Earlier this month the Rangely Development Authority (RDA) and Rangely Development Corporation heard from Town of Rangely Marketing Coordinator Jeannie Caldwell. Caldwell said a lot of the people in chat rooms she is in are talking about moving away from the Front Range and working remotely in response to the[Read More…]
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Coming soon…
[responsivevoice voice=”US English Female” buttontext=”Listen to this”] In just a few short weeks the buildings that once housed Heritage Building and Home Center and originally the Foster Lumber store, were removed from the lot at 226 East Main St. in Rangely to make way for new construction that will become[Read More…]
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UPDATE: Boil order lifted for Rangely water users
As of Thursday morning, May 7, the Town of Rangely’s water has been tested, determined to be safe, and the boil order has been rescinded. The water will appear white for a few days due to being saturated with air. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the safety[Read More…]
Unofficial Rangely election results
RANGELY | Unofficial election results are in for the Town of Rangely. On the ballot – three uncontested races (two trustee seats and the mayor’s seat) and a ballot question about whether the Town will continue to fluoridate their water. Results are as follows: Mayor: Andy Shaffer (incumbent, uncontested) –[Read More…]
Town of Rangely issues local disaster resolution
RANGELY | The Rangely Town Board of Trustees meeting was called to order by Mayor Andy Shaffer at 7:04 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24. Trustees Alisa Granger, Tyson Hacking, Andy Key, Keely Ellis, and Trey Robie were present.
OPED: Benefits of water fluoridation are evident
MEEKER | My name is Kari Brennan. I am a dental hygienist in Meeker, Colorado. Due to the recent ballot initiative concerning Rangely’s water fluoridation system in the upcoming April ballot, I would like to share some information with you so that you may make an educated vote. We just[Read More…]
Rangely Fire District requests mill levy increase
RANGELY I The Board of Trustees met Feb. 25. In attendance were Mayor Andy Shaffer and trustees Luke Geer, Alisa Granger, Keely Ellis, Andy Key and Tyson Hacking.
Sheriff dispels takeover rumors, commends police chief
RANGELY I New Town of Rangely trustee Keely Ellis was sworn in during the regular board meeting on Feb. 11. Ellis was welcomed by Rangely Mayor Andy Shaffer and Trustees Alisa Granger, Luke Geer and Andy Key (attending via Skype). Ellis brings a great deal of experience in economic development[Read More…]
OPINION—Guest Post: Fluoride in our water; it’s not just about our teeth (Part 1)
RANGELY I In April, Rangely voters will vote on fluoridation of our drinking water to continue or to stop it. Our message is simple from proved sources, fluoride prevents tooth decay when applied topically; fluoride is toxic to our physical health when ingested. It’s about awareness to facts/truth/proved studies, “drinking”[Read More…]
Election season upon us
RBC | We’re going to be getting a lot of ballots in the mail this year, beginning in February with Colorado’s presidential primary election on March 3. Where primary elections used to be limited to registered members of a political party, changes to Colorado’s law have opened primary voting to[Read More…]
Rangely Town Council adopts $7.7 million 2020 budget
RBC | Rangely Town Manager Lisa Piering told the board of trustees that total expenditures for 2020 revenues in 2020 is expected to be $7,722,558. Of the expenses $2,956,200 is in capital expenditures and $5,326,722 in regular expenses. The Town of Rangely will be applying for grants that, if received, will[Read More…]