RANGELY | Town of Rangely trustees held a brief but informative meeting Tuesday, starting with an update from gas department supervisor Kelli Neiberger, who reported that natural gas usage in 2020 had increased from 2019 and when compared to the 10-year average. Nieberger said new meter reading software was implemented[Read More…]
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Town of Rangely to seek funds for wastewater, Kennedy Drive path
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Board of Trustees was called to order at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2021. Mayor Andy Shaffer and trustees Richard Garner, Tim Webber, and Keely Ellis attended in person. Trustees Robie and Geer were present via telephone. “There is lots to do,” Town Manager Lisa[Read More…]
Rangely board discusses ordinances for off highway vehicles, municipal code
RANGELY | Mayor Andy Shaffer and the Rangely Board of Trustees squeezed in their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 24 before the Thanksgiving holiday. All trustees were in attendance. The meat of the meeting was two public hearings for Ordinances 692 and 693. The public hearing for the second[Read More…]
Through the Cracks: A stranger, a police shooting, and a rural town’s silence (Part I)
By Niki Turner and Susan Greene | Special to the Herald Times Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part collaboration between The Colorado Independent and The Rio Blanco Herald Times. We will post the second part tomorrow, Nov. 8. This week’s Editor’s Column addresses the pursuit of this[Read More…]
Investigations continue in police-involved shooting
RANGELY | At Rangely’s regular town board meeting Jan. 22, Don Reed informed the board Deserado Mine is out of compliance due to its certified operator leaving and asked the water department if it could help with their wastewater management. The water department is sending two employees to help get them back[Read More…]
Changes to state liquor law prompts discussion for Rangely Board of Trustees at first 2019 meeting
RANGELY | Konnie Billgren from the Rangely Chamber of Commerce updated the Rangely Board of Trustees on the OHV Rally at the board’s first meeting of the year. A contract has been made with BLM for the next five years in regards to the OHV Rally. This will drop the[Read More…]
Rangely council splits vote on judge
RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely Town Council reappointed a variety of town positions and addressed conflict of interest concerns surrounding the reappointment of Municipal Judge Karen Wilczek, wife of Police Chief Vince Wilczek. Mayor Andy Shaffer also responded to a recent controversy regarding CNCC President Ron Granger’s performance. Appointment of[Read More…]
Will algae study benefit Rangely?
RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely Town Council swore in three new trustees and Mayor Andy Shaffer, and unanimously appointed Andy Key as Mayor Pro Tem. Following extensive discussion, the new board agreed to table a contribution to the development of a new drone program at CNCC in order to assist with[Read More…]
Rangely council updates
RANGELY | On Tuesday the Rangely Town Council gave permission to Rick Stover to set up his snow cone stand in the town’s empty lot north of the Automotive Museum. Kelli Neiberger from the gas department said the department recently passed numerous inspections with high scores. Jeff LeBleu from public works[Read More…]
Towns elect new trustees
RBC | The towns of Meeker and Rangely elected new trustees to their boards Tuesday. Citizens of the Town of Rangely cast 417 ballots out of 1,201 that were mailed (of those, 42 were returned with no forwarding address). Andy Shaffer received 343 votes in his unopposed bid for mayor. The[Read More…]
Rangely council agrees to reduce speed limit, waits on stop sign
RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely Town Council again discussed the recommendation from Police Chief Vince Wilczek that the speed limit on Kennedy Drive, south of the intersection with College Loop Drive and La Mesa Circle, be reduced from 40 mph to 25 mph and that the current yield sign at the[Read More…]
Rangely council removes location restriction on liquor sales near schools
RANGELY | At Tuesday’s Rangely Town Council meeting the council listened to department updates and approved changes to the town ordinance that limits alcohol sale locations. The council unanimously voted to reduce the liquor related distance restrictions relating to schools and campuses within the town. The change will allow businesses located[Read More…]
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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