Serving Rio Blanco County, Colorado since 1885 Moon Day Inside ... July 20 ww ww ww ww ww ww ww Commissioners RR II OO BB LL AA NN CC OO amend building code PAGE 2A Enduro race draws 217 racers PAGE 3A Local Sports PAGES 1-2B Classifieds Herald Times PAGES 5-6B Vol. 134, No. 50 u July 18, 2019 u theheraldtimes.com u $100 Wet weather equals BLM HQ headed to Grand Junction cheaper water bills By AMY HADDEN MARSH Special to the By NIKI TURNER ing project. Herald Times [email protected] The Fourth of July was quiet, at least from a law enforcement RBC I U.S. Senator MEEKER I Thanks to a wet standpoint, according to Meeker Cory Gardner may have sto- spring and early summer, water Chief of Police Phil Stubblefield. len the spotlight Monday, tak- consumption is down significant- “The concerts and the dance were ing credit for the Bureau of ly. That means about $52,000 less quiet,” Stubblefield said. Land Management’s anticipated in revenue for the town this year In other business, the board: move from Washington, D.C., compared to last year. Total a n Approved a special events to Grand Junction, Colorado, little more than 28 million gal- liquor license for Lions Club for but Assistant Secretary of the lons were recorded by the new OHV rodeo July 20 from 3-12 U.S. Department of the Interior meters installed at the town’s well p.m. at fairgrounds. Joe Balash made it official field. “It’s low compared to what n Renewed its agreement Tuesday during a conference we’re used to,” said Public Works with Better City. According to call with reporters from across Superintendent Russell Overton. Town Manager Lisa Cook there’s the country. The two new wells drilled as a meeting next Monday to discuss “There are 27 positions part of the town’s water project possible rezoning and gauge input associated with the director, the are reportedly underperforming, from property owners on the east deputy director for operations with Well No. 7 expected to be side of Shults Drive in Sanderson and the assistant directors of “abandoned and capped” and the Hills. The rezoning would allow the Bureau that will relocate town working with the contractor for townhouses and smaller lot to Grand Junction for the new to figure out ways to “further sizes if approved. “We want to headquarters for BLM,” he said. develop” Well No. 8. Negotiations gauge how they [property own- Senator Gardner (R-CO) AMY HADDEN MARSH PHOTO are underway to resolve the issues ers] feel about it before moving has been lobbying hard for the Bureau of Land Management employees use a helicopter to facilitate a wild horse roundup with the project. forward,” Cook said. The meeting move, claiming to be the “chief on the Pryor Mountain Herd Management Area in Montana. The fact so much of the land architect” of the plan to move BLM oversees is in the western states is one of the arguments for the decision to move BLM Water, and what goes in it, is at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Town headquarters out of Washington, D.C., and to Grand Junction, Colorado. will be on the November ballot, Hall. agency headquarters west. when Meeker residents will be n Approved a $500 donation His website provides a time- One hundred sixty-six posi- management and staff positions tion as to how to spend money asked if they want to continue to the Meeker Mustang Makeover line, beginning in June 2016 tions are already spread out and disperse them elsewhere in that’s been appropriated unless fluoridation of the town’s drink- group. when Gardner raised the idea across the West. “Some of them the organization,” he said. it’s confined to a line item for a ing water. n Approved an AGNC at a Senate Energy and Natural are in law enforcement; some Stone added that PLF has specific purpose,” he explained. The town’s board of trust- (Associated Governments of Resources hearing, and includes are in the Wild Horse and Burro not seen a business case, justi- He added that he doesn’t ees heard requests for fee waiv- Northwest Colorado) compact in his Bureau of Land Management Program and other national pro- fying the relocation. He ques- know how much BLM plans ers from the Rio Blanco Fire support of “domestic energy and Headquarters Act, introduced in grams,” said Balash. tions the costs involved. “Why to spend on the move. “But, Protection District, represented electricity production, mining and May 2017. Sixty-one jobs will stay in would it make sense to do all they appear to be rushing it so by Luke Pelloni, and Meeker agriculture within the Town and Congressman Scott Tipton, the district. “Those are positions this?” he asked. “Is it efficien- that they have it in place before School District, represented by Colorado Counties all of the cor- also a Republican and repre- primarily related to budget, con- cy? Is it effectiveness? What are it can be vetoed or blocked Superintendent Chris Selle. The responding benefits to the econ- sentative of Colorado’s Third gressional affairs and relations, the problems they are trying to in the upcoming appropriations board agreed to waive the build- omy, our nation’s security, our District, introduced the com- regulatory affairs, and FOIA solve?” bill for [fiscal year] 2020 which ing permit fee for renovations to state’s financial well-being, and panion bill in the House. (Freedom of Information Act) Jayson O’Neill, Deputy begins Oct. 1.” the old fire house, and the water the health of our community.” The According to congress.gov, compliance,” he added. Director of WVP, a public George Stone said about $5 tap fees for the high school build- full resolution is available here: the Act didn’t gain much trac- But most are headed West. lands advocacy group based in million is available for the relo- tiny.cc/agnc tion. But, apparently, it didn’t Twenty-seven jobs, including Montana, said that moving key cation, based on 2019 appropri- have to. Both former Interior the director and assistant direc- BLM positions out West will ations. Secretary Ryan Zinke and cur- tors, will work out of the Grand not change the fact that public CAUTIOUSLY rent chief David Bernhardt had Junction headquarters. Seventy- lands policy decisions are made Rangely trustees been keen on the idea of moving OPTIMISTIC four positions were deemed no in Washington, D.C. the agency someplace out West. Erin Ricchio, community longer necessary at the nation- “There are over a dozen organizer for Grand Junction- Bernhardt first announced the al level. “Those positions have other agencies that have some planned move in April 2018 based Conservation Colorado, been allocated to individual influence on how we manage said she’s glad the town will hear from public without naming a location. state offices to carry out their our public lands and those are reap the economic benefits of Balash said that before mission at state, district, and based in Washington, D.C.,” he Bernhardt was confirmed as the move and that new BLM By ROXIE FROMANG Commissioner Jeff Rector in field office levels,” he said. said. “When we talk about deci- employees will get to expe- Special to the Herald Times Oregon. If approved, the facility DOI director, the agency had The remaining 222 jobs will sions that impact those public looked at costs and benefits rience western public lands would have the capacity to export be assigned to state offices asso- lands and folks out West, we’re first-hand. But, she’s wary of RANGELY I Colorado up to 7.8 million metric tons of associated with staying in the ciated with the job. Oregon tim- losing an important component district or leaving. the Trump Administration. “It Northwestern Community liquefied natural gas per year and ber sale positions, for example, in allowing that collaboration won’t actually do much to pro- College (CNCC) President Ron would have a positive impact on “What we found was, will go to Oregon. and that input to happen.” because of the incredibly high tect our treasured public lands Granger told the Rangely Board the natural resource industry in Rio CRITICS OF THE MOVE TIMING AND MONEY as long as we have this current of Trustees they are hoping for Blanco County and other western cost of real estate and lease costs as well as the locality pay Public lands and public O’Neill is also concerned presidential administration in 150 attendees this Saturday at the Colorado counties. employee advocacy groups, about money already spent on place,” she said. seaplane Splash-In. CNCC will Jennifer O’Hearon, case man- differential that employees in the D.C. Metro area receive, such as the Western Values the relocation. WVP claims that The BLM plans to have the be dedicating the seaplane donat- ager for long term care options Project (WVP), the Public Lands $14 million was spent in fiscal relocation complete within the ed to the school’s aviation pro- and caregiver support services that moving the headquarters to another location was going Foundation (PLF), and Public year 2018 on the reorganiza- next 15 months but the agency gram. Everyone is invited to attend for the Colorado Department of Employees for Environmental tion proposal but does not know still does not have a permanent the event, which is held at Kenney Health Care Policy and Financing, to result in a significant savings almost regardless of where we Responsibility (PEER), cite fis- exactly how that money was director. Reservoir and includes a free bar- spoke to the trustees about her role cal discrepancies, lack of trans- spent. “As a matter of fact, there’s becue. See News Briefs on Page in keeping seniors out of nursing might put the headquarters.” Each of the 550 agency posi- parency, and concerns about the Interior has requested anoth- not even a nominee to be the 3A for details. facilities and in the community and impact on decision-making as er $27 million but that has not director of the BLM,” said Jeff Also during public participa- handed out information about the tions that report to Washington, D.C., were sorted, using four reasons to oppose the move. yet been allocated. Ruch. “So a department that’s tion, the board of trustees heard programs she manages. George Stone, board mem- Jeff Ruch, Pacific Director proposing to do major things from Rio Blanco County Economic Macy Morgan and Ethan questions: Is the position nec- essary to deliver the results ber of PLF, a public lands advo- of PEER, a public employee like change its headquarters, Development Coordinator Makala Hacking, representing the Rangely cacy group comprised of retired advocacy group, said that some you would think you’d have Barton, who announced that Hurricanes Swim Team, thanked for its respective national pro- gram? Does it need to be in BLM employees, said he’s con- of the money Interior is using a director that would be mak- Rachel Gates will be her new the trustees for a recent donation cerned that the plan will dilute for the move has already been ing that decision and explaining assistant. They plan on spending towards a planned swim meet. The Washington, D.C.? If not, where is the best place for it to be? The the BLM. “This is highly unusu- allocated and is coming out of it for reasons that are readily time in Rangely each month, with young team members then returned al to dismantle a functioning BLM’s general operating funds. understood both to the employ- days and times to be announced. the donation, stating that a conflict final test was whether the job needed to be close to the BLM headquarters office and, frankly, “Most of these agencies ees and to the public, but that’s Barton also shared her expe- of interest canceled their swim to remove headquarters’ senior have a fair amount of discre- not the case.” rience testifying on behalf of director on a daily basis. u the Jordan Cove Project with See RANGELY, Page 5A a a a Saturday:aa 90s/50saa Mostly Sunny Sunday: 90s/50s Mostly Sunny ... COMING SOON! 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By ROXIE FROMANG Fair serves more public than engineering last week. Crooks gency in that five-month time Special to the Herald Times any other event in Rio Blanco said it was very successful, add- frame. Crooks and the commis- County,” Commissioner Moyer ing that the engineer said “this sioners decided to talk to land- RBC I During work ses- stated. COUNTY BEAT department and GIS picked some owners on the backside of the sions Tuesday in Rangely, the Rio “From my department’s per- contractor to do the fabrication This prompted the commis- fantastic locations.” There were tower site and try to gain access Blanco County Board of County spective, there is no one facility work and install the door at the sioners to call County Attorney only a few towers that had to that way should the need arise. Commissioners heard from that either benefits us or hurts us fairgrounds. Woodruff asked that Todd Starr. Starr determined are be moved around 100 feet and Department of Human County Project Coordinator Eric more than the other because if Road and Bridge be involved so no preferential transfer issues and there will be a tree on BLM Services Director Barb Bofinger Jaquez about a request from the we fall down at Columbine that that they could cut the asphalt that one of Centerline’s engineers that will need the top trimmed gave the commissioners an update Rio Blanco County Fair Board hurts us in Rangely and with the and remove the damaged tin, and who is going out on his own in order to have a direct path to regarding her department. She regarding the installation of an college. If we fall down at the said, “Let’s get it done.” may take on the county’s con- the tower. Crooks also report- said new hire Bobbie Fiscus from overhead door at the Rio Blanco Department of Human Services Communications Director tract. Starr expects to hear back ed that he met with Colorado Rangely is starting her training as County Fairgrounds in Meeker it hurts us with all of the pub- Cody Crooks met with the com- from that engineer in the next few Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Area a case worker. CSTAT data was prior to the county fair. lic,” Jaquez replied, describing missioners about several press- days about whether or not he will Wildlife Manager Bill deVergie still below benchmarks for the Jaquez expressed concerns the other projects underway with- ing issues regarding the coun- allow the county to transfer the about the Oak Ridge tower site county but Bofinger said that all over time constraints to finish in his department. “The biggest ty’s broadband project, the most contract to him. access. CPW will not grant access assessments have been closed on the project before the county issue is manpower and time, and important being news that the Crooks spoke briefly about to anyone between Dec. 1 and time and that they should start to fair begins in approximately two we know that it will take twice as company contracted to do the not being able to access the May 15. Crooks’ concern is how see the numbers increase. CSTAT weeks. long as we think it will.” tower engineering, Centerline Monument Tower site yet, but to attend to that tower—which will be going to an every other “We are here to serve the The commissioners decided could serve up to 40 residential Solutions, filed for bankruptcy on despite this they still completed u See COUNTY, Page 3A public and the Rio Blanco County to let Jaquez seek out a private Friday, July 12. tower site surveys and pathway customers—if there is an emer-

Concert No. 4, August 2, 7 to a.m. to 2 p.m. and the first and third Wednesdays at 9 a.m. in the Meeker 9 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to Recreation Center lounge. Stop by COMMUNITY CALENDAR Fairgrounds. Halden Wofford & 11 a.m. for refreshment, conversation and a Hi*Beams will be performing at this game of cards. n Meeker Summer Rodeo techniques are included. $30 per n Youthfest July 20, noon to 3 p.m. free concert during the Rio Blanco n The Rangely Moms Group Series Thursdays at 7 p.m. at RBC person. Call or text Liz Waters 970- at the Meeker Recreation Center County Fair. ERBM Recreation & meets the first Thursday of each n Real-Tea Roundtable. Join real Fairgrounds. July 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8 274-3794 to confirm or ask questions. lawn. Jump in the bounce house, Park District 970-878-3403. month from 9-11 a.m. at First Baptist estate expert Suzan Pelloni for helpful and 15. $5 at gate, 12 and under at slide on the inflatable water slide Church (207 S. Sunset Ave.) to help hints on buying and selling property. 65+ free! Nightly raffle. n Drop-In Adult Volleyball and zip down the BIG slip-n-slide at n Storytime at the Rangely connect moms in our community. The first Wednesday of the month at Mondays, July 8 through Aug. 12 at this free community event. There will Regional Library Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Any moms who have newborn 7:30 a.m. at Wendll’s. n Gentleman’s Group “Geezer 7 p.m. Adults 16 and older are invited also be free root beer floats! ERBM through elementary aged children are Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. to the outdoor adult drop-in volleyball Recreation & Park District 970-878- n Meeker Lions Club meets welcome to join us for food, fellowship n Free Community Dinner every at the Meeker Veteran’s Community program. Drop-in volleyball at Town 3403. every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 290 and fun. Childcare is provided. The Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at St. James— Center. 290 4th Street. Adults Park will run July 8-August 12 on Fourth St. New members are always first meeting is free. Subsequent Richards’ Hall, Fourth and Park. 55+, stop by for refreshments and Monday evenings from 7pm-8:30pm. n MHS Volleyball Clinic July 30 welcome. It’s a great way to give back meetings are $5. Scholarships are conversation. 970-878-3758. A minimum of four participants must at the Meeker Elementary School to the community and spend time available if needed. n Quilting Group. Tuesdays from arrive by 7:15pm or the program will gym. Free clinic for youth entering with a fun group of people. 1-9 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. n Warrior at Heart men’s prayer be cancelled for the night. ERBM K through eighth grades. K through n Children’s Story Hour All are welcome. Come during hours group. Thursdays from 5:45 to Recreation & Park District 970-878- fourth grade will meet from 10 to n A Night Under Our Stars Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at the that fit your schedule. Bring your 7 a.m. at the Meeker VFW. Non- 3403. 10:45 a.m. and fifth through eighth discussion group for those interested Meeker Public Library. sewing machine and project. Making denominational and non-doctrinal. grade will meet from 11 a.m. to noon. in UFOs, spirits and other strange quilts for the Walbridge Wing and www.waheart.com n Summer Entertainment Series ERBM Recreation & Park District things. Please bring your stories. n Gentleman’s Group meeting hospice care. Concert No. 3, Downtown 970-878-3403. White River Museum, every 2nd every Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the n Meeker Farmer’s Market Pavilion, July 19, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Meeker Recreation Center lounge. n Foot Clinic. Pioneers Hospital Saturday, July 19, 4 to 8 p.m. with Valle Musico, a guitar based band n The Meeker Chamber of Adults 55+, stop by for refreshments Home Health Foot Clinic will be at Summer Entertainment Series with jazz, classical, Latin, and world Commerce is leading a Women’s n Meeker Library Book Club will and conversation. ERBM Recreation MVCC on the second Wednesday and OHV Rendezvous. Downtown fusion musical elements, will be Business Group who get together to be reading “Dancing at the Rascal & Park District 970-878-3403. of each month, to trim toenails of Meeker. performing at this free summer network, brainstorm, share ideas and Fair” by Ivan Doig. We will discuss anyone who has trouble with the concert. Downtown will be full of grow. The next meeting is Tuesday, the book on Monday, Aug. 12 at 1 n Celebrate Recovery meetings task. Please call PMC Home Health n Art On A Kart Master the activities with the Farmers Market, a July 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Meeker p.m. All are welcome to join the fun. every Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at 970-878-9265 to schedule an Masters. Mark your calendar for beer garden, cornhole boards, and a Chamber of Commerce Visitor Meeker Assembly, Fourth and Market appointment. Thank you. the third Thursday of each month bounce house. ERBM Recreation & Center. n Rangely Community Resource Street. Meeker Council of Churches. for an evening of art and friendship. Park District 970-878-3403 Pantry Winter Hours: Mondays from Email events by 5 p.m. Monday to Canvas, paint, drawing and painting n Summer Entertainment Series 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Thursdays from 11 n Game Day for adults 55+ on [email protected]

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ed at the next board meeting. only resolutions from Colorado. COUNTY: n Approved agreements While in Las Vegas, Moyer also with the Department of Human attended the Colorado Caucus u Continued from Page 2A Services to provide mental and the Army Corps of Engineers month reporting. In the county health services to eligible youth meeting. ZOOM ZOOM ... child welfare referral numbers and families; the Area Agency Commissioner Woodruff are down but assessments are on Aging for the White River attended the Basin Round up. Currently there are 11 court Roundup Program. Table meeting in Craig last cases, two finalized adoptions in n Approved Resolution Wednesday. He stopped by town July and one adoption set for July 2019-14, amending the county’s hall, road and bridge and worked 23. Adult protection referrals are building code to “recognize the with the fair board in their request up and the department received important of private property for the garage door. He also three on July 15 alone. There was rights.” attended a sportsmen’s meeting only one adult protective services The amendment states: “For for Big Game Forever; they went case open prior to these referrals. structures that are not primary over subjects such as reintroduc- New applications for assistance residences, the building code tion of wolves and a proposed benefits such as food assistance provisions shall not be applica- mountain lion management plan and medical are up in the coun- ble;” and “Owner’s [sic] have the in populated areas. After talking ty. Three new long term care option of contracting with cer- with several different people applications were received by the tain Private Inspectors approved Woodruff said that real estate is department. by Rio Blanco County, versus moving in Craig and Meeker and Bofinger said the state audited being mandated to use the County that Rangely is seeing an increase the Employment First program Building Official for inspections.” in construction. which is currently managed by “Work exempt from permit” Commissioner Rector lost the state on behalf of Rio Blanco now includes new structures that his mother and was helping with County. She fears that they may are not or will not be used as her final wishes last week. He want the county to take the pro- primary residences, as well as thanked the community for gram over in the future and will all building upgrades to existing everything, Moyer for attending keep the commissioners abreast structures. The resolution, in its the meeting in Las Vegas on his of that situation. entirety, is available at: tiny.cc/ behalf and .the HT for honoring COURTESY PHOTO Front desk contacts are rbccodes his mother’s life in the paper. The Two-hundred seventeen Enduro riders ranging in age from seven to 72 rode in the increasing in regards to public Each commissioner gave Rio Blanco County Board of first Flattops Enduro motorcycle race last Saturday. The racer from farthest away health but Bofinger said that it an update on business they had County Commissioners meeting was from British Columbia. is understandable with Public attended to over the past week. was adjourned at 11:49 a.m. Health Nurse Alice Harvey in Commissioner Moyer Meeker two days and Rangely attended the State Historical two days each week. Preservation Fund seminar to White River Roundup has find out what kind of grants had fluctuating numbers but there were available and learned their has been a slight increase in the funding comes from gaming at homebound meals. Black Hawk/Central City/Cripple In the regular meeting, the Creek. He was interested in pro- commissioners: moting Rio Blanco County’s n Approved a letter from Native American history with the board to the Federal Energy grant funds, but the grants are to Regulatory Commission in sup- be used for buildings and educa- port of the Jordan Cove Energy Low Prices tion only. He is still looking into Project and Pacific Connector it as a possibility. Gas Pipeline. Moyer traveled to Las Vegas, n Commissioners moved Nevada, to attend the National to open a full-time administrative Association of Counties annu- assistant position. al meeting and represented the 20-24 oz. Food Club n Opened bids for the three resolutions Commissioner RBC 5 Stock Pass 5 Replacement Rector had sponsored. All three Ketchup Project to be reviewed and award- were approved and were also the $ 09 24 - .5 lt. Food Club NEWS BRIEFS 1 Spring Water 99 Meeker OHV Rally/Rodeo July 18-19 GROCERY 8 oz. Food Club $ MEEKER | Bring your friends, and family to the Wagon 2 Wheel OHV Rendezvous this weekend, with an OHV expo, 15.25-16.25 oz. Betty Crocker Cheese Singles guided trail rides, prize drawings. OHV Poker Run, OHB rodeo, live music, food and fun. For the complete schedule, visit CAKE MIX ...... 99¢ https://www.wagonwheeltrails.org/home/rendezvous-event/ 18.3-19.9 oz. Betty Crocker PRODUCE meeker-event--wagon-wheel-ohv-rendezvous BROWNIE MIX ...... 99¢ $ 12-16 oz. Betty Crocker Fresh $ fo r $ 99 Meeker Moving Forward Pop-Up ...... /lb. FROSTING ...... 2 for 3 3 5 CHERRIES 1 MEEKER | Join us for the first Meeker Moving Forward 14 oz. Food Club On the Cob Pop-Up Event! $ 09 $ 99 ...... CORN ...... for WHAT: Meeker Farmers Market Pop-Up Event MUSTARD 1 12 3 10 oz. Food Club FROZEN Red Cluster WHEN: Friday, July 19, 2019 | 4:00-7:00 pm 09 $ ...... /lb. WHERE: Downtown Meeker - on Main Street between 5th RELISH ...... 1 56 oz. Red Button TOMATOES 99¢ and 6th Street 6 oz. Food Club $ 99 Fresh ICE CREAM ...... $ WHY: Share your thoughts on Meeker’s future with us at the 3 ...... for OLIVES ...... 99¢ 12 oz. Food Club Concentrate LIMES 5 1 Meeker Farmers Market Pop-Up Event. We will have a booth 22 oz. Bush’s Best $ Jalapeño set up at the Farmers Market along with a number of fun and $ FROZEN JUICE ...... 4 for 5 for PEPPERS ...... /lb. interactive activities that will enable you to share your input. BAKED BEANS ...... 2 4 24.5-42 oz. Marie Callender’s 89¢ 2 lb. Food Club $ 99 Roma ...... $ 99 FROZEN PIES 5 ...... /lb. Hwy. 13 Project Update PANCAKE MIX ...... 12 oz. 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Betty Crocker 99 house in Rangely, Colorado, on Saturday July 20, between 8 $ $ 49 $ BACON...... /lb. ... fo r 1 PLUMS 1 a.m. and 5 p.m. SUDDENLY SALAD 4 5 15 oz. Oscar Mayer Classic Beef Fresh Whole Colorado Northwestern Community College, Rio Blanco 6 oz. Blue Diamond Assorted $ 99 $ 99 UNCURED FRANKS ...... /lb. County, the Town of Rangely, Rangely Chamber of Commerce, ...... 2 PINEAPPLE 89¢ ALMONDS 2 16 oz. Oscar Mayer Bunch Rio Blanco Water Conservation District and Colorado Seaplane 17 oz. Huy Fong $ 99 Initiative are tco-hosting this event to highlight CNCC’s Aviation $ 49 CHEESE DOGS ...... 2 GREEN ONIONS 59¢ Technology Flight Program and its recent expansion to include SRIRACHA 2 9 oz. Oscar Mayer Deli Shaved seaplane training and certification. The day’s events will include 16 oz. Kraft $ 99 $ 99 HONEY HAM ...... 2 Seedless presentations by CNCC faculty and staff regarding the college’s SALAD DRESSINGS ...... 1 unique aviation program, a seminar on aquatic nuisance 6 ct. Simply Done Ultra Strong species (ANS) prevention and decontamination, a “splash-in” $ 99 BATH TISSUE ...... at Kenney Reservoir by several seaplanes, and the official 5 Watermelon presentation to CNCC of a Lake model seaplane, donated to BAKERY the program by Carl Mattson of Denver. 16 oz. Beehive DAIRY $ Water Law in a Nutshell July 20 HOT DOG BUNS ...... 2 for 4 RANGELY | The White River and Douglas Creek 52 oz. Simply Lemonade or 16 oz. Rocky Mountain Premium Conservation Districts are hosting a seminar on all aspects $ $ LIMEADE ...... 2 fo r 5 HOT DOG BUNS...... 2 for 4 of the law related to water rights and ditch rights as applied 5.3 oz. Dannon 18 oz. Rocky Mountain Premium in Colorado with former attorney Aaron Clay at the Rangely $ Fire Protection District Training Center (2121 E. Main) on GREEK YOGURT ...... 99¢ HAMBURGER BUNS .... 2 for 4 $ 16 oz. La Mexicana 18 oz. Beehive Saturday, July 20 from 12-5 p.m. Registration includes lunch $ 29 $ and materials. $35 at the door. Stop by the conservation district SALSA ...... 2 HAMBURGER BUNS .... 2 for 4 office at 351 7th St. in Meeker, Nichols Store in Rangely, or mail 3 lbs./ payment to PO Box 837, Meeker, Colorado, 81641. For more 1 information call 970-878-9838 or visit www.whiterivercd.com. Rally Colorado July 26-27 RANGELY | Racers will be in Rangely next weekend, racing in a qualifying road road for the Rally America National WATT’S RANCH MARKET Series 2019. The races will be run on county roads east of Rangely. For entrance fees please go the organizer’s website 970.878.5868 n 271 E. MARKET n MEEKER, COLORADO at http://rally-america.com/events. To participate in the race Open seven days a week n 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday n 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday contact Matt Levitt, for viewing information contact the Rangely Chamber of Commerce at [email protected]. n n SINCE 1955 Prices effective July 18 through July 24, 2019 u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 4A NEWS Thursday, July 18, 2019

EDITOR’S COLUMN GUEST COLUMN Milestones, trolls and spills Volunteers: Thank you all By NIKI TURNER enough. By KAYE SULLIVAN such as food and security, and your butt off and missing time [email protected] continue to contribute more than OK. He’s Special to the Herald Times safely set off those awesome with your family. their share) and do not assume entitled to fireworks. Every day, not just July 4th, because someone has done the s I write this, I’m basking his opinion, MEEKER I Meeker’s July Did you know our firefighters Meeker thrives on volunteers. job before, s/he is willing to do in the cozy glow of and may 4 myriad of activities reminded were up at 5:30 a.m. on July 4 Our churches, our service it again. Abirthday greetings from even have a me of the astounding number of washing down Main Street? Yup! organizations, and individuals n Express your thanks. Public friends and family that rolled in point, but by volunteers who make this holiday Their goal is to assure that children support those in need. Bereaved recognition, a handwritten note, via text, phone, social media and refusing to special. Just think of the veterans picking up candy from the parade families receive food from or a phone call are simple and in person Tuesday. I’m officially interact with who marched with our nation’s don’t also gather up trash. Their Meeker’s awesome cooks. Folks inexpensive ways to say thanks to seven in reverse dog years now, the ADA flags, the creators and drivers of day ends at cemetery hill around at the Wing get visitors, music, your volunteers. which I’ve decided is good way or with the and birthday parties. Our youth floats, musicians, the ever fun sunset providing safety for the VOLUNTEERS: to start measuring my age. newspaper benefit from volunteers who can-can dancers and that’s just fireworks. And, they are on call n Ask questions if the request Birthdays and anniversaries, openly, the sender of the emails support their activities and many a sample of volunteering at the all day should an emergency arise. is unclear. Find out what you besides giving us an opportunity devalues his own argument. receive scholarships. The roll call parade. My husband and I chatted are getting into. If you have to reach out to one another with Anyway, we can all debate from of volunteering is nearly endless Members of our many charitable with the firefighters during the limitations, speak up early. words of kindness, which is here till doomsday whether the and thrives on individuals’ organizations work extremely pancake breakfast and it was n Show up as promised; be always a good thing in a world sentence Mr. Gates received was willingness to give of their time hard to provide breakfasts, fascinating to learn how they responsible. If you said yes, you filled with hatred and cruelty, too lenient. (See Page 5A for and talents. lunches, pies, drinks and many select the fireworks and all the said yes. provide a chance to review how story.) So, a few thoughts about the other services during Range Call. early planning involved. Yes, it n If emergencies occur and we got where we are and where Many of these good works are is a lot of work; yes, they get volunteer process: we want to go. n n n you can’t show, give notice as returned to our community with paid (and there are also many ORGANIZATIONS: early as possible and explain why. In three weeks the HT will Our house came with a nifty scholarships to our local youth volunteer firefighters who roll out turn 135. A few weeks later we’ll security nightlight on the electric n Be very clear if the job is n Don’t slack. Some one and financial support to non-profit as needed); but most of all they a one-time versus re-occurring and perhaps the community is celebrate our third anniversary pole in the alley. organizations. are proud and happy to serve our as owners. It’s a good time to Hubby hated it. He likes to go event that means a long-term depending on you. Be ready and Along with those who freely community. commitment. (ongoing meetings be there. examine where we’ve come from, outside and look at the stars. volunteer, there are also many I salute them and all those and where we need to go to keep I liked the light. I tend to for example) Most of all, let us be very city/county/retail employees who who give of their time/talents to n Define the parameters. How thankful for a community that can our community newspaper alive be a fan of those emblems of make our holiday special. I have work long or weird hours to make many hours? Physical challenges? take great pride in hosting many for the next generation. civilization like security lighting this holiday safe and fun. Yes, worked on many holidays and and sidewalks. Last week, Preparation required? events that depend on volunteers. n n n they are paid, but also work extra it is not very joyous to watch n Don’t take advantage of unbeknownst to me, hubby everyone else celebrating and A hearty thanks you to everyone hard to make our town look great, people (especially those who who contributes in any way What is with people who like asked for the security light to be provide much needed amenities relaxing while you are working to pester others via email but removed. I didn’t notice. won’t talk on the phone or reveal Until Saturday night, when I their names and locations? I got was wending my way home from an email this week, attached to next door, tripped over a tent GUEST COLUMN a chain of emails between an stake hubby and the grandkids individual whose name comes left in the walking path, and went up as “Centurylink Customer” *splat*. Glasses flew off, phone and our assistant DA. He doesn’t tumbled, knees and hands hit the The importance of positive self-talk think the punishment doled out dirt. Not injured. Just spittin' mad. to the purveyor of exotic sheep Lesson learned? Don’t take By JILL DAVIS We are experts in sec- deserve any We all have them even when hunts near Dinosaur was harsh the light in your life for granted. Peer Services Coordinator ond-guessing decisions and find- better. they are not easy to recognize. ing ourselves in a cycle of what- I final- Name two or three that you can RBC I Life can be full of ifs. Each day is chock-full of ly learned I see in yourself now. moments that leave you wonder- decisions. Some are seemingly could change 4. Talk with someone you SUPPORT LOCAL JOURNALISM ing why you made the choices insignificant, like what color shirt this, and trust. HT1885.COM/SUBSCRIBE you made. should I wear or what goes bet- it was so When you are seeing some- ter with pork roast? Others bear empower- thing one way, the insights of more weight, such as what’s the ing! These another can help you put things best town to move to or who are the keys into perspective. would make the best life part- that I used It’s all right if things don’t ner? Even the most thought-out to change Jill Davis always end up the way you’d decisions can have outcomes that that para- hoped or planned. Life happens. leave us with negative feelings digm: Not all choices made are the about ourselves that lead to neg- 1. Recognize negative self- best ones, and not all are mis- ative internal dialogues that then talk early. takes. How we relate to our- lead to negative beliefs about our It was easy to offer encourag- selves impacts how we relate to capabilities to navigate even the ing words to those I cared about our circumstances and vice versa. smallest scenarios. and save the hurtful words for Mistakes are part of being human, I remember this cycle all too myself. Why were they accept- they can be tools that move us well. ed without question? Moreover, forward or weapons used to keep When I recall my life, I see why did I offer them without ourselves feeling less than we what seems like an endless bar- hesitation? We are not any less really are. rage of insults directed towards important than those we offer car- Season your self-talk with myself that kept me steeped in the ing words to. Let this truth in. grace and pepper your day with narrative that I was a failure and You may have heard negativity patience, you are more than worth not worthwhile. 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RBC I A months-long Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigation of a private hunt- ing ranch near the northwest Colorado community of Dinosaur began with the discovery of sev- eral prohibited exotic sheep spe- cies on the property and ended with last month’s conviction of the business owner from Utah. On June 19, Vernal resident Michael Gates, 34, owner of DJ Rams LLC pleaded guilty to his crime in a Rio Blanco County courtroom. He received a one- year deferred judgment sentence for possession of prohibited, CPW PHOTO non-native sheep. In addition, he profit.” officers received a tip from an must pay fines and court costs Wildlife officials say the informant that had seen a social totaling over $1,400 and perform prohibition is needed to protect media post featuring the illegal 60 hours of useful public service. native wildlife from hybridization sheep Gates had brought to the He was also assessed five sus- with non-native species, avert ranch. pension points against his hunt- COURTESY PHOTO the potential spread of disease “Protecting native wildlife Pioneers Medical Center hosted six community members as part of their nurse aide class. ing and fishing privileges. In the to native sheep populations and and local domestic sheep opera- future, he must comply with all During the class students have 34 hours of instruction and another 48 hours of clinical prevent severe damage to habitat. tions is of utmost importance to practice as well as 22 hours in lab practice. All who complete the class are then eligible CPW and Colorado Department “If they had escaped, these CPW and Colorado Department to take the State of Colorado Certified Nurse Aide test to officially become a CNA. Back of Agriculture inspections and prohibited sheep could all survive of Agriculture,’’ said Northwest row: Brinda Johnson, Chantel Poole; front row, Kayla Crawford, Makenna Burke, Lorena requirements or risk additional in Colorado’s harsh climate,” said Regional Manager JT Romatzke. Martinez and Abby Sitzman. fines and the potential loss of his Martinez. “The disease issue is “Our officers will do whatever operation. a major concern, as well as the is necessary to protect both by Officers say Gates illegally potential impacts to native habitat vigorously enforcing Colorado’s imported and possessed several and all of the native species that laws.” exotic sheep species for his cli- depend on it.” Martinez thanked Deputy ents to hunt, including Mouflon Comics coming to Rangely Elks Martinez says the biggest District Attorney Jessica King for sheep hybrids, Texas Dall sheep threat would be to the native her work on the case. Collins as well as New Mexico Sarasota to San Diego and defi- and Painted Desert sheep, all pro- population of Rocky Mountain To anonymously provide Special to the Herald Times hibited in Colorado. bighorn sheep within nearby and Los Angeles. She currently nitely to the North too. information about a wildlife runs a show once a month in Fort The Benevolent and Protective “Based on our investigation, Dinosaur National Monument, violation, the public can contact RANGELY I The Rangely Mr. Gates knew these sheep were and to domestic sheep within Elks Lodge is at it again. Last Collins at the East Coast bar. She Order of Elks (BPOE: also often Operation Game Thief at 877- loves to travel and loves slinging known as the Elks Lodge or sim- prohibited but that did not stop neighboring sheep-grazing allot- 265-6648. Rewards are available month they introduced Rangely him,” said Wildlife Officer Nate ments. to their first annual Brewfest and jokes! ply The Elks) is an American fra- if the information leads to an Since his splash onto the com- ternal order founded in 1868 Martinez. “He decided to risk the Officers learned of the illegal arrest or conviction. in the month of July they have health of our native wildlife and sheep last summer after wildlife scheduled a comedy night for July edy scene nearly a decade ago, originally as a social club in New local domestic sheep simply for 27 at 7 p.m. at the Lodge. The Vincent Vigil has been wowing York City. The Elks is a 501(c)8 event is for the public—21 years audiences with his conversational and locally is known for their old and up—and costs $10 per and anecdotal style. When he’s high school scholarship program, person or $15 per couple. The not opening for big names such as Christmas basket program, and RANGELY: three comedian line-up promises Pablo Fransisco, Felipe Esparza, their annual community Easter u Continued from Page 1A the trees and flowers on Main Marlo Coates, owner of to be a very entertaining time for and Carlos Mencia, you’ll see Egg hunt held at Elks Park. Come Street. They relocated flowers Colorado CPA, presented the audience members. Vincent on his Right Kind Of out and enjoy a night of comedy meet and they were unable to use and trees impacted by the CDOT results of a 2018 Audited Financial Rosa Mariposa Martinez has Crazy tour at stops all throughout and help support an important the funds. project. She and her crew also Statement for the Town of Rangely. been in the comedy business the midwest. community organization on July Suzanne Tornell, a resident rehabbed the White River Village In short, Colorado CPA gave the since June 2011. She’s performed Dickey Bill Wagner loves the 27. at White River Village, thanked garden area which was overgrown Town of Rangely an “unmodi- at Comedy Works downtown sound of laughter and since he the trustees and the Town of with weeds and dilapidated. Mayor fied opinion,” meaning that they Denver and Comedy Works South can’t hear very well it has to be Rangely for providing a “won- Shaffer thanked Miller for all of did not find anything materially as well as the Denver Improv. loud so he knows he is doing a derful, safe area for low income her hard work, especially with wrong with their financial state- She has been all over from good job. He is performing stand seniors.” Tornell, previously a weed control code enforcement. ments. Key moved to approve the Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort up all over the U.S.A., from longtime resident of Las Vegas, Town Manager Piering then financial statement as presented Nevada, spoke about the hard spoke about the CDOT Pedestrian and Hacking seconded the motion, HHHHHHHHHHHHH work of the town employees and Improvement project and the which passed unanimously. H H her appreciation for what they do. Aerospace Road Show during her Trustee Geer moved to H VERNAL H According to Town Manager update. She said the CDOT project appoint Don Reed to serve on the H H Lisa Piering the turn out for a June crew did a nice job clearing out White River Planning Advisory H 27 workshop with Master’s stu- the cones over the Fourth of July Committee. The committee will H CINEMAS dents from University of Colorado weekend and reported that, “The guide the process of determin- H H H PLEASE check daily to H was very diverse. Business own- Aerospace Road Show was very ing whether county citizens want assure accurate ers, residents and leaders of sev- interesting and I had some good to pursue an Integrated Water H H eral different organizations came conversations about getting infor- Management Plan. H movie times H together to give their input on a mation to them (the vendors) and H HHHHHH H potential design for Main Street. made sure that they know what H H we have to offer. They were very More info.: www.vernalcinemas.com Janet Miller stated in her H 435-789-6139 H supervisor report she had 33 weed impressed with the internet and H HHHHHH H control code violations in June they all loved the look of our com- H Evening Ticket Prices Children (2-11) $6 H that had been closed because the munity and we had lots of com- H Adult (12-59) $8 • Senior (60+) $6 H residents had been compliant. The pliments for Meeker and Rangely, Matinee Prices Children (2-11) $6 H Adult (12-59) $8 • Senior (60+) $6 H department has been busy weed- which is a testament to the place H ing town property and watering that we love and appreciate.” H Please add $1 surcharge for 3D movies RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER H HHHHHHHHHHHNote: ALL 3-D movies will H Newman named to Honor Roll at OSU MEEKER I Meeker High School alumnus Elijah T. Newman has been named to the Honor Roll at Oregon State University for spring 2019. Newman is a freshman studying biohealth sciences. u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 6A NEWS Thursday, July 18, 2019

Protecting yourself on the internet: ‘Walter’ gets helicopter ride to new home Special to the Herald Times the unsolicited Microsoft Support scam RANGELY I The fossilized remains of the dinosaur dubbed By BRETT DEARMAN sure your important accounts “Walter,” found just outside of [email protected] are safe. DO NOT use your Rangely in 2014 by a Colorado breached computer to change Northwestern Community RBC I For some time your passwords! If the bad guys College (CNCC) professor, were now, scammers have been are still watching, they’ll be able airlifted to a federal repository impersonating Microsoft to collect your new passwords on the CNCC Craig Campus Technical Support in an attempt to the second you change them. Thursday, July 11, where steal your personal information. Either use a different computer they will join the duck-billed Please let me try to put this into to access your accounts, or make dinosaur’s skull and limbs. perspective… Having worked in voice contact with the entities The specimen is already a help desk environment for a (banks, shopping sites, etc.) and noteworthy in the paleontology number of the early years of my have them work with you to community for its discovery of career, let me assure you that secure your accounts. Banks are skin-like impressions. Johnson help desk personnel are NOT especially sensitive to this issue and her collaborators hope that prone to soliciting more work may get a pop-up message on and are almost always anxious to the skin-like impressions found for themselves. Microsoft has your browser with a warning that help. The next step is to secure are indeed preserved skin. its hands full dealing with all Microsoft has identified your your computer by making sure Following a deployment to COURTESY PHOTO their incoming calls, much less computer as being infected with a the remote access software has The last of the fossilized remains of 'Walter,' a 74 million year the Dry Woman Fire in Dinosaur old hadrosaur found outside of Rangely in 2014, were trans- making calls to unsuspecting nasty piece of malware and they been removed. This can be a National Park, the Colorado ported to a Federal repository at the Craig campus of Colorado customers to report a problem. will assist you in dealing with little daunting, so don’t hesitate Division of Fire Prevention Northwestern Community College last week. It would be nice if they would it by calling a toll-free number. to ask for help from someone and Control (DFPC) Montrose do that (maybe), but they don’t. What’s worse is that the pop-up with a little more experience. helitack crew, aided by the Bureau Even major corporations that won’t go away until you deal Essentially, you need to search of Land Management (BLM), at CNCC because the Bureau property along the large western pay exorbitant fees for Microsoft with the “problem”. This isn’t the list of installed applications on assisted Colorado Northwestern of Land Management designated interior Cretaceous seaway “Platinum Support” don’t get that entirely true because you can your system, identify the remote Community College (CNCC) the Craig campus a federal extending from the Arctic Ocean kind of treatment. close the browser and restart it access application and uninstall paleontologists to recover fossil fossil repository—the Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico. Here’s how the scam works; which makes the pop-up go away, it. A couple of applications that remains of the large 74 million Northwestern Field Museum— “Northwestern Colorado You receive an unsolicited phone but it’s just temporary. What has seems to be popular in this regard year old dinosaur from the for the storage and study of fossil is an incredibly understudied call from someone identifying happened is that your computer are TeamViewer or LogMeIn. hadrosaur family. materials, including Walter, area and the quality of Walter’s themselves as a Microsoft has in fact been breached by Unless you’re paying for an “This was a great opportunity collected by the college. preservation is very exciting,” employee (or something to that something referred to as a PUP online support service, you don’t to not only support CNCC, but Under the direction of said molecular paleontologist affect). They proceed to advise (Potentially Unwanted Program). need these apps installed on your simultaneously conduct wildland Elizabeth “Liz” Johnson, curator and quarry crew chief Tyler you that your personal computer It’s so innocuous that most anti- computer. Once any possible firefighter-helicopter training,” of paleontology and science Bridges. is infected with some sort of malware systems don’t even remote access applications have said Vince Welbaum, DFPC faculty at CNCC, students, Once back at CNCC, students evil malware and they want to bother dealing with it. They been uninstalled, then flush your Aviation Unit Chief. community members, volunteers enrolled in science classes are assist you in eliminating this will identify it as a PUP, but will browser’s cache (as mentioned Today’s lift marks a milestone and children all participated in given the opportunity to free dangerous threat. Depending on wait for you to decide what you in a previous article). This still in a five-year journey from unearthing Walter while working fossils from the jacket, clean how willing you are to cooperate, want to do with it. What makes doesn’t guarantee that the pop-up discovery to recovery as the DFPC beside an experienced, mostly them and study them. they may ask you for a “nominal it so hard to get rid of is that this won’t come back on its own, but helitack crew using a Bell 205++ female, team. “There are no other fee” for their assistance and all PUP has the ability to generate at least you’re secure. Make sure Huey helicopter with a 100ft Excavation of the relatively community colleges in the you have to do is provide them the described pop-up and then that your anti-virus/anti-malware long line and remote hook to lift intact dinosaur was done during nation that we know of that with your credit card number and change the name of the program system is up to date. If the the two plaster covered jackets summer dig experiences operated are a paleontology repository,” they’ll handle the “dirty work” that created it. Here today, gone pop-up continues to reappear, using cargo nets; estimated to through CNCC Community Johnson said. (pun intended). If you present tomorrow. It’s a real moving here’s a good article on how to weigh more than 1,000 pounds Education. Many of the jackets, Colorado Northwestern yourself as being somewhat target and it can sometimes be track it down and eliminate it… each and containing the bulk weighing between 400-650 Community College—with skeptical, they may simply offer hard to eliminate. It’s a true https://www.bleepingcomputer. of the fossilized remains, from pounds each, were removed with campuses in Rangely and Craig to take remote control of your annoyance, but not particularly com/virus-removal/remove- the quarry onto flatbed trailers the help of CNCC’s athletic teams is located in the heart of the computer deal with the problem. harmful unless you take the bait tech-support-scam-popups-in- for transportation to a federal up cliffs and hostile terrain. “Dinosaur Diamond”—some If you let them take remote and make the call to the faux- your-browser The article touts repository located on CNCC’s Today’s lift aided in the of the richest fossil beds in control of your computer, they Microsoft support center. an anti-malware system called Craig campus. removal of the chest, large pelvis Northwest Colorado and a short then install their own flavor of Because a lot of people “Malwarebytes” which is a The dinosaur was first bones, and many vertebra. The distance from Dinosaur National spyware that collects anything are trusting souls, this scam is really good system and they found by science instructor skull and limbs have already Monument. Summer digs are of intrinsic value and upload it pretty effective. If you took the have a fully functional trial-ware Ellis Thompson-Ellis and her been removed. offered to any person with a to their server, even while you’re bait, made the call and allowed version that you can download husband, Josh Ellis, when their The cliff terrace that housed passion for fossils with the option still on the phone with them. the scammers to access your and use for 30 days. There are Great Dane, named Walter, chose Walter for millions of years is to earn college credit. The next This scenario can also arise is computer, you have some work other systems referenced in the to rest beside a piece of the an exposed layer of the Mesa dig is scheduled for June 2020 a slightly different way. Instead to do but don’t panic. The first article, but Malwarebytes usually dinosaur’s exposed leg bone. Verde formation. It was formed in a newly discovered quarry of an unsolicited phone call, you thing you need to do is make does the trick. The fossils are able to during the late Cretaceous period on public lands managed by the remain in northwest Colorado when Rangely was ocean-front Bureau of Land Management.

Be on the look out for Social Security scam callers Special to the Herald Times is a scammer. Every time. The real SSA number is 1-800-772-1213, but RBC I Local residents have reported calls scammers are putting that number in the caller from “local” numbers stating their Social Security ID. If you’re worried about what the caller says, numbers, and benefits, are at risk. These calls are hang up and call 1-800-772-1213 to speak to the scams. Here’s what to know: real SSA. Even if the wait time is long, confirm Your Social Security number is not about to be with the real SSA before responding to one of suspended. You don’t have to verify your number these calls. to anyone who calls out of the blue. And your bank Never give any part of your Social Security accounts are not about to be seized. number to anyone who contacts you. Or your bank SSA will never call to threaten your benefits or account or credit card number. tell you to wire money, send cash, or put money on If you get one of these calls, tell the FTC at ftc. gift cards. Anyone who tells you to do those things gov/complaint.

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WATT'S RANCH MARKET Hurricanes head to Western Slope League Championships 271 E. Market, Meeker 878-5868 Special to the Herald Times Brent Cantrell (15 & over boys) RANGELY I Last week- 50 freestyle 35.41 WHITE RIVER end the Rangely Hurricanes 100 freestyle 1:25.17 CONVENIENCE traveled to Grand Junction for 100 breaststroke 1:57.10 793 Market St., Meeker the 2019 Western Slope League 100 butterfly 1:45.83 Championships (WSL). 878-5353 Alivia Green (11-12 girls) The Hurricanes had 11 swim- 50 freestyle 50.79 WHITE RIVER mers at this meet where more 100 freestyle 2:01.97 than 300 athletes competed, 50 backstroke 1:05.09 ELECTRIC representing 16 teams from the ASSOCIATION, INC. 100 backstroke 2:26.43 Western Slope. WSL is held at 50 breaststroke 1:05.40 233 Sixth Street, Meeker the Colorado Mesa University El 50 butterfly 1:10.42 878-5041 Pomar Natatorium. This pool is 50 meters long, which makes it Ethan Hacking (9-10 boys) the largest pool the Hurricanes 100 freestyle 2:03.33 have swam in this summer. 50 breaststroke 1:09.85 As the first championship meet 50 butterfly 1:08.01 YOUR BUSINESS HERE! of the summer the Hurricanes per- SPONSOR YOUR HOME formed exceptionally well. Time MacKenzie Manchester TEAM FOR $12.50/week! was dropped on almost every race (13-14 girls) swam and a lot of goals were met. 50 freestyle 39.03 "I could not be more proud of the 100 freestyle 1:33.50 hard work and dedication these 100 backstroke 1:39.43 athletes have shown this summer 100 butterfly 2:04.04 and the results at this champi- onship meet," said head coach Chloe Noel (11-12 girls) Bethany Green. 50 freestyle 46.95 100 freestyle 1:56.81 50 backstroke 50.20 Peyton Armstrong (11-12 boys) 50 breaststroke 57.15 50 freestyle 38.02 100 breaststroke 2:00.87 100 freestyle 1:29.60 TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTO 200 breaststroke 4:30.71 200 freestyle 3:25.11 Timothy Scoggins competed at the Western Slope League Championships in Grand Junction with 50 butterfly 57.09 50 backstroke 47.72 10 of his Rangely Hurricanes teammates. 50 breaststroke 49.55 Colton Noel (15 & over boys) 100 breaststroke 1:47.65 50 freestyle 33.29 200 breaststroke 3:37.16 100 freestyle 1:14.51 100 breaststroke 1:36.76 100 freestyle 1:21.28 ALLIANCE ENERGY 50 butterfly 54.18 200 freestyle 2:48.81 Timothy Scoggins 200 breaststroke 3:31.97 100 backstroke 1:39.06 100 backstroke 1:27.84 (15 & over boys) 100 butterfly 1:33.61 100 breaststroke 1:29.81 SERVICE, LLC Annika Cantrell (13-14 girls) 200 backstroke 3:11.45 50 freestyle 29.69 200 IM 3:07.50 200 breaststroke 3:21.98 417 E. Main, Rangely 50 freestyle 39.27 100 breaststroke 1:44.17 100 freestyle 1:07.82 675-3010 100 freestyle 1:36.55 200 breaststroke 3:40.28 200 freestyle 2:40.04 Addy Thayn (8 & under girls) Mary Scoggins (15 & over girls) 100 backstroke 1:40.45 100 butterfly 1:35.44 100 backstroke 1:22.47 25 freestyle 23.12 50 freestyle 32.95 BANK OF THE 100 breaststroke 1:57.09 200 IM 3:07.80 200 backstroke 3:02.86 25 backstroke 26.14 SAN JUANS 222 W. Main, Rangely 675-2222 Rangely 27 Hole

COLORADO CPA Scramble Results ALL-STATE PANTHERS ... SERVICES Special to the Herald Times 118 W. Main, Rangely 675-2222 RANGELY I Saturday, July 13 the Rangely Golf Course SILVER SAGE RV & hosted the 2019 27-Hole Scramble, MOBILE HOME PARK there were nine four-person teams competing this year. The results 314 E. Main, Rangely are as follows: 675-2259 First Gross: Nate Greene, Cody Weddle, Nolan Massey and URIE ROCK COMPANY Matt Hauer, all of Vernal, Utah— 2424 E. Main St., Rangely Par of 85 675-5766 First Net: Riar Geer of Fruita, Colo, Luke Geer, Gary Denny, and URIE TRUCKING Kacey Denny of Rangely—Par of 82 2424 E. Main St., Rangely Both of the second place 675-5766 teams won in playoff. Second Gross: Eric Hejl of W.C. STRIEGEL Longmont, Colorado, Terrell Lowry 17030 Hwy. 64, Rangely of Salt Lake City, Utah, Chris Hejl 675-8444 and Trey Robie of Rangely—Par of 93 Second Net: Teresa Broderick, Julian Mendoza, Leilanie Morgan and Rob Morgan of Rangely— Score of 83 YOUR BUSINESS HERE! The next tournament at the SPONSOR YOUR HOME Rangely Golf Course will be the 27 TEAM FOR $12.50/week! COURTESY PHOTO Hole Two-Man Scramble on July Rangely Jr./Sr. High School football players Drew Brannan, Tristan Moore and Grady Neilson played in the Colorado All- 27, sign-ups required by Friday, State game at Adam's State University on June 4, 2019. July 26 at 5 p.m. ◆ RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 2B SPORTS Thursday, July 18, 2019 MEEKER SOFTBALL ...

TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTO Judd Harvey aged up this year and is swimming with the 13 and up group. He led both relay races and earned points in all of his events during the last two regular meets of the season.

TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTOS (Left) Kate Lockwood placed sixth in Montrose against tough competition. (Center) Addie Knowles posted personal bests for several races and took second in the 50 backstroke in Montrose and fourth in the 200 breaststroke in the WSL Championships. (Right) Hailey Knowles was the high point earner for the girls and brought home fourth in Montrose. Marlins to host home meet this Saturday in Meeker By TIFFANY JEHOREK Summer Championships have individual medley. Dexter then Special to the Herald Times qualifying times for the majority of went on to the WSL in nine events, their events, and Meeker qualified placing as high as third place in the MEEKER I The Meeker every team member who wanted 400 freestyle. Marlins participated in the last to attend in multiple races. Many Tucker Chinn was high point two regular season swim meets. teams across western Colorado are earner for the team at both the They traveled to Montrose the last year-round swimming clubs, while Montrose meet and WSL. He swam week of June for the Montrose the Meeker Marlins begin pre-sea- nine individual events in Montrose Marlins Summer Open, a three-day son in April. The team is very and brought all first and second meet, then went to Grand Junction competitive. place medals home. Tucker won July 12-14 for the Western Slope Four-year-old Fletcher Chinn first place in the 50 backstroke, League Summer Championships. is in his first year and swam three 100 butterfly, 50 breaststroke, and Both meets had teams from across races in Montrose, the 25 freestyle, the 50 freestyle. In Grand Junction the western slope of Colorado and 25 backstroke, and 25 breaststroke. he took second in the 400 free, 100 in these meets swimmers ages 13 He took 2.86 seconds off of his backstroke, 50 butterfly, 100 fly, and up are heated together and 25 freestyle. At the WSL Fletcher and 50 back, each time only to be those ages 13, 14, and 15 have an swam two events, the 25 back and bested by a year-round swimmer, opportunity to swim with fierce 25 free. no seasonal swimmers. competition, giving them some Dexter Chinn aged up this year, Addie Knowles swam 10 races times to strive for. It is not uncom- he took a combined time of 6.63 during the open, swimming per- mon for swimmers to be competing seconds off of the nine races he sonal bests in nine of the races and at the college level and swimming swam in the Marlin open, earned taking off a combined 50.64 sec- in Western Slope League with times points in all his races and took onds. Knowles took second in the just under world records. The WSL second in the 25 freestyle and 100 50 backstroke. The field of 11-12 year-old girls, much larger than boys and the older girls, Knowles Donate A Boat brought home fourth in the 200 breastroke at the WSL, earning 15 or Car Today! of the 34 total points for the girls team. Judd Harvey is the youngest of the oldest, aging up this year “2-Night Free Vacation!” and swimming with the 13 and EMMA KNEZ PHOTOS up group. Harvey was the lead off “Meeker Youth Softball wrapped up its summer season with the 10U, 12U, and 800-700- BOAT(2628) for both relay races, the first time 14U teams going six games deep into their respective brackets in the Dinosaur (2628) the Meeker Marlins have swam Roundup softball tournament in Vernal, Utah, July 12-13. Special thanks to vol- www.boatangel.com a relay in competition with this unteer coaches Erik Brown, Briana Williams, Tom Knowles, Brad Bauer, Crandal sponsored by boat angel outreach centers STOP CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN Mergelman and Kendall Bergman for a great season,” said coach Briana Williams. group of swimmers. He earned The 10-and-up team placed third, the 12-and-up team placed sixth and the 13-and- points in all of his events, and cut a up team placed ninth. total 51.06 seconds in nine events, Download the free Zappar app from Google Play or the App Store and scan the 40’ x 60’ x 12’ built on your level site all in Montrose. At the WSL he codes on each photo to view a slideshow for each team. once again scored points in all his $ events, dropped time in every event 31,900 which included 21 seconds faster in (2) 3’ x 3’ Single Hung Windows (2) 10’ x 10’ Insulated 4’ Wainscoti ng the 100 backstroke. 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SELLER: JOYCE MCPHERSON regularly post any information as MPD calls included three SELLER: SAM AND VIRGINIA BUYER: MICHAEL AND JANICE to the names or addresses on any agency assists, two 911 hangups, LOVE incident. two alarms, three animal calls, MCPHERSON July 18-14, 2019 15 business checks, three citizen BUYER: JACOB, APRIL, RANDY DESCRIPTION: TOWN OF Meeker Dispatch Center admin- assists, two code enforcement, AND DONNA BUTLER MEEKER 4 97 1240 GARFIELD ST istered 527 phone calls last week three motorist assists, three suspi- DESCRIPTION: CROSS L TRANSACTION: $25,000.00 including 60 911 calls, 51 calls for cious incidents, two vehicle crash- ESTATES SUBDIVISION 282581 4, Meeker Police Department (MPD) es, three VIN inspections and one 5 460 & 480 SOUTH CROSS L SELLER: ELIZABETH and placed 159 outgoing calls. A each:civil, criminal mischief, distur- TRANSACTION: $115,000.00 HAHNENBERG total of 187 calls for service were bance, funeral escort, harassment, BUYER: TYRELL AND KALEYNE created, 100 for the Sheriff’s Office, juvenile problem M-1 transport, SELLER: DENNIS AND CINDY TURNER 70 for MPD and six assists with theft. SHEA DESCRIPTION: TURNER CURTIS Rangely Police Department (RPD). There were 16 calls for Meeker BUYER: NICOLE KILLOCK CREEK MINOR SUBDIVISION (Please note the department break- Fire and Rescue, including two DESCRIPTION: SANDERSON AMENDED 303560 1A 1N 093W down of calls may reflect a different medical transports to another facil- HILLS SUBDIVISION 185454 68 07 number because of incidents with ity, two ambulance requests, three 1072 LAURIE CIR TRANSACTION: $1,000.00 multiple agency responses). vehicle crashes, one ATV crash, TRANSACTION: $75,000.00 The Sheriff’s Office conducted assisted on four BLM fires and SELLER: JAMES AND VICKIE 14 traffic stops, issued one citation. responded to two alarms and two SELLER: LANDEREIEN CLAYBAUGH MPD had 19 stops and issued wildland fires. PROPERTIES LLC BUYER: SAGEBRUSH three citations. Four stops on There were 25 assists with BUYER: RYAN, LORI AND ALEX INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC Highway 13 with one citation. Colorado State Patrol. Meeker dis- PLUMB DESCRIPTION: 1N 102W 01 419 Other calls for the Sheriff’s patch answered all of Craig’s 911 DESCRIPTION: RIDGE ESTATES MAIN ST calls for approximately 36 hours Office included 37 agency assists, 296824 13 1600 WHITE RIVER RD TRANSACTION: $25,000.00 three 911 hang ups, three alarms, during an outage in Moffat County. three animal calls, seven civil Rio Blanco Detention facility TRANSACTION: $50,000.00 papers served, three citizen booked in two by the Sheriff’s SELLER: KENNETH AND JOAN Office. Three inmates were SELLER: STRAIN PROPERTIES ABBOTT released. Deputies conducted LLC BUYER: DANA HESSEL AND THEME: FAMOUS DOGS BUYER: JAMES AND VALERIE TERRI HIGHT ACROSS two transports to or from another 1. One chore, e.g. facility and currently there are eight SWAILS DESCRIPTION: J ABBOTT MINOR 5. Not bright inmates in the facility. DESCRIPTION: SAGEWOOD SUBDIVISION 311106 2 71855 8. *Dog in yoga Four vehicle crashes were WEST PHASE I SUBDIVISION HWY 64 EASEMENT 12. Impersonator reported in the county. No DUI 207248 6 3 1021 TANGLEWOOD TRANSACTION: $185,000.00 13. *Marvel Comics’ ____ Dogs arrests. LANE 14. *First dog in space TRANSACTION: $131,500.00 15. Bulb holder 16. Auto pioneer 17. Without illumination 18. *Smallest dog breed 20. Play-ers 21. Those who vote against 22. Paul Simon’s former partner 23. Medium’s seance state 26. Do like ivy, two words 30. *Type of terrier 31. L in NFL 34. Cleanse 35. Priest’s Eucharist garb 37. Pilgrimage to Mecca 38. On the fritz 39. Eight furlongs 40. Study of bird eggs 42. Not lager 43. Change into stone 45. Scandinavian country 47. Web robot 48. Plants and animals 50. Partner to greet 52. *Wartime horrors 56. Royal topper 57. What Daenerys Targaryen wanted to do 58. Like tiny print 59. Seizure or sunstroke 60. Between ids and super-egos 61. Sacred image in Orthodox Church 62. Al Capone’s nemesis Eliot 63. One of the five W’s 13. Chin beard treaty 64. Aren’t, colloquially 14. Filthy dough 40. “Oftentimes” in poetry 19. “I give up!” 41. Gnostic’s intuitions DOWN 22. 1/100 of a hectare 44. Itsy-bitsy bits 1. Magnesium silicate 23. *Lady’s Bella Notte date 46. Basket-making fibers 2. Moonfish 24. China grass 48. When it breaks, the cradle will fall 3. Bruce Willis’ ex 25. Like tower of Pisa 49. Traditional Inuit home 4. Oliver Twist, e.g. 26. *Stephen King’s rabid character 50. Three blind ones 5. Indian metropolis 27. Native American fruit 51. Chows down 6. River in India 28. Throat lobe 52. *What Charles Schulz did with 7. Table hill 29. *”Our Gang” pit bull terrier Snoopy 8. Thin cigar 32. Call to a mate 53. ____pedia or ____leaks 9. Rembrandt’s medium 33. Girl 54. In a little while, to Shakespeare 10. SNL act 36. *Hound of Hades 55. Rock opera version of “La BohËme” 11. David Zinczenko’s “___ This, Not 38. _____ Protocol, climate change 56. “Wizard of Oz” man That!” u RIO BLANCO HERALD TIMES 4B KIDS PAGE Thursday, July 18, 2019

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Walking on the Moon Eagle What do you know about the famous Apollo Moon landing? Landing It was the first time a human stepped onto the surface of the Moon! 10 As the event unfolded in 1969, the world watched breathlessly on their T.V. sets. Read the clues below about the Moon landing to 11 fill in the crossword puzzle. When you are done, 4 14 12 you will know about this historic achievement. 1 1. Apollo 11 Saturn V rocket ______from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida 6 mineral Earth engine 2. crew (Neil Armstrong, “Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael Collins) orbits ______to do system checks Sea 18 9 3. stage 3 ______ignites and the craft begins its journey toward the Moon orbits 4. spacecraft shoots off its side panels – the ______Lunar Landing Module is exposed 8 flag leap 5. spacecraft ______around the Moon and slows down camera 6. Eagle Lunar ______Module deploys its docking gear 2 16 7. with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on board, the Lunar Lander begins a ‘powered descent’ toward the surface of the ______13 3 8. Eagle lands on the Moon’s surface at the ______of Tranquility – touchdown! launches 9. Commander Neil ______steps off the ladder, becoming the first 17 human to set foot on the Moon 5 10. Armstrong says the famous words, Moon 7 Armstrong “That’s one small step for a man, one giant ______for mankind.” Columbia atmosphere experiments 11. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walk on the Moon for three hours, taking rock samples and doing ______splash down 15 command 12. they discover a new ______later called Armalcolite after the 3 astronauts 13. before leaving, the astronauts plant an American ______on the Moon orbiting Lt. Col. Michael Collins in the ______module 14. the astronauts set up a television ______and share 16. the ______Command Module begins its return trip to Earth the event with 550 million people back on Earth 17. the spacecraft detaches its final thrusters and enters Earth’s ______15. back on board the Eagle, the astronauts lift off and return to the 18. parachutes are deployed; the astronauts ______in the Pacific Ocean

38 4 5 6 7 21 22 23 24 39 48 49 Have you heard about the International International Space Station (ISS)? 8 It is an amazing science laboratory 3 Space Station orbiting 254 miles above the Earth. It was built with the cooperation of 20 25 (Today’s ongoing achievement) 37 47 50 40 Japanese, Russian, Canadian, 9 European and U.S. space agencies. 2 Pieces of the ISS were rocketed into space over 40 different missions, and put together while 10 19 17 27 26 36 35 42 41 46 45 in orbit. 1 12 30 31 32 51 11 18 28 33 52 The ISS is about as long as a 13 16 29 73 34 43 62 44 14 15 77 72 53 88 87 78 63 65 football field and is usually home 90 76 75 74 55 95 89 85 86 79 80 70 71 64 60 61 54 to six astronauts at a time. The astronauts live in the ISS for about six months! While aboard the ISS, astronauts 84 94 91 81 69 66 56 study everything from deep space 59 Follow the dots to see this space mysteries to the human body. It is wonder. Hint: You can use a small ruler a special laboratory, because experiments can be done in or straightedge to keep lines perfect. microgravity (very weak gravity). 93 92 68 67 58 83 82 57

1. NASA’s goal is to explore ______and A new Rover will 4 be going to Mars. What is the Future electric reusable make new scientific discoveries. 2 3 2. NASA’s Artemis Program will put astronauts on of Space tourists space the Moon again – including women – and build Exploration? a Gateway station to prepare for missions 1 to ______and even deeper into space. (Achievements 3. SpaceX is a company making deliveries to now and in 6 the International Space Station using ______rockets. the future) DRAGON 4. SpaceX borrows a launch pad from NASA (same one used to Mars launch Apollo 11). On a test flight, SpaceX launched an ______car into space! travel 5. Virgin Galactic is a company that wants to make a Spaceline – an airline, 5 but in space! They want to be able to ______around the whole world super fast. 6. Blue Origin is a company that wants to open space up to ______. Their ship launches people into low Earth orbit.

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NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTOR overnight delivery. Public Scoping Meetings July 2019 Blanco County Clerk & Recorder and the Town of Our first Ranch Life Ministries Clinic was a Three shallow oil wells for sale in Rangely. Call SETTLEMENT Hand delivered bids will be accepted from 8:00 16. Board Vacancies Meeker agreeing to scheduling of a coordinated hit! We're following it up with two back to back for information. 970-216-6589 7/18-7/25 RIO BLANCO COUNTY a. RDA/RDC Board Vacancy A.M. to 10:45 A.M. on August 13, 2019. election and appointing the County Clerk as clinics July 27th and 28th! The July 27th clinic 2019 CRACKFILL PROJECT Mailing address: RBC Board of County b. Planning and Zoning Board Vacancy the Coordinated Election Official for all political in Craig will feature calf riding and dummy ON LINE SHOPPING IS CREATING THE NOTICE is hereby given that on the 13th day of Commissioners, Attn: Vicky Edwards, 555 Main 17. Scheduled Announcements subdivisions involved. roping, followed by cattle branding on the 28th NUMBER 1 HOME BASED BUSINESS - August, 2019 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement St., Ste. 307, Meeker, CO 81641 a. Rangely Junior College District Board D. Move to approve/deny an Agreement will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board Hand-delivery address: RBC Courthouse, 555 Main meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2019 at 12:00noon for Services between the Board of County in Meeker. There is no cost, and it is open to RECORDED INFORMATION 1-800-303-9112 of County Commissioners with CKC Field Service, St., 3rd Floor, Meeker, CO. b. Rangely District Library Board meeting Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, participants and observers of all ages. Lunch 7/11-7/18 LLC dba CKC Asphalt of P O Box 184, Altamont, BID OPENING is scheduled for July 8, 2019 at 5:00pm for the use and benefit of the Rio Blanco County will be provided. UT 84001 for all work done by said CONTRACTOR Bids shall be opened and read in public at 11:15 c. Western Rio Blanco Park & Recreation Public Health Agency, and Meliton Trujillo Jr. to For additional information, email us ELDER CARE SERVICES on the project known as Rio Blanco County 2019 A.M. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the RBC District Board meeting is scheduled for July 8, provide pharmaceutical consultation and oversight at [email protected] Crackfill Project. Courthouse, 555 Main St., 3rd Floor, Meeker, CO. 2019 at 7:00pm as the Consulting Pharmacist, in an amount not to Register at Any person, co-partnership, association, or corporation Bids submitted after 10:45 A.M. shall be returned d. Rio Blanco County Commissioners Board exceed $250.00 per quarter. https://form.jotform.com/ranchlifeministries/ ★★★★★ who has an unpaid claim against the said project may unopened. Bids submitted and opened shall not meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2019 at 11:00am 7. RESOLUTIONS registration at any time, up to and including the date specified in e. Rural Fire Protection District Board Western Slope In-Home Care be withdrawn for 30 days thereafter. A. None. Don't forget to check out our September Horse item 2 below, file a VERIFIED STATEMENT of the BID AWARD meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2019 at 7:00pm www.westernslopehomecare.com 8. OTHER BUSINESS Packing clinic as well! We hope to see you there! amount due and unpaid on account of such claims. The Rio Blanco County Board of County f. Rangely School District Board meeting A. Public Comment 970-878-7008 7/18-7/25 All such claims shall be filed with Clint Chappell, Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or has been scheduled for July 15, 2019 at 6:15pm B. Commissioners' Updates Road and Bridge Coordinator, Rio Blanco County all bids; to waive any informalities in bids; and to g. Rangely Chamber of Commerce 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS Public Facilities Department, 570 2nd Street, Meeker, accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is Board meeting is scheduled for July 18, 2019 at A. None. Open Range Cowboy Church FARM & RANCH Colorado 81641 on or before August 7, 2019. in the best interest of the County of Rio Blanco, 12:00noon 10. Adjourn as the Board of County of Meeker Failure on the part of a creditor to file such a statement h. RDA/RDC Board meeting scheduled State of Colorado. Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Horse boarding, pasture boarding, located 5 will relieve Rio Blanco County from any and all liability The County also reserves the right to negotiate for July 18, 2019 at 7:00pm 11. Convene as the County Board of Adjustments miles from Meeker. $85 per month. 970-319- for such claim. changes in project specifications with successful i. Community Networking Meeting is scheduled of Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Dated at Meeker, Colorado this the 8th day of Vendor. If the Agreement is to be awarded, Owner for July 23, 2019 at 12:00noon A. Applicant Dunkle is requesting a front yard 4425 5/16-7/25 July, 2019. will give the Successful Vendor a Notice of Award j. Rangely District Hospital board meeting setback variance from 30 ft. to 19.10 ft. to allow BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO within thirty days after the day of the Bid opening. is scheduled for July 25, 2019 at 6:00pm more room to build a cabin on the smaller lot. Sunday, 6:00 in the evening GUNS BLANCO COUNTY BID PREFERENCE k. Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District Move to approve/deny Resolution No. 2019-15, Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall BY JEFF RECTOR, CHAIRMAN C.R.S. 8-19-101, et.seq, shall be observed on all Board meeting is scheduled for July 31, 2019 at a Resolution of the Board of Adjustments of Rio For more information, Glock 43, 9mm, pistol with 2 magazines Published: July 11 & 18, 2019 construction contracts on public projects. The 6:00pm Blanco County, Colorado, approving Kortney Please call Tom Rio Blanco Herald Times 18. Adjournment in original box with everything. “Plus 1” law states that when a construction contract for Dunkle Variance request, VAR-0001-19 in Rio 970-260-6820 a public project is to be awarded to a bidder, a Published: July 18, 2019 Blanco County, Colorado. extender on both mags, Mint condition. resident bidder shall be allowed preference against Rio Blanco Herald Times Adjourn as the County Board of Adjustments of Rio $400. 970-404-1238 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Alcoholics Anonymous Estate of LILLIE MAE LONG a/k/a Lillie Long, a nonresident bidder from another state equal to Blanco County, Colorado. Mon. 7 p.m., Weds. 7 p.m., Fri. 7 p.m. Lillie M. Long, and Lillie Clements, Deceased the preference given or required by the state in The agenda is provided for informational purposes HELP WANTED: GENERAL Case Number 19PR30009 which the nonresident bidder is a resident. Board of County Commissioners of only; all times are approximate. Agenda items will St. James Church - enter from back All persons having claims against the above- COLORADO LABOR Rio Blanco County, Colorado normally be considered in the order they appear parking lot, meetings are downstairs in named estate are required to present them to C.R.S. 8-17-101 states “whenever any public works Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse on the agenda. However, the Board may alter the Richards Hall, 4th & Park, Meeker Restaurant servers, bussers, and a Co-Personal Representative or to the District project financed in whole or in part by funds of the 555 Main Street, 3rd Floor Hearing Room Agenda, take breaks during the meeting, work 878-4158 • 878-5919 • 878-5636 hosts. Hunting Season help at Ma Court of Rio Blanco County, Colorado on or before state, counties, school districts, or municipalities of Meeker, Colorado 81641 through the noon hour and even continue an item Alanon Thurs. 7 p.m. 878-5655 Famiglia's. Looking for people with the state of Colorado are undertaken in this state, November 29, 2019, or the claims may be forever Tentative Agenda July 23, 2019 for a future meeting date. The Board, while in dynamic personalities. Full or part- Colorado labor shall be employed to perform at session, may consider other items that are brought barred. Public Comment: Any member of the public may time positions available. Pick up an least eighty percent of the work.” address the Board on matters which are within the before it. Scheduled items may be continued if Rangely Victim Services An open door for the Bruce Long and Roberta Watt, Co-Personal application at 401 Market St. Meeker. Representatives BID AWARD jurisdiction of the Board. If you are addressing the the Board is unable to complete the Agenda as protection and care of abused and battered The Rio Blanco County Board of County c/o Debra A. Conroy, Esq. Board regarding a matter listed on the Agenda, scheduled. persons. Non-emergency call 629-9691. Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives you are requested to make your comments when The next regular Board meeting is tentatively Emergencies call 911. Providing assistance The Rangely School District RE-4 all bids; to waive any informalities in bids; and to scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in the P.O. Box 771222 the Board takes that matter. Please limit your for victims of violent crimes. currently has an opening for a part-time Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board, is comments to three minutes per member or five Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, 555 Main in the best interest of the County of Rio Blanco, minutes per group. The public comment time is Street, 3rd Floor, Commissioner's Hearing Room custodial position, kitchen helper and other Published: July 18, 25 and August 1, 2019 The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays employment opportunities; please refer Rio Blanco Herald Times State of Colorado. not for questions and answers. It is your time to in Meeker, Colorado. Please check the County’s RIO BLANCO COUNTY express your views. website for information at http://rbc.us/186/ from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To to www.rangelyk12.org for employment Dated: July 15, 2019 1. 11:00 a.m. Call to order: Board-of-County-Commissioners. If you need donate, please call 970-620-2407. opportunities, and applications 7/11-7/25 RIO BLANCO COUNTY By: Jeff Rector, Chairman A. Pledge of Allegiance special accommodations please call 970-878-9431 2019 PAVEMENT MARKING PAINT PROJECT Publish: July 18 & 25, 2019 B. Changes to the July 23, 2019 Agenda in advance of the meeting so that reasonable The VFW, American Legion, and their Auxiliaries Full time/Part time housekeeping and REQUEST FOR BID Rio Blanco Herald Times 1) accommodations may be made. will meet the second Thursday of each month at front desk/graveyard position. Apply 2019 Rio Blanco County Pavement Marking Paint 2) Published: JULY 18, 2019 5:30 PM at 290 4th St. For further information in person at Blue Spruce Inn. Project. Work includes providing and installing Town of Rangely C. Move to approve the July 23, 2019 Agenda Rio Blanco Herald Times call (970) 878-5326 7/11-7/18 approx. 4,852 total gallons of Pavement Marking July 23, 2019 - 7:00pm including any changes. Paint: 3,183 Gallons of Yellow Pavement Marking Agenda 2. CONSENT AGENDA FOR JULY 23, 2019 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Rangely Moms Group gives pregnant Paint with Beads for the centerline and approx. Rangely Board of Trustees (Town Council) Items of routine and non-controversial nature are 1,669 Gallons of White Pavement Marking Paint ANDY SHAFFER, Mayor placed on the consent agenda. Any Commissioner women and mothers of newborns through AA & Al-Anon Meetings - Rangely Alcoholics elementary school-aged children time to take a with Beads for the shoulder lines on various Andy Key, Mayor ProTem or member of the audience may request an item be Anonymous - Open meetings Tues & Thurs, 7 roads throughout the County. Work also includes removed from the Consent Agenda and considered break, join in discussions and crafts, and build Trey Robie, Trustee p.m., 115 Kennedy Dr., St. Timothy’s Episcopal painting symbols at 3 intersections on County Luke Geer, Trustee separately on the regular agenda prior to action relationships with other moms. We meet the Road 5 totaling 200 square feet. Tyson Hacking, Trustee being taken by the Board on the Consent Agenda. Church, Rangely. first Thursday of each month from September BID DOCUMENTS Matt Billgren, Trustee A. Move to approve the below listed items of Al-Anon meets Monday, 8:15 p.m., 207 S. through May, from 9-11 a.m. at First Baptist Rio Blanco County Bid Documents shall be Alisa Granger, Trustee the Consent Agenda. Sunset, 1st Baptist Church, Rangely. Al-Anon Church ((207 S Sunset). Join us! For more available on July 18, 2019 at the Rio Blanco 1. Call to Order B. Consideration of the Board of County info call 970-629-5064 or 970-629-2970. information, call Britt Campos at 801-589-4803. County Road and Bridge Dept. 570 2nd Street, 2 .Roll Call Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado, Women’s NA/AA meetings, Monday 1:30 p.m., Meeker, Colorado 81641, or on-line at www. 3. Invocation Meeting Minutes of July 16, 2019. St. Timothy’s. govbids.com/scripts/co1/public/home1.asp, or on 4. Pledge of Allegiance 3. BUSINESS CARS the county’s website at http://co-rioblancocounty. 5. Minutes of Meeting A. Move to approve/deny a letter from civicplus.com/bids.aspx. a. Discussion and Action to approve the the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Attention Rio Blanco County Veterans: Veterans MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING minutes of July 9, 2019 BlancoCounty, Colorado to Michael Matz, FAA- may be eligible for mileage reimbursement for Bidders must attend the mandatory pre-bid 6. Petitions and Public Input Denver ADO, regarding the Record of Negotiations travel costs to receive VA medical care. If you 2019 GMC Acadia meeting: July 30, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. at the Rio 7. Changes to the Agenda for API 3-49-0011-030-2019. do not currently receive VA travel compensation Blanco County Road & Bridge Dept., 570 Second 8. Public Hearings - 7:15pm B. Move to approve/deny a Request for please contact the Rio Blanco County Veterans Street, Meeker, CO. 9. Committee/Board Meetings Federal Assistance, AIP No. 03-08-0047-013-2019, Service offices. Rangely: John ‘Hoot’ Gibson, PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT AND QUESTIONS 10. Reports From Council for the Rangely Airport Pavement Maintenance and 970-878-9695. Meeker: Joe Bob Dungan, Clint Chappell, Road & Bridge Coordinator, (970) 11. Supervisor Reports – See Attached Remarking Project. 970-878-9690. Travel compensation is made 878-9590, Fax (970) 878-3396. Mailing address: a. Don Reed 4. BID OPENINGS possible through the Veterans Trust Fund Grant Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Dept., 570 b. Marybel Cox A. None SALE! and VFW Post 5843. Second Street, Meeker, CO 81641. 12. Reports from Officers – Town Manager Update 5. BID AWARDS All vendors must examine the sites and become 13. Old Business A. None. familiar with all site conditions. Any questions 14. New Business 6. MOU’s, CONTRACTS, AND AGREEMENTS SAFEHOUSE regarding the project are to be directed in writing a. Discussion and action to approve the A. Move to approve/deny an Intergovernmental If you are being abused physically or to Clint Chappell before Friday, August 2, 2019 at renewal of the Liquor License for Pinion Tree Agreement between the Board of County mentally, you can call SAFEHOUSE for 4:00 P.M. at the above address or fax number. Liquor Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado confidential shelter and help. WORK SCHEDULE and the Board of County Commissioners of b. Discussion and action to approve the June 878-3131 The Project shall start on or after August 26, 2019 2018 Financial Summary Garfield County, Colorado for the Northwest and shall be complete by September 27, 2019. 1. Discussion and action to approve a Colorado Regional Collaborative Shared Regional BID SUBMITTAL donation to the Rangely Food Bank in the Amount Eligibility Technician Program, in an amount not to Bids shall have Vendor’s name and address and of $500.00 exceed $8,334.23. New Eden Pregnancy Care Services - “2019 PAVEMENT MARKING PAINT BID” written 2. Discussion and action to approve a B. Move to approve/deny Amendment No. 1 to pregnancy tests, emergency supplies, guidance Up to $5,200 off on the sealed envelope. All required documents donation to the Rangely Human Resource Pantry the Five Year Generalized Engineering Agreement by trained volunteers, classes on pregnancy shall be included with the bid or it shall be rejected. in the Amount of $500.00 between the Board of County Commissioners of and child care, post-abortion support, referrals. See dealer for details Each bid must include a certified check or cashier’s 15. Informational Items Rio Blanco County, Colorado and T-O engineers Meeker: Thursdays, Noon to 5 p.m. , 345 Main Exp. 7/31/2019 Stock #15877 check in the amount of not less than five percent a. Rangely Roundup rescheduled for Friday, for the Rangely Airport Pavement Maintenance and Street, Meeker. Email: newedenpcs@gmail. (5%) of the total bid, made payable to Rio Blanco July 26, 2019 Remarking Project. com or (970)878-5117 County, or by a bid bond in like amount executed b. Rally Colorado July 26-27th, 2019 C. Move to approve/deny a letter of agreement Rangely: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by a surety company. c. Comedy Night Elks Lodge July 27th, from the Board of County Commissioners of Thursdays, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., 219 Sunset Avenue Mailed bids are due no later than 4:00 P.M. on 2019 Rio Blanco County, Colorado to serve as the Rangely. Email: [email protected] Monday, August 12, 2019. Do not depend on Intergovernmental Agreement between the Rio d. Uintah Basin Railway Environmental Impact or (970) 675-2300. All services are confidential. RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER BUSINESS DIRECTORY MEEKER RIO BLANCO COUNTY

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REDUCED! $115,000 PO Box 1384, Meeker, CO, 81641 RANCHES — RURAL RESIDENTIAL — HUNTING PROPERTIES... *NEW 1020 S. Little Ranch Drive- 80 acres of good fenced pasture, beautiful 3BR, 2 BA log home, wood floors, walk-out basement, family room, good well, 3 stall loafing shed with power & water, awesome views, very private, great hunting. Borders BLM land - Area 22. $595,000. *92 CR 59- 5 acres 10 miles up Buford/New Castle Road. Home sites. Borders forest. $175,000. SALE PENDING! 2604 Rd. 53 - 1,951 Acre Hunting Paradise ...... $3,850,000 NEW 366 N. Cross L Dr. - 4BD/2BA, stunning turnkey home, 3 acres . .$350,000 Real-Tea *210 CR 75- Papoose Creek Cabin in Forest Service lease land, log cabin, outhouse. $55,000. NEW 40 +/- Unencumbered Acres - 1,449’ Riverfront on CR 8 . . . . $3,000,000 29± Acres, 30 miles up Rd. 8 - Valley Views, Leveled Building Area, Fishing Access . .$349,000 Roundtable 2204 Rd. 7 - 618 Acres, 2 Homes, Shop, Grazing Permit ...... $1,980,000 NEW 910 4th St. - Large 5BD/3BA Home, Gorgeous Location . . . . .$325,000 *CR 8- 88 Acres just east of Meeker. Hunting, dry land pasture, development potential. REDUCED! $400,000. NEW 4267 Rd. 10 - 90± Acres, Custom Home, Guest House, Stable . . $1,375,000 NEW 1350 Sage Ridge Rd...... SALE PENDING RAW LAND AND HOMESITES ... Wednesday, August 7 Elk Creek Ranch Lot - World Class Private Fishing & Amenities . . $1,300,000 7.46 Acres, E. Market St. - Highway Frontage, Strong Traffic Count . . $249,000 7:30 a.m., Wendll’s 1168 Rd. 63 - 506± Acres, Custom Log Home & Shop ...... $1,170,000 795 Pine St...... SALE PENDING *92 CR 59- 5 acres 10 miles up Buford/New Castle Road. Home sites. Borders forest.$175,000. SALE PENDING! 134 Road 102, Rangely ...... SALE PENDING 1080 Hill St...... SOLD *2101 Meath Dr.- 35 acres in Little Beaver Estates 8 miles east of Meeker. Good pasture. Great views.$89,900. NEW 28902 CR 8 - 32 .5± Acres, Riverfront, Custom 2BD/2BA Home . .$997,000 3915 Rd. 10 - 3 .1 acres in South Fork, Stunning Views, Well Water . .$219,000 *1751 Bright Water Lane- 39 Acres with White River, irrigated hay meadow, and great home sites. 5,000 sq ft barn with Elk Mountain Inn - 21 Room Motel, Bar & Restaurant, Courtyard . . .$975,000 345 Cleveland St. - Full City Block, Taps Paid, Potential for up to 12 Lots . .$216,000 223 8th St. - 2+BD/2BA Home, Private Yard, Adjoining Retail Space . .$790,000 power, septic & cistern. Borders BLM. 14 miles west off of Hwy 64. Great hunting$375,000. area. 567 12th St. - Updated exterior, attached garage, 4BD/2BA ...... $210,000 *2 Large Multi-family Lots in Sanderson Hills, near Rec Center. Zoned MR-A.$140,000 for both, or sold separately. 658± Acres, Rd. 143 - North of RB Lake, Hunt Unit 11 ...... $660,000 760 5th St. - 2+BD/2BA, attached garage, shed, views! ...... $199,000 319± Acres, Rd. 77 - Colorow Cabin, Industrial Well, Grazing Permit .$640,000 *5807 CR 7- Vacant 20 acre parcel, 9 mi. North, on Strawberry Creek. Good home site & viewsl.$75,000. 431 E. Market St. - 22± Acres, Repair Shop, Office w/ Living Quarters . . .$549,000 NEW 1280 Cleveland St...... SALE PENDING *CR 8- 88 Acres just east of Meeker. Hunting, dry land pasture, development potential.REDUCED! $400,000. 1100 Flag Creek Dr. - Lot 24, New Construction ...... Under $534,000 1106 Mark Cir. - 3BD/2BA, Garage, Close to Trails & Park ...... $178,000 *100 acres- 29 miles east of Meeker, surrounded by Nat’l Forest, covered with Aspens.$1,395,000.00. 109 Market St. - 1/2 Acre, Corner Commercial Lot, Highly Visible Location . .$175,000 NEW 687 Garfield St. - Historic Brick Home 4BD/3BA, Corner Lot . . .$449,000 *TBD CR 13- 35 Acres, 4.5 miles south of town. Fenced, borders BLM on 2 sides.$189,000. SOLD! 1001 Flag Creek Dr. - Lot 21, New Construction ...... Under $425,000 1299 Rd. 10 - 4 .52 Acres, Ideal Basecamp for Hunt Units 23 & 24 . . .$175,000 915 Market St. - Carwash & Residence, Strong Income Opportunity . .$405,000 1140 Cleveland St. - Updated duplex, income property ...... $167,000 Call Steve Wix - Meeker Native, serving buyers & sellers in the 1105 & 1107 Market St. - Large Corner Lot, Commercial Opportunity .$149,000 585 Cleveland St. - 3,806 SQFT, fully remodeled, beautiful landscaping . . .$397,000 Meeker area since 1980. Cell 970-629-9990. 6± Acres on Buford/New Castle Rd. - Private Meadow, Well & Power . . .$389,000 304 4th St. - 4,437 SQFT Downtown Commercial Office Space . . . .$139,000 Suzan Pelloni 43523 Hwy. 13 - 4 .18 Acres, Commercial Opportunity at Bustling Intersection . $387,000 Yoleta Ln. east of CRAIG - 40± Acres ...... $69,000 Give us a call and visit our web site at: www.backcountryrealty.com and www.realtor.com NEW 751 Rd. 60 - 3BD/2BA Cabin on 35± Secluded Acres ...... $379,000 2 Sage Hills Lots - Panoramic Views, Build Your Dream Home here . .$59,000 970.623.2900 6321 Rd. 7 - Spacious 3+BD/3BA home on 10+ Acres ...... $365,000 Ridge Estates - 22 rural residential lots . . Ranging from $45,000 to $160,000 [email protected] - assisting buyers & sellers in all price ranges throughout rio blanco county - To advertise, email [email protected] or call 970.878.4017.