The last round of preliminary results was released after press time Wednesday. No races flipped, and no races are close enough to trigger an automatic recount (by Colorado law, that would be a winning margin of 0.5% or less of total votes cast, or 20 votes.) Doug Overton won the[Read More…]
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Positive news for Rangely projects
RANGELY | The Rangely Board of Trustees meeting on June 14, 2022, was short with positive news for projects in process. Trustee Tim Webber shared positive feedback from the Live Action Role Play (LARP) event at the Rangely Camper Park. The group patronized many businesses and said it was the[Read More…]
White River Area Preparedness group designated a 501(c)(3)
RANGELY | Organized in March by interested Rangely residents, the White River Area Preparedness, Inc. (WRAP) has received its IRS 501 (c) (3) non-profit approval. With this official status WRAP members voted permanent directors (Don Davidson, Mark Stamos, Jane Pennell, Heather Fitzpatrick, and Cody Kinney), have started planning trainings, and[Read More…]
RPD completes crisis intervention training
RANGELY | The omnipresent factors of life can cause a person to lapse in coping with difficult circumstances. Taking a look at the news or any given social media platform, it’s easy to see why there is an increase in mental health crises. Sometimes resources are available, but they are[Read More…]
RANGELY ROARS …
The fifth annual Rangely OHV Adventure Rally was a ROARing success last weekend in and around Rangely. According to Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce Director McKenzie Webber, the event had record turnout and excellent reviews from visitors. Of the 149 vehicles registered for the trail rides, nearly all were from[Read More…]
Hall celebrates 90th b-day
RANGELY I As the world continues to move ever more rapidly, it is grounding to take the time to reflect on the wisdom and experience of someone who has overcome challenging times with grace and humor. Norman Hall Sr., reminded me of this as he reflected on his journey starting[Read More…]
Rangely appoints Granger, Thayn and Wren to town board
RANGELY I Rangely’s Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, April 12, with a work session to interview applicants for board vacancies before convening for the public meeting. The Board approved Alisa Granger, Todd Thayn and Kyle Wren to four-year terms. The trustees will be sworn in at the April 26[Read More…]
Rangely residents organizing WRAP
RANGELY I With the slogan, “Plan, Prepare, Protect,” the group’s mission is to “…develop individual, family, and community preparedness; to provide assistance and relief to Rangely area residents in the event of disaster or infrastructure collapse; to educate, protect, strengthen, and provide planning and resources for critical needs such as[Read More…]
Rangely Town Council March meeting highlights
RANGELY I MARCH 8 MEETING: Jon Templeton addressed the Rangely Board of Trustees regarding concerns brought to the board about mosquito abatement. It was suggested by a concerned citizen that a better way to manage mosquitos that would reduce the risk to helpful insects, particularly bees, be considered. Templeton, with[Read More…]
Letter: We want our votes back
Dear Editor: While we waited with anticipation for the 2016 results, the ground swell support for Trump grew until we knew he would win the 2020 election. So the cataclysmic turn of events including the ‘made-for-TV’ staged Jan. 6 riots and the refusal to hear any lawsuit with evidence that[Read More…]
Business Spotlight: Kelly O. Clark, McDonough Law, LLC
the name of your business? Kelly O. Clark Of Counsel McDonough Law LLC When did you start your business? I have been an attorney for over 30 years. I leveraged my early experience in the oil patch and construction estimating into a diverse legal career stateside and overseas. Most recently,[Read More…]
Rangely solar project gets green light with omnibus cash
RANGELY I Colorado legislators secured more than $100 million in funding for projects around the state as part of HR 2471 – the “Consolidated Appropriations Act” of 2022. The “omnibus” spending bill represents the first time in a decade that Senate and House Appropriation committees have accepted “Congressionally Directed Spending”[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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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and 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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