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From steam age to world musicstageThe history and future of Rangely’smusical “Tank.”

The wild horses of NorthwestColoradoWild horse herds have thrived in thishigh desert climate, maybe too wellfor their own good.

Step back in time at DinosaurNational MonumentThis treasure trove of fossils celebratesits centennial this year.

Whittle the Wood RendezvousWitness the creation of art by chainsawartists at this unusual festival.

‘Get lost’ in Steamboat Springs A theme park adventure for the wholefamily, with an interesting history.

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TTaabbllee ooff CCoonntteennttssCalendar of eventsWhere to go and whenfor summer festivals,fairs, and fun in theregion!

Top 10 wildlife viewing locationsWhere to go to spydeer, elk, moose,cranes and more!

Meekerpalooza!One of the additions to the summer schedule offairs and festivals.

War and peace on the rangeThe turbulent historyof sheep and cattleranching in the West.

Five tips for happy(OHV) trails Plan ahead for thebest off-highway vehi-cle adventure.

A hike a day...Take advantage oflocal trail systems forsome scenic vistas.

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Celebrate Colorado’s birthday with free entranceto state parksState parks will offer free entrance Aug. 3.

Family-friendly vaudeville theaterA blast from the past in entertainment: live-action vaude-ville theater in Glenwood Springs.

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May 21-25Grand Olde West Days ~

CraigGrand Olde West Daysevents take place through-out the Memorial Dayweekend and at many loca-tions throughout MoffatCounty. GOWD traditionsinclude the annual dance, aparade through downtown,car show and donwtownstreet festival. Concert fea-turing Michael AldridgeSaturday. Visitwww.grandoldewestdays.com for ticket information anda complete schedule.

June 6Meekerpalooza Arts &

Music Festival ~ MeekerMeekerpalooza is a week-end of arts and music forthe whole family. Eventsinclude live music perform-ances, workshops anddemonstrations, interactivekid art zone, arts & craftsfair and Taste of Meeker.Brought to you by theMeeker Arts & CulturalCouncil, Meeker Chamberof Commerce and ERBMRecreation & Park District.More information is avail-able at www.meeker-palooza.com.

June 13-14W.E. Rock Trail-GearWestern Series Rock

Crawling ~ RangelyTwo days of spectator-friendly, heart-stopping rockcrawling action. Vendorsonsite. Call 530-417-5333for ticket information.Discounts available atwerocklive.com.Entrance to park is 1/2 milewest of Rangely (watch forsigns).All or part of this operationis conducted on PublicLands under special permitfrom the U.S. Bureau ofLand Management.

June 17-20

Whittle the WoodRendezvous ~ Craig

A four day event wherewood carvers from acrossthe nation converge onLoudy Simpson Park to turntree stumps into works ofart. The City of Craig pro-vides a free concert in thepark. This year’s headliner isJefferson Starship. Findmore information on line atwww.whittlethewood.com.

June 19-21Strawberry Days ~Glenwood Springs

Strawberry Days has beenentertaining generationssince 1898. The festival fea-tures a FamilyFest area withinteractive, entertaining andcreative experiences for the

kids; an arts and crafts fairand food court; an old-fash-ioned carnival; a paradedown main street and a fullentertainment line-up, and,as always, free strawberriesand ice cream on Saturday.For more information, visitstrawberrydaysfestival.com

July 2-4Range Call Celebration ~

MeekerJoin the fun for the 130thMeeker Range Call. Thereare a lot of exciting eventsthis year, including SawyerBrown as the headliningconcert, a tractor truck pull,CPRA Rodeo and manymore events. Bring the fami-ly for the weekend andenjoy the “Oldest AnnualRodeo in Colorado.” Visitwww.meekerrangecall.com.

July 10-12Colorado Lavender Festival

~ PalisadeColorado’s only lavenderfestival in historic downtownPalisade. Lavender farmtours, lavender product ven-dors, food, wine, demon-strations, seminars, work-shops and live music.Festival in the Field will takeplace Saturday evening;tickets are available for pur-chase online at www.col-oradolavender.org.

July 11-12Hot Air Balloon Rodeo and

Art in the Park ~

Steamboat SpringsThe 34th annual Hot AirBalloon Rodeo and 41stannual Art in the Parkevents offer artistry andcolor on canvas and in theair. Get to the launchgrounds early to see theballoons inflate. Check outArt in the Park, with artsand crafts, performancesand an interactive children’sarea, before returning tothe launch area to watch theballoons light up over Mt.Werner. Visit www.steam-boatchamber.com for moreinformation.

July 16-19Wagon Wheel OHV

Rendezvous ~ MeekerEnjoy 250 miles of trailsthrough the White RiverNational Forest during theday, and live music, foodand contests in Meeker inthe evenings. For moreinformation, visit www.wag-onwheeltrails.org or call970-878-5510.

July 28-Aug. 2Rio Blanco County Fair ~

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Rangely’s Septemberfest celebration on Labor Day weekendincludes a parade, car show, barbecue, concert and more.

Meeker’s annual Range Call Celebration, July 2-4 this year,includes Colorado’s longest-running rodeo, a parade, fire-works, Sawyer Brown in concert and more.


family, including a variety offood vendors, midway rides,livestock competitions andexhibits, commercialexhibitors and musicalentertainment featuring topname performers. Call 970-878-9490 for more informa-tion.

Aug. 3-8Garfield County Fair ~

RifleThis fun event features avariety of vendors, local live-stock viewing and competi-tions, a parade, the PRCAProRodeo, a DemolitionDerby and Gary Allan inconcert Aug. 7. Visitwww.garfieldcountyfair.comfor more information.

Aug. 5-9

Steamboat Wine Festival ~Steamboat Springs

The 12th annual SteamboatWine Festival brings togeth-er master winemakers, culi-nary greats and distin-guished guests. The Festivalbenefits local charitySteamboat AdaptiveRecreational Sports (STARS).For more information onticketing and the full sched-ule, visit www.steam-boatwinefestival.com oremail [email protected].

Sept. 4-7Septemberfest ~ Rangely

Annual community parade,rodeo and a host of end-of-summer events, including acommunity barbecue, bikerally, ice cream contest, carshow, live entertainment,

and arts and crafts. Visitwww.westernrioblanco.orgor call 970-675-8211 formore information.

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Championship Trials ~Meeker

Held every September forthe past 29 years, theClassic offers five days ofsheepdog herding competi-tion for a purse totaling$20,000, along with an artshow, food vendors, a dogagility and flyball demon-stration and live entertain-ment. For more informationor to order tickets, visitmeekersheepdog.com


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The Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, held Sept. 9-13 thisyear, are an opportunity to watch sheepdogs vie with someof the world’s wildest sheep.

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Wildlife viewing isone of the mostenjoyable aspects

of the great outdoors. Here’sten great spots for catchingglimpses of a variety ofwildlife, from the majestic elkto the diminutive humming-bird.1. Browns ParkNational WildlifeRefugeSituated along the GreenRiver, this site is great forspotting many different duckspecies, Canada geese, andover 220 other bird speciesincluding herons and eagles.Mammals to watch forinclude deer, moose,beavers and coyotes.

2. Rio Blanco LakeState Wildlife AreaRio Blanco Lake is home to avariety of waterfowl andshorebirds during migrationseasons, notably a greatblue heron rookery locatedin a stand of cottonwoodsalong the southwest bound-ary. Also watch for beaveralong the river.3. Yampa RiverCorridorHere are several great view-ing spots along the YampaRiver: the Yampa River StateWildlife Area (which requiresa Habitat Stamp), ElkheadReservoir, Duffy RiverAccess, Maybell Bridge andEast Cross Mountain. All aregreat places to view water-fowl. Mule deer, elk and asmall herd of big horn sheep

on East Cross Mountain areinhabitants, as well as coy-otes, foxes, raccoons, squir-rels, rabbits, chipmunks,badgers, muskrats, beavers,mink and weasels. Watch forWestern rattlesnakes as well.4. Steamboat LakeState ParkSteamboat Lake is fed byfour different mountaincreeks and is a fantastichabitat for sandhill cranes,

great blue herons and morethan 200 other bird species.Deer, elk, snowshoe hares,porcupines, foxes, coyotesand muskrats also inhabitthe area. Watch for the sil-very shadows of several dif-ferent types of trout in thelake.5. Stagecoach State

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The Meekerpalooza Arts & Music Festival is “funfor the whole family” on Saturday, June 6 at UtePark in Meeker. This festival, in its third year,

showcases all aspects of dance, singing, music, visual andculinary arts. Events include live music performances, inter-active kid art zone, arts and craft fair and the “Taste ofMeeker.”

The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council startedMeekerpalooza three years ago.

“We wanted to bring attention to everything Meekerhas to offer, and this event should be representative of thelocal people and what they bring to the community,” saidMACC President Gary Zellers.

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efforts. The MACC is a non-profit group striving to pro-vide a positive economic, cultural and educational impactin our community. All proceeds from Meekerpalooza fur-ther that mission.

Meekerpalooza begins at noon and ends at 10 p.m.Tickets are $5 for adults and are available at the gate.Children younger than 5 and seniors over 75 receive freeadmission. Events and activities include the Kids Art Zone,where kids of all ages can explore their creativity throughdance, music, puppetry, painting and crafts; music and artworkshops; and musical performances featuring Coloradobands Great American Taxi, Hog MaGundy, Brian JordanBand, and locals Matt Holliday & Friends, CasseroleBeans, Clover Loafers and Los Venados. Also enjoy theTaste of Meeker, in which Meeker’s favorite restaurantsand chefs will offer small portions of their signature dish-es! A beer garden will feature Palisade Brewery offeringtheir “Beer that makes you smile!”

“Each year the event gets bigger and better. This yearwe are excited about it being in Ute Park, the home ofthe Meeker Classic. This allows partnership with otherevents and organizations, allows for better sound, and canaccommodate larger crowds,” said Vanessa Trout, eventcoordinator and treasurer of MACC. “We are thankful forthe volunteers who join us and want to improve the eventeach year,” added Trout.

MACC is grateful for the generosity of the event spon-sors so far this year: ERBM Recreation and Park District,Meeker Sand and Gravel, White River Electric Assoc.,Redi Services, Meeker General Mercantile, and R & TOilfield.

More information and tickets are available online atwww.meekerpalooza.com. If you have questions, wouldlike to volunteer at the event, or participate as a vendorplease call 970-439-0183.

New this year, MACC is partnering with ERBMRecreation and Park District. Their Road Rash n’ SplashTriathlon will end at Ute Park at noon with their award cer-emony which will kick off Meekerpalooza. Anyone whoenters the triathlon will also receive free admission toMeekerpalooza. Call 970-878-3403 to enter.

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By Niki [email protected]

Since the earliest pioneersarrived in NorthwestColorado, livestock ranching

has been the economic backbone ofthe area’s agricultural communities,providing stability and continuity in aregion that has been subject to theboom and bust cycle of the oil andgas industry for generations.

But in the late 1900s and early partof the 21st Century, a little-known warwas taking place in the American Westbetween cattlemen and sheepmen.From 1870 to 1930, hundreds of thou-sands of sheep would be massacred,along with at least 50 of their ownersand caretakers.

The cattlemen, in their defense,were attempting to protect their liveli-hood. Sheep were believed to destroygrazing land with their sharp hoovesand nipping foliage too close to theground. It was thought that sheep pol-luted precious water sources, makingthem untenable for horses and cows,and that the woolly critters spread dis-ease.

Famous western fiction authorZane Grey inked the following wordsin his novel detailing the range wars inArizona titled “The Last Man,” pub-lished in 1921, that summed up thecattleman’s perception of sheep:

“Presently his keen nostrils were

assailed by a smell of sheep, and soonhe rode into a broad sheep trail. Fromthe tracks Jean calculated that thesheep had passed there the daybefore. An unreasonable antipathyseemed born in him. To be sure hehad been prepared to dislike sheep,and that was why he was unreason-able. But on the other hand this bandof sheep had left a broad bare swath,weedless, grassless, flowerless, in theirwake. Where sheep grazed theydestroyed. That was what Jean hadagainst them.”

According to a 2011 PBS docu-mentary titled “Sweetgrass,” at theheight of the conflict, “SomeAmericans complained that the sheep-herders were not U.S. citizens andwere sending their profits abroadrather than investing in the UnitedStates. The Taylor Grazing Act of1934, together with the GreatDepression and the Immigration Actof 1924 (which limited the number ofSpanish nationals who could enter theUnited States annually) slowed theinflux of Basques.”

Fearful of losing their way of life,cattle ranchers banded togetheragainst the sheep ranchers. The vio-lence that ensued has since beenreferred to as the “Sheep Wars” orthe “Sheep and Cattle Wars” or the“Range Wars” by historians.

Cattlemen established “sheepdeadlines,” geographical lines sheep

were not to cross under threat of retri-bution. When lines were crossed,Night Riders—hired bands of maskedcowboys—terrorized shepherds andsheep owners, destroying entireflocks, burning the sheepherders’ wag-ons, killing their dogs, and sometimesthe shepherds as well.

In Routt County in 1895, some 350cattlemen—upon hearing that approx-imately 60,000 sheep were about tobe brought across the Wyoming-Colorado border—adopted a series ofresolutions designed to ban all sheep-herders from entering northwesternColorado.

In Garfield County, things got uglybetween sheepherders and cattlemen.In one instance, 4,000 sheep weredriven off a bluff into Parachute Creek.The sheepman, upon trying to preventthe destruction, was shot in the hipand wounded. Sheepherders, whooften tended their flocks alone in iso-lated areas, were defenseless againstthe bands of Night Riders.

Rio Blanco County has its ownSheep War story, but it’s one that did-n’t end in violence. In 1922, RegasHalandras, a Greek immigrant workingas a shepherd, was blocked from driv-ing a flock of sheep through Meekerby gun-wielding cattle ranchers and


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His legacy continues today in theannual Meeker Classic SheepdogTrials—arguably the best-known andmost challenging sheepdog trials in

the United States, if not the world.The “Meeker Classic,” as it is knownaround town, was founded by Regas’sson, Gus. And, following in his father’sfootsteps, Gus’s son, Regas, is the cur-rent mayor of Meeker.

The legacy of the cattle rancherscontinues as well. During the Fourth ofJuly, thousands of spectators come toMeeker to enjoy a festival that beganwith what is now the oldest annualrodeo in Colorado. Range Call is an

annual tribute to the tradition of cattleranching in the White River Valley.

In spite of a tumultuous beginning,the cattlemen and sheepherders ofNorthwest Colorado have found waysto work together for the good of thecommunity and the preservation ofthe land that sustains their ways of life.

In many ways it’s a sign of hope forour country, and our culture.Differences can be overcome for thegreater good.

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Follow these five simple tips fora fun and safe ride:

1. Get your vehicle in order.Before you go, do a quick visualinspection. Next, check the fluidsand top them off. If you’ll be ridingin the backcountry or for an extend-ed period of time, do a full check ofall systems, including brakes, thecooling and heating system, the dri-veline, tires, engine and transmis-sion.

2. Check your repair kit. ManyUTVs come with repair kits. If yoursdidn’t, buy one pronto. A well-stocked repair kit includes an airpressure gauge, a tire repair kit, bal-ing wire, a couple crescent wrench-es, Allen wrenches, electrical tape, amultitool, a tow strap and every-body’s fix-everything-favorite: ducttape.

For extended rides, you shouldalso bring along spare parts, includ-ing belts, hoses and hose clamps,

oil, some brake line, a spare tire,spark plugs and anything else thatwill keep you from having to spendthe night under a tree.

3. Pack emergency supplies. Ifyou’re not going far from home orcamp, you can pare down to thebasics—some spare clothes, extrafood and water, a flashlight, a pock-et knife, and a flint or lighter. Forlonger trips add a hat, a few dosesof prescription medication, a com-pass or GPS, a jack, a tarp and ropefor impromptu shelters and a fireextinguisher if you have the room.Your emergency supplies shouldalso contain a well-stocked first aidkit.

Make sure to bring along your IDwith emergency contact and allergyinformation.

4. Check restrictions for thearea where you’ll be riding. Someplaces are government-regulatedwhile others are privately-owned, sorules may vary. Colorado Parks &Wildlife requires an OHV registra-

tion sticker for the current year. Visitcpw.state.co.us/buyapply/pages/registrationsohv.aspx for more informa-tion.

5. Safety first!• Make sure someone else knows

where you’re going and yourexpected return time.

• Ride with a buddy (but not onthe same rig unless your ride isdesigned for it).

• Bring a map and a fullycharged cell phone.

• Wear safety gear—you’ll lookcool AND stay safe. A helmet, gog-gles, long pants and a long-sleevedshirt, gloves, riding boots and achest protector are all you need.

• Make sure you choose the rightsize and type of ATV for your bodyweight and skill level.

• Look into ATV safety training.• Skip the drugs and alcohol,

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Interested in spectacular views, the chance to see localflora and fauna and some excellent cardio? Take advan-tage of the many trails in Northwest Colorado.

China Wall - Meeker: Buttressing the White River Valley,the soaring landmark known locally as China Wall featuressandstone rock formations and a variety of wildlife (watch forlizards!). Six trails about 12 miles in total length are groomedfor hiking and mountain biking (see map on page 15). Theyare suitable for all skill levels. www.meekerrecdistrict.com

Hanging Lake - Glenwood Springs: Hanging Lake is oneof the most popular destinations near Glenwood Springs,and with good reason. The hike is about a mile each wayand is moderately difficult but worth the view at the top. Asit is a fragile ecosystem, please stay on the trail and avoidthrowing anything in the water (including yourself). Specificdetails and a trail map are available at www.fs.usda.gov.Hanging Lake parking lot full? Try Grizzly Creek instead:www.fs.usda.gov.

Grand Junction/Palisade - Mount Garfield: This fourmile trail near Palisade is difficult, but worth the view at thetop. You might just get lucky enough to see wild horsesgrazing in the area. You’ll also earn bragging rights; this trailhas an elevation gain of 2,000 feet in just two miles. Bringlots of water and plenty of resolve! For more informationand a map check out www.blm.gov

Rifle - Rifle Falls: With well maintained trails and abreathtaking triple waterfall, this is a favorite of tourists andlocals all year long. Take the loop over the falls and see justhow intense your fear of heights really is by walking out onplatforms built over the cliff’s edge. Make sure to check outthe caves at the start of the trail as well. This hike is easy tomoderate. Colorado Parks & Wildlife offer specifics aboutyour visit to Rifle Falls at cpw.state.co.us

Rangely/Dinosaur - Cold Desert Trail: Starting at theCanyon Area Visitor Center, this short easy loop is great fora quick leg stretch on your way to the dinosaur quarry. Seethe unique “cold desert” environment surrounding thetowns of Rangely and Dinosaur. www.nps.gov

Steamboat Springs - Fish Creek Falls Trails Loop:Aspens, wildflowers, evergreens, a 283 foot waterfall.Basically, it’s paradise. This well-maintained trail system iseasy to moderate depending on which loop you take. Trailmap and specifics at www.fs.usda.gov.

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World Music Stage

From Steam Ageto

World Music Stage

By Heather ZadraSpecial to the

Summer Recreation Guide

In her 2013 Grand Junction DailySentinel article about a 1930s-erarailroad water treatment tank

turned sonic sound space, journalistRachel Sauer noted that reverberationsin “the Tank” are hardly predictable.

Rather than return with the regularcadence of echoes, sound waves in the60-foot, steel-capped cylinder “race incircles like atoms in a supercollider. Twistaway like a whirlpool, like a benignCharybdis. Expand and pulse up and upand up.”

In recent years, conversations aboutthe Tank have focused largely on its res-urrection. After years sitting empty on ahillside north of Rangely, it was “saved”by friends nobody knew had loved it formore than three decades.

In March 2013, the “Friends of theTank”—dubbing themselves “an eclecticgroup of artists, sonic explorers andpractical minds bound by a commonexperience”—emerged from a group ofmusicians and sound-lovers who hadbeen experimenting with Tank soundssince the late 1970s.

The Friends launched a Kickstartercampaign that, in three weeks, unveiledthe Tank to the public imagination,prompted 800 supporters worldwide todonate more than $46,000 and rechris-tened the Tank with an unlikely titleindeed: Center for Sonic Arts.

Since the campaign, the Friends ofthe Tank have earned nonprofit statusand acquired a building permit to adaptthe space for assembly purposes. LastSeptember, volunteers installed lighting,fencing, ventilation, and access points.In June, they will gather again to place acustom-made recording studio onsiteand create an entryway in the Tank’sside. Labor Day weekend will be theTank’s grand opening to the public,coinciding with Rangely’s annualSeptemberfest community festival.

In popular lore, the Tank never heldliquid. It was purported to have comefrom Loma, Colo., or perhaps theArkansas Valley in southeasternColorado.

Colorado railroad scholar William

Cont. on page 18The TANK at Dawn, Mark McCoin Photo

The history ofRangely’s ‘Tank’

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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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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 moder-ate drivers. The yellow trails are for the experienced drivers, in specially modified rigs.

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Significant body damage to your vehicle may occur. Winch points are located on yellowtrails for your convenience. DO NOT ATTACH A WINCH LINE TO ANY TREE. Stay in des-ignated areas except the play areas. DO NOT GO OUT OF BOUNDS. DO NOT CUT ORREMOVE ANY VEGETATION. PACK IT IN PACK IT OUT. NO GLASS CONTAINERS.TRAVEL AT OWN RISK.

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OIL ABSORBENT AND BUCKETYELLOW TRAILS

(in addition to above)37” TIRES

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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

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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 arerequired 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 OHVmaximum speed limit is 25 miles per hourunless a sign designates a lesser speedlimit.

Within the Rangely Town limits, the OHVmaximum 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 operatorsmust 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 personshall 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 beequipped 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.us

With 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 shallbe 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 accessto public land by trespassing on privateproperty. Never assume access, alwaysseek permission!

Note: The ratings for this trail system arebased 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 observeall signs.

• Ensure you have enough fuel to makeyour 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 donot 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 letfaster 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 knowhow many vehicles are behind you. Aclosed fist means the final rider haspassed.

• Leave the trail cleaner than you foundit, 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 aredesigned 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. Ensurethat the spotter stands out of the way ofthe vehicle, and is out of the path in caseof rollover.

• Make sure other riders are clear andaway from the vehicle when encounteringa difficult obstacle.

• Do not drive around unnecessarily incampsites and at trailheads; be courteousto those wanting to enjoy the peace of na-ture.

• While hunting from an OHV, rifles andbows 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

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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.

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Reich, however, believes theTank’s actual story is very dif-ferent. Water treatmenttanks like this one, he says,were essential to the railroadindustry in the first half ofthe 20th Century.

“The whole idea was touse soft water in the steamengines so that they wouldhave to be cleaned lessoften,” Reich said.

Rangely’s Tank was likelybuilt for water stations inRifle or Grand Valley, nearmodern-day Parachute,between 1937 and 1941.

In 1951, just a couple ofyears after Moon LakeElectric Association (MLEA)decided to offer service tothe rapidly-burgeoning oil-field industry, it purchasedthe Rangely Power and LightCompany, including a steam-and natural gas-fired gener-ating plant. By the early1960s, MLEA hoped tolower the plant’s insurance

costs by adding a fire sup-pression system—hence thedecision to purchase theTank and use it for waterstorage.

Locals who rememberthe Tank’s reconstructionsaid it was pieced togetherin little more than a weekusing a crane and weldingtools. In the town proper,most residents took littlenotice of the addition toRangely’s “skyline.”

Moon Lake, however,would soon need to contendwith the repercussions oftheir well-intentioned plan.Ken Winder, a Moon Lakeelectrical engineer from1972 to 1981 and MLEA’sengineering departmentmanager until his retirementin 2013, knows as much asanyone about why the Tanknever again held water.

“The Tank’s position hadto be near and above theplant so that we’d have

water pressure,” Windersaid. “But after it wasplaced, there were questionsabout the adequacy of thefoundation.”

Longtime MLEA employ-ee Dave Justus recalled thattown officials had concernsthe hill itself wouldn’t havesupported the 1,170 tons ofwater weight the Tank couldpotentially hold. The planthat had dismantled andtransported a massive towerof metal across county andperhaps even state linesended there.

By 1975, Moon Lakeadministrators decided thelocal power plant was nolonger earning its keep andshut it down. The companysold the plant equipment,but nobody seemed to wantthe Tank. Local traditionholds that Moon Lake even-tually offered it up for as lit-tle as $1.

But even as the Tank’s

purpose for Moon Lakeevaporated, its emptinessbecame the very thing thatdrew native speakers to it.

The first group to discov-er the way Tank soundsdipped, climbed and mean-dered was comprised of theusual suspects: partygoers,love-smitten and lovelornteenagers, and oilfield work-ers. Locals recollect customs:spray-painting graduationyears on the Tank and modi-fying car stereo systems withspeaker cords of sufficientlength to grace the Tankwith music.

In 1976, a second groupof Tank inhabitants sprangfrom a random encounterbetween visiting artists andRangely natives. “Sonicthinker” and composerBruce Odland was gatheringsounds for an event installa-

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Sunday, September 6, 2015Ice 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 Pavilion

Monday, September 7, 2015Fireman’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 ParkTeam Cribbage Tournament.....................10:30 a.m. to finish ...........Elks Park PavilionBarbecue 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

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tion in Rangely. Two rough-necks sent him into the Tankalong with his recordingequipment, striking the out-side of the structure withtwo-by-fours and rocks.

That night, the Tank drewOdland back, this time withinstruments and a friend.Though he left Rangely thenext day, Odland couldnever stay away for long. Forthe next three decades, hebrought musicians, equip-ment, and instruments fromaround the world to test thesonic waters of the Tank.

In 1999, MichaelStanwood, a musician andlongtime friend of Odland’swho visited the Tank regular-ly for the better part of twodecades, found the Tank’sportal welded shut, its exte-rior ladder cut off. Theowner at the time, con-cerned about liability, didn’thesitate to sell it and five ofthe original nine acres toStanwood for a mere $10.

Another decade and ahalf trickled by, with aneclectic, evolving group ofinternational musicians andartists making journeys torest, record, and explore theTank’s soundscape.

But as years passed,Stanwood and others beganto feel that their explorationof the Tank’s secrets wascoming to a close. Whensomebody offered to buythe Tank, Stanwood reachedout to Odland before mak-

ing a decision.As Odland contemplated

a future without the Tank, hesought input from goodfriend David Shoemaker,who had produced Odland’sTank album “Leaving Eden.”Shoemaker refused to returnto Rangely for the Tank’s“funeral,” insisting insteadthat it had to be saved.

A few days later, asOdland and his friends cele-brated his 60th birthday, agroup of Tank faithful sat uplate into the night, makingplans to do just that. ThoughStanwood returned to theFriends of the Tank doublewhat the Order of the Tankhad contributed for his stew-ardship for 14 years, they lit-tle understood what wouldbe involved in the permittingprocess.

Now, two years in, theycredit town and county offi-cials, among others, for help-

ing guide them toward mak-ing the Center a reality.

“[W]e really did not knowa thing about conditionaluse permits or building per-mits…so it is a continuouslearning curve,” Odlandsaid. “But now enough peo-ple are joining in that we feelit will really have a futurethere in Rangely.”

Odland is right. Even asan international communityof musicians and artistsawaits opportunities to learnfrom the Tank, few people inRangely have experiencedthe Tank in the ways theFriends envision—througheducation, personal engage-ment and mutual interaction.There is curiosity, but not yetpassion; there is waryacceptance, but not yet wel-coming. The tenor of thenote is still uncertain; theFriends have released it, butonly the Tank will decide

how it plays out.For more information,

photos, and to listen tomusic made in the Tank, visitwww.tanksounds.org.

The original version ofthis article appeared inVolume 7, Issue 7 of theWaving Hands Review. Seehttp://www.cncc.edu/wav-ing-hands-review/ for more.

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Park Wetland Habitat PreserveThis wetland preserve has seven pondsand ditches with two platform viewingblinds and a boardwalk. The reservoir ishome to trout, salmon and pike. Red-tailed hawks, ospreys and occasionallyeagles can be seen, as well as manyother water birds.6. Arapaho National WildlifeRefugeDiverse habitats provide outstandingviewing for water, shore and marsh

birds. In sagebrush areas, deer, prairiedogs, sage grouse and pronghorn canbe spotted. Golden eagles reside here,as well as elk, moose and a variety ofsmaller mammals. Take the six mile selfguided tour with a brochure from therefuge headquarters or walk the halfmile nature trail along the Illinois River.7. Horsethief Canyon StateWildlife AreaLook for desert bighorn sheep andmule deer in this wildlife area situatedon the Colorado River. Two viewingloops and waterfowl blinds offer greatopportunities for spotting differenttypes of waterfowl, great blue herons,peregrine falcons, eagles, hawks, quailand turkeys, as well a songbirds in theriver trees and shrubs.8. Grand Junction RiverCorridorThere are three viewing areas alongthis corridor—Grand Junction WildlifeArea, Colorado River Wildlife Area andConnected Lakes of Colorado RiverState Park. They are all great places forbirding and spotting deer and smallmammals. Walk the paved trail and

look for beaver dams along the riverbackwater. Colorado Parks & Wildlife(CPW) is currently working to restorethe wetlands environment at this site.9. Glenwood Canyon TrailPaved walking and biking trails runfrom the west edge of GlenwoodSprings to Dotsero. A variety of habi-tats make this amazing canyon anexcellent place for viewing black bears,bighorn sheep, deer, elk, and mountainlions. Watch for falcons, hawks andgolden eagles in the sky and beavers,mink and ringtails along the river.10. Trappers LakeThis high-elevation lake and surround-ing “silver forest” are perfect spots forviewing many different waterfowl,woodland birds, cutthroat trout and avariety of other wildlife. Nearby WallLake Trail puts on a spectacular wild-flower display in summer, as well.Things to remember:• Blend with your surroundings—leavethe neon shorts at home and don’t use

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By Callie HendricksonExecutive Director

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Horses have long been a sig-nificant part of NorthwestColorado’s history. The

horse’s primary use was with theranching industry, and they were usedto herd cattle in areas that were notaccessible by other means of trans-portation.

Ranchers were the caretakers/man-agers of many horse herds as thesewere their brood mare bands. Theranchers placed quality stallions withthe mares to raise good foals thatwould run with the band until theywere gathered as three and four-yearolds to be used on the ranches.

In 1971, the Wild Free-RoamingHorse and Burro Act (WFRHBA) waspassed, requiring the Bureau of LandManagement (BLM) to become themanagers of these herds on the publicrangelands.

The act required the BLM to inven-tory where horses and burros werelocated in 1971 and to consider man-aging the horses in those specific loca-tions. These were known as “herdareas.” Herd areas are defined as the“Geographic areas of the public lands

identified as habitat used by wild hors-es and burros (WH&B) at the time theWFRHBA was enacted (12/12/1971).”

Then the BLM was to determinewhere the horses could actually bemanaged. These areas are known asherd management areas (HMA). HMAsare defined as areas which “May beestablished in those HAs within whichhorses can be managed for the longterm. HMAs are designated throughthe Land Use Plan process for themaintenance of WH&B herds.”

Northwestern Colorado has threeareas where horses are managed (noburros are located on Colorado BLMlands). The areas are the Sand WashHMA in Moffat County, the Piceance–East Douglas HMA in Rio BlancoCounty and the Little Book Cliffs WildHorse Area in Mesa County.

The Sand Wash herd managementarea (HMA) is generally located 45miles west of Craig, Colo., in the SandWash Basin. The Sand Wash HMAincludes 154,940 acres of public land,1,960 acres of private land and 840acres of state school section lands, fora total of 157,730 acres. Sand WashBasin is surrounded by ridges andmesas and it receives 7 to 12 inches ofannual precipitation.

The original population of horseswithin the HMA in 1971 was 65 head.

Over the years, the BLM has deter-mined the area would sustain addi-tional horses. Currently, it is believedthe maximum number of horses therange will support is 363 horses. Thecurrent horse population is estimatedat 496.

The horses within the Sand WashHMA exhibit many different colors.Among the most common are greyand sorrel although most colors andcolor patterns can be found, includingbuckskins, duns and paints.

The Piceance-East Douglas HMA islocated in Rio Blanco County, approxi-mately 25 miles west and south ofMeeker, Colo., and approximately 50miles north and east of GrandJunction, Colo. The HMA comprises158,310 acres of public land, 5,330acres of state land and 26,490 of pri-vate land for a total of about 190,130acres.

The first Resource AreaManagement Plan, approved 95 to140 wild horses on 190,130 acres with-in the Piceance-East Douglas HMA. In2002, the population range became135 to 235 horses. The upper limit(AML) is the maximum number thatcan graze, based on detailed analysis

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of the available water, forage and other multiple uses. Thecurrent population within the Piceance-East Douglas HMAis estimated at 317. Additional horses have moved beyondthe boundaries of the HMA.

The horses within the Piceance-East Douglas HMA aretypically solid colored browns and bays. These horses arenot usually as visitor friendly as the Sand Wash and LittleBook Cliff horses as there are not as many people watch-ing and photographing in this area.

The Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Area is located 8 milesnorth east of Grand Junction and consists of 36,000 acresof public lands.

The BLM has determined the appropriate managementlevel to be 90 to 150 horses. There are currently 146 hors-es in this area.

This herd exhibits a multitude of colors similar to theSand Wash herd. The Friends of the Mustangs group hasbeen involved in the management of the horses and thegroup administers fertility-control drugs with good successin this small herd.

It is a thrill to view horses on the range and peoplecome from many places to photograph them. They repre-sent the spirit of the Western lifestyle on the open rangeand it is important to manage the appropriate number onthe range.

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Today, 12 large sprucelogs are brought in for thecompetition and placed inthe ground at Loudy-Simpson Park. Then it’s upto a select group of invitedchainsaw carvers to trans-form those logs into worksof art.

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The maze isn’t the only activity atAmaze’n Steamboat. Guests can alsoenjoy the maze with Super Soakers,walk on water from inside an inflat-able ball, play laser tag, complete achallenging 18-holes of miniaturegolf, fly high on the bungee trampo-line, pan for gemstones and fossils,or shoot baskets against friends... theloser gets drenched with water.There’s also a bounce house for theyounger visitors.

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It’s also a perfect placefor family gatherings,reunions, and summer par-ties for large or smallgroups, with horseshoepits, picnic tables, a bigparty tent and a smallcreek that runs throughoutthe mini-golf course.

“We’re surrounded bytrees and grass and birdsand Fish Creek...and theambiance of the place isincredible! We will caterany party and we havegreat group discounts,”Kohlhase added. Summerand day passes are avail-able.

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rangelands. However, thereare challenges with manage-ment of the horses giventheir populations increase atapproximately 20 percenteach year.

Therefore, they will dou-ble their populations withinfour to five years. BLMColorado is using allapproved population controlmethods in managing thesehorses but, as you noteabove, the numbers in bothHMAs exceed the appropri-ate management level.

Horses compete with thedeer, elk, pronghorns andpermitted livestock for feedand water in this arid cli-mate. Natural resourceshave been allocated throughland use planning forwildlife, livestock and wildhorses. Maintaining appro-priate populations of each ofthese is essential in main-taining healthy rangelandsand preventing negativeimpacts.

The BLM is a land man-agement agency required tomanage for multiple uses. Asyou visit the horses on thepublic lands, you are one ofthose multiple uses—recre-ation. All uses are managedto assure significant progressis made toward achievingthe BLM “Land HealthStandards.” Maintainingappropriate populations ofall species is essential inmaintaining healthy range-lands and preventing nega-tive impacts.

The Greater Sage Grouseis a species that is currentlybeing considered for listingas threatened or endan-gered under the EndangeredSpecies Act. Both the SandWash and Piceance-EastDouglas HMAs overlapGreater Sage Grouse habi-tat. Therefore, it is criticalthat the HMAs be managedto ensure the Land HealthStandards are met to helpprotect the sage grouse.

Because they do nothave natural predators and

their populations doubleevery four to five years, theBLM is required by law toremove the horses that areabove the AML if they arenegatively impacting therange.

Gathering horses is doneby using helicopters toguide horses into corralsand/or feed or water is usedto bait them into corrals.Then the horses are taken toshort-term corrals for a peri-od of time until they areadopted or there is spaceavailable in what is known aslong-term pastures.

Here, the horses live outthe remainder of their lives.However, there are nearly49,000 horses and burroscurrently in these corral andpasture facilities that havealready been removed fromthe range and the cost tothe taxpayer is $46 millionper year to feed and care forthem.

It is natural to think thatwe should leave the horseson the range instead ofremoving them into corralsand pastures at such greatexpense.

However, we must con-sider the ecological damagecaused by too many horseson the range now and in thefuture. It is not easy toquantify the cost of ecologi-cal damage, but it is realand if left unchecked, it isirreversible.

You are encouraged toenjoy the beauty of thesegreat horses and to learnmore about the challengesinvolved in the managementof the horses and their habi-tat.

To learn more about thelocal herds, visit the localBLM field offices in Craig,Meeker and Grand Junction.

To learn more about thenational BLM Wild Horseand Burro program andopportunities to adopthorses, visitwww.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/whbprogram.html.

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By Caitlin WalkerSpecial to the Summer Recreation Guide

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Featuring a cast bursting with talent, the show doesjust that. Vaudeville in particular allows him to “put any-thing on stage that is fun and entertaining. Any wacky,silly, beautiful, funny or just impressive idea I can come upwith, we can put in the show.” The performances are rein-vented each season with new material and old favorites.“This summer we’re doing a lot of new original material—it will be hilarious.”

Goss and his fellow vaudevillians relocated to the for-mer Springs Theatre in downtown Glenwood Springs in2012. The building has been completely renovated toaccommodate 150 guests for dinner (catered by numer-ous local restaurants), drinks and the show. “Although ithas had its tough times,” Goss said, “the Vaudeville hasconstantly grown and we expect it to continue with thenew location and fantastic cast.”

The spring season runs through May 23 with showsFriday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. A 5:30 p.m. Sunday per-formance is added for the summer season, which beginsJune 12. The Vaudeville also hosts stand-up comedynights, concerts and fundraisers for local businesses attheir 915 Grand Ave., location. Specifics can be found atwww.gvrshow.com, their Facebook page (searchGlenwood Vaudeville Revue) or by calling 970-945-9699.

Call the number above or visitwww.gvrshow.com/reservations to make reservations.


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