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OHV TrailsRock Crawling ParkKenney ReservoirRock ArtDinosaur National MonumentSeptemberfestFishing DerbyFourth of JulyRangely Outdoor MuseumGolf Course

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Table of Contents

Meeker calendar of events

OHV Rendezvous in July fun, family-friendly

Entrepreneur opens new business in Meeker

Group rallies to restore old schoolhouses

Cattledog trials come back to Meeker

Border collies and sheep return to trials

Rangely calendar of events

‘Sonic wonder’ set to open in June

Rangely Automotive Museum opens

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Craig calendar of events

Jarvie Ranch a return to the Wild West

Steamboat calendar of events

Glenwood Springs/Rifle calendar of events

The hummingbirds have returned

Regional calendar of events

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June 11Meekerpalooza Arts &

Music Festival ~ MeekerMeekerpalooza is a week-

end of arts and music for thewhole family. Meekerpaloozawill showcase all aspects ofdance, singing, music, visualand culinary arts. Eventsinclude live music performanc-es, workshops and demonstra-tions, interactive kid art zone,

Park to Art 10K race, metal artcompetition, arts and crafts fairand Taste of Meeker. $5 foradults, free for kids under 10and seniors over 75. Admissionat the entry gate or tickets avail-able online. Brought to you bythe Meeker Arts & CultureCouncil, Meeker Chamber ofCommerce and ERBMRecreation & Park District.More information is available at meekerpalooza.com.

June 15-July-4Plein Air Art Competition

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Plein Air Art Competition heldin Meeker. En Plein Air is aFrench expression whichmeans “in the open air” and isused to describe the act ofpainting outdoors. Working innatural light to complete apainting on location will inspiremany artists to visit Meeker andcapture our scenic beauty.

The paint out will be June15-June 30. View the paintingsduring the Range CallCelebration at the art show onJuly 2, 3 and 4, and bid on theimpressive collection of artinspired by the Town ofMeeker and surrounding areas.

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One hundred and forty of North America’s best cattledogscompete in the world’s largest cattledog trial. This event featuresfive days of cattledog competition on two fields-an event that issure to be enjoyed by dog enthusiasts. Craft and food vending on-site in addition to demonstrations and an art show, free outdoorconcert and much more. Family-friendly. $10 admission per day.Call 970-878-0111 or visit meekercattledog.com for more infor-mation or to buy tickets.

July 3-5Range Call Celebration ~ Meeker

This year’s 131st annual celebration willfeature American country music artistBlackhawk in concert, wild westevents including the oldest rodeoin the state, a demolition derby, alive reenactment of the historic1896 Meeker bank robbery, a4th of July parade, the his-toric Meeker MassacrePageant and one of thelargest fireworks displays onthe western slope. Visitmeekerrangecall.com or call970-878-5510.

July 14-17Wagon Wheel OHV

Rendezvous ~ MeekerEnjoy 250 miles of trails with

open riding and guided rides throughthe White River National Forest duringthe day, and live music, food and contests inMeeker in the evenings. For more information, visitwagonwheeltrails.org or call 970-878-5510.

Aug. 1-6Rio Blanco County Fair ~ Meeker

Features fun for the whole family, including a variety of foodvendors, midway rides, livestock competitions and exhibits, com-mercial exhibitors and musical entertainment featuring top nameperformers. Call 970-878-9490 for more information.

Sept. 7-10Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials ~ Meeker

Held every September, the Classic offers five days of sheepdogherding competition for a purse totaling $20,000, along with an artshow, food vendors, a dog agility and flyball demonstration andlive entertainment. For more information or to order tickets, visitmeekersheepdog.com


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In 2011, Rio Blanco County commu-nity leaders kicked off a new initia-tive to expand Off-Highway Vehicle

(OHV) tourism options in NorthwestColorado. A true community effort hasbeen made to work collaboratively withmunicipal, county, federal and state agen-cies to further market the incredible trailsfound on the White River National Forestand the public lands administered by theBLM’s White River Field Office.

With grant assistance from theColorado Parks and Wildlife, the ColoradoState OHV Program and local contribu-tions, more than 250 miles of trails in theWagon Wheel OHV Trail System inMeeker, featuring 16 interconnecting loops,are mapped and visitor ready.

This summer marks the inaugural year

for OHV trails in the Rangely area, provid-ing even more trail access for OHV enthusi-asts.

A variety of trails is available with vary-ing levels of difficulty, and most are open toside-by-side OHVs.

Meeker and Rangely are OHV-friendlycommunities and they welcome riders toenjoy all that Northwest Colorado has tooffer!

If you are looking for premium ridingopportunities, experiencing new trails, par-ticipating in exciting events while riding inColorado, make plans now to attend the2016 Wagon Wheel OHV Rendezvous inMeeker.

The 2016 event will kick off July 14 andrun through the 16th. Riders won’t want tomiss the jam-packed schedule of events that

OHV-friendly countyhosts rendezvous

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includes a live concert, an OHVrodeo, an OHV Poker Run, anATV raffle, incredible trail rid-ing and true “family friendly”summertime fun.Meeker is proud to be

OHV-friendly, so riders areencouraged to ride their OHVsaround town.For more information and

to register, visit wagonwheel-trails.org or call 970-878-5510to talk with representatives atthe Meeker Chamber ofCommerce.Local riders greatly enjoy

the trails and now it is time forthe rest of the world to see whatall the “buzz” is about.Make a trip to Rio Blanco

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guided rides will be available.Below are five favorite rides oflocals and visitors alike!

Miller Creek LoopRiders are sure to enjoy

this 33-mile loop starting andfinishing at the Miller CreekParking Lot. This trail windsalongside Miller Creek, gainselevation and tops out withlong distance views and fre-quent wildlife viewing oppor-tunities. OHVs must be 62inches or less in overall width.THE RIDE: This ride

includes some challengingshort sections (somewhatrocky, steep 0.5 mile downhillsection). Riders should haveexperience on trails with steep-er, rocky, off-camber and nar-row sections. Riders can eithertrailer to the Miller CreekParking Lot or ride from BaseCamp by traveling on theConnector Trail to CountyRoad 8. Riders will experience12 paved miles before turning

right onto County Road 57 andtraveling for 1 mile beforereaching the Miller CreekParking Lot. ROUTE: CR57, FS215,

FS214, FS2211, FS211, FS216,FS2216, FS217, FS2200,FS218, FS215, CR57

Fawn Creek to DeadhorseLoopIf photo opportunities are

what you are looking for, this isyour ride! This ride featuresone of the most impressive sce-nic overlooks of the WhiteRiver National Forest and theNorth Fork of the White River.Riders will experience a 32-mileride that includes six miles ofgravel road and four miles ofpaved road. OHVs must be 62inches or less in overall width. THE RIDE: The trail

includes areas of steep to verysteep, rocky off-camber and/ornarrow trail, with several smallstream crossings for experi-

enced riders. The majority ofthis ride will be on ForestService 4x4 roads, with somepavement riding to return tothe parking lot. ROUTE: CR8, CR115,

FS280, FS290, FS293,FS1809.2, FS231, FS230, CR8

Flat Tops ScenicAdventureYou say you want a day-

long adventure? You say youwant to see some of the mostamazing scenic overlooks? Yousay you want extreme technicalchallenges? Well, this ride is notfor the faint of heart - but thistrip to Heart Lake is simplyamazing! This is a 50-mile ridefrom Hiner Springs, which pro-vides a long, full-day ride, butwith grand vistas, lakes andwildflowers. You won’t be dis-appointed. OHVs must be 62


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ROUTE: FS601, FS630,Heart Lake, FS630, FS640,FS601, FS648, FS821, FS823,

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enjoy this 60-mile loop, whichfeatures switchback roadsclimbing in elevation to openareas that wildlife and livestockutilize for summer feedinggrounds. Wildflowers are inabundance and riders willcross Miller Creek beforereturning to Meeker. OHVsmust be 62 inches or less inoverall width.

THE RIDE: This rideincludes several rocky sections,off-camber, rutted areas andsmall stream crossings.Approximately half of this ridewill be on well-maintainedgravel and paved roads withthe remainder of travel onForest Service 4x4 dirt roads.Riders should have some expe-rience on dirt roads withrocky, uneven surfaces.

ROUTE: CR13, CR38,FS211, FS214, FS215, CR57,CR 8, connector trail

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Sleepy Cat Peak is one ofMeeker’s most recognizablelandmarks, and riders will seefirsthand why it is namedSleepy Cat Peak. Riders willenjoy this 32-mile loop ridethat begins at beautiful LakeAvery, winds around to thebase of Sleepy Cat Peak andcircles back to Long Park.OHVs must be 62 inches orless in overall width.

THE RIDE: This ride offersshort sections of steep, rutted,off-camber and/or very rockyconditions, with several smallstream crossings. The majorityof ride will be on Forest Service4x4 roads. This is for experi-enced riders only, and OHVsmust have good ground clear-ance.

ROUTE: CR115, FS250,FS280, FS290, FS250, CR115

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According to Forbes magazine,nine out of 10 business startupsfail. In this rough entrepreneurial

landscape, success stories are like dia-monds, and the Turquoise GypsyBoutique in Meeker, Colo. shines bright.

Owner Kindal Nay has known sincehigh school she wanted to work in fashion—“I have always loved shoes, makeup andclothes and wanted to share my love ofshopping with others.” In March 2015, shefulfilled her dream by opening TurquoiseGypsy as an online boutique. The sitetook off thanks to Nay’s unique aestheticof “rustic, western with a twist, and a littleboho thrown in” as well as features inCowboys & Indians magazine and a robustsocial media presence that includes give-aways and drawings to give back to her fol-lowers.

To fill her store with one-of-a-kindpieces, Nay works with style bloggers fromall over the world, scours Etsy for interest-ing ideas, visits trade shows, and drawsinspiration from her own closet. “I don’tcarry anything thatI wouldn’t wear or putmy own kids in. Unique items that aren’tmass produced really catch my eye.” She isparticularly fond of “anything that has astory” and works hard to feature hand-crafted items made in the USA.

In August 2015, Nay and her familysettled in Meeker and she knew the timewas right to open a brick and mortar loca-tion. “I knew that I wanted to open a fullfledged store to service what our town waslacking … I absolutely love helping peoplefind clothing and shoes that complimentthem.” She couldn’t be happier with herdecision. “I get to come work in a giantcloset that lets me express my creativity inmy own way; there really is nothing bet-ter.”

The hardest thing about her venturethus far? “I need a billion dollars. Thereare so many crazy neat items out therethat I want to bring to Meeker to sell thatit is hard to narrow it down.”

In the future, Nay would love to starther own clothing line featuring “fun tops,

cool jewelry, and if I can dream it I canmake it.” She’d also like to open a localclothing factory to create jobs and con-tribute to the economy as well as stock afull-size warehouse for website orders.

Nay is truly living the dream, but thebest part is, “I get to do all this with the

help and support of my family, my husbandMatthew and my friends. Life couldn’t bebetter.”

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As one drives alongCounty Road 6 inrural Northwest

Colorado you’ll see the oldestrural school in Rio BlancoCounty, established in 1884.

This unique historic land-mark of our area was the prideof the rural community uponits completion in 1892, but hasstood idle for many years.

Coal Creek Rural School’s

unique and elaborate construc-tion included stone walls and afancy gabled end with shinglesarranged in scalloped and dia-mond designs. A neat belfryoriginally adorned the front ofthe building.

The bell currently resides atthe White River Museum inMeeker.

More than 30 years ago,when Janet Clark first came toreside along County Road 6,she remembers recognizing thestately old building as an aban-doned school. She is nowspearheading the committee ofthe Rio Blanco County

Historical Society is workingtowards the school’s historicpreservation as an educationaland interpretive center forcommunity and visitors.

Overwhelming positiveresponse and support has beendirected to the Rio BlancoRural Schools ResearchCommittee of the RBCHistorical Society. After sever-al years of intense research, thecommittee—made up of sixretired school teachers—pro-duced a collection of ruralschool tour loop brochures and

also highway signage to go witheach location. The responsehas become a cultural heritagehighlight!

This success became thespark needed to begin theapplication process to restoreCoal Creek School to its for-mer glory.

History Colorado person-nel helped with informationand advice for the grant fund-ing for the Coal Creek Schoolbuilding assessment and deter-

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Coal Creek School

mined it to be a viable candi-date structurally, architecturallyand historically.

The next step was the nom-ination for historic designationon county, state and nationalregisters that made the CoalCreek School restoration proj-ect eligible for grants. The finalnational register of historicplaces was designated in July2014.

Learning about the preser-vation and restoration processhas taken Clark and her teamto the nomination review meet-ing in Denver, HistoryColorado State Historical FundRoundtable held in Meeker,Hayden Heritage Center, andElkhead Schoolhouse Tours.Other historic places withinour community and around thestate have been compared andstudied. Shared stories and

photos fromlocal residentsor their descen-dants havebrought the his-tory of CoalCreek School tolife.

Reminiscentof the pioneertimes, restora-tion of the CoalCreek Schoolhas been a com-munity support-ed endeavor.While fundingis availablethrough stategrants, events toraise the required matchingfunds is ongoing.

One of the first majorfundraising local events forCoal Creek School preserva-tion was conducted at anothernoteworthy rural school house—Buford Rural School, whichwas restored by the WhiteRiver Community Association

and in 2006 was placed on thestate historical register.

An old-fashioned dessertbox social and dance on LaborDay Weekend in 2014 drew alarge crowd of people who gen-erously donated to the causeand also left a nice donation forthe Buford School to assist inits maintenance.

Today, in 2016, many hur-dles have been cleared and con-struction on Coal Creek Schoolexterior will be completed thissummer.

Buford Rural School proud-ly stands on County Road 17,about 20 miles east of Meeker.

In 1889, the Buford areahomesteaders built their ownlog school near Big BeaverCreek, just north of the bridgethey had built across the WhiteRiver by the mouth of thecreek.

As the populationincreased, a second story wassoon added—mainly toaccommodate social events.When flooding damaged thebuilding, a new site was provid-ed in the early 1900s.

Materials were reused tobuild a new school that existson the same site today. Someadditions and modernizationskept it viable through the lastclassroom use in 1952. Asowner of the property, MinewaBell Roosevelt donated theschoolhouse to the White River

Community in 1953 in memo-ry of her father, Alfonso Bell.

Today, Buford School con-tinues to be an active commu-nity center and is the locationof the annual Buford Fish Fry,held the second weekend inJune to help maintain the his-toric property.

Of course in the spring,there is a Buy-Fly FishingTournament, in which the fishare caught to supply this annualevent. Participation in thatoccasion is a tradition in itself.But, everyone from milesaround especially looks forwardto June, when they can cometogether to take part in the“tasty” festivity of eating thecatch!

This year, the Buford FishFry will take place on SaturdayJune 11 from 4 to 6 p.m., withthe members of the associationproudly serving the deliciouswhite fish with all the trim-mings at the legendary BufordSchoolhouse on County Rd 17.

Donations for meal: Ages12—Adult $10; Seniors 65 andover—$8; Ages 6—11 $5;Ages 5 & Under—Free.

For tickets and more infor-mation, contact Dee Weiss atFawn Creek Gallery: 878-0955.

As always, the proceedsfrom the event will be used forcontinued improvement andmaintenance for this treasuredrural school.


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For 30 years, Meekerhas opened itsdoors to the

world for a week eachSeptember for the MeekerClassic Sheepdog Trials.Following in those footsteps,with high hopes that it willmatch the draw of the sheep-dog trials, the Meeker Classicannounces its plans to host the2016 National CattledogAssociation Finals.

Slated for June 15-19, thisevent will showcase 140 ofNorth America’s top cattledogsin the world’s largest cattledogtrial.

The finals feature the topqualifiers competing in five dif-ferent classes running on twofields over five days. Eventorganizers hope this will be the

beginningof another time-hon-ored tradition for Rio BlancoCounty.

Meeker’s rich heritage ofdog trials led the NationalCattledog Association (NCA)to approach the Meeker Classicabout hosting a cattledog trial.A successful one-day CattledogTrial in June 2015 promptedboth parties to look to thefuture.

NCAmembers and cat-

tledog handlers were impressedby the community’s hospitalityand ability to pull together andrun a trial. Meeker is recog-nized worldwide for its reputa-tion for putting on dog trialsand will be a draw as this newevent is initiated.

A Cattledog Trial commit-tee has been formed within thelarger organization of theMeeker Classic. Organizing

committee members LeahBohlander, Jessica Browning,Bruce Clatterbaugh, RegasHalandras, Justin Hanson,Michelle Morgan, CyndaNorrell, Crystal Roberts,Janelle Urista, Kelcee andRyan Vroman and MaymCunningham are excited

about the possibilities andwhat the NCA Finals will bringto the community.

Still working to nail downextracurricular activities for theweek and wanting to build offof the strengths of the sheep-dog trials while creating aunique event, committee mem-bers envision this event bring-ing visitors and commerce tothe area.

The event will be featuredas the world’s largest cattledog

2016 Meeker Cattledog Trials will be world’s largest

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Sheep and border collies headed to MeekerBy MAYM CUNNINGHAM

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Seven hundred and fifty sheep willbe separated from their summerhome and flock in the high coun-

try above Vail and head to Meeker, Colo. inSeptember. These Merino cross yearlingsare known in the dog trialing world astough and independent sheep that chal-lenge even the best dog and handler teamsas they work together to maneuver thesheep over a 550-yard course in a calm,controlled manner.Sept. 7-11 are the dates in

2016 for the 30th AnnualMeeker Classic SheepdogChampionship Trials. The five-day competition features 140Border Collies from the US,Canada, Brazil and SouthAfrica as they match up againstthe famous Meeker sheep forone of the world’s toughestsheepdog competitions. For 30 years, the town of

Meeker has opened its doorseach September to the world assheepdog enthusiasts gather tocelebrate the challenge knownas the Meeker Classic. This premier sheep-dog competition draws on the area’s ranch-ing/cultural heritage and creates a commu-nity event that provides a venue for educa-tion, information and communication. Demonstrations, an art show, crafts and

a vending fair provide food and homemadewares for everyone. One can learn aboutDutch oven cooking, spinning, Navajo

weaving and saddle making while kids canthrow pottery or visit the Future Farmersof America petting farm.Celtic musicians and story tellers, flyball

and agility demonstrations and border-col-lie training clinicians offer up educationalopportunities for all interests and ages.Evening entertainment can be found at theoutdoor concert with cowboy entertainersGary McMahan and Dave Munsick orviewing the free screening of the awardwinning film, “UnBranded.” Complimenting a week full of dogs,

sheep, food, artisans and all things fun willbe the annual Meeker Classic International

Art Contest and Culinary Taste of LambCook-off. Hosted Thursday evening Sept.8 at the Wilber Barn on the trial site, theevening is a favorite of locals and visitorsshowcasing Colorado lamb and the finestoriginal sheepdog art to be found.Michael Martin Murphey will finish the

evening with an outdoor concert at the trialsite.

Celebrated for showcasing the eliteBorder Collies and handlers of the world,Meeker knows these folks and their blackand white companions as friends and fami-ly that they look forward to seeing eachyear.Visitors to Meeker become part of the

family that shares the journey to competeon the field, grow, train and develop theskills to meet the challenge of the courseand the sheep – they celebrate the success-es, share the disappointments and, in theend, enjoy the time together. See you in Meeker from Sept. 7-11. You

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trial.To qualify for the NCA

Finals, competitors must earnpoints from more than 75 sanc-tioned trials held across NorthAmerica during the year lead-ing up to this competition.

Two fields at Ute Park willfeature the top 140 qualifiersas they compete in five classes:Open, Intermediate andNursery in addition to Openand Intermediate Horseback.Differing from sheepdog trials,the handlers do have theoption of entering on foot orhorseback. Each dog and han-dler will have the opportunityto make two qualifying runsbefore the top scorers advanceto the finals in each class.

The best help on a ranch isoften a well-trained dog thatgathers cattle and assists in

working them in a large pas-ture or in the corral. Eachcourse will feature differentobstacles all designed to dupli-cate typical situations on theranch. The varied and uniqueobstacles separate the cattle-dog trials from sheepdog trialswhile both require well-traineddogs that work livestock in anefficient, low-stress manner.

Each class will have a dif-ferent course to run. In thepreliminary runs, competingteams will be working threehead of cattle, set several hun-dred yards away from wherethe handler and dog mustbegin. The dog is sent out togather the stock and bringthem back across the handlerline.

From there, the dog mustdirect the stock through aseries of panels or obstacleslaid out in a specific order.Each set of obstacles must beentered in a specific direction.

The course is timed andeach category has a time limit.

During certain portions of thecourse, the handler must staybehind the handler line,directing the dog to move thestock from there. In other sec-tions, the handler may movearound the course to assist thedog in putting the stockthrough an obstacle. The han-dler is not allowed to enter orreach into an obstacle to assistthe dog. The stakes increasefor the final round in eachclass by adding additionalgroups of cattle that the dogmust gather.

As plans go forward, theCattledog Committee wel-comes input, suggestions andvolunteers from the communi-ty. This is an event designedto draw on the local ranchingheritage and the rich traditionof dog trials in the communi-ty. Bringing dog enthusiasts,industry interests, vendors,competitors and visitorstogether for five days will yieldpositive and lasting economicresults for the area.

Committee members havebegun the arduous task ofplanning and executing theevent—drafting vendingapplications, initiatingfundraising efforts and creat-ing a website, which are just afew of the endeavors in theworks.

Roughly 200 head of year-lings will be needed for thefive days.

The Committee makes it apriority to advocate the effi-cient low-stress and humanehandling of cattle by promot-ing the use and demonstratingthe value of well-trained cat-tledogs.

The Meeker Classic dogtrials intertwine dogs, stock,heritage and trade into aweek-long showcase of volun-teerism, sportsmanship andfriendship and is an opportu-nity to become part of some-thing great for Meeker! Formore information, please call970-878-0111 or go [email protected]

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MEEKERColorado

A River Runs Through ItMeeker is the gateway to the heart of the Flat Tops Wilderness

Area and the head of the White River offering a plethora of year roundoutdoor activities. Our Town is steeped in the history of the AmericanWest with Indian battles and the rangeland issues of the early Cowboysand Sheepmen. Enjoy Meeker’s downtown boutiques, art shops andMuseums and catch an outdoor summer concert.

The Flat Tops Scenic Byway, connecting the towns of Meeker andYampa, is an ideal location to view pristine scenery and wildlife. TheWagon Wheel OHV Trail system offers 250 miles of trails through theWhite River National Forest.

The Phillip and Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park adjacent to townoffers 57 acres of rugged open space with groomed hiking andmountain biking trails for all skill levels and includes a mountainbike flow course.

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RANGELYRock Crawling

— PARK —This park offers moderate to very challenging trails on BLM land. It is jointly managed bythe BLM and the Rangely Rock crawlers club. The blue and green trails are for the mod-erate drivers. The yellow trails are for the experienced drivers, in specially modified rigs.

DO NOT ATTEMPT THE YELLOW TRAILS IN A STANDARD SUV. Significant body damage to your vehicle may occur. Winch points are located on yellow trails foryour convenience. DO NOT ATTACH A WINCH LINE TO ANY TREE. Stay in designated areas ex-cept the play areas. DO NOT GO OUT OF BOUNDS. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE ANY VEGE-TATION. PACK IT IN PACK IT OUT. NO GLASS CONTAINERS. TRAVEL AT OWN RISK.

RECOMMENDED 4X4 EQUIPMENT:Roll Over Protection — First Aid Kit — Fire Extinguisher

Oil Absorbent & BucketFor Yellow Trails (in addition to above)37” TIRES • LOCKING DIFFERENTIALS

R.R.C. and the BLM have spent many years and a lot of hard work on these trails. Please follow the rules and preserve your privilege of using them.

All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

Meeker, Rangely and Rio Blanco Countyare proud to be “OHV Friendly Communi-ties.” Local government officials haveadopted regulations permitting the opera-tion of off-highway vehicles within thetown limits, not including state highways,and on designated county roads. WithinMeeker Town limits snowmobiles are notincluded in these regulations.Operators must obey all speed limits,

exercise safe driving practices, and aresubject to the Model Traffic Code regula-tions and applicable laws of the State ofColorado. Within the County, OHV operators are

required to maintain at least the minimumliability insurance coverage of $25,000.00per person, $50,000.00 per accident, and$15,000.00 property damage.Within Meeker Town limits, the OHV

maximum speed limit is 25 miles per hourunless a sign designates a lesser speedlimit. Within the Rangely Town limits, the OHV

maximum speed limit is 10 miles per hour.On designated County roads, OHV rid-

ers must not exceed speeds of 35 milesper hour, or the posted speed limit,whichever is less. Within Meeker Town limits operators

must be in possession of a valid Coloradodriver’s license or a valid driver’s licensefrom another state. Within Rangely Townlimits any person operating an OHV mustbe at least 11 years of age or be accompa-nied by an adult 18 years of age or older.Within the County, riders 16 years or oldermust have a valid driver’s license, and rid-ers over the age of 10 must be operatingunder the supervision of a person with avalid driver’s license. Riders under the ageof 10 shall not operate an OHV. Within Meeker Town limits, OHVs are al-

lowed on all roads and alleys, with the ex-ception of State Highway 13 (MarketStreet). Riders crossing State Highway 13(Market Street) shall do so at an angle ofapproximately ninety (90) degrees to thedirection of the highway, and at a placewhere no obstruction prevents a quick andsafe crossing. Within Rangely Town limitsall Town streets, roads, and alleys, exceptany street or road which is part of theState Highway system are designated asoff-highway vehicle routes.Within Meeker Town limits, no person

shall operate an OHV while carrying an-other person or riding in any position thatmay interfere with the operation or controlof the OHV or the view of the operator.All off-highway vehicles must be

equipped with and have in use; • at least one headlamp, • at least one red tail lamp, • functioning braking system, • spark arrester, • muffler

• current Colorado Parks and Wildliferegistration decal which can be obtainedat www.parks.state.co.usWith Rangely Town limits, OHV opera-

tors must take as direct a route as possibleto a BLM area, educational activity, or em-ployment. Educational activities or workactivities must be approved by the Chiefof Police and if in question will be verified.Within Rangely Town limits no OHV shall

be operated between the hours of sunsetand sunrise.

Note: This is not a complete record ofthe government regulations and differ-ences may exist which could result in yournon-compliance. Please contact theMeeker Chamber of Commerce at 710Market St., online at meekerchamber.comor by calling (970) 878-5510 for a com-plete copy of the regulations.

TRAIL DIFFICULTY LEVELS“Green” ATV/OHV Trail (beginner): A

graveled or surfaced road with good sightdistance.

“Blue” ATV/OHV Trail (intermediate): Atwo track road or trail with natural sur-faces, moderate turns with limited sightdistance, moderately steep sections withdrop-offs, ruts, dust, and frequent changesin the riding surface.

“Black” ATV/OHV Trail (expert): A trailor very primitive two track road includingsteep, rough, and narrow segments, oftenwith switchbacks.Trail conditions can change rapidly dur-

ing and immediately after spring runoffand heavy thunderstorms.Private Land: It is unlawful to gain access

to public land by trespassing on privateproperty. Never assume access, alwaysseek permission!Note: The ratings for this trail system are

based on subjective comparison of trailswithin this system only. Newcomers areencouraged to begin their riding experi-ence on the Wagon Wheel OHV Trail Sys-tem with a “beginner” trail. This willestablish a base for moving on to an “in-termediate” or “expert” trail segment.Riders assume all risk associated with skilllevel, trail difficulty and conditions. TheTown of Meeker, Rio Blanco County andWagon Wheel OHV Club are not responsi-ble for the accuracy of trail designationand classification.

RIDE RESPONSIBLY • Never go alone, make a plan and let

others know where you will be and whento expect you back.• Use official agency maps and observe

all signs.• Ensure you have enough fuel to make

your trip and for emergency.• Be prepared in case of injury, in-

clement weather, breakdowns, losing yourway, and other disasters which can occur. • Pull off the road at trail heads and do

not block access to the trail while staging.• Air down your tires to a safe PSI, al-

lowing for better traction and a smootherride. Don’t forget to air back up when youreturn to main roads.• Pull over to the side of the trail to let

faster vehicles pass.• Share the road and yield to non-mo-

torized trail users. • Help those in need of assistance. • Keep right to pass vehicles moving in

the opposite direction.• Engine noise can easily spook horses.

Stop well ahead of equestrians, turn offyour engine, remove your helmet and pro-ceed only after they wave you by.• Use hand signals to let others know

how many vehicles are behind you. Aclosed fist means the final rider haspassed.• Leave the trail cleaner than you found

it, it only takes a second to stop and pickup trash.• Aim your tire at rocks and obstacles,

and drive over them if possible. Do notwiden the trail. • Do not use shortcuts. Switchbacks are

designed to maintain the stability of thetrail, cutting them destroys their integrity.• Ride single file on narrow trails.• When you encounter water, go

straight through while maintaining asteady speed, unless the water is toodeep. • Do not let yourself get stuck or car-

ried away.• Drive slowly, wildlife and other mo-

torists share these trails.• Use a spotter when necessary. Ensure

that the spotter stands out of the way ofthe vehicle, and is out of the path in caseof rollover. • Make sure other riders are clear and

away from the vehicle when encounteringa difficult obstacle.• Do not drive around unnecessarily in

campsites and at trailheads; be courteousto those wanting to enjoy the peace of na-ture.• While hunting from an OHV, rifles and

bows carried must be completely un-loaded and fully enclosed in a case.

Do not use your OHV as a rifle rest.Shooting from a vehicle or across a road isprohibited.• Motorized cross-country travel to re-

trieve game is not permitted in mostareas. Pack your game out to your OHV.• Give wildlife and livestock their space.

Do not harass them. • Travel and camp on durable surfaces• Dispose of waste properly• Minimize campfire impacts

Local OHV Regulations

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Summer Calendar 2016 • RANGELY

June 4-5Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District Fishing

Derby ~ RangelyEnjoy free camping and boating at KenneyReservoir during Colorado’s free fishing weekendJune 4-5. Barbecue. More than $2,500 in cash andprizes. Free registration and entry. Visit rangely-chamber.com for rules and registration forms.

July 1-44th of July ~ Rangely

Annual Color Run 5k, Rib Cook Off, Inflatables,Local Music Showcase (3p.m. free), dinner at ElksPark and free concert, night golf at Cedar RidgesGolf Course July 1 (Contact Chris Hejl at 675-8403), Fireworks at Kenney Reservoir on July 4. (Ifrained out fireworks will proceed on July 5.)

Sept. 2-5Septemberfest ~ Rangely

Annual community parade, rodeo and a host ofend-of-summer events, including a community bar-becue, bike rally, ice cream contest, car show, liveentertainment, and arts and crafts. Visit westernri-oblanco.org or call 970-675-8211 for more informa-tion.


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Rangely’s ‘sonic wonder’ opens in JuneBy Friends of the TANK

Special to the Summer Recreation Guide

Welcome to a sonic wonder of theworld. After two Kickstarter cam-paigns and three years of work by a

growing group of national and local volunteers,The TANK is ready to open its doors in Rangelyas an International Center for Sonic Arts.

The historic Rio Grande Railroad water tank,standing empty on a shale hillside just outsideRangely for years, has been transformed. It nowhas a road, parking lot, electric power, lights,ventilation, a shipping container/control roomand a full size door to welcome you into one ofthe world’s most beautiful sounding spaces.

The TANK’s marvelous acoustics, withreverberations five times the duration of those inSt. Paul’s Cathedral in London, have not beenaltered.

Your voice can hang in the air for up to 40seconds. It is quite an experience.

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Schedule of EventsFriday, September 2, 2016Event TBA (sponsored by NAPA) .........................5:00 p.m. to finish .................RJSHS AuditoriumSaturday, September 3, 2016Fantasy Canyon ................................................8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m ..............Elks Park Fast, Flat and FREE 5K.......................................8:00 a.m. to finish ..................Elks ParkBlue Mountain Half Marathon ...........................7:30 a.m. start time.................Blue Mtn. HighwayBulls n Bogeys Golf Tournament.......................9:00 a.m. to finish ...................Fairgrounds/Golf CourseBike Rally ...........................................................9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ...........Elks Park Parking lotMeet the Tank ....................................................9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. ................The TankDay in the Park ..................................................1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. .............Elks ParkBench Press Contest .........................................2:00 p.m. to finish ...................Elks Park PavilionChili Cook Off Contest .......................................4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. .............Elks Park7th Annual Rock ‘N Bull ....................................7:00 p.m. to finish ...................FairgroundsSunday, September 4, 2016Ice Cream Social................................................1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. .............Rangely MuseumMuddy Dip ‘N Dash ............................................5:30 p.m. to finish ...................Old Parkview SiteMud Tug O’ War..................................................7:30 p.m. to finish ...................Old Parkview SiteSunday Evening Worship...................................6:00 p.m. to finish ...................Elks Park PavilionMeet the Tank ....................................................7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. .............The TankMonday, September 5, 2016Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast ...........................6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. .............Rangely Fire StationStar Spangled Parade........................................9:00a.m. to 10:00 a.m..............Main StreetCraft Fair in the Park .........................................10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ...........Elks ParkCar Show in the Park ........................................10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ...........Elks ParkBarbecue in the Park.........................................1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. .............Elks ParkDuck Race Sponsored by STUCO ......................5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. .............Green River BridgeFREE CONCERT...................................................6:30 p.m. to DONE....................Elks Park Softball Field

According to some,Rangely is one of those places where youhave to create your own fun, which iswhat folks had in mind when they cameup with Septemberfest.

This annual Labor Day celebrationhas a long history of providing family fun.Don’t miss our Annual Craft Fair in thePark on Monday, September 5.

The Rangely Recreation Center, itsbusiness members and lots of volunteerspull off this event each year, and we lookforward to seeing you this year! Sept. 2-5, 2016.

The 7th Annual Rock ‘N Bull will beheld on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 at theFairgrounds beginning at 7:00 p.m. Costis: $20 VIP $10 for Adults $5 for Kids. 3years and younger are Free.

Rangely Museum will hold the AnnualIce Cream Social on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

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The reason Friends of theTANK was formed four yearsago was to preserve and sharethis experience with all who arecurious—musicians, non-musi-cians, artists, school childrenand sonic tourists.

In this one-of-a-kindacoustical gem, The TANKCenter for Sonic Arts, musicwill be recorded, artists fromaround the world will come forresidencies to make sound-artand music, acousticians will doresearch, concerts and festivalswill take place, school childrenwill learn about listening, soundand acoustics, and area collegestudents will study the art ofrecording and producing.

The TANK will draw peo-ple from around the world andsend them back out to explorethe boundless landscapes ofNorthwestern Colorado.

This first season will startwith a simple offering—“OpenSaturdays”—at The TANK.

On June 25, The TANKwill have open doors from 9a.m. to 1 p.m.

Then, each Saturday fromJuly 2 through October, TheTANK will be open from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 9p.m.

Bring an instrument, bringyour voice, play our TANKinstruments or just bring yourears.

Explore the marvelousacoustics and experience soundas you have never heard itbefore. Enjoy the history of thesteam-era Rio Grande watertank and its reincarnation as adestination and adventure cen-ter for your ears.

Entry is free, but donationsare gladly accepted. No reserva-tions are required. The TANKis located at 233 County Road46, Rangely, Colo., 80308.

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By JENNIFER HILLSpecial to the SummerRecreation Guide

In a parking lot on thecorner of Main Streetand Stanolind sits one

of the great wonders of theworld, or at least ofNorthwestern Colorado: amini Stonehenge. While thistribute to one of the actualEight Wonders of the Worldmay be just a striking replica,the classic cars found in thebuilding behind the sculptureare sure to impress even themost avid of classic car enthusi-asts.

More than two years in themaking, The RangelyAutomotive Museum has final-ly opened its doors to the pub-lic.

Bud Striegel, the owner ofthe museum, keeps an averageof 35 cars on the show floor,rotating them in and out withothers in his collection, and hehas a story to tell about eachvehicle.

The museum holds regularhours on Thursdays from 1 to5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdaysfrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., andSundays from 1-5 p.m.

There is no cost for admit-tance, however donations willbe welcomed.

Striegel began collectingcars at the age of 12. Living inRangely at the time, he said,“Cars were cheap around hereduring the boom. As kids, wewould wander the roads pick-ing up empty pop bottles to sellto the local bar. Once we had$2 or so, we could buy a car.When it broke down, we justleft it where it was and startedpicking up more bottles. If atire went flat, you rolled itbehind a bush, earned yourself$.25 and got a new one. It wasa good time to be a kid.”

It was around this time that

the mechanically gifted Striegelbegan to play with fixing thecars up.

Fourteen-year-old Striegel,who found himself inspired bythe increasingly popular rockand roll music of Elvis and fastV8 cars, quickly discoveredthat wool Army blankets werea cheap substitute for uphol-stery and that a car could bepainted with the equipmentnormally used to spray DDT.

Decades later, he still lovesthe restoration process and isenormously proud of his col-lection.

“I don’t have a favorite,” hesaid. “There’s something I likeabout every one of them.”

Striegel is hopeful that themuseum will be a booster forthe town and become a desti-


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This McFarlan was once owned by Warner Brothers Studiosand used in numerous movies.

see MUSEUM on page 28

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Striegel plans to rotate the more than 30 display cars withothers in his collection.

nation for tourists, with the long-term goal of being the “neatestthing on this part of the WesternSlope,” he said.

In addition to the stunning -cars, the building itself incorpo-rates local history and is a sight tobehold in its own right.

The door handles on theentrance were taken from the oldRangely High School when it wasdemolished decades ago. Fromthe white marble floors shined toperfection to the ornate oversizeddoors, the building far surpassesanything else found in town.

Adorning the parking lot is aStonehenge replica, whichStriegel hopes will help draw peo-ple toward the museum.

“I collect rocks too,” saidStriegel, who had the rocks for thereplica brought in from FortCollins for that purpose afterdetermining that the local sand-

stone was far too soft.“I’ve dug them, dynamited

them and worked with rocks mywhole life. Now I can decoratewith them.”

For Striegel, who appears tobe a bit of a perfectionist, themuseum will likely never be com-plete.

As he walks through the carsand looks about the lobby, hecan’t help but point out the thingshe views as incomplete and themany ideas he has to improveupon them.

“I can’t get the landscapingjust right,” he said, “I need to addmore, but I don’t know what yet.It really needs to pull people in.”

Between the many classic cars,motorcycles and overall grand-ness of the property, the museumis definitely a sight worth seeing,whether you are a classic carexpert or novice

The Rangely AutomotiveMuseum is truly a great way tospend a few hours where the carsthemselves are almost as good asthe stories behind them.


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Summer Calendar 2016 • CRAIGMay 27-30

Grand Olde West Days ~ CraigGrand Olde West Days eventstake place throughout theMemorial Day weekend and atmany locations throughoutMoffat County. Four days filledwith family fun. This annual festi-val has a carnival and many ven-dors from around the country aspart of the weekend. OtherGOWD traditions include theannual dance, a parade throughdowntown, car show anddonwtown street festival.Concert featuring Chad PratherSaturday. Visit grandoldewest-days.com for ticket informationand a complete schedule

June 15-18Whittle the Wood Rendezvous

~ CraigA four day event where woodcarvers from across the nationconverge on Loudy Simpson

Park to turn tree stumps intoworks of art. The public is free towander through the park andwatch the progress. TheRendezvous culminates onSaturday, June 18 with a festivalwhere the entries are judged.Lots of food and craft vendorswill be on hand. The City ofCraig provides a free concert inthe park. There will be free shut-tles Saturday from 10 a.m. - 8p.m. Departing every 30 minutesfrom the OP Bar & Grill, JWSnacks, Mather’s Bar &Restaurant and the K-Mart park-ing lot. No dogs will be allowedin the park. The Open ContainerLaw is NOT being waived.Coolers are welcome, but alcoholis not allowed. Coolers may beopened at gates. Beer/conces-sions will be available throughoutthe day. Find more informationonline at whittlethewood.com.

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Special to the SummerRecreation Guide

The wild, wild Westhas been sparkingimaginations for

more than a century. If you’veever been enamored with theidea of frontier life, visit theJohn Jarvie Historic Ranch inBrowns Park, Colo.

John Jarvie settled on theGreen River in the northeastcorner of Utah in 1880. Jarviefirst built a two-room dugoutand then expanded the ranchinto a business that eventuallyincluded a general store, trad-ing post, river ferry, post officeand cemetery, as well as a 16-foot water wheel and stonehouse.

His business was frequent-ed by neighbors, travelers,traders and perhaps most excit-ing of all, outlaws.

Jarvie’s dugout was one ofthe hideouts on the outlaw trail

that stretched from Hole-In-The-Wall Pass in north-centralWyoming through BrownsPark to Robber’s Roost insoutheastern Utah.

Butch Cassidy and theSundance Kid and their wildbunch, Matt Warner, IsomDart and “Queen of theRustlers” Ann Bassett all fre-quented the ranch.

Today, the public can visitthe stomping grounds of Jarvieand his outlaw friends.

The dugout and buildingshave all been restored orrebuilt. The general store is areplica of the original and is fullof artifacts from the time. Thestone house now functions as amuseum.

Self-guided or ranger-ledtours are available and a varietyof events are held at the ranchthroughout the year.

For more information, con-tact the Park Ranger at 435-885-3307.

Jarvie Ranch offers aglimpse into the OldWest as it once was

Members of “The Wild Bunch” are known to have usedBrowns Park in Northwest Colorado as a hideout.


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Yampa River Festival ~Steamboat Springs

Brought to you by theFriends of the Yampa advo-cacy group, this festival fea-tures a variety of waterraces and contests.Registration begins Fridaywith races all day Saturday,followed by an awardsparty. Call 970-879-6249or visit friendsoftheyam-pa.com for specifics.

June 5Steamboat Marathon,

Half Marathon and 10K ~Steamboat Springs

Run alongside the roaringElk River through the emerald green pas-tures on County Road 129 with thesnow-capped Rocky Mountains ofColorado all around and find out why theSteamboat Marathon was ranked as oneof the "Top 10 Destination Marathons inNorth America". For more information,

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June 16-19Mustang Car Roundup ~ Steamboat

SpringsMore than 400 Mustang owners from

Rocky Mountain Mustangclubs will convene inSteamboat Springs overFather's Day weekend.Spectators are welcome atthe Meadows parking lotlocated at the corner of Mt.Werner Road and PineGrove Road for Friday'sautocross. Saturday'sShow'n'Shine is a carlovers dream. Over 450Ford Mustangs will be ondisplay up and downLincoln Avenue for yourviewing pleasure. Formore information, visitrockymountainmustan-groundup.org.

July 1-4Art on the Mountain ~ Steamboat

SpringsSteamboat Ski & Resort Company ispleased to host the annual Art on theMountain event. Local and visiting arti-sans bring a great variety of work to dis-


play and sell in Gondola Square at the Steamboat Ski Area. Visittheir webpage at steamboatchamber.com for more information.

July 11-12Hot Air Balloon Rodeo and Art in the Park

~ Steamboat SpringsThe annual Hot Air Balloon Rodeo and Art in the Park eventsoffer artistry and color on canvas and in the air. Get to thelaunch grounds early to see the balloons inflate and enjoy thiswonderful photography opportunity. The rodeo portion of theevent consists of fun contests like dipping into Bald Eagle Lakeand guarantee a good show. Check out Art in the Park, with artsand crafts, performances and an interactive children's area,before returning to the launch area to watch the balloons lightup over Mt. Werner. Visit steamboatchamber.com/signature-events/hot-air-balloon-rodeo for directions, a schedule, andmore information.

Aug. 10-14Steamboat Wine Festival ~ Steamboat Springs

The annual Steamboat Wine Festival brings together masterwinemakers, culinary greats and distinguished guests.Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries,distilleries, epicurean purveyors and locally-made products atthis ultimate food and wine experience. The Festival benefitslocal charity Steamboat Adaptive Recreational Sports (STARS).For more information on ticketing and the full schedule, visitsteamboatwinefestival. com or email [email protected].

Aug. 13-16Routt County Fair ~ Hayden

Since 1914, the Routt County Fair offers a fun-filled family ori-ented event enjoyable for both rural and urban audiences. Viewthe full schedule at routtcountyfair.org/fair-schedule.

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June 17-19Strawberry Days ~ Glenwood Springs

Strawberry Days has been entertaining generations since 1898.The festival features a FamilyFest area with interactive, entertain-ing and creative experiences for the kids; an arts and crafts fair andfood court; an old-fashioned carnival; a parade down main streetand a full entertainment line-up, and, as always, free strawberriesand ice cream on Saturday. For more information, please call theGlenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association at 970-945-6589or visit strawberrydaysfestival.ning.com

July 29-30Grand River Classic Car Show ~ Glenwood Springs

Two days only, the 13th annual event will feature a barbecue andstreet dance at Vicco's Charcoalburger Friday and breakfast andawards presentation Saturday. Visit grandriverclassic.com or call970-945-1008 or 970-230-9284.

July 31-Aug. 2Silt Hey Day ~ Silt

A small town celebration and tradition since 1969. The Silt HeyDay Committee, a group of local volunteers along with the sup-port of the local businesses, sponsors a wonderful family-friendlycelebration. The Silt Historical Society is one of the many localgroups participating and it is their biggest fundraiser of the year.Lots of good food, prizes, crafts and music are available during thefestival. The music starts early and goes late. Come down onSunday for the car show too! townofsilt.org/silt_heyday

Aug. 1-7Garfield County Fair ~ Rifle

This fun event features a variety of vendors, local livestock viewingand competitions, a parade, the PRCA ProRodeo, a DemolitionDerby and Josh Turner in concert August 5. Visit garfieldcounty-fair.com for more information.


By CAITLIN WALKERSpecial to the Summer Recreation Guide

Nothing heralds the arrival of summer like thezip of a hummingbird past your window, andnorthwest Colorado abounds with the tiny

creatures as they make their annual migratory trip throughthe region. In the early mornings and evenings humming-bird feeders will be swarmed.

Eleven different species of hummingbirds are knownto frequent Colorado.

To draw these mini speed demons in to feed, foregothe store-bought nectar and make your own at home. It iscost-effective and doesn’t contain any artificial dyes orpreservatives.

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar withfour cups of water. Bring to a boil. Once the sugar has dis-solved, remove from heat and let cool before filling yourfeeders. Extra sugar water can be stored in the refrigerator.

And don’t forget to clean the feeders occasionally witha quarter-cup of bleach in a gallon of water. Be sure torinse well.

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Summer Calendar 2016 • REGIONAL EVENTSJune 3-4

Mike the Headless ChickenFestival ~ Fruita

A weekend dedicated to aheadless chicken, you say?Now in its 18th year, thisevent celebrates the spirit of afowl that narrowly escapedthe dinner table back in 1945.Despite literally getting the ax,most of his brain stem wasretained and, with the help ofgetting water and grain viaeyedropper, Mike continuedon with his life for another 18months. During the firstweekend of June, activitieslike a disc golf tournament,rooster-calling contest andpoultry show keep his storyalive.

June 10-12Palisade Bluegrass & Roots

Festival ~ PalisadeThirteen bands over threedays as well a variety of otheractivities are sure to entertain.A guided hike, bike tour, yoga,fun family activities and ofcourse live bluegrass music allweekend long. palisademu-sic.org for rates and rules.

June 16-19Country Jam ~ Grand

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July 8-10Colorado Lavender Festival

~ PalisadeColorado's only lavender fes-tival in historic downtownPalisade. Lavender farm tours,lavender product vendors,food, wine, demonstrations,seminars, workshops and livemusic. Festival in the Fieldwill take place Saturdayevening; tickets are availablefor purchase online at col-oradolavender.org.

July 12-16Mesa County Fair ~ Grand

JunctionWith carnival, wine competi-tion, car show, antique tractor

pull, rodeo, bull riding, stuntshow, and everything elseyou'd expect to find at a coun-ty fair - there is something forevery member of the family.For specifics call 970-256-1528 or visitmesacountyfair.com.

Aug. 19-20Palisade Peach Festival ~

PalisadeThe Palisade Peach Festivalcelebrates the world-famousPalisade peach harvest with anabundance of peach-infusedfoods, carnival rides, cookingdemos and a peach-eatingcontest. In addition, there's apancake breakfast, a parade,and an ice cream social andstreet dance. Visit palisade-peachfest.com for more infor-mation.


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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULESummit Employees . . . . . . . . . . . June 4Elks Scramble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 11RBC Cup (Meeker) . . . . . . . . June 25-26Night Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 127-Hole Scramble . . . . . . . . . . . July 16Rangely Open Stroke Play . . . . . July 2327-Hole 2-Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 30Couples Classic . . . . . . . . . . August 6-7 Dotson Memorial Scramble. . . . . Sept. 3CNCC Baseball Scramble . . . . . Sept. 24

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULELadies Deerfly . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 4WREA Tournament . . . . . . . . . June 17Two-Man Best Ball . . . . . . June 18-19RBC Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 25-26Lischke Memorial . . . . . . . July 16-17Meeker Junior . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 26Meeker Couples. . . . . . . August 13-14Cowboy Classic. . . . . . . . . . August 20Club Champs . . . . . . . . . August 27-28O.F.I.C. Seniors . . . . . . . . . Sept. 10-11

Life is better when you’re golfing.RIDGES

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