The Rusty Melon, Erie

08/05/2026

07/25/2026

Thank you for everyone that has so selflessly given to help Haley’s Son Ryker with his future. Everyday we’re able to give him more and more. We can never replace his mother, but we’re doing everything we can to remember her name and story. Come into The Rusty Melon, and ANY donation that’s made, you can pick up a bracelet to remember her by.

07/14/2026

Saturday July 18th we will be opening at 2pm so that everyone can attend Haley’s celebration of life. Thank you for your understanding.

07/08/2026

Thank you 9 news for giving this the attention it needs!!! Haley’s story needs to be shouted from the mountaintops- a failed system that ultimately took her beautiful soul. We will not stop until we can turn this tragedy into a mission to help so many victims out there get out before their story ends like Haley’s.

A protection order was in place. A kidnapping case was still pending. Yet Haley Rippetoe, a 28-year-old mother, was found dead outside her vehicle after a crash in Weld County. "The system failed us so miserably and failed her miserably," her father said: https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/colorado-family-speaks-out-after-man-accused-intentionally-crashing-ex-girlfriend-then-killing-her/73-b10532a7-8557-43f1-80dc-5f68d8484b08?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_9NEWS_(KUSA)

07/04/2026

The Rusty Melon will be CLOSED today. Happy 4th of July!!!

07/02/2026

This is the only Go Fund Me for Haley. Please consider a donation and sharing. We are also doing a fundraiser as well, we will get those detail’s out as soon as we can. THANK YOU!!!

In the early morning hours of June 21, 2026 minutes after leaving her shif… The Rusty Melon needs your support for Supporting Ryker’s Future in Haley’s Memory

06/27/2026

Haley Rippetoe 6/4/1998- 6/21/2026

The Rusty Melon, but more importantly the world lost a true beautiful soul. Many people have been asking about a fundraiser- We will be doing one once we coordinate with Haley’s family. Please keep her friends, family and her son in your thoughts and prayers. Please be respectful and kind to our staff as we navigate this senseless loss of life.

05/06/2026

A couple new menu items

04/04/2026

We will be CLOSED Easter Sunday.