Rangely Rural gets new fire truck

A new tanker/pumper truck for structure fire suppression and rescue is now in active service at the Rangely Rural Fire Protection District (RRFPD) following a ceremony March 20. A second new truck — a ladder truck — will arrive from the plant sometime in May.

RANGELY I A new tanker/pumper truck for structure fire suppression and rescue is in active service after passing its final inspection at the Rosenbauer manufacturing plant in Sioux Falls, S.D., earlier this month.

Wayward winds…

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When Pastor Jasper Whiston of Bible Baptist Church in Rangely left the parsonage the afternoon of Mar. 17, he didn’t expect to return and see a 3×16-foot chunk of the church’s metal roof lying in the parking lot.

Blood pre-draw in Rangely …

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Amanda Fausett, an emergency medical technician, draws Mara Wagner’s blood at the Rangely Community Health Fair blood pre-draw over the weekend at Rangely District Hospital. Roughly 300 people had their blood drawn in preparation for the health fair on April 20.

New banners…

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Approximately half of Rangely’s new town banners have been installed along Main Street while the rest will be placed during the next week, Rangely Town Manager Peter Brixius said. The new year-round banners, designed by Northern Lights Display, were a $7,500 capital project paid for by the town’s economic development

WRBM, town consider future of parks and trails

RANGELY I Following the termination of a town parks maintenance agreement, the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (WRBM) and the Town of Rangely have started the planning process to ensure the future upkeep of the community’s parks and trails.

Locals try to save old Rangely tank

Sammi Wade, 22, has been listening to artists make music in the tank since she was a child. Last summer, she recorded “Sammi’s Song” with Friends of the Tank organizer Bruce Odland and other musicians. Listen to the clip online at www.tanksounds.org on “The Tank Channel.”

RANGELY I When musician and composer Bruce Odland first came to Rangely in 1976, it was the last stop of the Chautauqua Tour, a traveling arts festival funded by the Colorado Council on the Arts and Humanities.

Lady Spartans tie best record in two decades

RANGELY I If you ask Colorado Northwestern Community College women’s basketball coach Antowin Edwards, beating the Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Bruins on their own court was arguably the biggest win in the history of the women’s basketball program.

CNCC basketball teams end strong

CNCC sophomore guard Thomas Powers, this year’s second highest scorer in the Scenic West Athletic Conference (SWAC), drives to the basket against Salt Lake Community College defenders. Despite losing several players early in the season, the Spartans played competitively at the SWAC Region 18 tournament Feb. 28, 
losing narrowly to Snow College.

RANGELY I Despite a season beset by loss and injury, the Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) men’s basketball team finished the season strong at the Scenic West Athletic Conference (SWAC) tournament in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, last month.

Rangely’s Sarah Ward prepares for Boston Marathon

Sarah Ward, who registered for the Boston Marathon last fall and will run in the famous race this April, trains at the recreation center until warmer weather improves road conditions for running.

RANGELY I When Colorado Northwestern Community College anatomy and nutrition instructor Sarah Ward ran her third marathon last May and won the women’s division, she knew her time had qualified her for the Boston Marathon.

“Boys From the Bushes” signing

RANGELY I Blue Mountain writer Lou Dean, author of three sets of memoirs and two young adult novels, will sign copies of her latest book, “Boys From the Bushes,” at Sweetbriar this Saturday from 1-3 p.m.

Eagle Crest hosts Winter Carnival

Eagle Crest resident Ruthann Chavez takes part in the first annual Winter Carnival, held Feb. 12 at Rangely District Hospital. Director Andrea Adams said the event gave residents an enjoyable afternoon out and a break from their normal routines.

RANGELY I Eagle Crest Assisted Living residents thought they were going for a leisurely drive when they loaded up in the Rangely Rambler earlier this month.

Chamber hosts Facebook workshop

RANGELY I The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce will host a workshop titled “How to Use Facebook for Your Business” Monday, Feb. 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Town of Rangely meeting room.

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