Colossians 1:29? (2) 3’ x 3’ Windows (2) 9’ x 8’ OVH Doors 12” Overhangs or the success we report. It’s all about faithfulness. (2) There was We hope you will visit our website (www.TheScriptureAlone. (1) 3’ x 6’ Entry Door 4’ Wainscoti ng 4” Concrete a promotion: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will com), where you will find not only our podcast of these devotional Eastern CO NE and Western IA Wisconsin 970-230-2052 402-426-5022 608-632-1389 make thee ruler over many things. Do you see what happened? studies but also other resources for Christian growth, including Servants were promoted to rulers! (3) There was pleasure: enter messages in MP3 media files. You are also invited to worship with www.GingerichStructures.com S TRUCTURES thou into the joy of thy lord. The word joy is chara, which means us at Grace Bible Church (on the corner of 3rd and Garfield) at “gladness and rejoicing” and goes infinitely beyond mere human 10:30 A.M. each Lord’s Day, where the ministry is: “continu[ing] feelings of happiness. This is not the fleeting pleasures (plural) of stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking CHOOSE YOUR NEWS. the world, rather the eternal pleasure (singular) of Heaven. of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42). u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 6A NEWS Thursday, March 26, 2020 ERBM closed through Apr. 30, capital projects ongoing By SEAN VONROENN LED lighting enhancements at phone Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. many more fun activities. These Press Release the Paintbrush Park baseball field to 5 p.m. Subject to any changes 10 minute videos will be posted (total cost of $140,000); and the in public health directives, staff on ERBM’s Facebook page daily MEEKER I The Meeker natatorium boiler system retrofit will be available to reserve a park with weekly prizes for participa- Recreation Center will be fully project (total cost of approximate- pavilion, schedule field use time on tion. closed at least through April 30 ly $260,000). Work on the Circle Paintbrush Park or 6th St ballfields The District aims to keep with hopes to send out updates Park pond will being in April. and answer questions. Patrons who parks and amenities open and with ongoing hours of operations “While the collective costs of have purchased memberships and/ available for public use, including: and closure impacts later in April. these and other critical facility and or registered for activities will restrooms, playgrounds, skate- Additionally, the MRC pools equipment updates can be substan- receive either a: two month refund park, trails, archery range, bat- will be closed through May 25 tial, these investments demonstrate or credit on amount paid for a ting cages at Paintbrush Park, etc. (Memorial Day) to accommodate ERBM’s ongoing dedication to membership, and full and/or par- Please observe all public health a full boiler system retrofit project quality asset life-cycle manage- tial refunds on cancelled programs guidelines and physical distancing scheduled prior to the coronavirus ment and operational excellence in and activity registration fees while utilizing these outdoor spac- outbreak. all areas, whether visible or behind Staff will notify patrons of es. Signs will be posted remind- COURTESY PHOTO Capital improvements to criti- the scenes,” said ERBM executive changes to classes, programs and ing community members of these The Pioneers Pop-up Respiratory Clinic allows patients to cal infrastructure planned in 2020 director Sean VonRoenn in a press activities in the Spring Line-Up guidelines. Seasonal hiring of part- be seen by a doctor while staying in their vehicle. Pictured include a roofing system update release. by phone. time parks laborers will be post- L to R, Riley Smith, Medical Assistant; Christy Atwood, at the Meeker Recreation Center As with almost all public enti- The Recreation Department poned to May. Meeker Family Health Center manager; and Dr. Kellie Turner, Pioneers Chief of Medical Staff, on hand. (request for proposals to be pub- ties, ERBM has had to adapt to the will be creating videos for kids Residents are encouraged to lished in April, anticipated cost of coronavirus crisis with closures, to encourage positive activity par- check the Rec District’s website $300,000 before insurance claim postponements and cancellations. ticipation in crafts, karate, ath- and FB page for updates, as the Pioneers Medical Center offers reimbursements); completion of The front desk is available by letics, gardening, stretching and situation is changing rapidly. pop-up respiratory clinic Press Release afternoons for three hours, on USFS cancels open house for Yellowjacket a first come-first serve basis,” MEEKER I Are you suf- Turner said. Press Release es on April 20, 2020. Requests material source development and and improvement of open National fering from a respiratory symp- How does the Pop-Up for individual telephone meetings transportation system improve- Forest System roads. tom? Does your child have a sore Respiratory Clinic work? MEEKER I Due to public with the White River National ments. To submit comments and to throat? Pioneers Respiratory n Hours: Monday-Friday health considerations, the Blanco Forest to discuss this project are This project was developed to obtain additional information and Clinic is for you. Pioneers 1-4 p.m. Ranger District has decided to can- welcome; please call the Blanco improve forest resilience to poten- the latest updates, please visit Medical Center (Pioneers) has n Go to Pioneers Medical cel the Yellowjacket project public Ranger District at 970-878-4039 or tial future disturbances by increas- the project webpage athttps:// started a Pop-Up Respiratory Center, follow the signs to the open house planned for April 2, 970-878-6001. ing forest diversity across the www.fs.usda.gov/project/?proj- Clinic on the east end of the Respiratory Clinic located on 2020. The Yellowjacket project is landscape, provide forest products ect=57654 medical campus. the east side of the Pioneers’ The White River National located in the Wilson Park, Sawmill to local businesses and improve Additional information regard- “We thought along with the campus. Forest will continue to accept pub- Mountain and Ellison Mountain current and future material sources ing this action can be obtained COVID-19 symptoms, people n The Respiratory Clinic lic comments on the Yellowjacket areas 16 miles east-northeast of to support road maintenance and from Christopher McDonald, 970- could be suffering from other will work as a drive-thru clin- project throughout the remainder Meeker. The proposed project road reconstruction. Other benefits 625-6856, christopher.mcdonald@ respiratory illnesses and offering ic. Do not get out of your car. of the scoping period, which clos- activities include timber harvest, of this project include maintenance usda.gov. a drive-thru visit with a provider Medical providers will come to would give them the care they you. need, while keeping social dis- n You will be registered as a tancing in place,” said Dr. Kellie clinic patient and your insurance Keep census workers from having to come to you will be billed. Turner, chief of medical staff. Press Release in to fill out their census survey. While the respiratory clinic The Meeker Family Health Center continues regular busi- It is easier than ever to get count- is not a COVID-19 testing site, ed. It takes less than 10 minutes. if you are experiencing symp- ness hours and is seeing patients RBC I To avoid having cen- for other non-urgent illnesses. sus workers come to your door, We are guaranteed roughly up to toms such as cough, runny nose, $2,300 per resident of Colorado. fever, congestion, sore throat, If you need a medication refill, Amanda Gonzalez, Common blood pressure check, or other Cause executive director, encour- And every single person should ear ache, sinus pressure, etc., be counted. You do not have to the Pop-up Respiratory clinic non-illness care please call 970- ages Colorado residents to go 878-4014 for an appointment. online and fill out their census be a citizen to get counted, and is a good option. Initially, the you won’t be asked about your Respiratory Clinic will be open Social distancing is a criti- 2020 survey. cal component of winning the “This crisis has opened our citizenship on the form at all. We Monday through Friday from should all do it today and make 1-4 p.m. war on COVID-19. Pioneers eyes to the importance of com- Medical Center encourages munity resources like hospitals, sure our friends and family also “On our first day we had get counted,” Gonzalez said in a six patients. We will adjust our everyone to do their part. Stay schools, and businesses. While home when you can, keep a dis- folks are hunkered down in their press release. hours based on utilization, but To respond online, visit https:// to start it will be open in the tance between you and others. homes, we ask them to take a few minutes to go online or call my2020census.gov/

KEEP IT CONTROLLED.

PLANNING A CONTROLLED BURN? PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS WITH THESE SIMPLE STEPS:

Check your location. Controlled burns are allowed in Rio Blanco County and the Town of Rangely but not within Meeker city limits.

Check the forecast. If high winds are predicted, reschedule your burn.

The Sheriff’s offi ce does not give permission to burn or not burn, but we ask that you contact the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Offi ce at 970-878-9600 and give dispatch your name, the location of your controlled burn and a callback number. We will advise you of any restrictions in place, including Red Flag warnings or fi re bans, at that time.

Supervise your controlled burn at all times. Leaving a burn unattended is illegal.

YOU CAN BE HELD FINANCIALLY AND CRIMINALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES TO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY RESULTING FROM AN OUT-OF-CONROL BURN. RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES u Thursday, March 26, 2020 NEWS 7A West Springs Hospital, Mind Springs Health continue to operate

n West Springs Hospital is in need of hospitalization for psychiatric care. meet the needs of our existing clients, as well as that many of those who begin to utilize virtual OPEN for in-patient care, while “We want to reiterate that West Springs Hospital those who are seeking out Mind Springs Health’s therapy will find it such a convenient way to meet outpatient offices offer virtual is open and will continue to be open for those services for the first time.” with their mental health professional, they’ll con- who do need to be hospitalized,” said Kim Boe, The Aspen, Eagle, Glenwood Springs, Frisco tinue to use telehealth or telephone therapy going services Executive Vice President of West Springs Hospital. and Vail offices transitioned to virtual operations forward.” While West Springs Hospital in Grand Junction earlier this week, while the remaining seven offic- Coping skills to help with anxiety sur- Press Release remains physically open, Mind Springs Health, es will transition to virtual operations on Monday rounding COVID-19 are available at www. which is a separate entity from the Hospital, is and Tuesday, March 23-24. Those in need of MindSpringsHeath.org or www.MyStrength.com, RBC I Now more than ever, taking care of transitioning its 12 outpatient offices to telehealth mental health services can reach out to their local using the “payer code” WELLNESSWEB. mental health needs is crucial. During this unique (video consultation over a computer or phone Mind Springs Health office directly or can call Mind Springs Health is the western slope’s larg- time of social distancing, West Springs Hospital in screen) and telephone options, those struggling 1-844-493-TALK (8255). For local offices, please est provider of counseling and therapy for mental Grand Junction and Mind Springs Health outpatient with anxiety, depression, or other mental health visit www.mindspringshealth.org/treatment-ser- wellness and also assists individuals and families offices are continuing to provide care for those in issues can speak with a mental health expert, face- vices/locations. dealing with and recovering from substance abuse need. to-face. The Grand Junction detox facility adjacent to and addiction. Covering a 23,000-square mile area West Springs Hospital, the only psychiatric hos- “Providing clients with alternative options to the West Springs Hospital also remains physically in Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Jackson, Mesa, Moffat, pital between Denver and Salt Lake City, continues in-person visits with their mental health profes- open, as does the Women’s Recover Center. The Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt and Summit counties, to remain open to provide in-patient care. West sional has been a priority for our organization,” Mobile Crisis Units are also operating in the seven Mind Springs Health offers a continuum of men- Springs Hospital, like all hospitals throughout the said Michelle Hoy, Executive Vice President for counties the program serves. tal health care with crisis response services, 12 state and country, is utilizing recommended precau- Mind Springs Health. “With concerns surrounding “When COVID-19 is behind us, we will con- offices for outpatient treatment, and West Springs tions and protocols surrounding COVID-19. The COVID-19, we increased our capacity to offer ser- tinue to offer in-person therapy visits in our out- Hospital, the only psychiatric hospital between Hospital is currently accepting and treating patients vices via video chat or telephone in order to best patient offices,” said Hoy. “However, we imagine Denver and Salt Lake City. State officials discourage open burning during COVID-19

Press Release with a history of heart or respirato- other,” said Scott Landes, air qual- Colorado requires that indi- ry illness. Smoke from open burns ity meteorologist at the Colorado viduals acquire a permit before RBC I Officials from the could put a strain on already vul- Air Pollution Control Division at engaging in open burning. Details Colorado Department of Public nerable populations. “Open burn- CDPHE. “We are strongly urging on permit requirements can be Health and Environment (CDPHE) ing” is any fire outdoors where Coloradans to hold off on open found on the department website. urge Coloradans not to engage in smoke is released directly into burning while the state responds State air quality officials will con- open burning activities during the the open air without first passing to the COVID-19 virus. Please tinue to monitor the COVID-19 current COVID-19 response. through a chimney or smokestack. be considerate of your neigh- response and will issue additional The COVID-19 virus poses “In this challenging time, it’s bors, especially those who are in guidance or restrictions based on You can still apply for benefits, a particular threat to individuals important that we look out for each uniquely vulnerable populations.” the best available evidence. report child abuse and neglect Special to the Herald Times situation. More than half of the Dinosaur Natl. Monument aligning river ops with health guidelines child abuse and neglect phone RBC I As the novel coro- calls we receive come from Press Release located within Department of National Monument is our num- mouth; covering your mouth and navirus continues to affect mandatory reporters, including Interior Regions 6, 7, and 8, ber one priority. The National nose when you cough or sneeze; Colorado, our fellow citizens teachers and school staff. While DINOSAUR I Dinosaur including Big Bend National Park Service (NPS) is working and most importantly, staying still need human services, and schools are closed in order to National Monument is announc- Park & Rio Grande Wild & with the federal, state, and local home if you feel sick. there are easy, online ways to slow the spread of COVID-19, ing modifications to operations Scenic River (TX), Canyonlands authorities to closely monitor For high-risk populations, apply and get benefits for you it is even more important that to implement the latest guid- National Park (UT), Dinosaur the novel coronavirus (COVID- such as the elderly and people and your family. Please visit: everyone report their concerns ance from the White House, National Monument (CO/ 19) situation. We will notify with underlying conditions, we https://www.colorado.gov/pacif- about the safety and well-being Centers for Disease Control and UT), Glen Canyon National the public when we resume full ask that they take extra caution ic/cdhs/benefits-assistance of a child or teen. Prevention (CDC), and local Recreation Area (AZ/UT), and operations and provide updates and follow CDC guidance for We also want to remind Calling the Child Abuse and and state authorities to promote Grand Canyon National Park on our website and social media those at higher risk of serious the public that, while there are Neglect Hotline is the best way public safety. As of 12 p.m., (AZ). channels. illness. schedule disruptions and chang- to let child welfare professionals Monday, March 23, 2020, all The Quarry Visitor Center The NPS urges visitors to do Updates about NPS opera- es with school and daily life, the know that you have a concern so river trips/operations in Dinosaur and Exhibit Hall remain closed their part when visiting a park tions will be posted on www. safety and well-being of those they can assess a child’s safety National Monument are canceled until further notice. Staff are and to follow CDC guidance nps.gov/coronavirus. For specif- we serve is of the utmost impor- and well-being. until further notice. Options to exploring other ways to provide to prevent the spread of infec- ic details about monument oper- tance. Rio Blanco County reschedule trips will be provided virtual access programming to tious diseases by maintaining a ations, please call 435-781-7700 Please report child abuse Department of Human Services at a future date. the monument during this clo- safe distance between yourself or email us at dino_informa- or neglect by calling 1.844. (RBCDHS) has received six This change is consistent sure. and other groups; washing your [email protected]. You can also fol- CO.4.KIDS (1.844.264.5437). referrals of child abuse and with other river operation sus- The health and safety of hands often with soap and water low dinosaurnps on social media Call 911 immediately if you wit- neglect in March compared to pensions regionwide, with- our visitors, employees, volun- for at least 20 seconds; avoiding such as Facebook, Instagram or ness a child in a life-threatening 27 referrals in February. in National Park Service units teers, and partners at Dinosaur touching your eyes, nose, and Twitter.

YOUR OPINION COUNTS! White River Electric Association is conducting its annual Member Satisfaction Survey. Randomly selected members will receive White River Energy Company wants to assure our customers that we are prepared to safely provide propane services during a postcard with directions to complete these unprecedented times. White River Energy Company’s of- the survey online. fice will CLOSE to the PUBLIC effective Monday, March 23, 2020 at Noon but White River Energy Company remains ful- Please respond by April 8th. ly operational and staffed. We have made this decision with the health and safety of our community and employees in mind. White River Energy Company staff will continue to answer calls Thank you for your during normal business hours (Mon thru Thurs 7-5:30). Please call 970-878-9876 to set up a new service, refill your tank, if you smell gas or suspect a gas leak. participation!

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In awarding vehicle bids, in the recent public health order Commissioner Gary Moyer men- issued March 16 (this includes the SBA disaster loans COUNTY BEAT tioned the importance of the “local closure of all bars, restaurants, the- preference” in bidding, which aters, gymnasiums and ca sinos in By NIKI TURNER regional implementation plans for gives the board the option to Colorado). We understand that this are now available [email protected] delivering emergency medical and choose a local business over an program is not the answer to the out of county business in bids, Eligibility for Economic Injury trauma care. widespread economic impact that Press Release even if the out of county bid is the Disaster Loans is based on the RBC I Complying with state The board approved a $5,000 we will likely see over time, but is low bidder. financial impact of the Coronavirus and national guidelines for social donation to Meeker Range Call a small gesture of assistance that RBC I The U.S. Small Northwest Auto was awarded (COVID-19). The interest rate is distancing and reducing group from economic development. The we can offer almost immediately Business Administration is offering the bid for five of the eight vehi- 3.75 percent for small business- gatherings, the Rio Blanco County funding is in lieu of money from to those that are directly impacted low-interest federal disaster loans cles. es. The interest rate for private Commissioners held their regular a tobacco cessation grant through by the public health order. This for working capital to Colorado The board also approved agree- non-profit organizations is 2.75 meeting Tuesday by telephone and public health that was applied to was not a decision that the com- small businesses suffering substan- ments for service for miscella- percent. SBA offers loans with online. Range Call for the last couple of missioners took lightly. There is tial economic injury as a result neous county projects with several long-term repayments in order to During the meeting, they years. always the weight of understand- of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), restaurants: El Agave, Outfitters keep payments affordable, up to a approved the EMS Incident The aerial spraying bid for the ing that taxpayers’ funds are in SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza Diner, Mexican House and Ma maximum of 30 years and are avail- Objective for COVID-19 that was Piceance Weed and Pest District play when decisions like this are announced today. SBA acted under Famiglia, as part of the workshare able to entities without the financial presented at the Rangely work was tabled. made. This is an unprecedented, its own authority, as provided by program approved last week with- ability to offset the adverse impact session last week. The document Commissioners awarded bids urgent situation and we are proud the Coronavirus Preparedness out a noticed public meeting. The without hardship. establishes the ICS (Incident for the County Road 8 surface to be able to assist our communi- and Response Supplemental goal of the workshare program is “We are all concerned about the Command System) to address the treatment and the county chip ties in this way.” Appropriations Act that was to provide temporary employment pressures our small businesses are coronavirus outbreak. Multiple seal to United Companies for In commissioner updates, recently signed by the President, — paid for from the county’s gen- facing in light of the Coronavirus agencies are now working together $1,365,901 and $909,259 respec- Woodruff said he has been “keep- to declare a disaster following a eral fund — to workers displaced outbreak. The SBA Colorado in preparation for the first con- tively. ing a low profile” but has his request received from Gov. Jared by coronavirus related mandated District Office stands ready to firmed cases in Rio Blanco County. Coulter Aviation was awarded phone close by. “I hope people Polis on March 17, 2020. closures. assist our small business owners by Commission chair Jeff Rector was the bid for the Lower White River take it seriously,” he said. The disaster declaration makes Pest Control District Aerial Spray A press release from the coun- Moyer discussed the work- SBA assistance available in all 64 providing the assistance needed to appointed to be the board represen- confront this challenge,” said SBA tative to the EMS Council on the for $156,448. ty’s Economic Development (ED) share program, praised the public Colorado counties. Bids to be awarded for mul- Department March 18 explaining health department’s response to the SBA Customer Service Colorado District Director Frances Incident Action Plan. The board Padilla. “I appreciate the tremen- appointed EMS Council members tiple small vehicles were opened the program states, in part: “Rio coronavirus, and thanked Sheriff Representatives will be available last week, but County Attorney Blanco County leaders have decid- Anthony Mazzola for his response to answer questions about SBA’s dous support our agency is receiv- Shanna Kinney, Luke Pelloni and ing from the state, our resource Carinda Otte to the Northwest Todd Starr said an additional bid ed to implement a work-share pro- to the governor’s mandates. Economic Injury Disaster Loan from Craig was not opened due to gram starting Monday, March 23. Rector also praised the county program and explain the applica- partners, local elected officials, Regional Emergency Medical and chambers of commerce, and com- Trauma Services Advisory Council an oversight. That bid was opened This program is meant to serve as departments involved in the work- tion process. Small businesses, pri- Tuesday morning in the presence an optional and temporary form of share program, and those depart- vate non-profit organizations of any munity leaders. This collaboration (NWRETAC). Colorado has 11 will continue for as long as critical councils, consisting of five or more of witnesses and included in the relief for private businesses and ments planning for the coronavi- size, small agricultural cooperatives list for staff consideration. their employees that are included rus. and small aquaculture enterprises resources are necessary.” counties, responsible for creating that have been financially impacted Applicants may apply online, as a direct result of the Coronavirus receive additional disaster assis- (COVID-19) since Jan. 31, 2020, tance information and download CPW seeking input on proposed lion management plan may qualify for Economic Injury applications at https://disaster- Disaster Loans of up to $2 mil- loan.sba.gov/ela. Applicants may Press Release lic feedback must be submitted ly stable lion populations on the step PWC approval process of lion to help meet financial obliga- also call SBA’s Customer Service during the 30-day open feedback West Slope. the draft plan will also be an tions and operating expenses which Center at 800-659-2955 or email RBC I Colorado Parks and period, which closes on April 12, During February (https:// additional opportunity for public could have been met had the disas- [email protected] Wildlife posted a draft West Slope 2020 at midnight MST. state.us10.list-manage.com/ engagement and commenting. ter not occurred. for more information on SBA disas- Mountain Lion Management Plan Historically, mountain lions track/click?u=5144ed31c5f- For more information, “Small businesses are the fabric ter assistance. Individuals who are https://state.us10.list-manage. in Colorado have been managed 2ba642e0393361&id=28fed- visit the CPW Lion Population of our economy and their success deaf or hard‑of‑hearing may call com/track/click?u=5144ed31c5f- on smaller, localized scales sim- 07684&e=46fef89047), CPW Management Plan webpage is dependent on the ability to free- 800-877-8339. Completed appli- 2ba642e0393361&id=a3e047237 ilar to deer and elk. However, staff held public meetings to pres- (https://state.us10.list-manage. ly market products and services cations should be mailed to U.S. 2&e=46fef89047 online to solic- current research shows that ent and discuss the new draft com/track/click?u=5144ed- to communities across the state Small Business Administration, it public input on the proposed managing mountain lions on a management plan framework with 31c5f2ba642e0393361&id=7 and world,” said SBA Regional Processing and Disbursement framework to manage moun- landscape-level is more effec- stakeholders interested in lion 97331d1a5&e=46fef89047). Administrator Dan Nordberg. Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort tain lion populations in western tive and appropriate. In this management. This initial public If you have questions, call the “Local small businesses are bearing Worth, TX 76155. Colorado. draft plan, CPW staff referenced feedback process helped further Western Slope CPW office the brunt of that impact and facing The deadline to apply for an Collecting feedback from numerous recent publications refine aspects of the draft plan (https://state.us10.list-manage. a severe decline in customer traffic. Economic Injury Disaster Loan is stakeholders, the general pub- (https://state.us10.list-manage. that will guide management on com/track/click?u=5144ed- These loans may be used to Dec. 17, 2020. lic and staff is an essential part com/track/click?u=5144ed- the West Slope beginning with the 31c5f2ba642e0393361&id=- pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts For more information of the CPW planning process. 31c5f2ba642e0393361&id=d- 2021-2022 mountain lion season. 0fa1808a9d&e=46fef89047) payable and other bills that can’t about Coronavirus, please visit To provide input on moun- e6222d030&e=46fef89047) and Public feedback received nearest you. We encourage people be paid because of the disaster’s Coronavirus.gov tain lion populations, fill out advancements in the science of during the 30-day open feedback to respect the health and safety impact. Disaster loans can provide For more information about our short online survey https:// lion management since lion plans period will be incorporated in of our staff and other customers vital economic assistance to small available SBA resources and ser- state.us10.list-manage.com/ were last updated in 2004, to the final West Slope Mountain and use online and phone-based businesses to help overcome the vices, please visit: SBA.gov/coro- track/click?u=5144ed31c5f- develop the draft framework to Lion Management Plan draft pre- services wherever possible. temporary loss of revenue they are navirus 2ba642e0393361&id=04775ae- guide management objectives in sented to the Parks and Wildlife experiencing. ca0&e=46fef89047. All pub- support of maintaining relative- Commission (PWC). The two-

WREA Notice Regarding COVID-19 Office Closure & WREA Disconnect Policy WREA wants to assure our members that we are prepared to provide safe and reliable power during these unprecedented times. As a cooperative family, WREA is here for our membership and we will get through this together. WREA has taken reasonable precautions and implemented proactive plans over the last few weeks in response to the COVID-19 situation. We will continue to adapt as things evolve.

WREA’s office will CLOSE to the PUBLIC effective Monday, March 23, 2020 atNoon but WREA remains fully operational and staffed. We have made this decision with the health and safety of our community and employees in mind. WREA’s staff will continue to answer calls during normal business hours (Mon thru Thurs 7-5:30) to help with questions, billing issues or service orders. As in the past, calls outside of normal business hours will be answered by after-hours dispatch. Please call WREA 24 hours a day (970-878-5041) with questions or to report an outage.

WREA also recognizes that the COVID-19 situation will result in financial difficulty for our community and many of our members. WREA is committed to working with its membership individually to respond to your specific situation. WREA will continue to send monthly bills that remain due by the 15th of the month. If bills are not paid by 15th, WREA will send a Reminder to inform members of balances due; however, WREA will not disconnect residential and small business customers for failure to pay at this time. If you are unable to pay your full bill or have an outstanding balance, please call WREA to set up a payment plan. Your patience will be appreciated as WREA’s staff will be working hard to respond promptly to all our members.

Since you will be home more in the coming weeks, your electric usage may go up. Please be conscious of your usage including basic things like turning off the lights when you leave the room or unplugging electronics when not in use or being charged.

Spring weather and other issues may result in unplanned outages. Do not panic if you temporarily loose power. Please call to report outages. WREA’s crews are prepared to respond to restore power.

Please call WREA at 970-878-5041 with questions about your electric service, your bill or to set up a payment plan. Please also take advantage of WREA’s SmartHub services available on our website at www.wrea.org or on your mobile device. SmartHub is a great resource for bill-pay, managing your account and reviewing your electric usage. Simply go to www.wrea.org and hit the link to SmartHub and it will walk you through the wrea.org set-up process. Members may continue to pay by mail or in the drop-box located outside WREA’s 970-878-5041 east-facing office door. WREA will continue to process the mail each day and regularly check the drop-box. Download the SmartHub app! SPORTS & REC 1B RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES | Thursday, March 26, 2020 THROWING THE DISTANCE ... With proper precautions, Cowboys continue to practice By TIFFANY JEHOREK Deming, Cole Rogers, Nick ALLIANCE ENERGY Special to the Herald Times Massey, Tanner Ridgeway, and SERVICE, LLC Andrew Cox, the 2019 season may 417 E. Main, Rangely MEEKER I Twenty-nine have been the last time they were 675-3010 kids were planning on playing to play together as Cowboys if the Cowboy baseball this spring, and season is not reissued. Most of BANK OF THE their season, just like all other these seniors have battled together sports seasons this spring from since they were seven to eight SAN JUANS professional to high school, have years old, and were looking for- 222 W. Main, Rangely been cut short. ward to a final spring baseball 675-2222 “If the season resumes like season. it is currently scheduled we will “I was excited for the season,” COLORADO CPA have seven games remaining,” said Blazon. “With 29 boys on SERVICES commented head coach Donald the team it meant that each and 118 W. Main, Rangely Blazon, “most of those will be everyone of them was going to 675-2222 league games, which is good for have to fight for a position, they us.” were going to have to work hard, The Cowboys were able to get and it would have improved them W.C. STRIEGEL in one scrimmage on March sev- as a team.” 17030 Hwy. 64, Rangely enth before the shut down. The Colorado High School 675-8444 “It was a combined practice Activities Association has created and we played 10 innings and a rule that during this time there is most of the boys had four at bats. to be no contact between coaches We were able to take the JV plus and players, but Blazon is confi- two of the varsity starters, Colton dent that the boys will be ready if the season is reissued. “Their arms YOUR BUSINESS HERE! Wille and Jose Garcia. The bats were a little flat but we got a good will be conditioned and they will SPONSOR YOUR HOME look at pitching, they were able be in shape,” he commented. TEAM FOR $12.50/week! to find the strike zone often and “The boys have control of their I think we uncovered a few new attitude and effort,” said Blazon. pitchers,” Blazon said. “aAt this time when we have little The JV had scheduled 12 control over what is happening they do have control over those TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTO games this year, which was “prom- Seniors Elijah Deming and Jose Garcia have been trying to get the team together for practice, ising to develop those players and wo things, we talk about this in but the last couple days the field is far too wet. Garcia was one of the two seniors that got play getting them some time on the practice and this will guide them in the scrimmage on March 7, Deming had just wrapped up basketball the day before. The two field,” commented Blazon. through this time.” seniors, along with Cole Rogers, Nick Massey, Tanner Ridgeway, Andrew Cox, and Colton Wille For the seven seniors on If the season resumes, the first are facing the reality that their junior year might have been their last time they get to play base- the team, Wille, Garcia, Elijah game will be in Rifle, but stay ball as Cowboys. tuned for further information. Changes to hunting licenses Special to the Herald Times New in 2020, most elk, deer, BANK OF THE pronghorn and bear licenses not issued through the primary draw SAN JUANS RBC I Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in Colorado in will now be made available in 500 Main, Meeker 2020 are urged to study up on a secondary draw that is open 878-5073 all the changes in license require- to anyone, whether they applied ments and fees. For a good over- for the primary draw or not. COULTER AVIATION view of what’s in store, check out Secondary draw applications are Meeker CPW’s “What’s New” video for accepted June 5-July 7, 8 p.m. MT. 878-5045 the 2020 big-game seasons. Visit CPW’s website for more n Important changes for hunters information about the new second- to take note of include: ary draw. MA FAMIGLIA Adjustments to license fees n Review your application and RESTAURANT The Future Generations Act, account to avoid issues with your Henry & Kris Arcolesse which passed through the Colorado draw 410 Market, Meeker Legislature in 2018, allows CPW n Apply early to avoid any 878-4141 to adjust resident license prices to issues with your application. Once keep up with the cost of inflation. you have submitted your applica- COURTESY PHOTO This year, that means an increase tion, please review your emailed NORTHWEST AUTO Ryan Phelan of 1.3% or 30 cents to a few dol- receipt to confirm the hunt codes SALES & SERVICE lars on most licenses (bear license you entered. Application modifi- 485 Market St., Meeker prices have actually gone down). cations can be made to a submitted 878-5026 Qualifying Licenses application before April 7, 2020 at In order to participate in the 8 p.m. MT. n WATT'S RANCH Big Game primary draws and new To avoid any issues if you secondary draws, hunters will need draw a license, make sure your MARKET to purchase a qualifying license. credit card on file is up-to-date 271 E. Market, Meeker If you applied for big game in and that your email and mailing 878-5868 Colorado last year, you recall that address are correct when you COURTESY PHOTO COURTESY PHOTO all applicants, including youth apply. The payment deadline for Elijah Deming WHITE RIVER Cole Rogers ages 12-17, must buy a qualifying the primary big game draws is June 19, 2020. CONVENIENCE license prior to applying for the big game license draw. Qualifying n Mandatory testing for Chronic 793 Market Street licenses include: spring turkey Wasting Disease (CWD) 878-5353 Five Cowboys licenses, annual small game, annu- CPW is continuing mandatory al resident combination small Chronic Wasting Disease testing WHITE RIVER game/fishing, veteran’s lifetime for selected game management ELECTRIC resident combination small game/ units (GMUs) as part of its Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan ASSOCIATION, INC. earn awards this fishing, senior combination small (see cpw.state.co.us/cwd for more 233 Sixth Street, Meeker game/fishing (new) and disabled first responder combination small info). There is no charge for man- 878-5041 game/fishing (new). Please note datory testing. Eighty-nine GMUs COURTESY PHOTO season, Kindler that any remaining leftover limit- will be tested in 2020, mostly in Lane Anderson ed licenses that become available western Colorado. If you’re hunt- on a first-come-first-serve basis ing deer (either sex) in these units, (Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. MT) and over the and you harvest, you will need YOUR BUSINESS HERE! coach of the year counter licenses (Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. to bring your head in to a CWD SPONSOR YOUR HOME MT), will not require a qualifying submission location so Colorado Parks and Wildlife technicians can TEAM FOR $12.50/week! license. By TIFFANY JEHOREK coaches and by Mile High Preps Valid dates for annual licens- collect a lymph node sample for Special to the Herald Times Report. es have changed testing. A complete list of GMUs BOTH MEEKER AND RANGELY Junior Spud White was 2020 annual licenses went on where mandatory testing will be SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE CLOSED AT required is available on page 21 THIS TIME TO HELP PREVENT THE MEEKER I Senior Cole named All-Conference by the sale March 1, 2020, including qual- SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS, Rogers, nominated by the coaches and by the Mile High ifying licenses, at the same time as of the 2020 Colorado Big Game MEEKER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Western Slope League coach- Preps Report. big game applications. 2020 annu- Brochure. es to the All-Conference team Junior Ryan Phelan al licenses, including qualifying “It’s very important all hunters THAT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE DE- was also named co-player of the was named All-Conference licenses, are valid March 1, 2020- read the 2020 Colorado Big Game PENDING ON THE SITUATION. year for the league, and as the Honorable Mention by the league March 31, 2021. Remember, to be brochure, which is available at all Western Slope Senior Player of coaches and All-Conference by a valid qualifying license for the CPW office locations and online,” WE WILL CONTINUE TO POST the year he will get to go to the Mile High Preps Report. big game draws, the license must said CPW Public Information UPDATES AT HT1885.COM AS THEY all state games this June. Rogers Junior Lane Anderson be valid for the 2020 license year. Officer Travis Duncan. “We’re DEVELOP. was also named player of the was named All-Conference Secondary draw replaces the encouraging all hunters to check year for district five, which are Honorable Mention by the league leftover draw in 2020 their online accounts to ensure Sports stories are posted in the the 2A schools in the Western coaches and by Mile High Preps Hunters who don’t draw a their contact information is cur- HT as space allows in the following Slope League, by Mile High Report. license in this year’s primary draw rent and credit card information order: varsity stories, junior varsity Preps Report. Head coach Klark Kindler should be aware they still have the is up-to-date. Then check your stories, junior high stories, miscella- Senior Elijah Deming was named coach of the year by opportunity to draw a license in account after the draw to see the neous stories. Contact us at editor@ COURTESY PHOTO was named All-Conference Mile High Preps Report. the new secondary big game draw. draw results, your preference point ht1885.com with questions. Spud White Honorable Mention by the league The secondary draw replaces the levels and the status of your pay- old leftover draw. ments,” Duncan said. u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 2B NEWS Thursday, March 26, 2020 Providence Recovery provides comprehensive addiction treatment in rural Colo. Special to the Herald Times Providence. gram. Residential programs are very expensive, take counselor or medical professional when calling for an n 96 report Craig, Colorado as their address. only select insurances and often do not have good fol- appointment. CRAIG I Providence Recovery Services began n The remaining 10 come from outlying areas in low up after discharge. Providence aims to be afford- Providence is making a big impact in the Craig seeing patients struggling with addiction in Craig on Northwest Colorado. able, comprehensive and also take most insurances, area and they report they are well positioned to July 17, 2019. It was the first comprehensive outpa- n Median Age: 33 including Colorado Medicaid. broaden their catchment area state-wide and even into tient addiction treatment center to open in Northwest n Median Age of First use of illegal substance: 16 Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is provided Easter Utah. “We want to help as many people as we Colorado. The project grew out of the substance use n Most Frequent Drugs of addiction: methamphet- to appropriate patients that need prescription medi- can achieve recovery and all the wonderful possibil- disorder (SUD) treatment gap and need repeatedly amine, alcohol, heroin cation to aid in their recovery. The medications are ities life has to offer. We hope we will be known as identified on Memorial Regional Health’s community Most people are staying with the program. safe and highly effective if used along with intensive a regional center; we have excellent counselors and health assessments. Providence is a true public-private “However sometimes, a person will start our program counseling. The medications remove most unpleasant medical providers and our recovery community is an partnership created to improve the health and welfare and then stop coming for a while, to later come back withdrawal symptoms and cravings that cause difficul- important and unique piece of the good work we are of the people of Northwest Colorado. and start again. People move, serve jail time or relapse, ties for patients working to recovery from addiction. doing”, Drake said. “Nearly a year ago, there was lots of community but they at least know we are here and know we care. Providence employs a MD, Physician Assistant and a The original founder of Providence Recovery concern about Providence opening in Craig. We got Their initial visit is often the first time they feel cared MAT medical assistant. Services is Dr. David Berry. He and his family have lots of feedback, both encouraging and hostile. We about, learn about their disease and hear about recov- If a patient’s home life is a trigger for using, is owned property, lived and worked in the Meeker area heard the community concern loud and clear. Craig ery and treatment options in Craig. It feels great when not supportive of recovery or is in such chaos that for over forty years. Dr. Berry routinely expresses his residents did not want to become a magnet for addicts” you see someone return to us after being gone for a they cannot focus nor routinely attend treatment, long passion for rural health and recovery. His original plan says Julie Drake, outreach director for Providence. while,” Drake said. term recovery is rarely achieved. For this reason, was to open a treatment facility in Meeker, but Craig “People generally did not think there was need for Providence Recovery is the only intensive outpa- Providence Recovery has a recovery community home proved to be a better site due to the willingness of addiction treatment in Craig and that we would need tient addiction treatment and recovery program in the for men. This sober housing provides structure and Memorial Regional Health to collaborate, more com- to import clients to stay afloat.” region. Treatment is a minimum of three hours a day, support for recovery with daily recovery discussions, munity amenities and the demonstrated need. Data from various health assessments, local doc- three days a week of group counseling and treatment resident support systems and a trained peer recovery Providence employs six full time staff and two part tors treating addiction, and national data was used to specifically for substance use disorder. The program specialist and house manager. While insurance does time staff. They have also purchased two properties decide Craig was right for Providence. After eight was designed so a person could continue to work, not pay for the recovery housing, it is affordable com- in Craig. The clinic is at 390 Yampa Ave., the former months of treating patients, Providence has their own attend school or complete family duties while also pared to other housing options in Northwest Colorado. Southwest Energy building. The former Black Nugget/ statistics and data to report. working on recovery. There are daytime and evening Since alcohol detox help is difficult to find in Valley Vista Motel was recently purchased also. As of March 18, 2020: group options. People looking for recovery help no Northwest Colorado, Providence has recently started Providence can be reached at 970-824-5433 or by n 106 new client charts have been opened at longer need to take leave from, or quit a job, to travel a detox program for men. The program has eligibility visiting their website at providence-recovery.com to another area to attend a residential treatment pro- requirements and will be explained by an addiction

driving down the road with my speed, turn signals, and side windshield wipers on I thought view mirrors, instead of the Trooper Tips: ‘Just Concentrate’ how can I turn this into an radio, heater, phone and the article. drink in the center console Concentration came to my will continue to help eliminate By MASTER TROOPER have extensive additional something, I had to concentrate it with a swoosh of the mind. I thought if we focused those crashes. GARY CUTLER emergency driver training, but and give the action my full windshield wipers. I’m sure on driving more and didn’t Take that extra time to think Special to the HT I have never had to drive on attention. Why? Because it over the years New Zealanders concern ourselves with the about what you are doing and the left side of the roadway, or was something new, and not have learned that if someone little things that take away that don’t let it be a secondary MEEKER I Recently I sit on the right side of the car just an old routine. has their windshield wipers focus things on the road will thought or habit. Make it the was fortunate enough to travel with a steering wheel in front Even something as simple on when it’s a clear day, they be better. Concentration could priority. It is easy to let things to New Zealand. I tell you of me. as using the turn signal lever must be going to make a turn eliminate many if not all of our we’ve been doing for years this, not to make you envious The amount of concentration took concentration. I found at some point. crashes. Concentrating on your slide to the background and (you should be though, it’s it takes to make a proper turn, that the steering wheel is not With that said, I’m always surroundings by looking for not something we concentrate an amazing country), but to or just driving back onto the the only thing not located on thinking about what my next road debris, animals, pot holes, on. of course bring to light new roadway coming from say a the “correct side.” There were topic will be for Trooper Tips, and stop signs, allows you to I know I give a lot more driving tips. parking lot and making sure quite a few times I notified the and being on vacation doesn’t able to react sooner than later, attention to my turn signal Now I have to say I’ve I was on the correct side drivers around me that I was deter that. So, while sitting and thus eliminating a crash. lever these days. been driving for decades and was huge. Every time I did going to turn by indicating in the hotel after a day of Concentrating on your As always, safe travels! EQIP funding now available Press Release

MEEKER I Farmers and ranchers in Rio Blanco County interested in improving the quality and condition of natural resources are encouraged to visit their local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) field office to discuss the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). NRCS is currently accepting applications for enrollment into EQIP and the applications MUST be received by Friday, April 10. EQIP provides voluntary finan- cial assistance for conservation systems to help landowners install watering systems, improve grazing conditions, increase crop yields, or develop wildlife habitat. We can custom design an EQIP plan to help you. Eligible applications received after the cutoff period may be con- sidered during a later time and will be processed throughout the fis- cal year. Applications are accepted at all NRCS offices and USDA Service Centers. To locate an office, please visit www.co.nrcs.usda.gov and select CONTACT US. The NRCS office that services Rio Blanco County, is located at 341 7th St. To find out more infor- mation about EQIP please visit www.co.nrcs.usda.gov and select the PROGRAMS link or contact Kendall Smith at 970-878-5628. Your Voice, Your Vote! FILL OUT YOUR BALLOT. Ballots were mailed March 16. Return by April 7. If you didn’t get yours, call Town Hall, (970)878-5344. EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE. Mail OR drop off completed ballots at the RBC Courthouse ballot box or Town of Meeker drop box.

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RBC WEEKLY CALL REVIEW March 16-22, 2020 lem, K-9 deployment, traffic hazard, Meeker Dispatch Center admin- VIN inspection istered 417 phone calls last week MPD responded to 47 requests including 18 911 calls, 66 calls for for service: Meeker Police Department (MPD) n 2 911 misdials/tests and placed 103 outgoing calls. A n Four animal calls total of 131 calls for service were n 15 business checks created, 48 for the Sheriff’s Office, n Four citizen assists 47 for MPD. n Two disturbances Note the department breakdown n Two juvenile problem of calls may differ from the total n Two suspicious incidents number reported due to individual n Four VIN inspections incidents with multiple agencies n One each: alarm, gas skip, responding. property, theft, trespass, unattended n Law enforcement conducted death 18 traffic stops Meeker Fire and Rescue n Sheriff’s Deputies issued responded to nine calls: warnings on 12 stops n Four ambulance requests, n MPD issued one citation and one medical transport, two assists five warnings on six stops with CSP, one alarm and one distur- n There was one DUI and one bance traffic arrest Rio Blanco Detentions: n Three traffic crashes, one n 19 current inmates, 17 males involving wildlife and five assists with and two females CSP n One warrant arrest Sheriff’s Deputies responded to n Two booked, one each from 48 requests for service: RBSO and Rangely PD n Three 911 hang ups/tests n Three inmates released n 14 agency assists n One transports to or from n Two animal calls other facilities. n Three attempts to serve civil This information is a weekly papers review of the calls for service that n Three citizen assists were requested at the Rio Blanco n Two motorist assists County Sheriff’s Communications THEME: MYSTERIES AND THRILLERS 41. Wall or pedestal support DOWN 32. “Lost” in Paris n Four security checks Office. If you have any questions or ACROSS 43. Cogito, ____ sum 1. Google alternative 33. Mar-a-___, pl. n Two property would like an explanation of the call 1. Wire danger 44. Drink like a cat, two words 2. Maple genus 34. Having a toothed margin n 6. Part of a circumference 46. Be inclined 3. Capital on the Baltic Sea 36. Undesirable location Two suspicious incidents types listed please call 878-9600. 9. Nashville’s Keith 47. Commotions 4. Blindman’s ____ 38. Forearm bone n Two unattended deaths We will not regularly post any infor- 13. In a cold manner 48. Bewitch or beguile 5. International ____ of Units 42. Enlighten n One each: abandoned vehi- mation as to the names or addresses 14. Prefix for something revived 50. Jack and Jill’s water jug 6. In a little while, old-fashioned 45. Slower cle, disturbance, DUI, juvenile prob- on any incident. 15. Paralyzing disease 52. Put to work 7. Once around 49. Oil drilling apparatus 16. Mulled wine 53. *James Patterson’s “____ the Girls” 8. Raccoon’s South American cousin 51. Spoke with a speech defect 17. Egg cells 55. “Jack and the Beanstalk” Giant’s 9. *The Demon Barber 54. Make a murmuring sound 18. A do-nothing disapproval 10. Spanish earthen pot 56. Chopin’s composition 19. *”Alphabet Series” detective novels 57. *Hitchcock classic 11. Coffin stand 57. Wide river valley author 61. *Poe’s “Tales of ____ and 12. *New ____, setting of “The Alienist” 58. Water carrier 21. *”It’s close to midnight, and Imagination” 15. Michelangelo’s famous Vatican 59. L.A. footballers something evil’s lurking in ______” 65. In the know statue and others like it, e.g. 60. *HBO’s “____ Detective” 23. Second mo. 66. *Subject of Roswell’s mystery 20. Death reports, for short 61. *Pamela Voorhees and Norma 24. Fabricca Italiana Automobili Torino 68. Cocoon dwellers VISIT CRAIG 22. Deli offering Bates, e.g. 25. Not don’ts 69. King Julien XIII of “Madagascar,” e.g. 24. Baby extractor 62. D’Artagnan’s sword 28. Popular Japanese soup 70. Bubble source 25. *Sherlock Holmes creator 63. Stairway alternative 30. *Agatha Christie’s famous sleuth 71. Possible allergic reaction 26. Continental divide 64. Those not opposed 35. Wood sorrels 72. Gaelic tongue 27. Planktonic tunicate 67. *Remus Lupin’s occasional body 37. “Through” in text 73. Store posting, for short 29. *”Who ____ J.R.?” cover 39. Give sheep a haircut 74. Oceanic trenches 31. Actress Perlman 40. Raise the roof Special insurance enrollment period WE ARE HERE FOR YOU . . . Press Release The Town of Meeker remains open for business, however, in the interest of limiting public RBC I The Division of Insurance (DOI), part of the exposure for both customers and employees our buildings are closed to the public. Although Department of Regulatory our buildings are closed, Town staff is ready to respond to your needs. Agencies (DORA), and Connect for Health Colorado announced Payments may be made online through our website: www.townofmeeker.org by phone using CARPET •QualifiedHARDWOOD installers• LAMINATE on staff! VINYL • TILE Emergency Regulation 20-E-02 a credit card or by using the drop box located in the east entrance of Town Hall parking lot. HUNTER DOUGLAS BLINDS • CABINETS • COUNTERTOPS will establish a special enroll- ment period (SEP) for uninsured TLC Election ballots may be mailed or dropped off at the RBC Courthouse election drop box on FLOOR Coloradans to get health insur- CARPET ONE & HOME 6th Street or the drop box at the east entrance of Town Hall parking lot. ance. Uninsured people will be In business for 35+ years 9708244945 allowed to enroll in individual health insurance plans (plans NOT Our contact information: from an employer) from March 20 Town Hall: 970-878-5344 Ask about our Beautiful• Guarantee! through April 3. Coverage will be Public Works: 970-878-5530 1820 W Victory Way, Craig, CO 81625 effective starting April 1, regard- less of when someone enrolls. Meeker Police Dept.: 970-878-5555 Only people who are currently uninsured are eligible to enroll; For information specific to COVID-19 a local hot line has been established at 878-7121, or access ● ● this is not a period for people the RBC County website: www.rbc.us and click on the Public Health Notice at the top of the page. Ob ec tive with coverage to change plans. Not infl uenced by emotion or personal opinion Uninsured spouses and children Our investment guidance is not infl uenced by sales quotas, company will also be allowed to enroll at this time, even if one spouse or Thank you for your cooperation! directives or proprietary investment products. a child’s parent may already be Mutual Funds, IRA Strategies & Transfers insured. “We encourage everyone who Town of Meeker � 970-878-5344 � www.townofmeeker.org Stocks & Bonds is uninsured to use this opportu- nity to visit Connect for Health Call for more information or to Colorado, check what assistance schedule a consultation. they may be eligible for, and enroll in coverage.” Coloradans who lose their job, or who may lose their job in the 8 coming weeks, and thus lose their employer-based health insurance, Dean Brosious, AAMS Justin K. 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Lower White River Pest Control District RIO BLANCO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT 81641 on March 19, 2020. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR ORDINANCE NO. 02-2020 Bid Request AG LEASE PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT AND QUESTIONS SPECTRUM CHANNEL LINEUP THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Commercial Equipped Applicator Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District is now Clint Chappell, Road and Bridge Coordinator, (970) Communities Served: Town of Meeker, CO The Lower White River Pest Control District is 878-9590, Fax (970) 878-3396. Mailing address: OF THE TOWN OF MEEKER, COLORADO accepting Management Proposals for hay and Effective on or after May 1st, 2020, Heroes & Icons accepting bid proposals for commercial Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Dept., 570 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 2.08 OF THE MEEKER MUNICIPAL CODE livestock production on lands owned by the district. will no longer be available on Digi Tier 1 channels 273 equipped applicators to spray herbicides on private Second Street, Meeker, CO 81641. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Meeker (“Board of Trustees”) has determined it to be Hay production and limited grazing will take place and 599. Heroes & Icons programming will continue land located within the District. Bids on the lands containing 64 acres more or less All Vendors must examine the sites and become reasonable and necessary to amend Chapter 2.08, Board of Trustees’ Meetings, to add an additional to be available on Basic channel 195. Section 2.08.110, Electronic Participation in Emergency Situations, whereby circumstances under which will be opened by the Board of County Commissioners with the ability to increase acreage to 72 acres. familiar with all site conditions. Any questions on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, County Annex, 17497 regarding this project are to be directed in writing to For a complete channel lineup, visit Spectrum.com/ a member of the Board of Trustees may participate in regular and special meetings by telephone or other Rio Blanco County Parcel 137907100918 (Parcel State Hwy 64, Rangely, Colorado at 11:00am. For Clint Chappell before April 7, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. at channels. To view this notice online, visit Spectrum. electronic means of participation; and #1 approximately 1.9 miles east of RBC County bid specifications and time line details contact Wade the above address or fax number. net/programmingnotices. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds and determines this Ordinance is in the best interests of the Cox at 970-462-5835 for bid packets. If mailed, bid Road 65) & Parcel 138112100934 (Parcel #2 WORK SCHEDULE Published: March 26, 2020 citizens of the Town of Meeker and reasonably necessary to promote the legitimate public purposes of packets are due to the Board of Commissioners, Box approximately 2.5 miles east of RBC County Road This project shall start April 28, 2020 and be Rio Blanco Herald Times the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Meeker and the inhabitants thereof. i, Meeker, CO 81648 no later than Friday, April 17, 65). Irrigation is available with water rights, irrigation completed by April 30, 2020, pending delays due to NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF MEEKER 2020 at 4:00 p.m. If hand delivered the day of the bid ditches, some pipe, and pump. Please contact the adverse conditions AS FOLLOWS: opening (April 21st), the bids must be received no later Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District at 2252 MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE 1. Chapter 2.08, Board of Trustees’ Meetings, is hereby amended by adding the following additional than 11:00am by the Board of County Commissioners, East Main Street Rangely, Colorado, 970-675-5055 Vendors shall attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting: TOWN OF MEEKER Section 2.08.110, Electronic Participation in Emergency Situations: County Annex, 17497 State Hwy 64, Rangely, CO. for conditions and additional information. Proposals Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the Rio MUNICIPAL MAIL BALLOT ELECTION “(a) In the event a quorum is unable to meet at the day, hour and place fixed in this Chapter 2.08 Bid packets must be clearly marked Herbicide Spray must be received by March 31, 2020. Blanco County Road & Bridge Dept., 570 Second April 7, 2020 because meeting in-person is not practical or prudent due to a health pandemic or emergency AND Lower White River Pest Control District on the Published: March 12, 19 and 26, 2020 Street, Meeker. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF affecting the Town, meetings may be conducted by telephone, electronically, or by other means of outside of the bid packet. BID SUBMITTALS Rio Blanco Herald Times MEEKER, COLORADO: communication (“Electronic Participation”) so as to provide maximum practical notice. Meetings may Published: March 26, April 2 and 9, 2020 Bids shall have Vendor’s name and address and NOTICE is hereby given that a regular municipal be held by Electronic Participation if all of the following conditions are met: Rio Blanco Herald Times “2020 RIO BLANCO COUNTY ALTERNATIVE election for the Town of Meeker will be held on (1) The Town Administrator or the Mayor determines that meeting in person is not practical or prudent, NOTICE OF CANCELLATION DUST CONTROL PROJECT” written on the sealed because of a health pandemic or declaration of emergency affecting the Town; Tuesday, April 7, 2020 between the hours of 7:00 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Western Rio envelope. All required documents shall be included (2) All members of the Board of Trustees can hear one another or otherwise communicate with PUBLIC NOTICE Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District, Rio with the bid or it shall be rejected. a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The polling place for all electors BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO one another and can hear or read all discussion and testimony in a manner designed to provide Blanco County, Colorado, that at the close of business Each bid must include a certified check or cashier’s of the Town for the election shall be at the Town BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO HEARING maximum notice and participation; on the sixty-third day before the election, there were check in the amount of not less than five percent Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado: Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, April (3) Member of the public present at the regular meeting location can hear or read all discussion, not more candidates for director than offices to be (5%) of the total bid, made payable to Rio Blanco The following town officers will be elected at 21, 2020 the Rio Blanco County Board of County testimony and votes, unless not feasible due to the pandemic or emergency; filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to County, or by a bid bond in like amount executed by such election: a Mayor (two-year term), and three (4) At least on member of the Board of Trustees if present at the regular meeting location, unless Commissioners will hold a public hearing beginning a surety company. members of the Town Board of Trustees (four-year at 11:00 a.m. at the Rio Blanco County Annex Building be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be not feasible, due to the pandemic or emergency declaration; Mailed bids are due no later than 4:00 P.M. on term). The following are the candidates to be voted – Board Room, 17497 Hwy 64, Rangely, Colorado to held on May 5 , 2020 is hereby canceled pursuant (5) All votes are conducted by roll call; Monday, April 13, 2020. Hand delivered bids will be upon and their terms of office: consider the following: to section 1-5-208(1.5), C.R.S. (6) Minutes of the meeting are taken and promptly recorded, and such records are open to public accepted in Meeker from 8:00 A.M. to 10:45 A.M. MAYOR Olson Minor Subdivision PSUB-0003-20. The The following candidate is hereby declared elected: inspection; and M Dallas Coker, 2 year term until May, 2022 on April 14, 2020. Do not depend on overnight Two-year term, One Position (7) To the extent possible, full and timely notice is given to the public setting forth the time of the applicant is requesting to subdivide the property into delivery. three lots. The property is located within Sections Robby Elam, 3 year term until May, 2023 Candidate meeting, and fact that some members of the Board of Trustees may participate by telephone, and Bryan Ellis, 3 year term until May, 2023 Mailing: RBC Board of County Commissioners, RODNEY GERLOFF the right of the public to monitor the meeting from another location. 34 & 35, T2N, R102W of the 6th P.M., Rio Blanco Attn: Vicky Edwards, P O Box 599, Meeker, CO Kenneth Ryan Wilkie, 3 year term until May, 2023 KENT BORCHARD (b) To arrange to participate via Electronic Participation, a member of the Board of Trustees shall: County Colorado. Address – 459 County Road 102 81641 Linda C. Gordon BOARD OF TRUSTEES (1) Contact the Mayor or Town Administrator in advance of the meeting to determine if an arrangement Copies of the documents may be obtained from the Hand-delivery address: Rio Blanco County Com- Designated Election Official for such participation via telephone conference or video conference is possible. Members of the Board Rio Blanco County Planning Department at 555 Main missioners’ Board Room, 555 Main St. 3rd Floor, Four-year term, Three Positions Street in Meeker, Colorado, or you may call (970) Contact Person for the District: Linda C. Gordon Candidates of Trustees shall endeavor to advice the Town of their intent to participate via Electronic Participation at Meeker, CO 81641 the earliest possible time and not less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the requested participation. 878-9510 for more information between the hours Telephone Number of the District: (970) 675-8211 BID OPENING TRAVIS DAY of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Address of the District: 611 S. Stanolind Avenue, WENDY GUTIERREZ (2) The Town shall initiate the Electronic Participation no more than ten (10) minutes prior to the Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 scheduled time of the meeting. Upon disconnection during a meeting, the Town Administrator or Published: March 26, 2020 Rangely 81648 A.M. on April 14, 2020 at the Rio Blanco County MELISSA J. KINDALL Town Clerk shall make one attempt to re-initiate the connection. Rio Blanco Herald Times District Facsimile Number: (970) 675-8011 Courthouse Commissioners’ Board Room at 555 JARED HARVEY (c) Electronic Participation shall only constitute actual attendance for purposes of establishing a quorum District Email: [email protected] Main Street, 3rd Floor, Meeker, CO. Bids submitted MATT SCOTT for meetings during which no quasi-judicial matters will be heard or considered. Published March 26, 2020 after 10:45 A.M. shall be returned unopened. Bids Qualifications for persons to vote in the Municipal PUBLIC NOTICE (d) This Section shall only apply to regular and special meetings of the Town of Meeker Board of Rio Blanco Herald Times submitted and opened shall not be withdrawn for 30 RIO BLANCO COUNTY PLANNING Election are: attain the age of eighteen (18) years Trustees. days thereafter. COMMISSION HEARING on the date of the election; be a citizen of the Unit- (e) The Town shall provide reasonable accommodation and shall waive or modify provisions of this BID PREFERENCE Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, April 9, 2020 Rio Blanco County ed States; a resident of the State of Colorado and Section to provide any handicapped members of the Board of Trustees full and equal access to Town C.R.S. 8-19-101, et.seq, shall be observed on all the Rio Blanco County Planning Commission will hold 2020 Alternative Dust Control Project the Town of Meeker twenty-two days prior to the of Meeker Board of Trustees’ meetings. construction contracts on public projects. The law a public hearing beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Rio REQUEST FOR BID date of the election, and registered to vote within 2. Except as specifically modified herein the remaining provisions of the Meeker Municipal Code shall states that when a construction contract for a public Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main Street, the Town of Meeker. remain in full force and effect. project is to be awarded to a bidder, a resident 3rd Floor Commissioner Meeting Room, Meeker, PROJECT NAME, LOCATION AND GENERAL A completed mail ballot package or replacement bidder shall be allowed preference against a 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, Colorado to consider the following: SCOPE OF WORK ballot package may be returned by US mail by nonresident bidder from another state equal to the held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the final decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such Olson Minor Subdivision PSUB-0003-20. The 2020 Alternative Dust Control Project. Work affixing the proper postage or by walk-in at Town decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. includes the placement of approximately 28,090 preference given or required by the state in which applicant is requesting to subdivide the property into Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker, Colorado on any EFFECTIVE DATE gallons of Earthbind Non-Corrosive Asphalt Emul- the nonresident bidder is a resident. three lots. The property is located within Sections regular business day between the hours of 8:00 This Emergency Ordinance shall take effect immediately after adoption as provided in Section 30-15- sion Blend or Approved Alternative on a multi-year BID AWARD 34 & 35, T2N, R102W of the 6th P.M., Rio Blanco 405 C.R.S. test section of approx. 3.8 miles of new gravel on The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commis- a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for Election Day, April County Colorado. Address – 459 County Road 102 INTRODUCED, PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on March 17, 2020, by a vote of 6 for and 0 Rio Blanco County Road 116. sioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids; 7, 2020, then between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and Copies of the documents may be obtained from the against, and ordered published in full in the Rio Blanco Herald Times. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS to waive any informalities in bids; and to accept 7:00 p.m. Rio Blanco County Planning Department at 555 Main TOWN OF MEEKER Contract Documents shall be available on-line at the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is in the IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have here unto set my Street in Meeker, Colorado, or you may call (970) Regas Halandras, Mayor www.govbids.com/scripts/co1/public/home1.asp, or best interest of the County of Rio Blanco, State of hand and official seal at Meeker, Colorado on this 878-9510 for more information between the hours ATTEST: on the county’s website at www.rbc.us on the Bid Colorado. 17th day of March 2020. of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. Amy Tupy Postings page, or at the Rio Blanco County Road RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO By: Amy Tupy, Town Clerk Published: March 26, 2020 Town Clerk and Bridge Dept. 570 2nd Street, Meeker, Colorado Dated: March 16, 2020 Published: March 19 and 26, 2020 Rio Blanco Herald Times Published: March 26, 2020 By: Jeff Rector, Chairman Rio Blanco Herald Times Published: March 19 and 26, 2020 Rio Blanco Herald Times COMBINED NOTICE - MAILING Rio Blanco Herald Times CRS §38-38-103 FORECLOSURE SALE NO. 20-01 To Whom It May Concern: This Notice is given with regard to the following described Deed of Trust: On January 13, 2020, the undersigned Public Trustee caused the Notice of Election and Demand relating to the Deed of Trust described below to be recorded in the County of Rio Blanco records. Original Grantor(s): Daniel A. Sagaser and Mary Lou Sagaser Original Beneficiary(ies): Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc. Current Holder of Evidence of Debt: Quicken Loans Inc. Date of Deed of Trust: February 04, 2015 County of Recording: Rio Blanco Legal Notice of Recording Date of Deed of Trust: February 11, 2015 Recording Information (Reception No. and/or Book/Page No.): 309771 Original Principal Amount: $90,000.00 Nominating Meetings Outstanding Principal Balance: $86,437.23 Pursuant to CRS §38-38-101(4)(i), you are hereby notified that the covenants of the deed of trust have been violated as follows: failure to pay principal and interest when due together with all other payments provided for in the evidence of debt secured by the deed of trust and other MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC violations thereof. THE LIEN FORECLOSED MAY NOT BE A FIRST LIEN. Land Situated in the County of Rio Blanco in the State of CO Lot 4 Wasatch Camp Subdivision according to the Plat therof filed January 18, 1982 as Members of Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc., who reside in Districts 1 and District 6 Reception No. 204475 Rio Blanco County, Colorado. TOGETHER WITH: AN UNDIVIDED TWO- SEVENTHS INTEREST IN LOT 8 WASATCH CAMP SUBDIVISION. are hereby notified of District Nominating Meetings which have been scheduled as Also known by street and number as: 16432 Highway 64 W, Rangely, CO 81648. THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN IS ALL OF THE PROPERTY CURRENTLY follows: ENCUMBERED BY THE LIEN OF THE DEED OF TRUST. NOTICE OF SALE The current holder of the Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, described herein, has ✓ filed Notice of Election and Demand for sale as provided by law and in said Deed of Trust. District 1 – 6:00 p.m., March 26, 2020, at the THEREFORE, Notice Is Hereby Given that I will at public auction, at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 05/13/2020, at Office of the Public Trustee, Rio Blanco County Courthouse, 555 Main Street, Moon Lake Electric Office in Altamont. Meeker CO 81641, sell to the highest and best bidder for cash, the said real property and all interest of the said Grantor(s), Grantor(s)’ heirs and assigns therein, for the purpose of paying • This includes members living in the areas west of Dry Gulch, including the indebtedness provided in said Evidence of Debt secured by the Deed of Trust, plus attorneys’ Altonah, Upalco, Bluebell, Altamont, Mt. Home, Talmage, Tabiona, fees, the expenses of sale and other items allowed by law, and will issue to the purchaser a Certificate of Purchase, all as provided by law. and Hanna First Publication: 3/19/2020 Last Publication: 4/16/2020 ✓ Name of Publication: Rio Blanco Herald Times District 6 – 6:00 p.m., March 25, 2020, at the NOTICE OF RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE REAL PROPERTY BEING FORECLOSED, OR Jensen Water Improvement District Office. HAVE CERTAIN RIGHTS OR SUFFER CERTAIN LIABILITIES PURSUANT TO COLORADO STATUTES AS A RESULT OF SAID FORECLOSURE. YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO • This includes members living in the areas east of the Lapoint Highway REDEEM SAID REAL PROPERTY OR YOU MAY HAVE THE RIGHT TO CURE A DEFAULT 40 turnoff, including the communities of Gusher, Ouray, Jensen, and UNDER THE DEED OF TRUST BEING FORECLOSED. A COPY OF SAID STATUTES, AS SUCH STATUTES ARE PRESENTLY CONSTITUTED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR RIGHTS Flaming Gorge, Utah, and Dinosaur, Colorado SHALL BE SENT WITH ALL MAILED COPIES OF THIS NOTICE. HOWEVER, YOUR RIGHTS MAY BE DETERMINED BY PREVIOUS STATUTES. These meetings are called under the provisions of Bylaw IV, Section 3, of the Bylaws of ● A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-104 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO Moon Lake Electric Association, Inc. THE FIRST SCHEDULED SALE DATE OR ANY DATE TO WHICH THE SALE IS CONTINUED; ● A NOTICE OF INTENT TO REDEEM FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-38-302 SHALL BE FILED WITH THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE NO LATER THAN EIGHT (8) BUSINESS DAYS AFTER The purpose of the meetings is to nominate candidates for the position of Director for THE SALE; the above Districts. Only Bonafide members residing in the District may make ● IF THE SALE DATE IS CONTINUED TO A LATER DATE, THE DEADLINE TO FILE A nominations for the position of Director, and nominations so made at this meeting will NOTICE OF INTENT TO CURE BY THOSE PARTIES ENTITLED TO CURE MAY ALSO BE EXTENDED; be voted on at the Annual Meeting to be held May 28, 2020. Nominations shall be

● IF THE BORROWER BELIEVES THAT A LENDER OR SERVICER HAS VIOLATED THE restricted to no more than four individuals by a majority vote of members present at the REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT IN SECTION 38-38-103.1 OR THE PROHIBITION ON DUAL TRACKING IN SECTION 38-38-103.2, THE BORROWER MAY FILE meeting. In addition to the nominations made at the nominating meetings, candidates A COMPLAINT WITH THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE FEDERAL CONSUMER may be nominated by petition, of any fifty or more District members. Petition packets FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU (CFPB), OR BOTH. THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT WILL NOT STOP THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS. are available at Moon Lake’s headquarters office. Any petition must be received at the

Colorado Attorney General Federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Moon Lake Electric Roosevelt Office by April 9, 2020. Members having questions 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor P.O. Box 4503 Denver, Colorado 80203 Iowa City, Iowa 52244 concerning District boundaries should contact the Roosevelt Office at 435-722-5400. (800) 222-4444 (855) 411-2372 www.coloradoattorneygeneral.gov www.consumerfinance.gov Members are encouraged to attend and ask any questions they may have regarding the DATE: 01/13/2020 Rhonna Waldref, Public Trustee in and for the County of Rio Blanco, State of Colorado operation of their Cooperative. By: Rhonna Waldref, Public Trustee The name, address, business telephone number and bar registration number of the attorney(s) representing the legal holder of the indebtedness is: Weinstein & Riley, P.S. 11101 W 120th Ave Suite 280, Broomfield, CO 80021 (303) 539-8601 Attorney File # 47902879 PUBLISHED MARCH 19 AND 26 IN THE RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES The Attorney above is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information provided may be used for that purpose. ©Public Trustees’ Association of Colorado Revised 1/2015 RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES u Thursday, March 26, 2020 NEWS 7B

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Meeker Sanitation District DISTRICT COURT, RIO BLANCO (MEEKER) Accounts Payable THESE EVENTS MAY BUSINESS SERVICE COUNTY, COLORADO February 5, 2020 455 Main Street, PO Box 1150, Meeker, CO 81641 Total Payroll, $17,769.52 BE POSTPONED OR Telephone: 970-878-5622 Quickbooks Payroll Svc. Direct Deposit Fee, Case No. 19 CV 30033 $31.75 CANCELED WITHOUT Plaintiff(s): Donald T. Bollinger, Federal Tax Withholding, $2,107.00 NOTICE DUE TO Joseph P. Moyet, also known as Joseph Paul Social Security Withholding, $3,107.61 Moyet, aka Joseph P. Mayet, aka Joseph Paul Medicare Withholding, $726.77 COVID-19. Mayet, and Stephanie Boyd Moyet, aka Stepha- PERA Retirement, $5,595.19 nie Boyd Mayet, U.S. Postal Service: Postage, $301.61 PLEASE CHECK WITH EACH vs. CEBT: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Ins., $11,079.90 ENTITY DIRECTLY FOR DETAILS. Defendant(s): AFLAC: Employee Accident Ins., $41.22 1) Rio Blanco Properties, a Colorado Limited Intuit: Quickbooks Support, $299.95 Veterans Service Offices Rio Blanco County: Partnership, Atmos Energy: Natural Gas Svc., $2,105.15 Veterans Service Officer - Joe Dungan, MEEKER 2) Succession of Doyle Galloway Berry, Probate Cimarron Telecom: Broadband, $155.00 Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., County No. 20835, 16th Judicial District Court, Parish of ConvergeOne, Inc: Cloud Backup, $189.25 BUSINESS SERVICE St. Mary, State of Louisiana, First Bankcard Visa: Adobe, Parts, Postage, Administration Building, 200 Main Street Suite 3) Succession of Doyle Galloway Berry, as Education, $3,553.66 300, Meeker. 878-9690 office, 878-3219 home. The Blind Guy Shades, LLC General Partner of Rio Blanco Properties, a Charlie Frantz: Snow Removal, $90.00 Fax 878-9581. Rangely: Veterans Service ringing hade to our ife Colorado Limited Partnership, McGuire Auto Parts: Vehicle Maintenance, $153.42 -Custom Window Coverings Officer - Hoot Gibson, Tuesday and Thursday, 1 Home Repairs -Add eauty to Any Window 4) Bert Kyle Berry, as independent co-executor Meeker Sanitation District: Misc., Supplies, $12.75 Regas K Halandras p.m. to 3 p.m., County Annex, 17497 State Hwy Renovations -Increased Energy Effi ciency of the Succession of Doyle Galloway Berry, MARC: Ice Melt, $242.25 Owner 5) Scott Thomas Berry, as independent co-exec- Office Depot: Office Supplies, $19.13 64, Rangely. 878-9695 office, 675-2669 home. Carpentry, Cabinets, -hades, hutters, linds utor of the Succession of Doyle Galloway Berry, Rio Blanco County Fleet Dept.: Fuel, $172.65 Tile & More PO o -orizontal, Vertical, lack-Out Rio Blanco Herald Time: Publish Accts. Payable, -Wood abric 6) Rhonna Waldref as Public Trustee of the Rio New Eden Pregnancy Care Services - Windows Meeker, CO 11 Blanco County, Colorado, Call for Nominations, $20.34 -Made in the A 7) And all unknown persons that claim under or Samuelson’s Hardware: Misc., Supplies, $7.99 pregnancy tests, emergency supplies, guidance Doors 9-29-91 through the above named defendants. Town of Meeker: Water Svc., $24.00 by trained volunteers, classes on pregnancy linduyhadesgmail.com Union Telephone: Cell Phone Svc., $272.84 Kent Trunck | 720.276.3293 | [email protected] Attorney: John P. Gormley MEEKER www.skandiawf.com Utility Notification Center: Line Locates, $11.92 and child care, post-abortion support, referrals. SPIECKER, HANLON, GORMLEY & Valley Hardware: Misc. Supplies, $16.98 Meeker: Thursdays, Noon to 5 p.m., 345 Main VOLKMANN, LLP Watt’s Ranch Market: Misc. Supplies, $44.01 Street, Meeker. Email: newedenpcs@gmail. P.O. Box 1991/ Grand Junction, CO 81502 W. Co. Electrical Control Specialist: Test Motor, com or (970)878-5117 The Blind Guy Shades, LLC Phone Number: 970.243.1003/Facsimile Number: $373.75 Casey Tech Services, LLC Family Automotive ringing hade to our ife 970.243.1011 White River Distributing: Water, $13.50 Rangely: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and -Custom Window Coverings e-mail: [email protected] Atty. Reg. #: 12292 Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., 219 Sunset Avenue • Computer Diagnostics & Repair Home Repairs -Add eauty to Any Window WREA: Electric Svc., $6,537.06 For ALL Regas K Halandras262 6th Street | PO Box 476 | Meeker, CO 81641 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION Total Accounts Payable $55,076.17 Rangely. Email: [email protected] • Virus & Spyware Clean-up & Renovations -Increased Energy Effi ciency THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO TO your local computer Owner Published: March 26, 2020 Removal Carpentry, Cabinets, -hades, hutters, linds THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): or (970) 675-2300. All services are confidential. 970-878-5606 Rio Blanco Herald Times support needs! PO o -orizontal, Vertical, lack-Out You are hereby summoned and required to appear Tile & More Complete Automotive Repairs • Audio/Visual Cabling & Consulting Meeker, CO 11 -Wood abric and defend against the claims of the complaint filed Alcoholics Anonymous MAWindowsRTY CASEY Computer Diagnostics | Machining-Made | Fabricatingin the A | Welding with the court in this action, by filing with the clerk Mon. 7 p.m., Weds. 7 p.m., Fri. 7 p.m. • Residential & Business 970.878.4650Doors 9-29-91 of this court an answer or other response. You are ANNOUNCEMENTS Phil Mass St. James Church - enter from back Networking Solutions linduyhadesgmail.com required to file your answer or other response within Kent Trunck | 720.276.3293 | [email protected]@caseytechservices.com It’s not rocket science. Mike Mohr parking lot, meetings are downstairs in www.skandiawf.com 35 days after the service of this summons upon The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays you. Service of this summons shall be complete on Richards Hall, 4th & Park, Meeker from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To the day of the last publication. A copy of the com- 878-4158 • 878-5919 • 878-5636 plaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court. donate, please call 970-620-2407. Alanon Thurs. 7 p.m. 878-5655 Farm Bureau Insurance If you fail to file your answer or other response to Casey Tech Services, LLC Family Automotive the complaint in writing within 35 days after the date • Computer Diagnostics & Repair of the last publication, judgment by default may RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 262 6th Street | PO Box 476 | Meeker, CO 81641 SAFEHOUSE James A. Amick For ALL 43904 highway 13 be rendered against you by the court for the relief 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and If you are being abused physically or •Agent Virus & Spyware Clean-up & (located behind your local computer Samuelson Hardware) demanded in the complaint without further notice. Park, Meeker. mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for [email protected] 970-878-5606 This is an action by Plaintiff to collect amounts support needs! 970-878-0000 due and owing from Defendants concerning two confidential shelter and help. • Audio/Visual Cabling & Consulting Complete Automotive Repairs 878-3131 MARTY CASEY Computer Diagnostics | Machining | Fabricating | Welding promissory notes in the original principal amount Interested in spending time outdoors? Auto Glass Auto Body of $100,000.00 each as described in the complaint • Residential733 & Main Business St.• PO Box 659• Meeker970.878.4650 ... in learning about plants and gardening? 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Providing JOEFarm FENNESSY Bureau Insu ‡r aATTORNEYnce Let people know what 319351 in the records of the Clerk and Recorder of FIREWOODFormer Deputy District Attorney business, $68 is reinvested in - would like to get involved with kindred spirits assistance for victims of violent crimes. Rio Blanco County, Colorado. ● $165.00 per cord or $1.30/cf ● Dated February 25, 2020 and being active with a community garden. ● Assorted hardwoods ● you have to offer. Published in the Rio Blanco Herald Times - are not afraid of getting their hands dirty and QualityJames LegalA. A mServiceick at Reasonable Rates 43904 highway 13 Agent ● U Select, Load & Haul ● (locatedYOUR behind COMMUNITY! First Publication: February 27, 2020 enjoy spending quiet time surrounded by nature. AA & Al-Anon Meetings - Rangely Alcoholics Samuelson Hardware) Last Publication: March 26, 2020 [email protected] Local Clients in NW Colorado for 25 years Advertise here for just $15/week! 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Al-Anon info call 970-629-5064 or 970-629-2970. 970-270-4447 (3/19-4/2) Women’s NA/AA meetings, Monday 1:30 p.m., MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 St. Timothy’s. Board of Education Regular Meeting Let people know what RBC | Attention Rio Blanco County Veterans: RANGELYFIREWOOD 555 Garfield Street ● $165.00 per cord or $1.30/cf ● Meeker, CO 81641 Veterans may be eligible for mileage Open Range Cowboy Church you have to offer. March 30, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. reimbursement for travel costs to receive VA of Meeker ● Assorted hardwoods ● Due to restrictions currently in place by CDPHE medical care. If you do not currently receive ● U Select, Load & Haul ● YOUR CLIENTS regarding public gatherings, this board meeting VA travel compensation please contact the BRENTON SERVICE COMPANY Advertise here for just $15/week! will be closed to the physical presence of AREN’T MADE Rio Blanco County Veterans Service offices. Electrical • Refrigeration • HeatingHOURS: community members. 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2 Bikes-Boys For Sale: 14x70 mobile home on 2 acres 4 FOR RENT: Small 1 bdr house, furnished. Size: 17.5 miles west of Meeker. 3 BDR/1BA, cistern, $450/mo, first/last and damage + gas/electric. HHHHH Color: Black and red FOUND 3/14: $70,000. 970-756-0718 or 970-878 -4629. Make: Trek Owner pays water/sewer. 970-261-1075 3/26-4/23 Gloves, gray jacket halfway 2/27-3/26 Western Slope In-Home Care Model: Marlin 7 www.westernslopehomecare.com Wheel size: 29 up Marvine on way to yurt. If 108+acres, log home, 4 BDR/1.75BA, 970-878-7008 Original cost: $850 SPACIOUS 2BD/1BA apartments available yours, call to ID: cistern, barn, shop, set up for horses/cows, Barely used immediately. Owner pays trash, sewer, water (970)878-3456. 4 miles west of town. Call for info. Price $350 each and heating. Coin operated laundry on-site. 970-756-0718 3/19-4/16 Phone (970)878-5483 $550/$600 monthly. 970-756-4895. FARM AND RANCH MISCELLANEOUS CLEAN REMODELED 2BD apartments, in- Three mules for sale. Ages 10, 12 and 14. One house laundry, storage units available, close EMPLOYMENT ASK ABOUT OUR CNC MACHINING Can’t to shopping and the downtown area & more. is broke to pack, one is broke to ride and one is get a metal part? We can make all kinds of OPPORTUNITIES halter broke. All three for $3000.00 If interested $595 per month. Western Exposures Realty parts. We have CNC Machine equipment, LLC (970) 321-2777. Seasonal Park Laborer(s) please call 970-675-5813 and leave a message. lathe and tooling to do the job. Contact - Season: May 1st to Sept. 30th Phil at Family Automotive and Machine. - 40 hours/week (970)878-5606. Townhouse, 478 12th St, 2BDR/1.5 BA, - $14.96-$20.70/hour HELP WANTED W&S paid, $400 month, 1st and last month + Guest Services Representative deposit. 239-425-5785 or 970-878-4502. - Part-time leave-benefitted RENTALS: MEEKER (eligible for PTO, Illness/Injury FT/PT Front Desk. Must be available Leave & Holiday Pay) weekends and nights. Stop by for an STORAGE DEPOT 10x25 unit. 878-4808. - Work up to 30 hours/week application. RENTALS: RANGELY - $14.88-$19.04/hr. Storage units for rent in Meeker. - be willing to work a variety of Rocky Mountain Storage shifts The Meeker Cemetery District is seeking a 1251 Market St. SILVER SAGE RV PARK RV seasonal, non-benefited laborer to work 32 For details and an application, go 10x10 $50 per mo 314 E. Main Street. hours per week from April 1st to September to www.ERBMRec.com or 101 5x10 $40 per mo RV Spaces for rent. 28th, 2020. Duties include: manual labor, 970-878-3700 Managers: Dan & Debbie Shadlow Ute Road, Meeker CO. maintenance and repair, grounds and irrigation 970-878-7417 (970)675-2259 or cell: (253)222-3261 or system maintenance, and lawn care (including (253)222-3469 EOE mowing, trimming and fertilizing). Must be Commercial office space available in Hugus able to lift, pull, and carry 50lbs. Attention Building, downtown Meeker. 878-4138. NEW! Tiny House On Wheels to detail, good work ethic, team player, and PIONEERS MEDICAL CENTER experience in small equipment (lawn mowers, Now available - the best office in town 2 BDR/1 BA apt. No pets, n/s. 970-778-5040 A community oriented medical center with high patient weed eaters, landscaping equipment) is a plus. overlooking town square. Call to see. Hugus standards, is hiring for the following positions: Pick up an application at Meeker Highland Bldg 970-274-6850 FULL-TIME: [eligible for benefits]: Cemetery office, 265 County Road 4 or Rangely Duplex for Rent 1 or 2 bedroom n RN–Acute/ED (Days) email [email protected]. Applications duplex -Newly remodeled & landscaped. n RN–Acute/ED (Nights) accepted through March 27. AVAILABLE NOW: Beautiful retail space Please contact Rodney 970-462-6538 or n RN/LPN–Wing (LTC) Shift: 2–10 p.m. downtown at 6th and Main in the historic Sandy 970-462-6459. n CT/US Tech–Radiology n CRT or RRT–Cardiopulmonary Hugus Building. 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Real-Tea Roundtable 2204 Rd. 7-618 Acres, 2 Homes, Shop, Grazing Permit...... $1,980,000 6± Acres, Buford/New Castle Rd.-Meadow, Well & Power ...... $389,000 643 4th St...... SALE PENDING Wednesday, Apr. 6 40± Unencumbered Acres-1,449’ Riverfront ...... REDUCED $1,950,000 43523 Hwy. 13 Commercial Vacant Land ...... $387,000 870 4th St. - 3BD/2BA Large Lot, Recently Updated ...... $197,000 7:30 a.m., Wendll’s 1168 Rd. 63-506± Acres, Custom Log Home & Shop ...... $1,170,000 363 N Cross L Dr. Rural 2 Story BACK ON THE MARKET . REDUCED $323,900 117 6th Street Rustic Duplex...... $189,000 POSTPONED Elk Mountain Inn-21 rooms, Bar, Restaurant, Courtyard ...... $975,000 29± Acres up Rd. 8-Valley Views, Building Area, Fishing ...... $349,000 109 Market St. - 1/2 Acre, Corner Lot, Highly Visible ...... $175,000 223 8th St.-2+BD/2BA, Yard, Adjoining Retail Space ... REDUCED $775,000 45304 Hwy. 13 ...... SALE PENDING 1299 Rd. 10 - 4.52 Acres, Ideal Basecamp for Units 23/24 . 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Vacant lot – 1176 Main St. Reduced to Beautiful view of the White River Valley! $19,500 PRICE REDUCED $350,000. 5 acres vacant land in Cross L Estates – 789 8th St. 410 Cleeland St. 1346 Sage Ridge Rd. RURAL RESIDENTIAL Realtor Owned, Owner Financing. $56,000. SALE PENDING! 1083 Boulder Dr., Craig - Sanderson Hills Lots – Great building sites! Wilderness Ranch cabin, turnkey. $157,000. $30,000/ea. COMMERCIAL RANCHES NEW! 680 Water St., Meeker – 19 Unit NEW NEW PRICE REDUCED Ranch for sale on Strawberry Creek - Apartment Complex that is approved for 68804 Hwy 64 1104 Jeannette Cir. 1134 Michael Cir. Adjoins BLM, some alfalfa and oat fields, condominiums. 4 Lots with storage units, FOR SALE IN MEEKER 1057 Sage Ct...... SOLD home workshop, new large metal build- common areas and park with access to TBD CR 15 - 3BD/2BA 390±ac w/ Water...$825,500 1350 Sage Ridge Rd...... SOLD ing, barn and arena. Great location and the White River. $1,200,000. 789 8th St - 6BD/3BA Bed&Breakfast...... $625,000 390± Acres with Log Home outstanding views! Realtor owned. Call for 68804 Hwy 64 - Home+Well on 2.62±ac...$375,000 Domestic Well, Spring Pond 975 Market St. – Commercial Property Great Horse Property details! located on prime corner location on 410 Cleveland St - 2BD/1.75BA 1,732 SF.....$310,000 Meeker, Colorado NEW! 1001 County Rd. 36, Meeker - 145± 1346 Sage Ridge Rd - 3BD/2BA, +Views....$287,000 Highway 13. $200,000. 1104 Jeannette Cir - 3BD/1.75BA, 1 Level....$275,000 970-878-4715 acre ranch with 4 BD/3BA home, metal Commercial Building on Highway 13 insulated shop, insulated barn and pipe cor- 1134 Michael Cir - 3BD/2.5BA, +Updates...$267,500 [email protected] going through Meeker with 4 lots. Very 1947 CR 12 - 3BD/1BA,Cabin No. 2, River.$250,000 rals. Mostly irrigated with water and spring www.backcountryrealty.com nice building, fenced-in area in back, 1959 CR 12 - 3BD/1BA,Cabin No. 3, River.$250,000 rights and creek. Only 3 miles from town. small garage. Realtor owned. $395,000. 112 Main St - 3BD/2BA w/Guest Cottage..$207,000 Member of Craig Board of Realtors & Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Rifle and Craig MLS. $1,100,000. 1042 Park Ave-3BD/1BA 2,340 SF,+Barn..$204,000 Providing International Exposure of Our Listings Since 1997! 1128 Main - 2BD/1BA+Office+Lg.Garage....$175,000 I will be working from home for the time being. However, I am still available to answer NEW 1217 Main St - 3BD 2,140SF+Garage.$155,000 FOR SALE – MEEKER AREA: all your real estate questions or inquiries by calling or texting me at 970-321-2777 440 Cross L - Lot 3, 4±acres w/Utilities...... $85,000 FOR SALE IN RANEL *395 6th St.- Residential/Commercial corner lot near post office. 2 story, 4 BR, 2 BA, beautiful hard wood floors, or at [email protected]. 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All advertising is subject to errors, omissions, or changes without notice. [email protected] [email protected] Experience And Expertise Make All The Difference. Your Trusted Source for Anything and Everything Real Estate Call Steve Wix - Meeker Native, serving buyers & sellers in the 1033 W. Market St. Meeker, CO ONEA MILLER ~ Broker Meeker area since 1980. Cell 970-629-9990. www.westernexposures.com [email protected] Give me a call and visit web sites at: www.backcountryrealty.com and www.realtor.com 970.878.5877 970-321-2777

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