RANGELY | Officer Von Block, who joined the Rangely Police Department last fall, was dispatched to a Rangely address in regard to an unconscious 29-year-old female at approximately 11:33 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2019. When Officer Block arrived on the scene at approximately 11:37 p.m., he found the female was[Read More…]
Tag: Narcan
Chamber director appointed to fill vacancy on Rangely Development Agency board
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday where they quickly approved the sale of several town assets and appointed Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce Director Konnie Billgren to the Rangely Development Agency. The assets approved for sale by the board include two out of commission[Read More…]
Rangely Town Council revisits Narcan discussion
RANGELY I The Rangely Town Council met on Tuesday where they again discussed the possibility of the police department carrying the overdose medication Narcan and support for Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Fiscal legislation.
Rangely council responds to Narcan questions
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Council met Feb. 28 and approved several equipment purchases and heard community concerns. During the public input portion of the evening Beth Wiley approached the council requesting that access to the recordings of town council and RDA meetings be added to the town’s website so[Read More…]
Meeker Police Dept. trained to administer life saving overdose reversal drug
MEEKER | Meeker Police Department received training to administer Narcan to suspected overdoses through a nasal spray. Each officer carries Narcan in their patrol vehicle. Meeker Police is one of just a few agencies who have received this training on the Western slope. Narcan, or naloxone, is a fast-acting drug[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Drug can counteract opioid overdoses if given in time
Dear Editor: The use of Naloxone can save a life. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is an opioid antagonist used in opioid overdoses to counteract the life-threatening depression of the respiratory system. It allows an overdose victim to breathe normally. Although traditionally administered by emergency response personnel, naloxone can be[Read More…]